Davez-tikiz - finally finished Lono 6-11 p.10 - Tiki Carving

P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Wed, Mar 8, 2006 9:38 PM listen to aaron (especially his leaving extra space tip) and everyone else. When I carve my bigger tikis I only use chisels, so my advice will refer to my technique. Powertools may offer you other options. I'd carve the shape of the arms first. After you have the shape of the arms down, you can do a through cut to separate the arms from the body - but make sure you have the basic shape of the arms already done. Once you have the shape of the arms down, you can start adding details, like muscles and curvature to the limbs. most importantly, just carve. It will come eventually and they'll never look perfect to you.

listen to aaron (especially his leaving extra space tip) and everyone else.

When I carve my bigger tikis I only use chisels, so my advice will refer to my technique. Powertools may offer you other options.

I'd carve the shape of the arms first. After you have the shape of the arms down, you can do a through cut to separate the arms from the body - but make sure you have the basic shape of the arms already done. Once you have the shape of the arms down, you can start adding details, like muscles and curvature to the limbs.

most importantly, just carve. It will come eventually and they'll never look perfect to you.

Post #219637 by Polynesiac on Wed, Mar 8, 2006 9:38 PM