Post #239680 by congatiki on Mon, Jun 26, 2006 5:02 AM

thanks to all...really appreciate it.
Polynesiac...mahalo for the comps on the cut-throughs...they are a great deal of work since I
only use chisels for rough cutting...but it's all part of the process and I think the openings
seems to "draw you into" the carving.....no great secret on the ideas McTki...study study study...
I spend a great deal of time looking at PNG stuff in books and on the "web"....then I dream a
little...and then this happens....Kapu....keep carving...you're just fine! If I remember correctly
you were the one who "came in from the cold" at Coontiki and shared the worst bed in the world with
me....I always get a chuckle about that.
Anyhoo.....a few updates on the skinny birdman....I did a little burn so I could see better while
doing the detail cuts....the over-burn won't be an issue when I add the stain....



thanks for looking...