Post #245341 by Paipo on Thu, Jul 27, 2006 3:46 PM

Bananabobs, thanks for the very kind words. I am selling a few pieces over the next while due to necessity and the "Mini Marq" will probably be next. I'm always open to offers or commissions, so just PM me if you see something you like.

Tiki Chris, thanks for stopping in.The Navigator is my "signature piece" of sorts and has generated more feedback than any other carving. I'm still going on the mini remake and it will be in this thread when done. I'm using some of the proceeds from the sale of "Ku" to order your travelogue!

Benz, I know you'll use those shells to their full potential, and I'm sure you'd carve stone beautifully too. A lot of the best Maori wood carvers carve jade and stone too. Going from wood to stone would be a far easier learning curve than vice-versa.

I'm happy to try and get Paua for any other carvers reading this too if it's unavailable in your area. They are pretty cheap and easy to source, but it works out around US$2 per shell to air post them.

Finally, I've done some more work on the last pieces I posted, but not enough to justify pics. I will post the beginnings of a new "mystery" project that I can't wait to finish. Hopefully I'll get some serious tiki time in the workshop over the next few days. The centre pebble is 1" long!