Post #269812 by AlohaStation on Fri, Dec 1, 2006 11:32 AM

Thanks everyone.

The day at Benzart's house was a fun day, thanks Ben. Alot of knowledge was absorbed and hopefully will be shown here.

Fink - We both started carving around the same time - I think, in 2004. Now look at us, your hook are awesome and I always liked your wooden tikis as well. If you ever find yourself in S. FL. look me up.

Net - The tiki with the "skull hat" is large almost 45 inches. I think Ernie might develop a complex if he was next to him. Besides he is already spoken for sorry.

Here are my latest. The first one is a Moai I started about a few weeks ago and just recenly started Re-working. He's about 40 inches tall and carved from a Sabal/Cabbage Palm. I started trying to carve some detail into him but the palm doesn't hold detail at all.

Next I have the tiki I worked on at Ben's house. Looks familiar - doesn't it. If imitaion is flattery this tiki is all about it. It is an interesting piece of wood with a dead spot on the back. it almost looks like he tried blowing his brains out. All the work in creating a face with cool expression, Ben compiments me on the way I cut the shoulders - oh well - any compliment from ben pulls some weight. I still have a lot to do on this guys and will be posting pictures as I progress. C&C welcome.