Post #272667 by Tamapoutini on Thu, Dec 14, 2006 10:28 PM

On 2006-12-14 18:22, AlienTiki wrote:

I've been whittling on this Hei-Tiki for a couple of days in my spare time.

I need to fix his grill and clean up sanding.

Kia ora Alien!

That drum is a beauty. I agree with Paipo, very ambitious. I imagine it'll be one of those pieces that tries to keep you there forever; you'll keep spotting things to alter on all those figures. Cant wait to see it done!

Im also a Monster fan of NZ hei-tiki; eat, sleep, breathe them! Surprisingly Ive never tried one in wood but have made a few versions very similar to this one (including my own). Its kinda cool to be looking at someone elses', I feel as if I 'know' him :lol:
If I can be so bold as to offer a little 'constructive criticism/suggestion' (hot topic/non-topic recently, eh Foamy? :wink:); I would flare those leg holes out a bit & go a thin deep groove to separate the belly & feet. Or is this what you meant by 'fix his grill'?

Ill be watching for the finish of this too!

Ka pai, Tama