Post #273287 by Paipo on Sun, Dec 17, 2006 9:54 PM

On 2006-12-15 16:02, Benzart wrote:

This seems very different from you but I Love it!

Well, this isn't really my design (he's based on the classic Islander mug), but hopefully the finished article will have a little of my style in it. It's probably a little harder to carve someone else's design, as you can't make stuff up as you go!

On 2006-12-15 21:39, theded1 wrote:
I need one of those Bumatays hanging around my neck!

Welcome to the list! Please take a seat.... :)

On 2006-12-15 23:22, flynny wrote:
Hey Paipo, How's the family.
What have you been feeding those Tangs on they seem to be reproducing, even throwing up an Albino.
Well the fishing season is all but over so I can now concentrate on some new carving

Hey Flynny - long time no hear. The girls are fine. I was wondering what you've been doing...I expected a slew of fine carvings after that cool Marquesan piece you posted. Back to your micromotor forthwith!

On 2006-12-16 02:15, AlienTiki wrote:
The little tiny one is just insane. It must of hurt your eyes trying to see that bugger.

Yes, it was the limit of my eyesight...I think I could go a little smaller with some glasses or a visor, but there wouldn't be much point if you can't see it unaided! Tama took the Ripley's trophy with his much tinier jade hei-tiki.
Thanks for the other kind words, I've been enjoying your posts just as much, and they have led me to look into traditional Hawaiian instruments a little further. I found a really cool online tour on the Bishop Museum site.

On 2006-12-16 15:34, JohnnyP wrote:
This guy is sweet looking. Looking farward to how this one comes out.

Me too...this guy has been on the waiting list for quite some time, but it is a piece I have been absolutely hanging out to start on. I'm optimistic I'll have him done before the end of the week!

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[ Edited by: Paipo 2006-12-19 11:40 ]