Post #290851 by Tipua on Sat, Mar 10, 2007 2:25 AM

Thankyou very much for you welcome Benz!
I actually was posing my question about the differences of hei tiki mainly to Tamapoutini, although I'd be happy with any one who may be knowledgable in this area to bless me with their wisdom. I have to admit that I posted that same question on Tama's big grrrl thread too. Yes, Tama is quite knowledgable. And talented. He must have some weakness... Surely...

I am not a carver per se. I mean not in greenstone (although I have tried to improve souvenir hei tiki I've picked up in New Zealand... to mixed results), or in wood... yet.
I have used that aerated-concrete stuff... Hebel or something. I liked working with that, probably because it's easy to carve and you only need cheap tools to work it (mainly wood chisels). I would be interested in working with wood, but I'm not sure what wood is best (or easiest) to carve. Any tips?

I love your Moai by the way! Even though not traditional, Ta Moko make it look extra special.
Sticking with the Easter Island theme, have you tried carving Moai Kavakava? There's just something about their style. I've even tried to get their look (shaved head, goatee - no stretched earlobes though)!