Post #295812 by Tamapoutini on Fri, Mar 30, 2007 7:49 PM

Hi everyone; thanks for your interest. Once again I find two days hae gone by without any carving done whatsoever, and now it is the weekend... Ah well, a couple of pieces all set for sanding/finishing early next week. Stay tuned.

BigBenz: You are always there for us & I know that your presence & encouragement are very much appreciated by all. I would just like to direct a warm paki-paki in your direction; thanks Ben! (dont worry, its not rude :lol: ) Glad you like the 'vessel'; it is partially derived from an old Maori cave painting of a human figure who has those chevron patterns in his heart-area. I think each notch denotes a 'generation' and is also seen in some older woodcarving. The chevron is an old device common to many Polynesian cultures. -Ill try to find a piccy of the cave painting...

Benella: Thanks for your comps. -I guess Im a self taught inlay'er. Like anything else its just a matter of having a go & aiming to do a better job the next time. Cant go wrong with that mantra.

Gman: Thanks mate. It was a whole different ballgame working on the scale of the Wahine-Nui and I think my saving grace was in knowing the form so well having made so many of them. You wouldnt believe how much handpiece work went into her!; I could/should probably have done a lot more with the grinding wheel but just didnt want to take any risks: slowly, slowly, catchee monkey...

Cheers: QueenK, Kahaka (got the Art down to a Science or the Science down to an Art?) :lol: , Tipua, Paip' (these bottles are tempting me; Im yet to officially drink a toast to the MMMoai...) & Finky (you'll have to ask the new owner* how heavy it is :wink: )

Timid: I knew it was you! :lol: (Timidtiki is my 'known' lurker, supporter an e:friend for some time. Not just a pretty-poet; he is also responsible for a few tiki-type creations himself including the little fire-agate Moai shown a few days ago)
C'mon Timid; show us your stuff!

*And my BIIGest thanks of all go to our very own Alohacurrent who may soon be requiring a neck-brace and/or walking stick (Ill carve you a nice one!) :wink:

Thanks again to ALL of you lovely tiki-types; you are the conversation that is so hard to find at home.

Tama :)