Post #326609 by Tamapoutini on Mon, Aug 20, 2007 1:44 AM

Hey gang. Just a quick update; nothing face-melting..

Kaha ki'i: Cheers brother. I could say exactly the same: after years of stone carving I dont believe I would have the patience for bone carving.. :D

BenZ: The 'bloodiness' of pipe stone caught me by surprise for some reason (all fingers present & correct!) Not as bad as haematite though; that stuff will stain your hands/arms for days, but with a name like that at least you have some warning. :)

Robin: Thanks Sistah! Hearing that my work makes you smile, makes me smile. :) Thanks also for the sneeky-peek at your ceramic work (we have a very talented artist here people!). Far better than I ever achieved with clay although I used to blame my hopeless throwing on being left-handed (despite having a 'reversible' wheel, haha) You could do fantastic Tiki-things with clay! Have you checked out much of the 'other craft' ceramics? *Hold it, this feels more like a PM to me...:wink:

Tipua: Well, its half the Tiki-fun isnt it? Topless 'native'-girls for the guys & outrageously proportioned 'totems' (and patterned buttocks) for the ladies..? how could a Kulture like this ever go out of style..?
Re, pipestone pipe: dont hold your breath.. :lol:

update:

A larger version of the Hei-head. 2 1/4inches

And a somewhat traditional Hei-tiki, but with some small twiddling of proportions, and oval eyes! (try that with your little core-drills Sneak! You'll never get the Krabby Pattie recipe!! hahaha)**

**(private joke, just for me :lol: )

Thanks for looking everyone!

Tama :)