Post #385213 by Tamapoutini on Fri, Jun 6, 2008 7:11 PM

On 2008-06-05 10:07, alexdog1 wrote:
I can handle the blunt criticism but I have a question. Do my sources suck because the tikis aren't traditional or authentic enough ? I was aiming at something that I could put on my deck that wouldn't freak out the wife too much. She's not a real big fan of tikis.

No offence intended Alex, please excuse my sledgehammer tact. I wasnt dissing your skills at all, just the reference pieces you started with for inspiration. Being a newcomer its only fair to try to point you in a better direction early in the game. :wink:

I believe the examples you started with are basic versions of a US phenomenon known as 'Poly-Pop', which are basically a simplified & cheery version of Polynesian Tiki-poles/posts. I understand that nowdays they have become a 'genre' in themselves but they still manage to raise a few hackles around TC due to their lack of tradition/authenticity.

Sure, theyre argueably easier on the eye for wives/kids/guests/pets, but thats not what Tiki is about - do you have a 'Man-Room' where you could hide the realy scary/sexy/drunken ones..?

Its all an evolution anyway - if you keep carving you will inevitably try new things and find your own style/taste. Please take the time to check out what some of the other carvers are up to; not all will suit the medium of hyper-tufa but Im sure a look around would lead to some good ideas.

Cheers