TikiMango's Carvings- P31, Bone Hawaiian Tapa Hook - Tiki Carving

A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on Thu, Apr 2, 2009 12:36 PM You really knocked him out quickly. I like the under bite. The big difference you will find between East coast and Wesy Coast palm is the amount of water that palms have inside them. I have cut down dead palms, brought them home, and when I stand them up water will flow from inside. This will also cause the dreaded Palm Rot. Carve it while its wet and that will actually allow moisture to escape. You will have to wait to seal it or mold will develop under the finish (I like to wait about a month). The thing that is most deceptive is the color of the wood - once you put some Poly on, it will go from bright white to a rich brown.

You really knocked him out quickly. I like the under bite. The big difference you will find between East coast and Wesy Coast palm is the amount of water that palms have inside them. I have cut down dead palms, brought them home, and when I stand them up water will flow from inside. This will also cause the dreaded Palm Rot. Carve it while its wet and that will actually allow moisture to escape. You will have to wait to seal it or mold will develop under the finish (I like to wait about a month). The thing that is most deceptive is the color of the wood - once you put some Poly on, it will go from bright white to a rich brown.

Post #444403 by AlohaStation on Thu, Apr 2, 2009 12:36 PM