Post #492758 by SDshirtman on Sun, Nov 8, 2009 1:42 PM

Again thanks for the compliments from all of you.

4wdtiki- You're too kind. Your tikis were the inspiration for adding the burned in design work. I love you stuff. I'm going to take your advice and hold off on sealing the bottom for a little longer.

Benzart- I'm going to have to try out one of those sanding mops. To answer your question on my art background. For the last 20 years I've made my living in the screen printing industry doing design work. I started working for myself in 96 again doing screen printing and promotional swag. I still do quite a lot of freelance work but its mostly word of mouth. I work in all kinds of mediums but this is my first dimensional piece. By the way I love your carvings. The detail is just insane. I'd love to meet you someday if you ever get over to So Cal.

I committed my 2nd piece to a good friend who is a surfer/sailor from down under. So naturally its going to be a surf tiki. I'm already researching and sketching designs and would like the next one to be a study in efficiency. I have a really nice 5' log that tapers from 12'' to 24'' at the bottom. I want to try and shave off some time while still keeping the quality intact by using the chainsaw and grinder more extensively. I also want to do something more traditional with my next two pieces. I dont think I'll be able to start for a few weeks but we'll see. Thanksgiving holiday is coming up fast and would be a great time to get started on the next piece.

[ Edited by: SDshirtman 2009-11-08 13:44 ]