Post #569175 by Trader Tom on Fri, Dec 17, 2010 9:04 PM

Come to the Purple Orchid Tiki Lounge and hang out with the Sailor Jerry Girls for a $1 drink featuring Sailor Jerry Rum this Saturday, December 18th from 9-10:30 PM.

The Karajokey Contest will begin at 10 PM. Tell a joke to win a prize from the Sailor Jerry Girls.

As if this isn't enough to make you race down here...

Our good friend, Tiki Al, has finally shipped his first batch of Bumatay style mugs commissioned exclusively for the Purple Orchid. These are a tribute to one of the most coveted mug designs of all time. Vintage originals usually go for over $200 each!

These mugs will go on sale at 9 PM. There aren't many, though. There are only 6 purple ones and 4 white (with light blue wash) ones available. They are $30 each, which is a real steal. Al may make some more, but we can't say for sure when that will happen. So, be here to get an elusive Bumatay or kick yourself afterwards!!!

Al spent a lot of time hand-tooling these mugs after each one came out of the mold. Notice the wood grain pattern in the final version that isn't in the first slipcast picture below. No two are exactly alike and the detail is incredible. I've seen the originals and these are crisper. Here are some pictures to wet your appetite:

First slipcasted mug out of kiln before fired.

Tiki Al with first fired bisque mug.

Bisques all lined up and waiting for glaze.

Purple Bumatay.

Close on Purple Bumatay face.

Inscribed at bottom.

This version is white with a very faint blue wash. You have to see it in person.

Close on white Bumatay face.

[ Edited by: trader tom 2010-12-17 21:58 ]