Post #61434 by ModMana on Fri, Nov 21, 2003 4:22 PM

We recently took a road trip up the California coast from San Diego to San Francisco. Along the way we made a few "tiki" stops. The incredibly generous Nielsen family were kind enough to offer us a behind the scenes peek at the inner workings of Munktiki. They also gave us their consent to post these here on TC. There are lots of photos (sorry if it takes awhile to load). Here ya go...enjoy! - ModMana

Paul and Miles, The Munktiki Masters in their shop.

Tiki molds, most with mugs inside.

A few sculpts in progress and test pieces.

Mugs in progress (+ Moai in aquarium).

More mugs in progress.

A few mug mishaps.

Mugs waiting to be glazed.

Mugs in various stages of finish.

And still more mugs...

Glazes used for the mugs.

Glaze spraying booth with a few test pieces.

Shelves full of familiar faces.

Glaze detailing area.

Tiki mug making supplies.

Tiki Oasis 2004 concept in progress.

Huge pink ceramic skull outside the shop.

The warehouse, mugs just prior to shipping.

New stuff, old stuff, ebay stuff...we wanted it all!

Drool...

"Vanities", their ultra hip shop in Carmel.

Thanks Munktiki! :drink: