Post #634720 by danlovestikis on Wed, May 2, 2012 8:29 AM

harro you picked a winner. Last go round I did Tapa for WestADad. I think it is gaining popularity. I sure am enjoying all the posts.

Thank you Atomick Chick, Tavarua Tiki, Atomic Tiki Punk, Professor G, hang10tiki and Kele.

harro I have your message about the color for your Tapa mug. I'm so happy that you like it as much as all these friends.

littegiles you made my dreams come true. I so much love having photos of my art with the owners. I appreciate the effort it takes. Thank you so much.

Lori Loves Tiki the s will disappear and a little tiki will appear with Bob sprouting hands as requested!

I made a couple more Bumatay necklaces. This style does not have a tongue.

First I cut off part of the back so that when it is worn the head looks up rather than tipping towards the floor.

Example of before and after.

I cast them thick so I may carve out the back how I want.

Wetting the tool and then rocking it back and forth is best for removing clay.

After I remove the clay I rub the inside with a wet sponge or paper towel to smooth.

This wooden tool is great for so many things.

One is that you may use it to drill holes.

Or to write your name.

Finished.

Wish List Progress Report:

Psycho Tiki D's bowl is almost dry. Small cracks showed up that needed attention.

The cracks were shallow and I was able to remove them down to solid clay.

TapaSeaTurtleBob for Holler Waller.

The turtle is very sticky and it needs to catch up to the dryness of the mug. So for 1 hour it sat with wet paper towels keeping the mug from drying out while the turtle did.

My work space. Busy Busy Busy

Always thank you for checking in. Wendy

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[ Edited by: danlovestikis 2012-05-03 07:53 ]