Post #706648 by TikiRootsRocka on Mon, Feb 3, 2014 4:35 PM

And now, back to Tiki.
Right now, I'm working on a series of big Moai. The smallest completed piece is 16.5" inches tall and I'm trying to get something in the 23" inch ballpark.
These are different pieces in progress.


I just glazed this one today.

This was the biggest at 23.5" inches before bisque firing and the face blew off because I didn't dry it long enough.

This is #1 of the series and will be made into a lamp. It's 18" tall and is made out of Black Mountain clay.

This one is #2 in the series and stands 16.5" and is made out of Rod's Bod clay.

I've also been taking a glaze calculation class. These are the first test pieces. Not the most applicable to my tiki pieces, but a great start. I usually use iron based clays, so I'm happy with how these stand up to the clay, and hold their color, at cone 10.





My ultimate goal for the class is a cherry/rose wood color that would be close to the color of all the Maori tourist carvings.

Here's a moonshine jug that I threw on the wheel. I coated the outside with a porcelain slip and carved in the tapa designs.

I also started potting succulents in some of my coconut mugs and Nuka Hiva Booze Barrels, then, scaling them up in size. Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so if you've upset your significant other by exceeding your Tiki budget, these are the perfect make-up gift.

I update my Instagram everyday, so if you're interested, you can follow me at Jungle Modern Ceramics, or search #junglemodern. Jungle Modern is also the name of my FB page.

Enjoy and thanks for looking.