Post #711630 by TikiAno on Wed, Mar 19, 2014 5:35 PM

Thanks! Been away from the studio for a bit, so got back today and started digging away... but first I had to slice the Moai in half...

Then I dug out the guts, until both halves were empty. I think that's what the inside of MY head looks like...

Then I scored and slipped the two halves back together. I didn't trim the top to ensure that it fit together well....

After it set for a little bit, I took a tool and trimmed off the top of the mug.

Next up I wrapped it up in plastic to set up for a bit. I won't touch this until some time next week.

I work at a communal clay studio in San Diego, alongside some very talented potters- not all are into tiki- though the owner of the studio likes working in all styles. Though not a TC member (yet), I wanted to introduce you to L.E. Tiki (her name is Elly)- I'm not sure if there's another LE Tiki on TC- if so, she (and I) apologize.

She threw a bird feeder as one piece of clay on the wheel, then started tinkering with it. I'm pretty interested in buying this piece from her, but thought everyone here might want to check it out- or order one for yourself.

First she textured the palapa with a rake tool:

Then added some holes for the bird seed to pour out. She then added some bamboo framing around each "doorway"

L.E. Tiki is really into details- the bamboo ends are hollowed out and look very realistic.

Higher angle view:

She then added a (very) long bamboo border along the rim of the lower bowl/ seed holder.

I'll try to post some more photos of her work as her Tiki Bird Feeder progresses, and will pass along any comments/ questions/ requests to her as well!

Thanks for lookin'.