Post #735748 by danlovestikis on Thu, Jan 22, 2015 3:56 PM

hang10tiki you really surprised us. It was perfect for a photo but I didn't even have time to Wish for one. Thank you.

Tyber Tiki right now I'll make it as a mug. Then we'll go from there. I made the mold so that I can make as many as are ordered or I do on Spec. It's all fun. I wouldn't put a handle on it but it could be a pitcher for a mixed drink. Just keep thinking...shrink...shrink....shrink.

TikiHula Dan was not thrilled but I think it's fun.

GROG where are you?

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Tyber Tiki's HUGE Maori mug/lamp is ready to open.

I felt the inside of the cast and it was solid, no mushy clay. The fan worked really well.

We had turned the mold over so that the Maori was face up. Now Dan had to lift the top piece off straight up.

Our first view showed everything in its place. No undercut problems.

Now I stuck my arm and hand into the cast to lift it straight up while Dan pulled off the end piece.

Now with my other hand supporting it I took it into our home.

I was able to carefully set it down on a turntable.

I decided to let it rest overnight wrapped in a plastic bag.

First I cut off the top. At this point I'm unsure if this is best for if I should cut this off and just have the opening one level lower. Tyber Tiki here or more flush with the top?

Another view. Dan's keeping me company.

I just stopped to take a look.

Now I went over the entire tiki smoothing the

surface with brushes.

I hope start carving tomorrow. kingstiedye is coming over for a visit. I love clay days. Cheers, Wendy