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Rodetiki's stuff, Another sketch pg. 22 10/20/05

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Polynesiac posted on 11/09/2004

THis poly is great, thanks for asking aaron!

Rodeo - I dig the marquesian look of that mask, very cool, very cool...

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rodeotiki posted on 11/18/2004

Here are a couple of shots of my first masked all finished. I took these last week before we left for Vegas and didnt get a chance to post them. I hung him on a small wall at the bottom of the staircase. He'll stay there for now, unless someone wants him. Thanks for the kind words before, I am working on another mask and still detailing the cannibal.

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Aaron's Akua posted on 11/18/2004

That one really cleaned up nice! Most excellent!

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Tikiwahine posted on 11/18/2004

I really like that mask! Unfortunately my purse is a little light these days, I'll just have to wait 'till after christmas for a rodeotiki original :(

Nice work, keep it up!

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Slacks Ferret posted on 11/19/2004

Great Stuff Rodeo! Can't wait to see the cannibal!

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rodeotiki posted on 11/25/2004

Well today I picked up some tools for the first time in just over 2 weeks. Hope to have this guy done and staining started this weekend. Let me know what you think.


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Bobby Peru posted on 11/25/2004

coming on great, mate
its good to see the "work in progress shots"
keep up the carving & the photos.

cheers
BoB

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rodeotiki posted on 11/30/2004

Thanks BoB , I wish i could carve as nice as you paint.

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Aaron's Akua posted on 11/30/2004

I wish I could paint as nice as you carve, RT. :)

How's the staining coming? That tiki has a canadian tan.

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Slacks Ferret posted on 11/30/2004

I likey! You must be done by now...
Pics Pics!

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rodeotiki posted on 11/30/2004

I made this little guy in 3 hours , not a lot of detail but i used a chainsaw for most of it. I think I am going polyuerthane it,



"A idle mind is the devils gokart"

[ Edited by: rodeotiki on 2004-11-30 13:37 ]

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congatiki posted on 11/30/2004

Nice Tikis and I like the placement...
overlooking the stairs...looks like your
tikis are doing the same thing that mine
are....moving out of the tiki bar and
taking over the rest of the house!

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TikimanScott posted on 11/30/2004

it is amazing to see the progression from your first pic through the latest, I like them all, but I found the masks to be really neat, I'm gonna have to try my skills (or lack of!) on one soon! Thanks for taking the time to show us yer work!

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rodeotiki posted on 03/01/2005

I decided to post my most recent stuff , I was on the bottom of pg 4 in creating. The hardest thing I have trouble with is staining. Anyways here they are, Any feedback is greatly welcomed.

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Sam Gambino posted on 03/01/2005

Hey rodeotiki. I love the kitschyness and 2-tone. Keep up the fine work!

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Aaron's Akua posted on 03/01/2005

I love 'em both. Glad to see you're back at the top of page one!

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Slacks Ferret posted on 03/03/2005

Looks great Rodeo. It also looks quite warm outside...

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Benzart posted on 03/03/2005

Looks Good RT. I know, staining is always the hardest part cause you never rally know how it's gonna turn out unless you do a trial stain on a piece of throw away wood. You can also use a stain sealer or Pre-stain sealer thet will make the stain a bit more consistent. But, no matter, you are doing some nice stuff, keep it up.

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Raffertiki posted on 03/03/2005

Good Stuff. What kind of wood are they made from?

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Polynesiac posted on 03/03/2005

very cool stuff rodeo. I like how they turned out!

wHat's that little guy holding in his mouth?

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rodeotiki posted on 03/11/2005

After a few hours here and there over 4 days , heres what I got.
I am thinking about adding a tapa band around the bottom and the top. Also thinking of dishing out the top of his head to hold stuff (like keys, etc). Still have more to carve and then the sanding.
Let me know what you think good or bad. Opinions are always welcomed



Thanks, Rodeo.

Heres some new pics . Almost ready for stain. Any ideas ? I was thinking of cherry.


[ Edited by: rodeotiki on 2005-03-11 12:25 ]

[ Edited by: rodeotiki on 2005-03-15 14:59 ]

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Benzart posted on 03/11/2005

This is a Mean looking tiki Rodeo. Sharp detail, you are realy stepping up the ladder.

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Aaron's Akua posted on 03/12/2005

I've gotta agree, that is looking too cool. I like the mouth, teeth, all of it. Nice combination. Sand it up good & post some shots when it's done.

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Slacks Ferret posted on 03/13/2005

I think this one is the best yet! I love the mouth. Make sure to post the results when yr done!

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Raffertiki posted on 03/13/2005

Maybe it's the photo, but this one already has a nice lived-in look. Like it washed up on the beach.

I can't wait to see how you finish it.

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rodeotiki posted on 03/13/2005

Thankyou everyone for your kind words
I hope to get him done soon, The wood was aged from sitting out in the elements for awhile, I dont want to stain this guy to dark. Any suggestions?

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rodeotiki posted on 03/15/2005
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Aaron's Akua posted on 03/16/2005

Do you have any scrap material from the same log that you can test? I'd try straight varnish and see what it looks like.

Also, I think the Paint Dept. people at Home Depot or Lowes will open some cans if you want to see what a particular stain's gonna look like before you buy. Just start with "natural" or some other light color & see how it looks. Or go darker from there if you like.

They will usually let you test the stain on some of those free wooden stir sticks or if you have some wood scraps they'll give them a dip instead.

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Benzart posted on 03/20/2005

Waiting on the next one RT. I bet itz coming any time now??

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finkdaddy posted on 03/21/2005

That looks so nice. I love the mouth, which to me always makes or breaks a tiki. Very cool.

I'm always partial to lighter stains. To me they bring out the grain without hiding it or hiding any of the carving detail.

Can't wait to see it done!

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rodeotiki posted on 03/28/2005

I decided to stain the teeth too. They didnt look right left lighter. I also dished out the top of his head. I like the idea of functional tiki.

Still have to varnish it.

Here it is with varnish applied .

[ Edited by: rodeotiki on 2005-04-01 14:11 ]

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Aaron's Akua posted on 04/02/2005

Rodeo, she's a beaut' & I like the tiki too!

Really, it looks like your staining has improved quite a bit. Did you use that stain preconditioner stuff the Benz suggested? The detail & features on this tiki is really cool. Is the 6 footer coming up next?

A-A

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Polynesiac posted on 04/02/2005

nice one rodeo, that stain adds a ton of character to the tiki. I'm a big fan of grain patterns.

well done!

is this one going to that store too? or is it for home decoration?

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Sam Gambino posted on 04/04/2005

Cool work! He's got a kind of "dark glasses" look to him that makes him unique with lots of character.


http://www.samgambino.com

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NitroAgogo posted on 04/04/2005

hmmm, i checked your work on your first tiki rodeo. from the beginning sketch to the finished product..looks good, and i agree, i really like the stain. gives even more depth and character. you should keep going with this. i think you are developing a great talent. and the eyes are different, i like that. you made it your own.

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Benzart posted on 04/04/2005

Defitanely a keeper Rodeo. Stain and finish techniques have Really improved a LOT. The girl looks pretty real too, what kind of stain did you use on her??

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Slacks Ferret posted on 04/05/2005

Looks great Rodeo! Love the finish, the mouth...nice work overall!

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rodeotiki posted on 04/06/2005

Thanks everyone for your kind words.

Benz- no stain on the little one thats is unfortunatly natural, my kids are pasty white like me.

Here is a little 2 footer I made last night for a friend to give his dad as a b-day gift. I put on the back "to dad from ty and 50 years young" I hope his dad likes it. There is also a hollowed out spot for a citronella candle( since this is for a deck)

Thanks again

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teaKEY posted on 04/07/2005

I would have never thought the back would look soo good. Everyone would have carved in and you carved out. I save the out for speacil cermanics but its easier to add letters then carve nice dimensional letters in. Thats clay and this is not. Cool.

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Sam Gambino posted on 04/07/2005

I'd love to get that as a gift - the dad should be pleased! Oh, by the way, my birthday's in a couple of months..... :)

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rodeotiki posted on 04/19/2005

Thanks for the kind words. I got word that this was a very well liked birthday gift.

Here's my newest project: Tiki bench

Its just something fun I threw together for my kids to sit on in the yard. Still have to carve the ends and then lots of sanding and staining.
Let me know what you think.

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congatiki posted on 04/19/2005

good start on the bench rodeotiki...
can't wait to see the finished product...
don't let the kids drink rum or they'll
tip off the backside.

[ Edited by: congatiki on 2005-04-19 11:24 ]

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Benzart posted on 04/19/2005

Looks great, cann't wait 'til it's finished. Neat idea. I'm sure even the grown kids will love it.

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Monkeyman posted on 04/19/2005

Thats what Im talking about.... Intertwining tiki into otherwise useful home/garden furnishings.

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Raffertiki posted on 04/19/2005

Sweet. I might have to steal that idea. I need a bench by my pond. Did you use 2x4s for the seat?

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rodeotiki posted on 04/20/2005

Thanks for the kind words. It really helps keep me going.

I really like the idea of functional Tiki.

Raff, I used 2x2's and then screwed them together with .5x1 spacers. You could use a 2x10 also.

heres some more pics ...

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Thanatos posted on 04/20/2005

Should be great when uoi are done!

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Polynesiac posted on 04/20/2005

neat-o mosquit-o, rode-o! That's gonna be cool when you're all done!

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