The Big Lamp

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A Alnshely Member Oceanside CA Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 974	A Alnshely Posted posted on Thu, Mar 10, 2005 7:54 PM Aloha, I started building this Tapa lamp 3 or 4 months ago. The lamp will look like an outrigger canoe, both canoe and outrigger will light up. it is eight feet long and will hang directly above the bar. In the first picture, I was going to use this Tapa, but, it was not a good material for a lamp. I thought the Print, which is bigger than the Fijian Tapa I normally use, would be better. I thought the smaller print might be too busy. I looked for months for more Tapa, on Ebay and other sources. The stuff I found really doesn't light up well. I normally buy Tapa from Momalanis, but, they recently had lost their supplier. Well they found a new supplier and I bought an enormous piece of it. Project is back on go. I have a big Tiki on order and some other surprises. I'll post pics when I get it all done. Mahalo, Al
J johntiki Member MD Joined: Mar 31, 2002 Posts: 1528	J johntiki Posted posted on Thu, Mar 10, 2005 9:05 PM Keep us posted Al! If this lamp is anything like the others you've built, this one is gonna be unbelievable! By the way, thanks for the step by step instructions you posted sometime back on building a tapa ceiling fixture - I'm planning on starting one in the near future and it has proved to be an extremely valuable resource!
E exotica59 Member Joined: Oct 17, 2004 Posts: 483	E exotica59 Posted posted on Thu, Mar 10, 2005 9:14 PM That looks like it will be an excellent lamp! Can't wait to see your progess! Thanks for sharing. Your a real inspiration to many of us.
D DawnTiki Tiki Socialite next stop Hulaville! Joined: Sep 01, 2002 Posts: 1679	D DawnTiki Posted posted on Thu, Mar 10, 2005 9:19 PM Thanks Alnshely, I am really curious to see how you mount the light fixtures inside. It's bound to be beautiful!
TSW The Sperm Whale Tiki Socialite Lakewood California Joined: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 1553	TSW The Sperm Whale Posted posted on Thu, Mar 10, 2005 9:24 PM That looks Killer - I can't wait to see your progress!!! Is Tapa Clothe expensive??? Later, Spermy
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on Fri, Mar 11, 2005 4:26 AM looks like a great idea Al...I'm sure it will be very nice....can'y wait to see it finished.
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Fri, Mar 11, 2005 8:12 AM Beautiful idea! I just had a flash on light-up Marquesan paddlers in the Tapa cloth outrigger canoe! Hmmm, wireform models of the upper body of a paddler, covered in Tapa cloth scraps/strips (a different, tighter pattern than the canoe) soaked in Mod Podge. When it dries you mount it on top of the canoe & shine a small light up into the paddler from underneath.
FZ Feelin Zombified Tiki Socialite The Exotic Shores of Lake St. Clair Joined: Jul 15, 2003 Posts: 1340	FZ Feelin Zombified Posted posted on Fri, Mar 11, 2005 12:59 PM On 2005-03-10 19:54, Alnshely wrote: I normally buy Tapa from Momalanis, but, they recently had lost their supplier. Well they found a new supplier and I bought an enormous piece of it. For us non-west coasters: 1- do they have a phone number? 2- do they ship? 3- what are their prices? 4- that looks like it's gonna be a great lamp 5- can I have it? -Z
TDH the drunken hat Member Modesto, CA Joined: Dec 20, 2003 Posts: 331	TDH the drunken hat Posted posted on Fri, Mar 11, 2005 5:33 PM al~ dude we were just in reno and trader dick's has an outrigger lamp in the dining area! it is on a larger scale at about 10 ft. long though. we were also thinking about replicating it in our living room! please post a pic when it is done! i would love to see it. dh
AA Aaron's Akua Member Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Joined: Jul 09, 2004 Posts: 1596	AA Aaron's Akua Posted posted on Fri, Mar 11, 2005 5:37 PM That's a SERIOUS tiki lamp. I'd love to see the final product. A-A
O OnaTiki Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 24, 2003 Posts: 409	O OnaTiki Posted posted on Wed, Mar 16, 2005 9:50 AM Al, looking great. Any updates on the progress? wish we had the room for something that size.
K KAHAKA Tiki Socialite San Jose, CA Joined: Mar 03, 2003 Posts: 874	K KAHAKA Posted posted on Wed, Mar 16, 2005 4:17 PM can't wait to see this thing when it's done... gonna be super cool i just know it.
B Benehune Member Joined: Mar 22, 2005 Posts: 248	B Benehune Posted posted on Sat, Mar 26, 2005 11:46 AM Hey, where can I find Tapa cloth. How do I get a hold of Momalanis?
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Sat, Mar 26, 2005 6:47 PM Ebay is still a good source for tapa. It is on there a lot, you just need to look and find a big piece cheap. If you get it under 50 cents a square foot you are doing good. Under 75 is more likely though. Buy one piece that's about 15 feet long and you are set for a lot of lamps!
P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Sun, Mar 27, 2005 6:26 PM I'm watchin this thread like a hawk...You two always make great stuff...can't wait to see the progress!
A Alnshely Member Oceanside CA Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 974	A Alnshely Posted posted on Mon, Mar 28, 2005 4:12 PM Momilani's Island Traditions 1906 Oceanside Blvd O-side CA 92054 760-754-1276 David and perlina are very cool. Mahalo, Al [ Edited by: alnshely on 2005-04-16 08:58 ]
A Alnshely Member Oceanside CA Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 974	A Alnshely Posted posted on Fri, Apr 15, 2005 3:40 PM
J johntiki Member MD Joined: Mar 31, 2002 Posts: 1528	J johntiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 15, 2005 3:49 PM Wow, that turned out awesome! The way the tapa illuminates is spectacular! I'd love to have the ceiling height to hang an outrigger!
O OnaTiki Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 24, 2003 Posts: 409	O OnaTiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 15, 2005 3:50 PM Nice job, I bet that looks great at night!
T Tiki-bot Member Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1345	T Tiki-bot Posted posted on Fri, Apr 15, 2005 4:11 PM Hey Al, with those flourescent bulbs, you're not able to dim the lights, are you? In any case, great job!
P PolynesianPop Tiki Socialite Corona, Ca Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2371	P PolynesianPop Posted posted on Fri, Apr 15, 2005 5:46 PM Wow, thats a beauty! Great job Al!!!
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Fri, Apr 15, 2005 6:33 PM Wow what a fantastic idea and a beautiful way to put it together. Very impressive. I Really Likeee
K KAHAKA Tiki Socialite San Jose, CA Joined: Mar 03, 2003 Posts: 874	K KAHAKA Posted posted on Fri, Apr 15, 2005 6:48 PM Mighty fine, mighty fine... one of a kind.
P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Sat, Apr 16, 2005 4:19 PM that lamp turned out AWESOME! nice job and cool looking tiki pad!
T TikiHula Member SacTown Joined: Apr 09, 2002 Posts: 757	T TikiHula Posted posted on Mon, Jun 13, 2005 7:46 PM Here's a shot of Al's work that I shot when they were gracious enough to have us stay over.

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