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Santa Cruz Tiki Shack
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03/30/2005
Hello Tiki Centralites, I haven't posted a topic lately and decided it was about time. This topic is about a Shave Ice/ Tiki Booth that I had for Aloha Grill's birthday party. This was a super event and many of my friends came by for a special rum laced shave ice concoction. In the foreground of the first attached picture you might recognize Patrick, a tiki legend, enjoying one of my tasty treats. The two super cool owners of this restaraunt decided to let me sell Shave Ice in front of their facilities over the warm summer months. To add to the ambiance of ther facilities I decided to make a Tiki Booth out of mahogony and bamboo. It isn't done yet, I plan on adding some more tikis and leopard print. In the background you can spot several tikis that I brought along for the festivities. The one in the background is around 9 feet tall and is supposedly going to be featured in Sunset. (I'm holding my breath) My customers were nice enough to let me hold onto their tiki until after this show. (Even though they didn't really have a choice in this matter) In this second picture you will see several masks. What you can't see are the smoky quartzes that are inlaid into them and the highly glossed marine varnish/polyeurathane finish. People are eating these things up. As a direct result of this show I generated 10 orders for these. Well I wish all of you the best. Look for more topics under the SC Tiki Shack heading in the near future. Be safe, [ Edited by: SCTikiShack on 2005-03-30 15:07 ] |
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Rob Roy
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03/30/2005
Where do you find/buy your redwood logs? If indeed the wood is redwood. |
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rodeotiki
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03/30/2005
very nice , I have brain freeze just thinking about it. The masks and carvings look great. |
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Jungle Trader
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03/31/2005
Superbly superb SCTS. WOW! |
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chisel slinger
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03/31/2005
sweet booth, I want a shaved rum ice! great idea. I recognize patrick, great guy. [ Edited by: chisel slinger on 2005-03-30 18:17 ] |
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SCTikiShack
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03/31/2005
I just wanted to say thank you to all that responded. Chisel Slinger, Jungle Trader & Rodeo Tiki, Happy Carving, |
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Aaron's Akua
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03/31/2005
Looks like a blast, Will. Is that you behind the counter pouring rum over ice? |
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Sam Gambino
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03/31/2005
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Chongolio
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03/31/2005
Here's a pic I got of Will while waiting for my "Speakeasy" Shave Ice and a shot of one of his big tikis. Image Missing: http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd11b3127cce90bab929be7d00000016108QatWTVu3bM Image Missing: http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd11b3127cce90bab7aabef900000016108QatWTVu3bM Will's tikis are pretty cool and the new masks are awesome. Will was stoking everybody out with free shave ice. This really was a great party with great music, hula and aloha flowing out into the streets. Rain was predicted and it was pouring that morning but it magically cleared and the party lasted well into the night. Chongolio -- I believe that our Heavenly Father invented the monkey because he was disappointed in man." Come explore http://www.lost-isle.com [ Edited by: Chongolio on 2005-03-30 22:50 ] |
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Benzart
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03/31/2005
Will this is quite a nice setup. Shaved Ices and tikis, how could you miss. I'm really glad your tikis are selling so well. A testament to your likability as an artist. I Love seeing sucessful artists working so well. Keep it up |
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Chongolio
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03/31/2005
Yeah Benz, SCtikis booth was built to the hilt and ready to roll. Will has a little monster garage in him too. You couldn't miss or his booth from the street. There is a stop light right at the corner and anybody who got caught at the red would have these huge tikis staring at them. Will thought he was going to have an easy day cause of the rain but the sun came out and he was hoppin' all day. Will was even so cool as to let me set up some of my stuff under his canopy. A great dude for sure. Chongolio |
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SCTikiShack
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03/31/2005
AA, Sam Gambino, Chongolio, Benzart, Shave Ice and tikis seem to go hand in hand. I have been selling shave ice at festivals and rock tours (Warped and HORDE Tours) since 1989. Ever since then, I was using tikis as props. What compelled me to start carving was my love for these fearsome idols. Recently I dug up some of my old essays from grade school. In one class, I had to write a horror story. It was entitled the "Enchanted Tiki". This essay is about a tiki pendant that comes to life and kills unsuspecting individuals at night. However, unfortunatly this tiki forgot to cover its tracks and was soon found by following the tiny bloody footprints it left behind. (Too bad it didn't watch CSI) One of these days, if I am successfull enough, I would like to commission you to make me an enchanted tiki pendant. I know they ain't cheap so I am saving up. Thank you one thousand times, |
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Benzart
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04/02/2005
Well, Will, you are Welcome one thousand and one times. How come you look thin and my 230 pounds look fat? Must be the Kalifornia water. When you have to carve all day it Never gets tedious because there is so much more to do besides carving. You get to shmoozz full time too and eat out a lot, take out and be taken out ot ink deals and plan ideas, scheeming and teasing, collecting and trading, back scratchin and Then you have to Look for resources for wood and logs and Ideas and peoples andideas annnnd more ides, They say all this is hard work but I been having fun.laters cheerio, |
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tikitony
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04/02/2005
hEy nice Tikis there!... and love the shirt! |
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Polynesiac
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04/02/2005
rum soaked shaved ice and awesome carved tikis to gawk at?!?!?! throw in some surfin' and that sounds like a perfect summer day!!!! You're one talented man, you gonna show us some of those masks? (hint, hint) cuz they look COOL! |
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SCTikiShack
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04/05/2005
Tiki Tony, Thank you, I love your shirts. There used to be a place downtown called something like Kanapali that sold them, but they aren't there anymore. Thee is a place called Surf n' Shack in Capitola looking for tiki related items if you are interested. Here are some better pictures of a tiki that I carved for an art teacher. He said I am using the seven demensions of art, whatever that means. Image Missing: http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5da24b3127cce9150632fa94500000026108EcMnDVq1bk Image Missing: http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5da24b3127cce915062a5e95700000026108EcMnDVq1bk Whats up Polynesiac, Thanks, |
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Polynesiac
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04/05/2005
aahhhhhhhh.....to work longshore. Feel free to give a shout next time you're down pedro way. I'm always up for surfin' or carvin' or whatevah. THat last one you posted (for the art teacher) is really nice - I like the two tone on the wood. I'm assuming that's part of the grain? I get my redwood from HOme DEPOT and the thinner (like borders or runners)pieces have that cool two-tone look. Image Missing: http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d834b3127cceb00ad6d7af590000001010 [ Edited by: Polynesiac on 2005-04-05 17:50 ] [ Edited by: Polynesiac on 2005-04-05 17:51 ] |
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yumyumkid
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04/06/2005
Holy crap, that is one great lookin tiki! Nice job. |
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tinatinytiki
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04/07/2005
I am the proud owner of the tiki prominently displayed in the front. I too live here in beautiful SCZ. I highly recommend SCTikis and the Aloha Grill. Although not yet named, my tiki is residing proudly in the grotto just off my tiki bar, spot light and all. Love ya Will - thanks again! |
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rodeotiki
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06/06/2005
Hey Will , just checked out your website. Not sure how long ago you redid it ,but it looks GREAT!!! |
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Octane
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06/06/2005
great looking carvings, i use to live in Santa Cruz, from about 1st grade threw high school. |
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SCTikiShack
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06/07/2005
Rodeotiki, Thank you, you are one of the first people to see my updated website. I traded this super cool guy (Kelly) a tiki for a website. Image Missing: http://www.shutterfly.com/jsp/proceserv.jsp?uid=8EcMnDVq1bk&rostate=67b0de21b9174158259e&co=-1&js=1118103398500&ps=1&rs=6 This is the tiki I traded him, It has a third eye made out of a synthetic emerald. I don't know what it is, but I love inlaying gemstones into my art. I think it makes me feel like they are worth something. Image Missing: http://www.shutterfly.com/jsp/proceserv.jsp?uid=8EcMnDVq1bk&rostate=67b0de21b917416825ae&co=-1&js=1118103455484&ps=1&rs=6 The website he created for me was better than I expected, after all, he is a tiki nut. Therefore, I am going to make him another little mini tiki bar stool for all his time and effort. Octane, |
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Octane
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06/07/2005
Yeah both Santa Cruz and SLO are pretty nice. It was a little slow at first in San Luis (it is called SLO town), but its kind of nice now, i like it slow. The tikis in front of trader Joes are not mine. the tikis are OK they are a little rough, but not bad. Nice looking website by the way, i did not see the link tell you mentioned trading a tiki for a website. Ithink both you and the web designer got a good deal. |
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Raffertiki
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06/07/2005
SC, Just how many tikis have you carved, give or take? And how long before you settled in on your style and consistency? Your site looks like it should get you some orders. Well done. |
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surfintiki
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06/07/2005
Slammin' website Will, love the typestyles. And your style is so refined, good stuff man. Surfs' been so-so lately, but fun for long boardin. Now Go carve a good surf tiki for bringin up mondo swell. |
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TikiGardener
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06/07/2005
Gemstone or not, your tikis are definately worth something... a great deal of something! |
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Unga Bunga
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06/07/2005
SC, Another beauty! |
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SCTikiShack
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06/07/2005
Raffertiki, I thought that I was giving you a long winded response yesterday, but I guess that it didn't go through. I believe that I have carved something around 120-150 tikis. I don't know where they all went since I only have two personal tikis that I carved.(my first one and my wedding tiki) Surfintiki, I thing that I'm going to try to carve the biggest baddest Redwood log I can find before I go crazy. This lack of swell is killing me. Thank god for mountain biking. Maybe if I make a specific good wave juju creation we will always get waves.(wishfull thinking huh) Tiki Gardner, Thank you, I am flattered that all you good carvers believe that my creations have value. Fortunately, up here in S.C. many people have money and they don't balk at spending a pretty penny for a tiki. As you know it takes a lot of elbo greese, and sometimes some blood to bust one out. Unga Bunga, Ape at the Catalyst sonds great, lets try to meet up while you are here. Maybe we can have some grinds at the Aloha Grill. I am always looking for an excuse to eat there. Will [ Edited by: SCTikiShack on 2005-06-07 09:00 ] |
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Sam Gambino
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06/07/2005
These guys are fine! The finish, design, and carving - nice going, SC. |
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Benzart
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06/07/2005
Will, I love the bejewelwd tikis, nice touch. Just a bit different. I also Love your new website. |
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Aaron's Akua
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06/08/2005
Will, the website looks awesome. Nice photos, descriptions, etc. Much improved over the old website, which was not bad to start with. Did you already sell that huge 9 footer that you showed us last month? Man I'd hate to have to move that thing! The pix all look great. Your method of "getting in the groove" must really be working! :wink: Later, Aaron |
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tinatinytiki
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06/08/2005
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SCTikiShack
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06/09/2005
Thank you all, I'm pretty chuffed about how my website turned out. Now it is time for me to get back to carving. Just kidding, I'm a carving madman, you should see my backyard right now, there are around 11 tikis all in different stages of development. The tikis are just chillin out waiting to go to their new parents. Unfortunately, my chainsaw broke,and tomorrow is my carving day. Now it is imperitive to dissect it and fix the electrical, before my little one wakes up. I don't know about you guys, but over the years I have mastered the art of Frankensteining electric chaisaws. They seem to like to break a lot. Whatever you do buy the two year extended warranty and don't loose the receipt. Mahalo tiki family, Will A.A., [ Edited by: SCTikiShack on 2005-06-09 15:37 ] |
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Polynesiac
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06/26/2005
YOur new website's the foshnizzle! very classy... totally diggn' your style... |
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MooneyTiki
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11/25/2005
Aloha SCtikishack!!!!!!!! |
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rodeotiki
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01/20/2006
A well deserved bump. Seeing as theres a lot of newer members and things get lost a little quicker now. Also check out Will's 9 mask thread Kick ass stuff. |
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Bete
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01/21/2006
So cool, I wish I was there, I totally want a shaved ice now, ha, ha! |
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Lake Surfer
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01/12/2008
Will, saw you lurking about here on Benz thread... whatcha been up to? Would love to see some stuff! I imagine the surf has been too good to carve this winter though. :wink: |
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SCTikiShack
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01/15/2008
Lake, The waves have been pumping over here for tha last few weeks. There were some days when I was scared for my life. Sometimes, it is harsh paddling out pre-dawn and tired only to have to face 10 foot pitching monsters on your head. Survival surf. However, I have been carving quite a bit. I'll post some pics when I can get my act together. Hopefully ,life is treating you well. Will |
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Benzart
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01/15/2008
Hey Will, Nice to see you stopping by. Really been missing your Awesome Pieces, mwould Love some Pix when you get time! |
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