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Kahaka's Tiki Lamps
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Raffertiki
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06/21/2005
I really like what it does to the ceiling. Way to jump in with both feet. |
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Polynesiac
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06/21/2005
Yeah! dig those crazy light patterns! Nice looking lamp, very unique and screams KAHAKA |
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OnaTiki
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06/21/2005
Wow..very cool effect on the ceiling..looks vintage. I really like that one..Your wife will love it also,keep up the great work. |
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KAHAKA
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06/23/2005
Thanks guys... my wife actually digs the lamp itself after all, but isn't crazy about the ceiling effect! Here's another one I finished recently. I've always wanted to try the bamboo bottom... Ona Tiki's AMAZING lamps pushed me to go for it. This one hangs in our hallway. Update... this lamp has migrated to the Kona Club in Oakland. [ Edited by: KAHAKA 2006-02-19 10:59 ] |
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hewey
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06/23/2005
Love that hallway lamp - very cool. I gotta admit, I'm not big on the ceiling effect of that first lamp, but I love the lamp itself. Very cool work dude |
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OnaTiki
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06/23/2005
Great job on this one...love the bamboo..nice shape also..lots of cutting though. |
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Benzart
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06/23/2005
You Still make the coolest lamps Kahaka. I kind of like the first one the best. Thanks for sharing. |
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tiki beat by marcus thorn
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06/23/2005
Wow - I love your lamps - they are so unique! Excellent opportunity to keep the tiki/beach hut tradition of groovy lighting going. We need someone like you down here in Australia to help deck out more Tiki Lounges, I am flat out trying to do a little of everything, tikis, bars, huts etc since the bug has bitten quite a few aussies - come on down!! |
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docwoods
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06/23/2005
My dear,you are certainly talented. |
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KAHAKA
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06/24/2005
Dang guys, I'm stoked that you like 'em. Thanks for all the kind words. |
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KAHAKA
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02/03/2006
I haven't posted in any pics in a long while... Haven't really done anything out of the ordinary, but here's some lamps I finished for the Kona Club in Oaktown. Big ups to Bamboo Ben on that place! I did try carving, and dang is it fun. Though it isn't tiki, I carved this frame for my wife for our 1 year wedding anniversary (we honeymooned in New Orleans, hence the fleur de leis). I wanna give it a go again when I get one of those "free moments." Sorry about the mushy wedding pic, by the way. |
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hewey
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02/03/2006
Cool lamps - again. It might be a mushy wedding photo but its in a 50s convertable with mexican blankets - the cool factor outweighs the mushiness. |
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KAHAKA
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02/18/2006
Here's some wall sconce's I've been working on. They're 8" wide x 10" tall. [ Edited by: KAHAKA 2006-02-18 10:51 ] |
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Polynesiac
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02/19/2006
whoa... I missed your last post - those lamps are too cool AND going to the Kona Club?!?!?! Awesome! They'll look great with B-bens work...fit right in. So how many tiki bars have your lamps now? :) Those sconces are excellent. THose for home or for sale? or???? You got the magic touch for the lights. nice job!!! PS - I still want to do that trade...just been super busy... |
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hewey
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02/19/2006
Nice wall lamps, as always. The half circle design looks good too |
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KAHAKA
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02/28/2006
Thanks you guys for nice words. Poly, I just about went bananers when Doug considered my lamps for the Kona. I was completely blown away when I dropped them off before the place opened. 'Boo Ben's work's friggin' bitchin' (that was 5 apostrophes in a row). I still needs to make me a visit out there... I haven't seen the place since it opened. Here's my latest... I tried staining the bamboo after torching it, like I did on the sconces. [ Edited by: KAHAKA 2006-02-27 18:54 ] |
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OnaTiki
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02/28/2006
Nice job!!! The bamboo bottom came out well. |
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Monkeyman
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02/28/2006
Kahaka the lamp master |
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Polynesiac
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02/28/2006
another beauty of a lamp! I dig the cut bamboo bottom - it looks time consuming, but the effect on the light looks totally cool. |
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KAHAKA
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02/28/2006
Yeah, those bamboo bottoms are a bugger. Just ask OnaTiki... he's the bamboo bottom king! Monkeyman, I'm no master... still trying to figure this lamp making thing out. Your latest lamp is cooler than anything I've seen! |
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hewey
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02/28/2006
Nah dude, your much past the "just figuring it out" stage. Love it, very cool. |
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KAHAKA
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04/21/2006
New lamp for the VLV Ku tiki bar... made this a while back but didn't post it. I also just put pics of it up on Nacho's (creator of the Ku bar) collection of stuff. [ Edited by: KAHAKA 2006-04-20 23:24 ] |
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04/21/2006
Kahaka, I've always found this form of lighting, extremely intriguing. It was, in fact, my search for tiki lighting that led me to TC. You should make a few commercial models and approach a chain store. I mean that in a sincerely positive way. |
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04/21/2006
Very cool lamps Kahaka. |
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Tiki Lee
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04/22/2006
Very nice lamps! They remind me of the "rental only" lamps at Oceanic Arts -- the ones I can never convince them to sell me! I love the look of the little bamboo rounds on the bottom. Are those just cut to short lengths and glued to the bottom? |
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TravelingJones
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04/22/2006
Tripping-Da-Lightshow-Fantastic, Kahaka! De-lights iz smokin' HOT!!! ...Flippity-fLip-floPPin-Flip-OUT!!! --TravelingJones |
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Polynesiac
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04/23/2006
Carving too? Once you start, you'll be hooked and want to add little carved pieces to all your new lamps. Love you lamps - I saw the ones at FI in persona few weeks past and they were HOT! you do fine work. You going to Oasis? |
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KAHAKA
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04/24/2006
Thanks guyssssss! No, Poly, no Oasis for me... I really wanna go one of these times, though! Just got back from the FI... super sweet! Martin rules! Bamboo Ben rules! YAY! |
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I dream of tiki
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04/24/2006
Your lamp work is inspiring on so many levels. Nice job! :drink: |
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Benzart
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04/24/2006
Kahaka, you're just goin' Nutz with your lamp detail.. Mon oh man you are doing killer stuff here. Love the latest with the babmoo side trim and the Bamboo bottom is So Way Cool, even if it IS Eazy. Beautiful stuff. |
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martiki
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04/24/2006
Come see this beauty, and seven other Kahaka masterpieces, at the one and only Forbidden Island. Kudos to you again, Kahaka, for the killer work! |
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KAHAKA
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04/27/2006
Damned honored and pleased, my friend... you know where I'm at if you should need any more! |
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TikiTikiBoom
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04/27/2006
This is one beautiful lamp, Kahaka! Love the dark tones! |
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KAHAKA
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07/12/2006
Here's a few I've made lately. I've got a few more I still need to take pictures of...
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Monkeyman
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07/12/2006
pushing the boundaries of lamp making. excellent. |
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hewey
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07/13/2006
Amazing lamps. Nice work |
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Polynesiac
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07/14/2006
Dude. Dude, dude. AWESOME lamps. they keep getting better and better! I LOVE the carved/painted wood on the sides of thelamps - they give them a very old school look to them. Those cut bamboo bottoms look like a pain inthe ass to do, but sure turn out looking REALLY nice! |
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Queen Kamehameha
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07/15/2006
Woody, very cool, I love mine!!!! Amy |
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KAHAKA
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07/17/2006
Thanks guys! |
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Tiki Duddy
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07/19/2006
those are AMAZING!! good work i really like them. keep it up |
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FLOUNDERart
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07/22/2006
Your lights always rock man. |
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KAHAKA
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08/02/2006
Flounder, you rule. Another batch of thatched style lamps I recently do-ed... Mahalos,
[ Edited by: KAHAKA 2007-07-06 15:32 ] |
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Tikiwahine
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08/03/2006
Beautiful lamps! |
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Benzart
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08/03/2006
Kahaka, I haven't seen your lamps for awhile, WWOOWWW have they gotten better, or maybe itz cuz I had my eyes fixed. You are tryly the Lamp Master here on TC. Excellent work and they look great lit or Dark!! |
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KAHAKA
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08/08/2006
Yo Tikiwahine & Ben... Bigggg thanks! I'm tryin' new stuff, taking more time, which makes it hard for me to look at my old stuff too. [ Edited by: KAHAKA 2006-08-08 17:20 ] |
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the drunken hat
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08/27/2006
look what has a new home in the dark marq!
it was nice to chat with you and your wife. hope you guys can make it out to see your lamps in person sometime! |
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Unga Bunga
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08/27/2006
Hat, |
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KAHAKA
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08/28/2006
Ya Hat, nice rappin' with you guys too. Thanks for cruizin' by. Your place is looking mighty sweet! The wife and I'll have to make a run out your way one of these days! Unga, let me know what you're lookin' for and we'll set something up! |