Al's tikis carving new updates 3 May 2006 Page 3...

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AT Als tikis Tiki Centralite Switzerland Joined: Mar 20, 2005 Posts: 34	AT Als tikis Posted posted on Mon, Mar 21, 2005 2:12 PM Hello i am happy to present for the first time my last carving on a bowling pin i hope you like it see you soon Al's [ Edited by: Al's tikis 2005-08-23 15:56 ] [ Edited by: Al's tikis 2006-02-27 16:29 ] [ Edited by: Al's tikis 2006-04-06 12:50 ] [ Edited by: Al's tikis 2006-05-03 13:37 ]
TM Tiki Matt Member North O.C. Joined: Jul 06, 2004 Posts: 930	TM Tiki Matt Posted posted on Mon, Mar 21, 2005 2:26 PM Very cool, and I dig the website!
S scaperman Member Joined: Jan 27, 2005 Posts: 50	S scaperman Posted posted on Mon, Mar 21, 2005 5:27 PM Nice idea keep up the good work
M McTiki Member Sunny Florida Joined: Aug 22, 2004 Posts: 1962	M McTiki Posted posted on Mon, Mar 21, 2005 5:32 PM Nice Pin!!! Try your imaculate talent towards a pine log!!! You can do it!!!
JT Jungle Trader Member Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca. Joined: Jan 04, 2003 Posts: 3772	JT Jungle Trader Posted posted on Mon, Mar 21, 2005 5:37 PM A great idea, a very cool carving imo. AHHH, now somebody needs to resurrect a dead bowling alley and put this on display, (with the other 9 you will carve). Tiki and Bowling!!! [ Edited by: Jungle Trader on 2005-03-22 07:42 ]
P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Mon, Mar 21, 2005 5:49 PM Welcome to TC! You also have some nice looking tikis on your website. Cool tiki.
AA Aaron's Akua Member Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Joined: Jul 09, 2004 Posts: 1596	AA Aaron's Akua Posted posted on Mon, Mar 21, 2005 9:52 PM Yes, great website. I like the "flamed tiki" and the "surfer tiki" the best, I think. Welcome aboard, Al. Stick around. A-A
R rodeotiki Member calgary Joined: Jan 21, 2004 Posts: 1513	R rodeotiki Posted posted on Mon, Mar 21, 2005 10:03 PM Very cool stuff , Please share more. And welcome to TikiCentral.
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Tue, Mar 22, 2005 5:27 AM He's a pretty cool guy Al. I'll bet the wood was extreemly hard to carve though. You defenately have some Nice tikis on your website. We need MORE Pic's of your work, more..Thanks
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Tue, Mar 22, 2005 6:37 AM I like the idea of Bowling Pin Tikis, but where're the other 9? :wink:
STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Tiki Socialite Carson, California Joined: Aug 20, 2002 Posts: 2807	STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Posted posted on Tue, Mar 22, 2005 10:07 AM Looking at my handful of old matchbooks from Tiki bowling alleys (yeah, there were quite a few), I can't believe no one thought of this concept for a logo. Very creative. I like it lots. Sabu
AT Als tikis Tiki Centralite Switzerland Joined: Mar 20, 2005 Posts: 34	AT Als tikis Posted posted on Tue, Mar 22, 2005 12:55 PM Hello many thx for the compliment, the wood is very hard to work on it's white maple it was 1 years i have made this one... and i have say to all of my friend i never restart carving in a bowling pin. it was 1 week i have discover this forum i have look a lot of post see a lot of very nice Tikis and after Wow... i am a lot motivate and start to carve the 2#bowlingpin and maybe if i find one other bowlingpin i start 1 more. Al's
T tikitony Tiki Socialite Ventura, CA Joined: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 861	T tikitony Posted posted on Thu, Mar 24, 2005 12:59 AM keep up the gnarly work! Totem rules, does he live in Swissland too? The Tiki next to the Land Rover is AWESOME!
D docwoods Member outside the windy city Joined: Feb 29, 2004 Posts: 599	D docwoods Posted posted on Thu, Mar 24, 2005 5:21 AM Wonderful work,Al! You have a real knack for carving grins-love 'em.
TD Tiki Diablo Member socal Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1916	TD Tiki Diablo Posted posted on Thu, Mar 24, 2005 9:30 AM Cool idea! I like like the sight as well and thanks for the link !
AT Als tikis Tiki Centralite Switzerland Joined: Mar 20, 2005 Posts: 34	AT Als tikis Posted posted on Mon, Mar 28, 2005 1:53 PM Re hello finally an answer oups sorry ... the big tiki was made by phil totem from biarritz france you can see more of his work at http://www.philtotem.com/ i have finish the bowling pin with clear this week and made one mask and one moai. many thx for all of compliment see you soon. Al's.
AT Als tikis Tiki Centralite Switzerland Joined: Mar 20, 2005 Posts: 34	AT Als tikis Posted posted on Mon, Mar 28, 2005 2:07 PM
AT Als tikis Tiki Centralite Switzerland Joined: Mar 20, 2005 Posts: 34	AT Als tikis Posted posted on Tue, Aug 23, 2005 3:55 PM Hi all it was a long time i have not posted something because not a lot of time for carving and only 24 hours per day :D i have just started the last week a little exposition and this my last works, mask and one totem made for the expo. totem size 3 foot long made with nuts wood. 1 of 3 mask in the style of Mr. SHAG (i like his work) Mask with a panel made by Mr. Kool Tiki Bob's and 2 monster just for the fun !!! i hope you like it ! see you soon Al's
P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Tue, Aug 23, 2005 7:34 PM al, that turtle is AWESOME! I'm sure that your show went over very well - all those pieces that you shared are excellent. Switzerland is in da house!
R rodeotiki Member calgary Joined: Jan 21, 2004 Posts: 1513	R rodeotiki Posted posted on Tue, Aug 23, 2005 8:38 PM Great to see you back Al . I love the monsters , especially the eye. Reminds of the flying eye by Von Dutch On a side note , I hope you and your family and friends are safe. I saw on the news about the flooding in parts of Switzerland [ Edited by: rodeotiki 2005-08-23 21:36 ]
AA Aaron's Akua Member Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Joined: Jul 09, 2004 Posts: 1596	AA Aaron's Akua Posted posted on Tue, Aug 23, 2005 9:29 PM Al, they're awesome. If I had to pick, the turtle is my favorite of the bunch. But then Fez-Eye and Mr. Kool are looking pretty swell too. Hope the show went well - I'm sure it did.
PT Palama Tiki Member Lake Wales, Florida Joined: Mar 01, 2005 Posts: 349	PT Palama Tiki Posted posted on Wed, Aug 24, 2005 9:52 AM Beautiful work Al!
TBBMT tiki beat by marcus thorn Member A Little Island called Australia Joined: Jun 01, 2005 Posts: 724	TBBMT tiki beat by marcus thorn Posted posted on Wed, Aug 24, 2005 2:41 PM Al excellent work. keep the wood chips flying. cant wait to see more.
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Wed, Aug 24, 2005 3:41 PM Excellent work, design and paint, Al! Thanks for posting these.
AT Als tikis Tiki Centralite Switzerland Joined: Mar 20, 2005 Posts: 34	AT Als tikis Posted posted on Mon, Feb 27, 2006 4:28 PM Hello, I have just found time to start new tiki and other stuff but i don't know when i can finish it. the climat is not the best in switzerland at this time :cry: but enjoy and please tell me what you think about the idea of the tikilele... and one big pinstriping brush. and other stuff whit gold leaf. see you. Al's
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Mon, Feb 27, 2006 4:42 PM Al's, your stuff gets better and better every time you post it. I think you should MAKE More time for carving, Mighty fine stuff.
AT Als tikis Tiki Centralite Switzerland Joined: Mar 20, 2005 Posts: 34	AT Als tikis Posted posted on Mon, Feb 27, 2006 4:50 PM Many thx benzart, i will carve this week if the temperature is good maybe 6 degrees have a nice day see you. Al's
V virani Tiki Socialite Volcanic area of France Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1439	V virani Posted posted on Tue, Feb 28, 2006 10:42 AM Excellent, monsieur Al. I was waiting to see that uke... great job
KK kaha kii Tiki Socialite Laguna Beach California Joined: Dec 13, 2005 Posts: 277	KK kaha kii Posted posted on Tue, Feb 28, 2006 12:10 PM Aloha bruddah! Wow! great work brah! The honu/mask carving is absolutely amazing!!!I want it hanging here in my gallery!!! I really love it along with everything else! You got choke talent & style and you should make more time for carving brah!!! Keep up the good work!
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on Tue, Feb 28, 2006 4:57 PM hey...nice to hear from the Swiss delegation....great work...i like em all...the the fez eyeball is really cool
AT Als tikis Tiki Centralite Switzerland Joined: Mar 20, 2005 Posts: 34	AT Als tikis Posted posted on Thu, Apr 6, 2006 12:50 PM Hello, I have just finish my Tiki"ukelele" the last week and the big brush many thx for your compliment and encouragement for the last time ! See you. Al's
T teaKEY Tiki Socialite The thumb ! Joined: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 3687	T teaKEY Posted posted on Thu, Apr 6, 2006 1:03 PM Perfect!
H hewey Tiki Socialite Sydney, Australia Joined: Sep 14, 2004 Posts: 4283	H hewey Posted posted on Thu, Apr 6, 2006 2:34 PM Nice man! Does she play?
S surfintiki Member S. Chatham, MA Joined: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 1576	S surfintiki Posted posted on Thu, Apr 6, 2006 4:59 PM That gee-tar rocks! They should make those for real, I could see that design for a bass guitar too. What kind of wood was she? I really like the dark tones too. Is that a reproduced neck, or pulled from the other uke?
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, Apr 6, 2006 10:21 PM Nice work on both pieces! How did you get the distressed look on the striping on the brush piece?
AT Als tikis Tiki Centralite Switzerland Joined: Mar 20, 2005 Posts: 34	AT Als tikis Posted posted on Mon, Apr 10, 2006 1:40 PM Hello, I have made everything on the Uke except the tuners i have take it from an old classic guitar. The wood is lime tree im a not sure about the english name in french it's Tilleul it's a white wood and very easyer to carve and the varnish is Teck color i have put 3 coat of paint For the pinstriping i have used steel wool pads on oneshot paint there does not need to support extremely See you. Al's
AT Als tikis Tiki Centralite Switzerland Joined: Mar 20, 2005 Posts: 34	AT Als tikis Posted posted on Mon, Apr 10, 2006 1:45 PM Oops sorry hewey, the uke does not play you can tune it but we d'ont have resonator maybe with a guitar pickups like a electric guitar See you.
AT Als tikis Tiki Centralite Switzerland Joined: Mar 20, 2005 Posts: 34	AT Als tikis Posted posted on Wed, May 3, 2006 1:35 PM Hello. This is my last works This half bowling pin, it's a price for a car show in italy The tiki "ti" brush (on the right is a striped panel from the italian pinstriper Mr Blaster) Flammed tiki (The panel whit the leopard bowling pin and the green panel is a work from mr Kool) Half bowling pin on leopard panel (pinstriping by Mr Kool (many thx)) and a first try of a mask in the style of one seen on the forum See you , C & C Welcome Al's
R rodeotiki Member calgary Joined: Jan 21, 2004 Posts: 1513	R rodeotiki Posted posted on Wed, May 3, 2006 3:28 PM Nice work Al. I dig the flame tiki( but I am biased) Thanks for the updates.
M makutiki Member Joined: Dec 03, 2005 Posts: 89	M makutiki Posted posted on Wed, May 3, 2006 4:03 PM that boomerang 1st price takes 1st price! super cool art :)
T tikigap Tiki Socialite St Augustine, Florida Joined: Jan 19, 2006 Posts: 841	T tikigap Posted posted on Wed, May 3, 2006 9:45 PM Hey Al! Great stuff you got goin on in Switzerland! Incredible! The uke is great! Your style is very good. Keep it up - this website is a repository for the world's Tiki stuff, and you are great example of this phenomena! Very nice work. [ Edited by: tikigap 2006-05-03 21:47 ]

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