Kirby's Mug "First sculpt"

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K kirby Tiki Socialite SoCal Joined: May 04, 2005 Posts: 1601	K kirby Posted posted on 09/28/2006 Here is my first prototype for the mug{yet to be named) I will hopfuly make soon...The Inside and lava will be red and the lava rock will be black with mabey dark brown for the tiki..Im also thinkin of making a Tiki tourch handel but we will see..Thanks Tony for the clay...Let me know what you think!!!
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on 09/28/2006 Kirby that is an awesome looking mug. Would be interesting to see it in color. Hurry...
T TravelingJones Grand Member (8 years) Eastern Shores of Western Civilization Joined: Mar 11, 2006 Posts: 927	T TravelingJones Posted posted on 09/28/2006 kirby...whoa...dude...drooooooooooooool...slurrrrpP! Flip-flOp-fLipPp...
P pdrake Tiki Socialite las vegas Joined: Jan 13, 2006 Posts: 1771	P pdrake Posted posted on 09/28/2006 will these be ready for the carving seminar? i want one now! beautiful.
K kirby Tiki Socialite SoCal Joined: May 04, 2005 Posts: 1601	K kirby Posted posted on 09/28/2006 I only have a sculpt and a dream at this point so be patient my friend..
S Sneakytiki Tiki Socialite Boise, Idaho Joined: Mar 31, 2003 Posts: 1795	S Sneakytiki Posted posted on 09/28/2006 Beautiful! When your dream reaches fruition, I want one! ST
P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on 09/28/2006 I think it's freakin' awesome and you can add me to "the list" if you are making one. There are some great mugs being posted here lately!
J JenTiki Grand Member (1 year) Home of the best rum collection in NC Joined: Jun 16, 2006 Posts: 2336	J JenTiki Posted posted on 09/28/2006 Kirby, that is awesome! I must have one when you get around to making them! Really cool stuff.
H hewey Tiki Socialite Sydney, Australia Joined: Sep 14, 2004 Posts: 4283	H hewey Posted posted on 09/28/2006 Looks freaking awesome man! Very nice! Colours sound good too. How about a matching Kirby print? My only comment would be watch the lava, dont know how that will like the molding process. Both from a detail perspective and overhangs and stuff.
K kingstiedye Tiki Socialite sackatomato Joined: Oct 05, 2005 Posts: 1399	K kingstiedye Posted posted on 09/28/2006 i'm trying to picture it with red lava spilling over the edge. wait, i can see it. i dig it! nice work kirby. best of luck getting these made. i know you'll sell out if you get them done.
TSW The Sperm Whale Tiki Socialite Lakewood California Joined: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 1553	TSW The Sperm Whale Posted posted on 09/28/2006 Kirby that sculpt looks freakin beautiful
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on 09/28/2006 Excellent first mug Kirby., I really love it and the detail looks cool. Love the rocks and the lava, Nice ideas.
T teaKEY Tiki Socialite The thumb ! Joined: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 3687	T teaKEY Posted posted on 09/28/2006 Crazy
S smgleason47 Member Calabasas, CA Joined: Jul 14, 2004 Posts: 101	S smgleason47 Posted posted on 09/28/2006 looks great Kirby - very lava rock-ey around the base. Can hardly wait to see (and purchase) the final glazed product. mg
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on 09/28/2006 I think it should say Kirby's Island on the back.
TB Tiki Bird Tiki Socialite Cerritos, Ca. Joined: Sep 25, 2003 Posts: 850	TB Tiki Bird Posted posted on 09/28/2006 Painting, carving, now sculpting! Great job Kirby!
P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on 09/28/2006 Great design Kirby!!! I love the dripping lava and the rock base...very cool...or HOT!
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on 09/28/2006 Bravo Kirbs! You never stop! Don't ever stop! Keep us posted when this bad boy's coming out!
K kingstiedye Tiki Socialite sackatomato Joined: Oct 05, 2005 Posts: 1399	K kingstiedye Posted posted on 09/28/2006 you gotta get these made, brah! look at all the love you're gettin'!
CS Capt'n Skully Member The Lost Lagoon Joined: May 28, 2005 Posts: 418	CS Capt'n Skully Posted posted on 09/29/2006 Really nice mug there Kirby- Can't wait to see the final results!
K kirby Tiki Socialite SoCal Joined: May 04, 2005 Posts: 1601	K kirby Posted posted on 09/29/2006 thanks alot guys.. this is just the type of motivation I need to stay focused and make it happen...mahalo...kirby
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on 09/29/2006 Kirby, I don't collect mugs, but if I did, this one would be a "must have." I hope you are able to get it into production as I know it will be very popular. Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress. -Gman
T tedtiki Member Sunny Springfield Illinois Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 333	T tedtiki Posted posted on 09/29/2006 I especially like the lava rocks. Nice touch.
C Chongolio Member The Coast of Kauai Joined: Oct 02, 2002 Posts: 2765	C Chongolio Posted posted on 09/29/2006 Kirbopple - Brother... that is lookin mutha luvin' cool!!! Great gobs of poi I cant wait to see that buddy glazed and fired. Cho......
K kirby Tiki Socialite SoCal Joined: May 04, 2005 Posts: 1601	K kirby Posted posted on 09/30/2006 Gman thats seems strange to me you dont collect mugs...You should start its the basis for most tiki collections...
C CheekyGirl Tiki Socialite Like Oh My Gawd..San Fernando Valley Joined: May 21, 2003 Posts: 987	C CheekyGirl Posted posted on 09/30/2006 awesome!
H hewey Tiki Socialite Sydney, Australia Joined: Sep 14, 2004 Posts: 4283	H hewey Posted posted on 09/30/2006 On 2006-09-29 22:33, kirby wrote: Gman thats seems strange to me you dont collect mugs...You should start its the basis for most tiki collections... Same here, I got no tiki mugs either... But why not start with a Kirby mug? :)
J JenTiki Grand Member (1 year) Home of the best rum collection in NC Joined: Jun 16, 2006 Posts: 2336	J JenTiki Posted posted on 09/30/2006 On 2006-09-30 00:43, hewey wrote: Same here, I got no tiki mugs either... But why not start with a Kirby mug? :) I started my pendant collection with a Kirby and now the collection is starting to take over a whole wall. You can't go wrong with a Kirby.
T TikiTikiBoom Member So Cal Joined: Jun 14, 2005 Posts: 153	T TikiTikiBoom Posted posted on 10/02/2006 That is a fantastic looking mug, Kirby! Very professional work for your first time out!! Can't wait to see the gorgeous colors on that one!
I IsleConch Member Satellite Beach, FL Joined: Jun 04, 2006 Posts: 166	I IsleConch Posted posted on 10/03/2006 Hey great mug Kirby..when it's ready, put me on the list. ...."The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources"...Einstein [ Edited by: IsleConch 2006-10-02 17:39 ]
MR Matt Reese Member San Diego Joined: May 09, 2005 Posts: 1182	MR Matt Reese Posted posted on 10/03/2006 Well, are they done yet? They look awesome!
F FreddieBallsomic Tiki Socialite Joined: Aug 08, 2005 Posts: 633	F FreddieBallsomic Posted posted on 10/03/2006 Sorry, Kirbz... Polynesiac cant collect anything until he chops up some baby tangs...Then he can think of his own collection...LOL Only playin. Nuthin but love for both yall.. Keep the good shit rollin'....Balls Out!
T tikijaksin Member Miami Florida Joined: Jul 26, 2002 Posts: 163	T tikijaksin Posted posted on 10/10/2006 really kool lookin mug bro hope you can make it happen
W Wolli Member Oberhausen - Germany Joined: Jan 12, 2006 Posts: 58	W Wolli Posted posted on 10/11/2006 Wow, this mug looks great. Don't forget to put me on your list....I need one of them. :wink: Wolli
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on 10/11/2006 Kirby brought this mug to the Spooky Luau,so I got to see it less fuzzy.Sweet sculpt and it'll turn out a sweeter mug!
F FreddieBallsomic Tiki Socialite Joined: Aug 08, 2005 Posts: 633	F FreddieBallsomic Posted posted on 10/15/2006 Wish I was there LLT..I would have loved to check that thing out..It should go unsaid I need one a these Kirbz... Diggin your stuff as always.. Keep workin it!!
T teaKEY Tiki Socialite The thumb ! Joined: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 3687	T teaKEY Posted posted on 10/15/2006 was the mug fired, glazed, or raw like the picture. Any word on the molds?
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7572	G GROG Posted posted on 10/15/2006 GROG saw the mug in person and didn't think it could be molded as is. Kirby showed it to Squid and Squid said it couldn't be molded. Kirbs can fire it and have a one-of-a-kind handmade mug, or resculpt what he has and simplify the lava rock area at the bottom so it can be molded.Plus he'd have to round out the lava at the top of the mug and make it flatter so it wouldn't have undercuts. [ Edited by: GROG 2006-10-15 10:26 ]
K kingstiedye Tiki Socialite sackatomato Joined: Oct 05, 2005 Posts: 1399	K kingstiedye Posted posted on 10/15/2006 here's my suggestion: fire this one and sell it to me and then make another one with simplified lava. :D
C Clarita Member BA Arg Joined: Sep 26, 2006 Posts: 1301	C Clarita Posted posted on 10/15/2006 ...I like it!!!
V VanTiki Member Hawaii Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 1046	V VanTiki Posted posted on 10/16/2006 Aloha Kirby! I love the mug - the lava is fabulous, and the textured rock base looks great. I am worried about firing it - (if you know all this stuff already - just ignore me!) - is there a chance you trapped air bubbles when you attached the rocks to the bottom of the mug? Did you use slip when you attached them? I only ask because I sculpt "for firing" very differently than when I sculpt "for molding". Handbuilding for firing can be very unforgiving when it comes to air bubbles and sticking clay together. If you didn't use slip to attach the rocks, there is a chance they may fall off when you fire it. I only write this to help - not to cause panic! :)

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