Paipo's Stone Tikis - 1st Thread - Jun 06 - May 08

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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 Fri, Aug 3, 2007 11:24 AM Happy Birthday, Paipo! Rock on! :drink: :tiki: :drink: :tiki: :drink: :tiki: :drink:
P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on Fri, Aug 3, 2007 3:51 PM Kaimuki, Jonesey, virani, Bullet, BenZ, Jen - thanks! Bullet, too true - it is too hard to do simple versions of these guys. I just can't cut corners no matter how hard I try. The quikis might have started and finished with #1! Well, I had a great night out with Tama at his opening. I didn't end up taking my camera because I was on foot, but he may have some pics to share when he gets back. We went on to visit another carver/friend/inspiration of ours who specialises in jade, and saw some jaw-dropping pieces in progress when we stopped by. Lots of ogling of stone, discussions about art and carving, and low-level substance abuse. Good times! Meanwhile, here's the completed skulleater. I've had a lot of interest in this guy so maybe there will be a MK III or even IV not far away!
H harro Member Australia Joined: Sep 05, 2005 Posts: 686	H harro Posted posted on Fri, Aug 3, 2007 4:56 PM Awesome!!!!
H harro Member Australia Joined: Sep 05, 2005 Posts: 686	H harro Posted posted on Fri, Aug 3, 2007 4:59 PM PS yeah still in SthAmerica Paipo, enjoying it but reading all these great threads on Creating Tiki has me really missing the chisels and the messy backyard!!
R Robin Member where the road and the sky collide Joined: Jul 01, 2007 Posts: 402	R Robin Posted posted on Fri, Aug 3, 2007 5:35 PM It is indeed a beauty....I'm kinda with Ben on this....speechless. But I'd sing happy b'day to you if you were closer!
H hewey Tiki Socialite Sydney, Australia Joined: Sep 14, 2004 Posts: 4283	H hewey Posted posted on Fri, Aug 3, 2007 5:38 PM Nice work as always mate, well done :D
B benella Member Meudon, France Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 1423	B benella Posted posted on Sun, Aug 5, 2007 8:48 AM Just fabulous !
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Sun, Aug 5, 2007 6:31 PM Beautiful Paipo, simply beautiful!
T tikigap Tiki Socialite St Augustine, Florida Joined: Jan 19, 2006 Posts: 841	T tikigap Posted posted on Mon, Aug 6, 2007 7:23 PM Totally cool man. I love it! Great detail.
V VanTiki Member Hawaii Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 1046	V VanTiki Posted posted on Mon, Aug 6, 2007 7:55 PM Simply amazing! I hope against hope that I get to see one of your pieces in persion some day. So talented! Henrik "VanTiki"
V VanTiki Member Hawaii Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 1046	V VanTiki Posted posted on Mon, Aug 6, 2007 7:56 PM Double post! The shame of it - now I know why other folks double post on occasion.... [ Edited by: VanTiki 2007-08-06 19:57 ]
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Tue, Aug 7, 2007 5:45 AM Quote Meanwhile, here's the completed Skulleater. I've had a lot of interest in this guy so maybe there will be a MK III or even IV not far away! Quote The precision on this piece is So Obvious it's unbelievable. Do you guys know how difficult it is to get those Perfectly machined looking lines? In STONE? This SMALL? The precise detail is just breathtaking Paipo. The inlay fit is just as perfect and beautiful too. Iyyyiiiiiyyiii! The Only PROVLEM is there is Only ONE Picture??? Paipo, We NEED MORE Pictures, c'mon now..
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Wed, Aug 8, 2007 3:25 AM On 2007-08-07 05:45, Benzart wrote: The precision on this piece is So Obvious it's unbelievable. Do you guys know how difficult it is to get those Perfectly machined looking lines? In STONE? This SMALL? The precise detail is just breathtaking Paipo. The inlay fit is just as perfect and beautiful too. Iyyyiiiiiyyiii! The Only PROVLEM is there is Only ONE Picture??? Paipo, We NEED MORE Pictures, c'mon now.. Hear, hear to all of that. *Its those tortureous/infamous rubbing-sticks again isnt it..? bah. it has to be done. More pics, More pics, More pics... Thanks for your support, company, stimulating conversation etc opening night too mate. Good times. (low-level substance abuse indeed!; where was I when this was going on..?) :wink: T :)
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Wed, Aug 8, 2007 4:05 AM Yes indeedy! Precision is an understatement - however it is what we have come to expect from our friend Paipo. This piece is exceptionally tight Paipo. You never cease to impress. Where is this beach where you plan to "release" some of your rejects? When I get to NZ (one day) I will plan my entire stay around beachcoming there....
P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on Wed, Aug 8, 2007 4:46 AM Cheers to all once again! I had little idea where this piece was going during most of the carving process and it really didn't work itself out til right near the finish. One of the problems that comes from doing virtually no drawing I guess. Anyway, I've always had a thing for skulls and bones, well before I was into carving and tiki, and I envisage more darker themed pieces coming soon. I know there are a lot of other tiki people that are also into horror and monsters in a big way. Tool/technique wise - just the diamond burrs again on this piece, with a whisper of sandblasting to smooth out a few scratches. I used to go over a lot of my pieces with the fine burrs but don't bother these days as most of the shapes I use don't come in that grit. It's a matter of reducing the revs and pressure to minimise the toolmarks. The right stone will actually start to shine if you go over it enough times - the Hua Moa almost looked polished when I finished. Patience and obsession help too! For the "machined" lines...a fresh burr, lots of revs and water, cut hard and steady, and don't stop til you get to the end of the line...
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Wed, Aug 8, 2007 5:59 AM On 2007-08-08 04:05, GMAN wrote: Yes indeedy! Precision is an understatement - however it is what we have come to expect from our friend Paipo. This piece is exceptionally tight Paipo. You never cease to impress. Where is this beach where you plan to "release" some of your rejects? When I get to NZ (one day) I will plan my entire stay around beachcoming there.... What about that submersible-thingy you get to play with from time to time? Would the batteries/fueltank make it to NZ..? You could claim it was a business trip.. :lol: T :)
J JohnnyP Tiki Socialite Attica, MI Joined: Nov 23, 2005 Posts: 1695	J JohnnyP Posted posted on Wed, Aug 8, 2007 7:38 AM I've looked at this guy about a dozen times and haven't been able to come up with the right words. Droool
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Wed, Aug 8, 2007 7:46 AM Bring on the horror!!! I love your work! Craig
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7548	G GROG Posted posted on Wed, Aug 8, 2007 8:04 AM
P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on Fri, Aug 10, 2007 8:11 PM Thanks JP, Craig and GROG (took me a minute to work out what was going on in that pic!) Back in the shed finally...lots of different pieces on the go, but only one worth posting at present. I didn't get time to get early pics of this one in progress, but it didn't look very good in the roughout phase anyway. I tend to just hack away fairly crudely at various spots until it gets down to where it needs to be!
R Robin Member where the road and the sky collide Joined: Jul 01, 2007 Posts: 402	R Robin Posted posted on Fri, Aug 10, 2007 8:31 PM Yahoo! Another one in the works.
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 Fri, Aug 10, 2007 9:22 PM Get that boy a tissue! Looks like he's got the sniffles! :wink:
K kiwishaman Tiki Socialite Aotearoa Joined: May 31, 2007 Posts: 212	K kiwishaman Posted posted on Sat, Aug 11, 2007 4:37 AM On 2007-08-10 21:22, JenTiki wrote: Get that boy a tissue! Looks like he's got the sniffles! :wink: Makes me want to wipe his nose! Awesome Paipo. (as always).
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Sat, Aug 11, 2007 6:00 AM Shrunken head? Very nice. -G
M Moondance Member Bucks County, PA Joined: Jul 29, 2005 Posts: 389	M Moondance Posted posted on Sat, Aug 11, 2007 7:44 AM PAIPO- It's asmazing how you transform the stones into beautiful artwork. Someday I'll be there. Thanks for sharing! Ray
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Sat, Aug 11, 2007 9:24 AM Cool. I Love how the lines just Flow in this guy. Amazing how you could get those large features on that small face. Sweet!
G greentikipat Member st. pete fl Joined: Oct 08, 2006 Posts: 325	G greentikipat Posted posted on Sat, Aug 11, 2007 10:30 AM too cool, Paipo! those pieces are awesome.
K kingstiedye Tiki Socialite sackatomato Joined: Oct 05, 2005 Posts: 1399	K kingstiedye Posted posted on Sat, Aug 11, 2007 10:41 AM the new guy looks awesome paipo. i'm wondering what you'll do with his eyes. i think it would look cool if you could make some eyes with the same agate you used for wheku's tongue.
P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on Sat, Aug 11, 2007 2:13 PM Cheers Robin, Jen, kiwishaman, G, Moondance, Ben, Pat and Bullet. The big nose (and the big lips) are for reasons which will become apparent in the next lot of pics. G is on to it... :wink: Hoping to have this guy in the bag today! It was a heap of extra work geting the features so deep Ben, but they have to accomodate certain "extras" so I had no choice. Defnitely a little more naturalistic this time. Bullet - no inlaid eyes for this guy...in fact I'm still undecided as to how I'll do them. I have room, but the high spots around them make it hard to get in using my usual techniques. I'm sure I'll figure something out!
P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on Sat, Aug 11, 2007 5:58 PM getting closer:
QK Queen Kamehameha Member So Cal Joined: Oct 21, 2003 Posts: 1413	QK Queen Kamehameha Posted posted on Sat, Aug 11, 2007 9:12 PM Another 2 stone pendent, eachone more unique then the last. I love this one! Amy
T Tamapoutini Member Aotearoa (New Zealand) Joined: Aug 30, 2006 Posts: 1530	T Tamapoutini Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 12:58 AM I think you're getting Tahiti confused with Haiti..?? Thats some seriously freeky Voodoo-Tiki you've got there. (Sewn lips?) :wink: -Sometimes you scare me dude. :lol: T
K kiwishaman Tiki Socialite Aotearoa Joined: May 31, 2007 Posts: 212	K kiwishaman Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 4:51 AM Now that looks seriously cool! Looking forward to more shots! KS
P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 5:21 AM Carving's all done on this fella now. Just the finishing touches (cordage etc) left to go. Cheers Amy, Tama and kiwishaman...more to come!
T TravelingJones Grand Member (8 years) Eastern Shores of Western Civilization Joined: Mar 11, 2006 Posts: 927	T TravelingJones Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 6:49 AM :x Dammitt! :x I kick sand in your face Mr. Paipo!!! :x Naaaw, not really... :) I get all tweaked everytime I see a new Paipo design, I wanna! I wanna! I wanna! like a little kid. :D Freakin' Sick Paip, keep on rockin!!! :D
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 7:18 AM Everything that flipflop said. Awesome little bugger he's going to be. Man...as I sit here gawking at the screen trying to speak with Nothing coming out. :lol:
A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 8:03 AM Excellent! I would have said it was done with the first pictures, but you pushed it even farther. The "bone" nosering is awesome. Are these ideas coming out of your head?
CH cheeky half Member Tucson, AZ Joined: Nov 22, 2002 Posts: 801	CH cheeky half Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 8:03 AM Holy ****! Mighty fine work you've done there.
R Robin Member where the road and the sky collide Joined: Jul 01, 2007 Posts: 402	R Robin Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 9:16 AM Pretty nice Paipo...I have a pretty good idea it's going to get even better looking at those holes.
C Clarita Member BA Arg Joined: Sep 26, 2006 Posts: 1301	C Clarita Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 11:32 AM OH! GREAT GREAT GREAT! excellent piece! I understand TravelingJones perfectly your work is addictive!!
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 Sun, Aug 12, 2007 2:45 PM See! He did need a tissue! Now he's got full-blown buggers coming out of his nose! :D Sorry 'bout that! I had to do it! Another fine piece of workmanship Stoner Boy!
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 5:26 PM all smiles!!!!!!!
QK Queen Kamehameha Member So Cal Joined: Oct 21, 2003 Posts: 1413	QK Queen Kamehameha Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 6:57 PM wow!!!! sitting here waiting to see the final....wow Amy
B benella Member Meudon, France Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 1423	B benella Posted posted on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 11:57 PM WOW, amazing. There is always a kind of "suspense" around each new piece you're carving and it is always a great surprise to discover what comes next time after time, great job. P.S: Did you purchase a "Carving Jack" ? Benjamin.
T timidtiki Member Joined: Mar 25, 2007 Posts: 180	T timidtiki Posted posted on Mon, Aug 13, 2007 2:03 PM Great carving! With you next post could we see a profile view of this carving? Thanks.
K kingstiedye Tiki Socialite sackatomato Joined: Oct 05, 2005 Posts: 1399	K kingstiedye Posted posted on Mon, Aug 13, 2007 2:23 PM :tiki: :D :tiki: :D :tiki: :D :tiki: :D :tiki: :D :tiki: :D :tiki: :D :tiki: :D :tiki: :D :tiki: :D :tiki: :D :tiki: :D :tiki: :D :tiki: :D the tiki gods are very pleased. as for me, i don't even know what to say any more about your work. my mind is now completely blown. [ Edited by: kingstiedye 2007-08-13 14:24 ]
P Paipo Member Aotearoa / NZ Joined: Jun 22, 2006 Posts: 1886	P Paipo Posted posted on Mon, Aug 13, 2007 2:40 PM Sure! I'm having real trouble getting a decent pic as always - I'll be doing a full jungle backdrop photoshoot when it's complete. The cord work is taking a lot longer than I expected... No carving jack yet - I wish I had time to carve wood! It is going to happen one day! cheers again all! :tiki:
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 Mon, Aug 13, 2007 2:43 PM Paipo strikes again! Shrunken Head!?!? What CAN'T you carve out of stone? Mind-Blowing! insert facemelt HERE!

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