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Some new photoshop pics (with moai!)
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Sat, Oct 20, 2007 9:59 PM
Amazing work, it's real cool. |
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Sun, Oct 21, 2007 9:45 AM
Like that piece, fink...very fine, tight craftsmanship. PM me and I have something I want to send you (Marquetry book, if I can find it).. |
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Sun, Oct 21, 2007 5:22 PM
What a happy little plucker.. |
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Sun, Oct 21, 2007 6:20 PM
Very nice and great detail. |
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Sun, Oct 21, 2007 6:40 PM
Finky, she is really coming together fast. She's so full of action, she's gonna be worn out by the time you are finished with her. She Plucks alright! |
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Sun, Oct 21, 2007 11:41 PM
Do you do a drawing first to work out the design? |
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Mon, Oct 22, 2007 4:53 PM
Hey everyone! Boy, it's been a busy weekend here. Lot's of kids activities, a wedding, and lots of carving. Grog, you asked me about sketches. I don't have the sketches from the first two, but here are some ones I'm thinking of using. They were made by my daughter, jogibear here on TC. |
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Mon, Oct 22, 2007 5:00 PM
Aloha Finkdaddy!!!!!!!!! |
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congatiki
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Mon, Oct 22, 2007 5:17 PM
Awesome Finky....really cool design and great execution! You have been knocking out |
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Tue, Oct 23, 2007 6:32 AM
She's Beautiful - great job. The other night at the Mai Kai I got to see the first one up close and have to say that she was even better in person. One question - what are you using to hold the skirt together? You were well represented at the Mai Kai the other night - every time I turned around someone had one of you pendants on. Made me a little envious, the Rum Barrels helped me get over it. Can't wait to see the next one. |
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Tue, Oct 23, 2007 9:08 AM
Excellent stuff. The grooves of the lines are just perfection. Ben |
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Tue, Oct 23, 2007 10:26 PM
For a guy named Fink, you certainly have a way with the ladies. :) Another excellent piece of woodworking! I noticed she's a lefty. |
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Tue, Oct 23, 2007 11:38 PM
Wow, that looks really nice. Whoops!! GROG meant CRAP!! PURE CRAP!! |
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finkdaddy
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Fri, Oct 26, 2007 3:14 PM
Thanks again everybody! :) I'm starting a new piece tonight. I don't have anything in mind, so it will be intesting to see where out girl ends up. AlohaStation, a few people have asked me that. The skirt is actually a lot more solid than you would think. Each piece is fastened in at least two places with carpenters glue. By the time two or three of those layers get glued together it becomes pretty firm. A lot of the strength also comes from the layers of poly that I put on at the end. Of course you want to be carefull with it because a drop would cause some damage, but it will be just fine. Mahalo! |
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Fri, Oct 26, 2007 4:01 PM
Awesome work mate, absolutely gorgeous :D Cant wait to see the next one! |
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Clarita
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Sat, Oct 27, 2007 9:33 AM
Very Very nice! Congrats! From the sketches I like the pineapple one,but I would like it better with the girl like this last one, with a front view and the pineapple on the side....Best wishes! |
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Sun, Oct 28, 2007 5:36 PM
Thanks Hewey and Clarita! I've finaly started a new girl today. |
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finkdaddy
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Wed, Oct 31, 2007 6:51 PM
It's been a busy few days, but I finally got some time in tonight. She's going to be holding either a torch or a spear, I haven't decided yet. |
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Benzart
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Wed, Oct 31, 2007 9:26 PM
Another Beauty Finky. Where are you finding the grip to do this with? EXCELLENT WORK! |
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finkdaddy
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Sat, Nov 3, 2007 10:26 AM
Thanks Ben, are you telling me I need to get a grip? :wink: Here she is. I still want to put another coat of clear on. She's about 3.5" tall. |
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Sat, Nov 3, 2007 10:49 AM
Another SweetHeart Finky, WOW! |
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Sat, Nov 3, 2007 10:53 AM
fink this hula dancer series is INSANELY good. I mean like "enter-it-into-woodworking-competitions good." Seriously. You'd blow all those amature bowl turners out of the water!!! The way that you blend all the wood together...and layer it...the complimentary colors...carving skill (they don't even looked carved!) and the eye for detail (like the skull necklace!). just amazing. wow. THanks for sharing and I'm sorry I didn't see this thread until now. I've really been missing out! |
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finkdaddy
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Sat, Nov 3, 2007 11:02 AM
Thanks Ben, I hope you're enjoying the weather down there. It's cold this morning! |
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Sat, Nov 3, 2007 11:02 AM
Very Beautifully done Finkdaddy!! I really like the little Skull necklace. |
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Sat, Nov 3, 2007 2:53 PM
Ditto Polynesiac's comment about these being INSANELY good!!! And I too, think those skulls are perfect touches. Are they wood, or something else? |
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congatiki
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Sat, Nov 3, 2007 4:17 PM
Wunnerful wunnerful Finkdaddy. And now for your next number.... |
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hewey
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Sat, Nov 3, 2007 4:43 PM
Mate, I don't know what's sparked this, but since your move back, you've been pumping out some awesome work! |
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JohnnyP
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Sat, Nov 3, 2007 5:59 PM
No thank you for sharing. It looks like she could just dance right out of your hand. Fantasticly outstanding. |
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Sat, Nov 3, 2007 7:10 PM
Very Nice, It just reaps with quality. |
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Sun, Nov 4, 2007 6:26 AM
WOWOWOWWOWOOWWOWOWOWOWWOWOWOWOOWWOOWWOOWOWOWOWOWWOWOW Top shelf, j'adore. Ben |
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Sun, Nov 4, 2007 7:55 AM
This is a really beautiful piece. I like the others in the series as well. The little uke is nuts. |
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Tue, Nov 6, 2007 11:32 AM
Wow, the hula girls continue to amaze me! Man, the attention to detail on these is remarkable! I'm really enjoying seeing these come together. :) |
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finkdaddy
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Tue, Nov 6, 2007 6:43 PM
Wow, thanks again everybody. You're making me blush. :blush: |
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Clarita
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Thu, Nov 8, 2007 5:28 AM
Beautiful!! Congrats! |
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finkdaddy
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Tue, Nov 13, 2007 7:17 PM
I haven't had much time to carve this week, but I've managed to squeeze in some time for a commision piece. It's for a woman who plays roller derby. There are some fun things planned for this one, so stay tuned! |
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hewey
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Wed, Nov 14, 2007 2:47 AM
I know roller derby is tough, but an amputee? What happened to her arm? :lol: |
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Benzart
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Wed, Nov 14, 2007 5:05 AM
The whole series is Way ON Top Finky, you have Really out done yourself, Way to GO! Do you want more Purpleheart? |
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Clarita
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Wed, Nov 14, 2007 7:20 AM
Yes! more purpleheart for finkadaddy!!! |
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finkdaddy
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Wed, Nov 14, 2007 2:19 PM
Hey Hewey, actually, that whole upper right quarter of her body will be cut out to fit inside her hair. Then her arm will be attached afterward. Right now she's the Venus De Rollergirl! Thanks a bunch Ben. I'm learning more and more each time. It's been a lot of fun. Thanks Clarita! :D |
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finkdaddy
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Sat, Nov 17, 2007 2:32 PM
There's still another arm to go, but here's where I'm at right now. It's been a busy weekend, I wish I had more free hours in the day. :wink: |
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finkdaddy
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Sun, Nov 18, 2007 10:28 AM
I'm stopping now for the Packer game. More pics later. |
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congatiki
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Sun, Nov 18, 2007 11:40 AM
Finkdaddy this one is unbelievable, I think it's the best one and I love the |
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 10:56 AM
wow what a great series of carvings!! |
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 12:06 PM
These Lil' Honeys are perfection, Bro! |
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finkdaddy
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 1:52 PM
Thanks Conga. 9-1, bring on the Lions!! Thanks Harro. The little stuff can be fun to do. I use really small dremel bits, I squint a lot, I swear a lot, and sometimes it takes a couple of tries. It's all good though. I love a challenge. Thanks FB. It's hard to let these ones go. I get attached to them pretty early on. |
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 4:36 PM
I'm SPEECHLESS. (*&#$%()&$@_@# |
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 5:07 PM
Very nice. This roller Derby girl is going to treasure this one. |
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Mon, Nov 19, 2007 7:12 PM
Those babes are HOT, finkD! You've really got a grip on that small scale stuff-veeery nice, indeed! |