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B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Mon, Dec 24, 2007 12:58 PM WOW, a Brand new Shop, I can See Lots of Cool tikis coming SOON!
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Mon, Dec 24, 2007 6:38 PM :D
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on Mon, Dec 24, 2007 10:02 PM Hey, lets get some wood chips on the floor! That place looks too clean and neat for this crowd. For example, take a look at Buzzy's carving site. Toss a couple of chisels on the floor just for effect.
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on Mon, Dec 31, 2007 1:47 PM Nice setup. I agree with conga mess it up! Is the mad rush over yet?
R Robin Member where the road and the sky collide Joined: Jul 01, 2007 Posts: 402	R Robin Posted posted on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 12:37 PM Might as well hit you up too! Nice room, I hope the next pictures will show the floor covered with chips or something. How is your guy anyway? Is he still black?
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 12:48 PM The new floor will be dirty soon enough Robin. I got caught up remodeling the rest of my basement and now the new carving room is cluttered with other crap!! I should be back on him soon! I think since I have taken a break from him I will be refreshed and be able to finish him better. Once you go black you never go back Robin, JK!! But yes he is still black (the current status is the picture above). Thanks for checkin in!!!
B benella Member Meudon, France Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 1423	B benella Posted posted on Sat, Jan 12, 2008 12:04 AM Feels like this place is "tikiless" but I'm sure you will nicely fix it ! Beautiful stuff. Is G-man O.K for the piece ? :) :) :) Benjamin.
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Sun, Jan 20, 2008 8:46 PM [ Edited by: tikifreak1 2008-01-27 16:22 ]
B benella Member Meudon, France Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 1423	B benella Posted posted on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 7:52 AM impressed with all you did ! Your space for your new tikis is top shelf. Benjamin.
R Robin Member where the road and the sky collide Joined: Jul 01, 2007 Posts: 402	R Robin Posted posted on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 3:54 PM Wow! What a lot of work. Looks great. That's going to be a fun place to hang out and contemplate your Tiki carvings. :)
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 2:55 PM Man that place is looking great. You have got yourself committed to alot of work.
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 4:35 PM watch those open flames......!!!!!
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 9:01 PM We never use the fireplace, and definitely aren't now!!!
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 3:55 PM [ Edited by: tikifreak1 2008-01-27 16:21 ]
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on Thu, Jan 24, 2008 3:57 PM That is some Quality looking stuff, Looks Great!
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 4:25 PM Edited to put basement remodeling in other crafts!!! [ Edited by: tikifreak1 2008-01-27 16:21 ] [ Edited by: tikifreak1 2008-02-10 08:15 ]
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 3:19 PM Jeeez, it's been so long it took me a minute to find my thread!!! I'm done with my basement (well enough that I can start carving again), so I'm back in the game!! Nothing special but started sanding again and waiting for some new shells I ordered for the eyes.
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 3:33 PM Dude! He is so gnarly! I can't wait to come up and see him again in April. This guy is gonna look so great when you get him done. You've done such a great job on him. The ebony stain is going to look so killer with the oil treatment. I can't wait to see him with hair! -G$
HOK HOUSE OF KU Member TIKILAND, USA Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 541	HOK HOUSE OF KU Posted posted on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 5:58 PM Aloha Craig! Can't wait to see the progress on the eyes. I was wondering if you had the hair worked out? A lot of Tikis with hair seem to turn out looking like a doll and a little pluggie. I have a nice carving, but the hair is lacking. The carver used horse hair and had the holes spaced far apart. I wanted to restore some dignity to this Tiki and fix the hair. What to do?? I noticed the local Savers store would put out alot of wigs during the Halloween season and started to check out their stash. After going through the pile, I noticed some real wigs for cheap! Wigs that must have cost hundreds were only a few dollars. You might ask the sales help if they have wigs in the back if you don't find any. From this... To this.... You know what they say...another persons loss...is another Tikis Hair :lol: Aloha, Freddie :tiki:
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 7:34 PM Thanks G, can't wait for April!!! Freddie, thank you too!! I am curious to see how the hair turns out also. I already bought some human hair from a salon and hair glue (hoping that works)? As you can see from the pics I am going to attempt the plug approach like the guy you have but I have mine closer together (hopefully) but if not I'll just drill some more. I'm going for the look somebody posted a couple pages back from an original, kinda nappy???
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Sat, Mar 15, 2008 8:18 PM Ohhh, and Freddie.....I just looked back a couple of pages and it was you that posted that picture! Thanks!!
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on Mon, Mar 17, 2008 7:52 PM Woohoo Right On! This guy has a great body shape. Man i feel the rework thing. Glad you are back to working on the carving. I will have to check the other area for the house pic's
R Robin Member where the road and the sky collide Joined: Jul 01, 2007 Posts: 402	R Robin Posted posted on Mon, Mar 17, 2008 8:53 PM He's coming back out...all that redo is going to be worth it. What's the new plan for the finish?
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Sun, Mar 30, 2008 12:57 PM Did a lot more sanding this weekend, just a little more and I think I'll be ready to stain and put on the hair and the eyes!!! Today was kinda crappy out so here is a little preview.
S surfintiki Member S. Chatham, MA Joined: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 1576	S surfintiki Posted posted on Sun, Mar 30, 2008 5:14 PM Ya gotta be droolin' to get er done!
R Robin Member where the road and the sky collide Joined: Jul 01, 2007 Posts: 402	R Robin Posted posted on Sun, Mar 30, 2008 5:21 PM Glad to see you back at it....I think he might have been feeling neglected. :)
B benella Member Meudon, France Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 1423	B benella Posted posted on Mon, Mar 31, 2008 4:35 AM Good work, man. Good luck for the sanding ! Benjamin.
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Mon, Mar 31, 2008 7:39 AM Darn it man you are gonna be done with this Cool guy before you know it. Excellent job so far, Glad you're back at it!
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on Mon, Mar 31, 2008 8:33 AM Ya, sand sand sand.
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Tue, Apr 1, 2008 7:14 PM only a few more weeks.... Hopefully he'll be finished when I swing by? -G
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on Sat, Apr 12, 2008 10:45 PM Bump. What you back to decorating again?
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Sun, Apr 13, 2008 6:04 AM Thanks guys!!! Seeks, LOL!!! Actually just put on first coat of stain last night. No more pics until it is completely done, which should be next weekend!!!
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 6:15 PM Finally #2 is done!!! Well except I still have to glue the eyes! Here are some pics of hair progress (didn't even glue, just crammed them in there hard) I tried to dread a couple with wax but I didn't really like it so I yanked em out!!! It made it look not as full and it was really messy. Thanks for everybody who helped and commented. Ohhh and GMAN, it didn't turn out looking black. Sorry! Dark walnut! Now off to the next island! http://www.myspace.com/crutler [ Edited by: tikifreak1 2008-04-15 18:32 ]
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 7:50 PM Yes, he looks Great! The hair is really working good. Good stain and hair color combo. Nice job bringing him home. It took some time but you had that incredible remodel job also.
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 16, 2008 4:54 AM Nice clean carving T-Freak, and you did a nice job with the hair. Has a real cool vintage feel to it. Looking forward to more Virginia tik stuff.
H harro Member Australia Joined: Sep 05, 2005 Posts: 686	H harro Posted posted on Wed, Apr 16, 2008 5:48 AM congrats on finishing this one - it was worth the wait!! Brilliant. its got a museum style feel about it with that freaky hair!
B benella Member Meudon, France Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 1423	B benella Posted posted on Wed, Apr 16, 2008 8:22 AM WOW Boy, You re-sanded it and I have to say he's amazing now. Very very coool. Pretty carving my friend, what will you put on ? Oil, clear coat, varnish ... ? Benjamin.
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 7:40 PM T-Freak, This guy is just plain AMAZING. How did you pull it off man, your SECOND Tiki? I hope I'm still around for your 100th tiki it's gonna be the Bomb!
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Thu, Apr 17, 2008 8:00 PM This guy looks 100X better in person. I am still so excited after seeing him. Great job Craig! -G$
K King-bilt Member US of Orange Joined: Mar 21, 2008 Posts: 23	K King-bilt Posted posted on Fri, Apr 18, 2008 8:22 AM Nice work, the hair really makes it pop, Keep them coming. Peace, King Bilt
J JohnnyP Tiki Socialite Attica, MI Joined: Nov 23, 2005 Posts: 1695	J JohnnyP Posted posted on Fri, Apr 18, 2008 6:45 PM Very well done. The hair really makes it look like authentic. I'm looking forward to #3
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Sun, Apr 20, 2008 4:45 PM Thanks everybody!!!!
S surfintiki Member S. Chatham, MA Joined: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 1576	S surfintiki Posted posted on Sun, Apr 20, 2008 6:08 PM Yeah, I'm so glad I didn't miss this thread...Came out fantastic!
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Mon, Apr 21, 2008 7:36 AM Very nice, brah. God is in the details, and yours is true to form all the way.
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 4:13 PM Thanks for the props Surfin' and BK!!!! Getting more logs prepped now!
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Sat, Apr 26, 2008 7:24 PM Hot damn tamale! That's scary as hell but excellent work... looks like a genuine artifake! Keep up the good work. (I'm gonna use chopsticks on my next project too, dinner!)
R Robin Member where the road and the sky collide Joined: Jul 01, 2007 Posts: 402	R Robin Posted posted on Mon, Apr 28, 2008 8:28 AM I have to say I was really worried about the hair, but you really pulled it off well. The whole piece is pretty scary looking. No weird voodoo is gonna get past that guy for sure.
KL&T kreepytiki lounge & tattoos Member Joined: Mar 09, 2008 Posts: 63	KL&T kreepytiki lounge & tattoos Posted posted on Mon, Apr 28, 2008 12:55 PM hells yeah this guy looks like hes an O.G. tiki all the way put that guy in a museum and i know i wouldnt know he was new..mad props mang!!..

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