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Buzzy's work: Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate
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Fri, Feb 15, 2008 12:25 PM
Last night's sunset: Finished the carving on this guy last night: BillyCrud, Bambi, Robin, Seeksurf, and thomas,thanks for all the support guys! I will have another contest rules update when the seven day deadline starts, and then it will all become clear. Gotta get to work... |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Mon, Feb 18, 2008 6:20 PM
The beauty of the new contest is the weather variable. Who knows when the sun could finally resurface? It could be months... Sunday That little patch of sunlight on the water way to the left was the closest we had to a sunset today: On to tiki related news... I am in the process of marking up the second guy Still a little more to do on the face At the chop gathering on Saturday, MusubiMom made us some samples of slow curing concrete with special geologic goodies mixed in it. I brought a piece home and hacked this out with some chisels that I previously labeled as "useless." I'm also making some stain color samples for reference: Back to work... |
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Mon, Feb 18, 2008 6:30 PM
Your living room is looking Most Excellent!!! |
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Mon, Feb 18, 2008 8:33 PM
I think you can "Mark up my Face" now Anytime! Lookin' Great! |
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Mon, Feb 18, 2008 8:55 PM
Benz, You been hanging out with BigTikiDude?? |
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Billy the Crud
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Tue, Feb 19, 2008 12:35 AM
Ben, today I just said "FUCK IT!" I took my sawhorse into the common area in the middle of the condo-plex where it's all echoey and carved a tiki, starting with drawknife, CHAINSAW, chisels and GRINDER. Loud shit, man, but they can go to hell. I'm a short timer here and I'm going to rent this condo out to a freakin'OI band!! This is the tiki I started today as a log WITH frawns. It's name is "plagiarism". I think that's Fijian for "I ripped off your idea"
Hope you don't mind me posting this here, Buzz. I wanted you to see my stolen shyte. Do you think I'll get any bitchy PMs? |
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Tue, Feb 19, 2008 7:33 AM
Damn you Crud! Another keyboard ruined by Spewing Coffee!!! 7 a.m. comedy hour!!! |
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Tue, Feb 19, 2008 12:47 PM
Brook Burke. |
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Tue, Feb 19, 2008 3:37 PM
Those Maori's are really looking good. Nice. |
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Billy the Crud
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Tue, Feb 19, 2008 5:06 PM
Brooke Burke? Too "nice". I'm taking Rachel Rotten! |
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Tue, Feb 19, 2008 9:55 PM
HEY BILLY........i hope you left all the wood chips in the common... damn the HOA COOL TIKI... |
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Billy the Crud
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Wed, Feb 20, 2008 12:09 AM
Funny you should mention that.......I took a garden rake and mixed all of the chips into the new mulch that they just spent my $290 HOA fees to put in. It looks TERRIBLE, like dandruff on a black shirt, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!! The one-eyed, unoriginal tiki has actually taken a turn for the more original. I'll post the fucker(literally) when it's all stained and good to go. Im posting it on Craigslist when it's done. All my cash is tied up in Escrows and re-fi and crap and I need some money for rum and Rockstar! |
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Flat Black
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Wed, Feb 20, 2008 8:54 AM
Okay, 110 pages into this thread and I should get back to work. I'll pick up later this afternoon. You seem like one hell of a character buzzy, I love your work as well. |
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Flat Black
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Wed, Feb 20, 2008 1:25 PM
Alright, knocked out the rest before quitting time today. You are a freakin' riot Buzzy. I was extremely entertained by your work and your attitude. Keep on keepin on. |
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Wed, Feb 20, 2008 4:52 PM
Hey Buzz - Deft seems to come in two basic varieties, "Defthane" and "Deft Clear Wood Finish", the first is polyurethane and the second is a laquer. Both are great, the laquer is more for interior and pendant-type stuff. Both go on super-smooth like water. The poly makes a clear glassy top if you do like 3 or 4 coats, and is great for indoor/outdoor stuff. I've got some and you can have the can. And a big thanks for hosting the "Danger Mask". I'll get it quick. |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Thu, Feb 21, 2008 12:04 PM
Back to our regularily scheduled programming: We should be well in the middle of contest season, however... It looked for a moment like yesterday's sunset was going to qualify... Tiki Stuff: I sealed this guy with some rub on poly. Last update pictures: The Tongue Biter is functional art. He is a business card holder too. Here he is demonstrating his new occupation: When everyone at the chop last weekend saw him, they were all surprised how small he really was. They couldn't get a sense of scale on him from the pictures. I also showed Mieko the concrete Easter Island guy, and she was surprised that it was bigger than she thought. So, to clarify how large these two pieces are, I have taken this picture of them with a can and ruler, for scale: More work: Finally sealed all these guys: Yesterday was another very special day: Visiting Artist Day at The House of Buzz! Flat Black: Welcome! you get special merits for reading this whole thread. In fact, I think you qualify for a prize. Give me a couple days to wrangle up something cool for you. Billy: Here's what I do when I'm afraid someone will call me out for ripping off their design: just find someone else who ripped that artist off first and say you actually ripped his ripoff off. Like this: Cyclops copy Robin and Benz: Once again, thanks for your continued moral support. GROG: As if... Buzzy Out! |
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Thu, Feb 21, 2008 12:29 PM
A prise! WOOT! I'm just anxious to see what you come up with. I found this forum like a week ago and spend every minute of my free time at work looking around. My name is Kevin and I'm addicted to online forums. |
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Thu, Feb 21, 2008 12:33 PM
:D Anxiously awaiting The Tongue Biter's arrival and his first day on the job! :D |
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Billy the Crud
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Thu, Feb 21, 2008 2:00 PM
Buzzy, when you brought this guy yo the chop, I thought it was a real Hawaiian swap-meet find. I had no idea that you had carved this one yourself, or I'd have basked in the presence of it's greatness. GREAT little guy, man! |
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Thu, Feb 21, 2008 2:46 PM
I am rather behind on everyone's recent posts. This one you did is delicious! It's got so much "old" character. How did you do it?! No, really! :) |
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Thu, Feb 21, 2008 2:52 PM
Buzzy, love the detail on the 2 tall guys they are looking great. |
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Cammo
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Thu, Feb 21, 2008 5:14 PM
That leetle guy with the cards sticking into his head is amazing up close! Hey Buzz, thanks for having me in as Carver of the Weaklings, I don't deserve the honor. Buzzy has this killer set of 1/4 round test stained palm chunks, two stains per chunk. It was like going into a candy store with a pocket full o'change. Have you posted pics of the testers? Laytah. |
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Thu, Feb 21, 2008 6:04 PM
Jen....the card holder is awesome. And Buzz...love the new tikis. |
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Fri, Feb 22, 2008 7:22 AM
Cammo's got game....see ya in a few days boys...it's freakin' cold here...burrrr! |
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Fri, Feb 22, 2008 8:33 PM
Cammo could double for Sven if ever needed. |
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Sat, Feb 23, 2008 6:00 AM
re. Sven look-a-like; I'm part German, it's in the blue jeans. And just got me some of that English Chestnut stain, WOW it's killer stuff. Looks more like aged mahogany, but lets the grain show through. Just did 2 coats and I'm not wiping it off, just letting it sit for a few days and will sand off areas for an aged look... I vote 'gunstock' and 'english chestnut' the Tiki stains of the year. |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Sun, Feb 24, 2008 11:03 PM
All we need is one clear day of the sun hitting the horizon I started a new little stand up ring last Friday. Here are some in progress shots: Gathering the tools and materials phase: Drawing phase: Rough out carving and removing it from stock piece phase: Initial sanding and detail preparation phase: I made some mold boxes and am preparing to do some resin castings of some of my recent smaller pieces
A combination of sanding and wiping away the stain to create the high and lowlights. I used red oak stain.
Thanks. those guys are done now, I just have to wait until it stops raining so I can drag them out and photo them.
Thanks Cheeky! The guy whon ordered them said they exceeded his expectations. I can't wait to see them mounted. Probably going to do it in the next couple of days.
can I borrow your lawnmower for a couple hours after you get back? You have a weedwacker?
I scripting the the film: "Buzzy: The Movie" featuring Cammo as Bigbro as we speak...
Quite welcome, and thank you. This was a fun piece for me to do. Damn post office! you should have got it on Friday!
That's the nicest thing anyone has ever said about my work! Thanks Billy! Someday I actually hope to see one of my pieces at the swap meet. After I'd inquire about the price, I'd yell at the seller about it being too high, and say it looks like it was carved by some haole kook! Then I'd go have lunch at the snack bar...Ummmm! Chili fries! Ug! this post took forever! I need to go back to doing hourly updates... |
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Sun, Feb 24, 2008 11:57 PM
It very well may have arrived on Friday, but I took the day off so I wasn't at the office to get it. I'm sure it'll be there tomorrow morning. It'll be a great way to start the week! :D |
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HOUSE OF KU
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Mon, Feb 25, 2008 1:50 AM
Hola Buzzy! Those mold boxes look good. What are you using for the release agent? Are the rings gonna be a two pc mold? Can't wait :lol: Freddie |
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Mon, Feb 25, 2008 11:33 AM
Resin castings! Cool. I'm interested to see how they turn out. |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Mon, Feb 25, 2008 12:21 PM
So these guys are finally done: Tiki done+ Tiki done+ details= lots of pictures on this post
These next two are the requisite Jentiki tikibutt shots
I'd say you have a vested interest... :wink:
Hola Freddie
Hope you got it... :) Sunny day, time to eat... Buzzy Out! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Mon, Feb 25, 2008 6:22 PM
Today's sunset comes with a very special announcement:
Today starts day #1. You have until Monday morning to get your entry in Contest ends when the sun sets for the first time on the horizon north of that big building on the right of the photo. :down: Two chances to win: Number of days, including today, it will take for the sun to clear the building After a person picks a day or number, that day and number are eliminated from the pool. Enter before next Monday, when I drag myself out of bed and log on to TC. Contest starts....NOW!
Just finished them with three layers of spar Sedona Red, Gunstock - Red Oak, Red Chestnut Special walnut, English Chesnut - Colonial maple, Golden oak Buzzy Out! |
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Mon, Feb 25, 2008 7:05 PM
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JenTiki
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Mon, Feb 25, 2008 7:11 PM
Can we see a picture with both buildings in it? Or two pics, one of each building with the sun where it currently sets, at the same zoom level? p.s. - Tongue Biter must be on a little adventure 'cause he hasn't made it to my office yet. I'll give him another day or two to sow his oats. p.p.s. - Thanks for the booty shots! :D |
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Mon, Feb 25, 2008 7:46 PM
ok buzzy....heres my contest entry 29 days from now the sun will set past the building..... day and month i choose........march 25th the new tiki posts look fantastic....... big belly tiki says hi |
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Mon, Feb 25, 2008 8:00 PM
What about Day Light Savings Time? That might screw with the sun?!? Jacobean stain is pretty cool! |
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Mon, Feb 25, 2008 9:57 PM
Buzzy asked - "Can I borrow you lawn mower...do you have a weed wacker?" Sure cuz...lawn mower no problemo...my weed wacker is on the blink though. You want to borrow my machete too? I must say, I have to side with the Reverend on keeping it long...very artsy man...maybe some cool crop circles dude? Can I borrow your burner again? |
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Mon, Feb 25, 2008 10:52 PM
Yes! Let the grass grow!!! A short story by Bamboo Ben. " Real Tall Grass" When I was a wee one moons ago, Eli used to grow his grass real tall in the back of the Island Trade Store. When they had parties he'd sneak back there and pat down the grass in trails. Then he'd grab all the young cousins and bring us back to try to find the Gila Monster. Freaked us all out every time! Your grass always takes me back when it's long. Thank you for the re-memories Mr. Buzz. |
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Tue, Feb 26, 2008 2:52 AM
I got this at the Swapmeet on Sunday for $10 from a Storage locker auction seller who doesn't know his tools. :lol: Freddie |
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Tue, Feb 26, 2008 8:07 AM
The buzz man - "I'd say you have a vested interest..." WOOT!!!!!! :) |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Tue, Feb 26, 2008 11:03 AM
I finished the ring last night. I still have to wait a couple hours to seal it:
Thanks Bob. The stain I used on those guys was Cherry. Your entry has been registered in the official contest log...
#1 they will not fit on the same frame and the judging panel said that since the contest started, we cannot add any more data
You are officially entered! Good luck!
It just means we'll have to wait an extra hour for the results. :)
I could cut in some meandering trails...Great idea!
Here's to the "Good Ole' Days!"
I'm doing this :lol: now because you have another tool to start a bunch more projects around there. :lol: Nice price!
I hope that doesn't ruin the surprise. :wink: It's Taco Tuesday (3 x $1.09, after 3pm) at Del Taco and yet another beautiful day in paradise! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Tue, Feb 26, 2008 2:23 PM
As a warm up for Taco Tuesday, I helped install the two tikis today. Yesterday the concrete stands were poured. They were set to fit the tikis between them and the new overhang. It took a little lifting, sliding, and gentle nudging to finally get them into place. There will be wooden deck behind them, and it will have a lot more polynesian decor and bamboo on the back wall. In front of them, is a large slab that leads to a interior dance studio. The area in front of these guys will be used as a practice place for a polynesian dance review This is what it looks like walking up from the street towards the front door. the blue tarp is covering the doors to the dance studio. And another view looking towards the street. There will be a walkway behind the guys with a gate that will be the main entrance to the house. You'll have to walk behind the tikis to get to the fromt door. Wouldn't this be a nice view to come to everyday? The facts that it's sunny and Taco Tuesday, makes this one of the best days ever! |
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Tue, Feb 26, 2008 2:37 PM
Wow that looks fantastic! Very Nice. |
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Tue, Feb 26, 2008 7:43 PM
buzzy.... the support tikis are incredible....... im overhang envy...makes me want to revamp my patio supports now that buzzy is into structural support design.....theres no end to the tiki that he can spread cooooollllllllllll !!!!!!!!!!! |
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Tue, Feb 26, 2008 9:33 PM
#1 Monday, March 17th, 23 days [ Edited by: JenTiki 2008-02-26 21:33 ] |
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Tue, Feb 26, 2008 9:40 PM
Whoa! Buzzy they look GREAT!!! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Wed, Feb 27, 2008 12:04 PM
Yesterday's sunset:
Right on! Now you'll have to update that Tikiworkplace thread... :D
They look so nice up there I could cry... Wait until the rest of the place is built up around them. More pictures as it happens...
I like these so much, I'm thinking about getting a job so that I could have enough money to hire myself to do this over at my house. I can probably cut myself a pretty good deal too, save some money on taxes. Global warming is back! |
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Wed, Feb 27, 2008 12:52 PM
Resin castings from silicone molds, eh Buzzy? That's a good idea. I'm going to do that too! Can you post some more pictures so I can see how you do it? Thanks. |
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