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Googly Eyed first tiki
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whoseyrdaddy
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12/03/2007
Dear Penthouse, I never thought it could happen to me, but... Sorry, wrong forum. [ Edited by: whoseyrdaddy 2008-07-22 19:34 ] |
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Polynesiac
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12/03/2007
a starting carver: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=24249&forum=7&hilite=carving%20tools "tools carvers use" http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=10451&forum=7&start=45 one of my favs "tiki carving methodology" (this link starts at page 5 where the pics started working for me, but I suggest reading it all) Use the search feature in the upper right hand corner to find more. |
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whoseyrdaddy
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07/23/2008
First, I would like to thank Polynesiac and everyone who pm'd me with their input on tools. Second, I would like to introduce my first effort - the Googly Eyed Fire Tiki! The inspiration for the googly eyes came from a photo found on page 247 of the "Book of Tiki". The "fire" part came from the fact that I accidentally set him ablaze while trying my hand at scorching accents onto a tiki for the first time. [ Edited by: whoseyrdaddy 2008-07-24 20:36 ] |
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James Botticelli
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07/23/2008
Hi...Call me Forbidden if I need a tiki moniker...I need advice. Got a piece of driftwood, round, loggish, about four feet long. I want to carve my lounge's name into it. Anysuggestions on how to begin carving would be he'pful. DJJimmyBee@comcast.net is the addy....Thanks in advance.. |
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Tamapoutini
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07/23/2008
Nice solution to a knotty problem, thats very clever! (your work, not my joke). Welcome aboard! :) |
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Benzart
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07/23/2008
Excellent work there wyd, and letting the wood "speak" to you is something that Rarely happens on the first few tikis, so you are Way ahead of the game, Well done. |
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sungod
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07/23/2008
Listen to Ben. He knows of what he speaks. |
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seeksurf
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07/23/2008
Welcome whoesyr, nice tiki. Like benz said you |
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surfintiki
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07/24/2008
Daddy! Very nice! Polynesiac must of taught you something, that is great for a first! Creative right out of the gate. |
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hewey
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07/24/2008
Thats a great tiki for a first carve! Well done mate :D Great style and proportion, nice depth, and as Ben said working with the wood and being creative! Nice work |
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whoseyrdaddy
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07/25/2008
Thanks everyone for your positive comments. I'm humbled especially from those of you whose work I've been watching for months. |
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benella
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07/25/2008
excellent work Benjamin. |
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JohnnyP
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07/25/2008
Nice! What's next? |
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whoseyrdaddy
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07/28/2008
No staining this weekend, but did start on a new carve only to find... |
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Tikilizard
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07/28/2008
Carving wet palm is like carving a sponge. I have carved wet palm before and it's not fun. If you are not doing any small details, then carve away, but you will have to wait for it to dry before staining and sealing. Best to put it aside and let it dry. If you seal the wood before it dries it tends to rot for the inside out. |
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