Buzzy's work: Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate

I agree Cammo...looks like the Buzz is really taking his time with
the drum.
Very cool Buzzy...I've thought about drums off and on...but it looks like
way too much work...looks perfect to me.

the drum is looking awesome keep up the good work

I've always hoped some carver(s) on TC would take up drums.

This is a beaut. I can't wait to see it strung tightly with shark hide!

Great looking piece.

ST

Hi Buzzy!! I like the Drum, dude!! Make sure you actually get to play it before you sell it. That thing looks cool as hell!!!

Man, those chairs rock! I mean not literally, like rocking chairs--you know what I mean.

Awwww,

After having been MIA for over a year I guess....The Original "House of Buzz" trailer has been found....YAY! It's now found a home on uTube...

http://www.youtube.com/user/buzzytikivids

Featuring:

Buzzy the BUZZ Master himself, and Kiva the Carving Wonder Dog!!

Edit: Professor Robot

voice over: Babalu

Music: Pufferfish

WOW! I need to investigate further to see if Youtube video is eligible for votes through the Acadamy of Motion Picture Arts & Science, Ladies and Gentleman, we have a winner!

On 2008-11-25 14:33, Babalu wrote:
After having been MIA for over a year I guess....The Original "House of Buzz" trailer has been found....YAY! It's now found a home on uTube...

http://www.youtube.com/user/buzzytikivids

Featuring:
Buzzy the BUZZ Master himself, and Kiva the Carving Wonder Dog!!
Edit: Professor Robot
voice over: Babalu
Music: Pufferfish

Thanks to you, Babalu, and Professor Robot for getting this back on the world wide web for all to see! Thought I'd never see it again.

Enjoy!

The long lost House of Buzz original video trailer

And, in case you missed the the first two episodes:

Episode 1: Tiki Sanding

Episode 2: Cleaning Mexican Fan Palms

look for more episodes of the House of Buzz much, much later!

Let's catch up on the drum, since that's what I worked on last few days

Finished the bottom of the legs first:

Then I did heaps of sanding on the drum and carved in the decorative designs
Here it is all carved up, waiting for a good all over final sanding, or two

After finish sanding, I started staining it. Here it is with one application

Now after three coats:


Cloudy pre rain weather made crappy light for pictures. It still needs at least one more coat tomorrow.

Jeeez! I need to answer some of y'alls comments. I feel bad that I've been neglecting you all lately. I've been a little sad and out of sorts last several days because I found out my dog has liver and stomach cancer and won't be around much longer. She's been off and on sick for the last few days so I've been distracted from my usual routine with her and haven't been keeping up on TC. I'll try to find some time to catch up tomorrow when I'm cooped up in the house because of the rain.

I got a big new bag of clay to keep me busy for the rain storm!
Buzzy Out!

That's a great looking drum, Buzzy. One of your best, I think.

You're vids are so entertaining. Whoo! Hand sanding sure is hard work. Gosh I'm tired!

Bowie

Buzzy I am really bummed to hear about your dog!! I hope you will be O.K. !! The drum looks great!!

KIVA?!?! That sucks, B.

The drum, on the other hand, looks like it was carved by the friendly and happy natives of the Isle of Buzzabuzza; which I suppose it was.

Awww :( Give Kiva a big kiss for me! I know she's been lucky to have a great life with you.

I know I haven't posted here in quite a while. Have barely posted on TC much at all. But I have been watching the progression of the chairs which came out beautiful! I look forward to planting my ass on one at Frankie's sometime in the spring! This drum is looking very nice as well. I'll try to catch you during a broadcast sometime soon.

Buzzy....

Give Kiva a huge hug and some pizza for me...she the best of doggies.

Man Oh Man Buzzer, what a bitchin time to get the news about Kava, I Really hate to hear it and I'm So sorry it has to be, but I Know that Kava has had The best tima of Any pet I know I think he'll be watching over you for a long time though. {sniff)

Your Drum has turned out Incredibly well and I think you are Really gaining more respect than you know with that an d the chairs and the other carves and then the CLAY, Dayyum, you are gonna corner the whole market there!
HappyHappyHappy
CryCryCry :(

I'll give Thanks today for/to, Kiva the wonder dog!

I finally got the drum the shade I wanted after a couple more coats of stain:


First two pictures show it closest to the real color. Next one is kind of light:

Looks like I need to run down to the hide store...

In other crafts news, a glaze firing at Babalu's studio yielded me another finished mug. This was the first mug I made, second one to be finished

Here it is in a side by side with mug #2

Finally!...

On 2008-11-27 06:47, RevBambooBen wrote:
I'll give Thanks today for/to, Kiva the wonder dog!

thanks Ben! Knew all you dog people would understand....Happy Bird day!

On 2008-11-26 15:47, Benzart wrote:
Your Drum has turned out Incredibly well and I think you are Really gaining more respect than you know with that an d the chairs and the other carves and then the CLAY, Dayyum, you are gonna corner the whole market there!
HappyHappyHappy

Thanks Benz! My investment manager told me I needed to diversify...

On 2008-11-26 12:37, Babalu wrote:
Give Kiva a huge hug and some pizza for me...she the best of doggies.

Thanks Babalu! Hey, I saw you mentioned in Tiki magazine. Some other hippy dude who slings clay says your one offs inspired him. Nice work!

On 2008-11-26 11:57, JenTiki wrote:
Awww :( Give Kiva a big kiss for me! I know she's been lucky to have a great life with you.

I know I haven't posted here in quite a while. Have barely posted on TC much at all. But I have been watching the progression of the chairs which came out beautiful! I look forward to planting my ass on one at Frankie's sometime in the spring! This drum is looking very nice as well. I'll try to catch you during a broadcast sometime soon.

Cool Jen. Been wondering where you've been. I've mostly been broadcasting in the day lately, but long winter nights of live broadcasting are upon us. See you there!

On 2008-11-26 09:16, Cammo wrote:
The drum, on the other hand, looks like it was carved by the friendly and happy natives of the Isle of Buzzabuzza; which I suppose it was.

I love those happy natives...

On 2008-11-26 07:55, Bowana wrote:
That's a great looking drum, Buzzy. One of your best, I think.
You're vids are so entertaining. Whoo! Hand sanding sure is hard work. Gosh I'm tired!

You'll have to check my Buzzy Tiki Workout video for some tips on increasing your carving stamina. I rarely get tired anymore.

On 2008-11-25 15:07, T_birdman wrote:
WOW! I need to investigate further to see if Youtube video is eligible for votes through the Acadamy of Motion Picture Arts & Science, Ladies and Gentleman, we have a winner!

Hopefully I can get my own TV show and you can be part of the crew. Then we could hang out again.

On 2008-11-24 12:05, Howland wrote:
Man, those chairs rock! I mean not literally, like rocking chairs--you know what I mean.

Actually, one of them rocks...

On 2008-11-24 09:34, The Sperm Whale wrote:
Hi Buzzy!! I like the Drum, dude!! Make sure you actually get to play it before you sell it. That thing looks cool as hell!!!

I've been following hippies around hoping one of them would lead me to a drum circle. Where's a Dead show parking lot when you need one?

On 2008-11-24 01:57, Sneakytiki wrote:
I've always hoped some carver(s) on TC would take up drums.
This is a beaut. I can't wait to see it strung tightly with shark hide!
Great looking piece.

Thanks SN! I was actualy thinking of stretching a bear hide over it. I think it would sound cool to say it's made from real bear.

On 2008-11-23 14:04, tiki beat by marcus thorn wrote:
the drum is looking awesome keep up the good work

Hey Marcus, I was just reading about you in Tiki Magazine...

On 2008-11-21 16:32, congatiki wrote:
I agree Cammo...looks like the Buzz is really taking his time with
the drum.
Very cool Buzzy...I've thought about drums off and on...but it looks like
way too much work...looks perfect to me.

It's not that it's too much work, it's just that most of the work isn't fun.

On 2008-11-21 16:20, Cammo wrote:
...maybe Buzzy should just do the obvious thing and move to Maui, carve, and sell to the Japanese tourists for mucho yenno.

I thought Japan got poor a few years ago?

On 2008-11-18 19:33, hiltiki wrote:
Drinky cup looks good.

It's so cute! I just took it over to Babalu's to be fired in the near distant future.

On 2008-11-18 18:47, 4WDtiki wrote:
Buzz that drum is looking killer!

Thanks Wheeker! It's gonna be the SOUND that matters

On 2008-11-18 18:08, Polynesiac wrote:
HOLY CRAP those chairs are awesome! You pump out some seriously cool stuff!
I like your coco-joe inspired clay pieces too! Hope your back is feeling better!

Thanks Polynesiac! Hope I'll be running into you soon. Take care in the meantime.

On 2008-11-18 17:47, TravelingJones wrote:
Crikey! One minute you're a yard full of logs...then a primitive chair manufacturer...now pushing out clay products like a Play-Doh Tiki Pumper? Madness, sheer madness...
:tiki: Tiki Guy never sleep?!! :tiki:

I'm finally embracing the concept of diversity.

On 2008-11-14 13:58, hodadhank wrote:
Good work Buzzy. Are you charging per chair or per hour?

Actually, by the pound. That's why they are so heavy.

On 2008-11-14 06:40, harro wrote:
nice tikis chairguy... I mean nice chairs tikiguy..
whats next - tables? lounges? oversized forks and spoons? (oh wait...)

I'm going to try and put a tiki on things that have never had a tiki on them before. If it doesn't have a tiki on, I'm working on it.

On 2008-11-12 14:18, GMAN wrote:
keep 'em coming :wink:

Shouldn't you be arguing with some natives or something?

On 2008-11-10 21:28, seeksurf wrote:
Wow buzzy you the man the machine nice work.

Thanks seeks! Unfortunately this machine leaves a large carbon footprint. But you know what they say about big footprints, right?

On 2008-11-09 17:20, Hiphipahula wrote:
Great job Buzzy...Buzzy so so funny too haha :D .... Can't wait to plop my tired ass in one of those crazy tiki chairs .. & yeah? take a picture of someone, not the dog sitting in a chair, just for the effect. Is there a cushion or no?

These chairs are like spiky high heels: meant to look good at the expense of being comfortable. I couldn't take any picyures with a person in them because as of that post, they were long gone already.

On 2008-11-09 08:59, teaKEY wrote:
do we have a picture of someone sitting in one of those chairs

No. I don't have any friends. You're too big for them anyway.

On 2008-11-09 08:47, Tonga Tiki wrote:
I can't wait to have a seat. I am making my trip plans for December!

Bring a seat cusion...

On 2008-11-04 09:36, The Sperm Whale wrote:
I hope to one day rest my glorious ass on your chairs at Frankies.

When you do, can you send a picture of yourself to Teakey?

On 2008-11-04 09:18, Lake Surfer wrote:
Impressive body of work Buzz!
The tiki chairs will make a big impact in Frankie's decor.
Good stuff!

Thanks Lake! Heading out in a week to see them in their new surroundings

On 2008-11-04 08:56, GROG wrote:
Cheers to your chairs!

and Grog to your GROG!

On 2008-11-04 08:39, TheBigT wrote:
Great chairs. I haven't decided yet whether they look comfortable or not. :lol:
What's the verdict? Are you going to add cushions?

They are definitely more comfortable than standing up.

On 2008-11-04 08:01, little lost tiki wrote:
those Chairys are CHERRY!

Thanks LLT!

On 2008-11-04 05:18, Tiki Duddy wrote:
BuzMan- the maori set looks Great!
lovin the air guitar guy :lol:

Thanks`Duddy! Nice snow...

On 2008-11-03 19:18, 4WDtiki wrote:

Maybe do a little more research next time. This is a chairry look.

:lol:

Different spelling. That's an English chairry. I made polynesian chairys.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Buzzy Out!

"Shouldn't you be arguing with some natives or something?"

Irish Natives?

On 2008-11-27 13:29, Bay Park Buzzy wrote:
I finally got the drum the shade I wanted after a couple more coats of stain:


First two pictures show it closest to the real color. Next one is kind of light:

Looks like I need to run down to the hide store...

In other crafts news, a glaze firing at Babalu studio yielded me another finished mug. This was the first mug I made, second one to be finished

Here it is in a side by side with mug #2

Finally!...

On 2008-11-27 06:47, RevBambooBen wrote:
I'll give Thanks today for/to, Kiva the wonder dog!

thanks Ben! Knew all you dog people would understand....Happy Bird day!

On 2008-11-26 15:47, Benzart wrote:
Your Drum has turned out Incredibly well and I think you are Really gaining more respect than you know with that an d the chairs and the other carves and then the CLAY, Dayyum, you are gonna corner the whole market there!
HappyHappyHappy

Thanks Benz! My investment manager told me I needed to diversify...

On 2008-11-26 12:37, wrote:
Give Kiva a huge hug and some pizza for me...she the best of doggies.

Thanks Babalu! Hey, I saw you mentioned in Tiki magazine. Some other Babalu dude who slings clay says your one offs inspired him. Nice work!

On 2008-11-26 11:57, Babalu wrote:
:( Give Kiva a big kiss for me! I know she's been lucky to have a great life with you.

I know I haven't posted here in quite a while. Have barely posted on TC much at all. But I have been watching the progression of the chairs which came out beautiful! I look forward to planting my ass on one at Frankie's sometime in the spring! This drum is looking very nice as well. I'll try to catch you during a broadcast sometime soon.

Cool Jen. Been wondering where you've been. I've mostly been broadcasting in the day lately, but long winter nights of live broadcasting are upon us. See you there!

On 2008-11-26 09:16, Babalu wrote:
The drum, on the other hand, looks like it was carved by the friendly and happy natives of the Isle of Awww; which I suppose it was.

I love those happy natives...

On 2008-11-26 07:55, Cammo wrote:
That's a great looking drum, Buzzy. One of your best, I think.
You're Cammo are so entertaining. Cammo! Hand sanding sure is hard work. Gosh I'm tired!

You'll have to check my Buzzy Tiki Workout video for some tips on increasing your carving stamina. I rarely get tired anymore.

On 2008-11-25 15:07, T_birdman wrote:
WOW! I need to investigate further to see if Buzzabuzza video is eligible for votes through the Bowana of Motion Picture Arts & Science, Ladies and Gentleman, we have a winner!

Hopefully I can get my own TV show and you can be part of the crew. Then we could hang out again.

On 2008-11-24 12:05, vids wrote:
Man, those chairs rock! I mean not literally, like rocking chairs--you know what I mean.

Actually, one of them rocks...

On 2008-11-24 09:34, The Sperm Whale wrote:
Hi Buzzy!! I like the Drum, dude!! Make sure you actually get to play it before you sell it. That thing looks cool as hell!!!

I've been following hippies around hoping one of them would lead me to a drum circle. Where's a Dead show parking lot when you need one?

On 2008-11-24 01:57, Whoo wrote:
I've always hoped some carver(s) on TC would take up drums.
This is a beaut. I can't wait to see it strung tightly with shark hide!
Great looking piece.

Thanks SN! I was Youtube thinking of stretching a bear hide over it. I think it would sound cool to say it's made from real bear.

On 2008-11-23 14:04, tiki beat by Acadamy thorn wrote:
the drum is looking awesome keep up the good work

Hey Marcus, I was just reading about you in Tiki Magazine...

On 2008-11-21 16:32, Howland wrote:
I agree hippy...looks like the Buzz is really taking his time with
the drum.
Very cool Buzzy...I've thought about drums off and on...but it looks like
way too much work...looks perfect to me.

It's not that it's too much work, it's just that most of the work isn't fun.

On 2008-11-21 16:20, JenTiki wrote:
...maybe Buzzy should just do the obvious thing and move to Maui, carve, and sell to the Japanese tourists for Sneakytiki actualy.

I thought Japan got poor a few years ago?

On 2008-11-18 19:33, marcus wrote:
congatiki cup looks good.

It's so cute! I just took it over to Babalu to be fired in the near distant future.

On 2008-11-18 18:47, 4WDtiki wrote:
Buzz that drum is looking killer!

Thanks mucho! It's gonna be the SOUND that matters

On 2008-11-18 18:08, yenno wrote:
HOLY CRAP those chairs are awesome! You pump out some seriously cool stuff!
I like your coco-Drinky inspired clay pieces too! Hope your back is feeling better!

Thanks hiltiki! Hope I'll be running into you soon. Take care in the meantime.

On 2008-11-18 17:47, Wheeker wrote:
Crikey! One minute you're a yard full of logs...then a primitive chair manufacturer...now pushing out clay products like a Play-Polynesiac Tiki Pumper? Madness, sheer madness...
:tiki: Tiki Guy never sleep?!! :tiki:

I'm finally embracing the concept of diversity.

On 2008-11-14 13:58, Polynesiac wrote:
Good work Buzzy. Are you charging per chair or per hour?

Actually, by the pound. That's why they are so heavy.

On 2008-11-14 06:40, joe wrote:
nice tikis TravelingJones... I mean nice chairs Doh..
whats next - tables? lounges? oversized forks and spoons? (oh wait...)

I'm going to try and put a tiki on things that have never had a tiki on them before. If it doesn't have a tiki on, I'm working on it.

On 2008-11-12 14:18, hodadhank wrote:
keep 'em coming :wink:

Shouldn't you be arguing with some natives or something?

On 2008-11-10 21:28, harro wrote:
Wow chairguy you the man the machine nice work.

Thanks seeks! Unfortunately this machine leaves a large carbon footprint. But you know what they say about big footprints, right?

On 2008-11-09 17:20, tikiguy wrote:
Great job Buzzy...Buzzy so so funny too GMAN :D .... Can't wait to plop my tired ass in one of those crazy tiki chairs .. & yeah? take a picture of someone, not the dog sitting in a chair, just for the effect. Is there a cushion or no?

These chairs are like spiky high heels: meant to look good at the expense of being comfortable. I couldn't take any seeksurf with a person in them because as of that post, they were long gone already.

On 2008-11-09 08:59, buzzy wrote:
do we have a picture of someone sitting in one of those chairs

No. I don't have any friends. You're too big for them anyway.

On 2008-11-09 08:47, Tonga Tiki wrote:
I can't wait to have a seat. I am making my trip plans for December!

Bring a seat Hiphipahula...

On 2008-11-04 09:36, The Sperm Whale wrote:
I hope to one day rest my glorious ass on your chairs at haha.

When you do, can you send a picture of yourself to Teakey?

On 2008-11-04 09:18, Lake Surfer wrote:
Impressive body of work Buzz!
The tiki chairs will make a big impact in Frankie's decor.
Good stuff!

Thanks Lake! Heading out in a week to see them in their new surroundings

On 2008-11-04 08:56, GROG wrote:
Cheers to your chairs!

and Grog to your GROG!

On 2008-11-04 08:39, TheBigT wrote:
Great chairs. I haven't decided yet whether they look comfortable or not. :lol:
What's the verdict? Are you going to add cushions?

They are definitely more comfortable than standing up.

On 2008-11-04 08:01, little lost tiki wrote:
those Chairys are CHERRY!

Thanks LLT!

On 2008-11-04 05:18, Tiki Duddy wrote:
BuzMan- the maori set looks Great!
lovin the air guitar guy :lol:

Thanks`Duddy! Nice snow...

On 2008-11-03 19:18, 4WDtiki wrote:

Maybe do a little more research next time. This is a chairry look.

:lol:

Different spelling. That's an English chairry. I made polynesian chairys.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Buzzy Out!

I see that " tryptophan " causes the opposite reaction in you!

That's got to be the record for "all in one replys!"

Rock on!

On 2008-11-27 17:37, RevBambooBen wrote:

On 2008-11-27 13:29, Bay Park Buzzy wrote:
I finally got the drum the shade I wanted after a couple more coats of stain:


First two pictures show it closest to the real color. Next one is kind of light:

Looks like I need to run down to the hide store...

In other crafts news, a glaze firing at Babalu studio yielded me another finished mug. This was the first mug I made, second one to be finished

Here it is in a side by side with mug #2

Finally!...

On 2008-11-27 06:47, RevBambooBen wrote:
I'll give Thanks today for/to, Kiva the wonder dog!

thanks Ben! Knew all you dog people would understand....Happy Bird day!

On 2008-11-26 15:47, Benzart wrote:
Your Drum has turned out Incredibly well and I think you are Really gaining more respect than you know with that an d the chairs and the other carves and then the CLAY, Dayyum, you are gonna corner the whole market there!
HappyHappyHappy

Thanks Benz! My investment manager told me I needed to diversify...

On 2008-11-26 12:37, wrote:
Give Kiva a huge hug and some pizza for me...she the best of doggies.

Thanks Babalu! Hey, I saw you mentioned in Tiki magazine. Some other Babalu dude who slings clay says your one offs inspired him. Nice work!

On 2008-11-26 11:57, Babalu wrote:
:( Give Kiva a big kiss for me! I know she's been lucky to have a great life with you.

I know I haven't posted here in quite a while. Have barely posted on TC much at all. But I have been watching the progression of the chairs which came out beautiful! I look forward to planting my ass on one at Frankie's sometime in the spring! This drum is looking very nice as well. I'll try to catch you during a broadcast sometime soon.

Cool Jen. Been wondering where you've been. I've mostly been broadcasting in the day lately, but long winter nights of live broadcasting are upon us. See you there!

On 2008-11-26 09:16, Babalu wrote:
The drum, on the other hand, looks like it was carved by the friendly and happy natives of the Isle of Awww; which I suppose it was.

I love those happy natives...

On 2008-11-26 07:55, Cammo wrote:
That's a great looking drum, Buzzy. One of your best, I think.
You're Cammo are so entertaining. Cammo! Hand sanding sure is hard work. Gosh I'm tired!

You'll have to check my Buzzy Tiki Workout video for some tips on increasing your carving stamina. I rarely get tired anymore.

On 2008-11-25 15:07, T_birdman wrote:
WOW! I need to investigate further to see if Buzzabuzza video is eligible for votes through the Bowana of Motion Picture Arts & Science, Ladies and Gentleman, we have a winner!

Hopefully I can get my own TV show and you can be part of the crew. Then we could hang out again.

On 2008-11-24 12:05, vids wrote:
Man, those chairs rock! I mean not literally, like rocking chairs--you know what I mean.

Actually, one of them rocks...

On 2008-11-24 09:34, The Sperm Whale wrote:
Hi Buzzy!! I like the Drum, dude!! Make sure you actually get to play it before you sell it. That thing looks cool as hell!!!

I've been following hippies around hoping one of them would lead me to a drum circle. Where's a Dead show parking lot when you need one?

On 2008-11-24 01:57, Whoo wrote:
I've always hoped some carver(s) on TC would take up drums.
This is a beaut. I can't wait to see it strung tightly with shark hide!
Great looking piece.

Thanks SN! I was Youtube thinking of stretching a bear hide over it. I think it would sound cool to say it's made from real bear.

On 2008-11-23 14:04, tiki beat by Acadamy thorn wrote:
the drum is looking awesome keep up the good work

Hey Marcus, I was just reading about you in Tiki Magazine...

On 2008-11-21 16:32, Howland wrote:
I agree hippy...looks like the Buzz is really taking his time with
the drum.
Very cool Buzzy...I've thought about drums off and on...but it looks like
way too much work...looks perfect to me.

It's not that it's too much work, it's just that most of the work isn't fun.

On 2008-11-21 16:20, JenTiki wrote:
...maybe Buzzy should just do the obvious thing and move to Maui, carve, and sell to the Japanese tourists for Sneakytiki actualy.

I thought Japan got poor a few years ago?

On 2008-11-18 19:33, marcus wrote:
congatiki cup looks good.

It's so cute! I just took it over to Babalu to be fired in the near distant future.

On 2008-11-18 18:47, 4WDtiki wrote:
Buzz that drum is looking killer!

Thanks mucho! It's gonna be the SOUND that matters

On 2008-11-18 18:08, yenno wrote:
HOLY CRAP those chairs are awesome! You pump out some seriously cool stuff!
I like your coco-Drinky inspired clay pieces too! Hope your back is feeling better!

Thanks hiltiki! Hope I'll be running into you soon. Take care in the meantime.

On 2008-11-18 17:47, Wheeker wrote:
Crikey! One minute you're a yard full of logs...then a primitive chair manufacturer...now pushing out clay products like a Play-Polynesiac Tiki Pumper? Madness, sheer madness...
:tiki: Tiki Guy never sleep?!! :tiki:

I'm finally embracing the concept of diversity.

On 2008-11-14 13:58, Polynesiac wrote:
Good work Buzzy. Are you charging per chair or per hour?

Actually, by the pound. That's why they are so heavy.

On 2008-11-14 06:40, joe wrote:
nice tikis TravelingJones... I mean nice chairs Doh..
whats next - tables? lounges? oversized forks and spoons? (oh wait...)

I'm going to try and put a tiki on things that have never had a tiki on them before. If it doesn't have a tiki on, I'm working on it.

On 2008-11-12 14:18, hodadhank wrote:
keep 'em coming :wink:

Shouldn't you be arguing with some natives or something?

On 2008-11-10 21:28, harro wrote:
Wow chairguy you the man the machine nice work.

Thanks seeks! Unfortunately this machine leaves a large carbon footprint. But you know what they say about big footprints, right?

On 2008-11-09 17:20, tikiguy wrote:
Great job Buzzy...Buzzy so so funny too GMAN :D .... Can't wait to plop my tired ass in one of those crazy tiki chairs .. & yeah? take a picture of someone, not the dog sitting in a chair, just for the effect. Is there a cushion or no?

These chairs are like spiky high heels: meant to look good at the expense of being comfortable. I couldn't take any seeksurf with a person in them because as of that post, they were long gone already.

On 2008-11-09 08:59, buzzy wrote:
do we have a picture of someone sitting in one of those chairs

No. I don't have any friends. You're too big for them anyway.

On 2008-11-09 08:47, Tonga Tiki wrote:
I can't wait to have a seat. I am making my trip plans for December!

Bring a seat Hiphipahula...

On 2008-11-04 09:36, The Sperm Whale wrote:
I hope to one day rest my glorious ass on your chairs at haha.

When you do, can you send a picture of yourself to Teakey?

On 2008-11-04 09:18, Lake Surfer wrote:
Impressive body of work Buzz!
The tiki chairs will make a big impact in Frankie's decor.
Good stuff!

Thanks Lake! Heading out in a week to see them in their new surroundings

On 2008-11-04 08:56, GROG wrote:
Cheers to your chairs!

and Grog to your GROG!

On 2008-11-04 08:39, TheBigT wrote:
Great chairs. I haven't decided yet whether they look comfortable or not. :lol:
What's the verdict? Are you going to add cushions?

They are definitely more comfortable than standing up.

On 2008-11-04 08:01, little lost tiki wrote:
those Chairys are CHERRY!

Thanks LLT!

On 2008-11-04 05:18, Tiki Duddy wrote:
BuzMan- the maori set looks Great!
lovin the air guitar guy :lol:

Thanks`Duddy! Nice snow...

On 2008-11-03 19:18, 4WDtiki wrote:

Maybe do a little more research next time. This is a chairry look.

:lol:

Different spelling. That's an English chairry. I made polynesian chairys.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Buzzy Out!

I see that " tryptophan " causes the opposite reaction in you!

That's got to be the record for "all in one replys!"

Rock on!

*"That's got to be the record for "all in one replys!" *

Yeah, but quoting the above quote would make it even longer!
Now stop posting frivolous replies, Bam Bam!

Rock on what?

Drum's done!

Buzzy Out!

Nice "Boom-boom" maker, Buzzy.

On 2008-11-28 08:28, Cammo wrote:

On 2008-11-27 17:37, RevBambooBen wrote:

On 2008-11-27 13:29, Bay Park Buzzy wrote:
I finally got the drum the shade I wanted after a couple more coats of stain:


First two pictures show it closest to the real color. Next one is kind of light:

Looks like I need to run down to the hide store...

In other crafts news, a glaze firing at Babalu studio yielded me another finished mug. This was the first mug I made, second one to be finished

Here it is in a side by side with mug #2

Finally!...

On 2008-11-27 06:47, RevBambooBen wrote:
I'll give Thanks today for/to, Kiva the wonder dog!

thanks Ben! Knew all you dog people would understand....Happy Bird day!

On 2008-11-26 15:47, Benzart wrote:
Your Drum has turned out Incredibly well and I think you are Really gaining more respect than you know with that an d the chairs and the other carves and then the CLAY, Dayyum, you are gonna corner the whole market there!
HappyHappyHappy

Thanks Benz! My investment manager told me I needed to diversify...

On 2008-11-26 12:37, wrote:
Give Kiva a huge hug and some pizza for me...she the best of doggies.

Thanks Babalu! Hey, I saw you mentioned in Tiki magazine. Some other Babalu dude who slings clay says your one offs inspired him. Nice work!

On 2008-11-26 11:57, Babalu wrote:
:( Give Kiva a big kiss for me! I know she's been lucky to have a great life with you.

I know I haven't posted here in quite a while. Have barely posted on TC much at all. But I have been watching the progression of the chairs which came out beautiful! I look forward to planting my ass on one at Frankie's sometime in the spring! This drum is looking very nice as well. I'll try to catch you during a broadcast sometime soon.

Cool Jen. Been wondering where you've been. I've mostly been broadcasting in the day lately, but long winter nights of live broadcasting are upon us. See you there!

On 2008-11-26 09:16, Babalu wrote:
The drum, on the other hand, looks like it was carved by the friendly and happy natives of the Isle of Awww; which I suppose it was.

I love those happy natives...

On 2008-11-26 07:55, Cammo wrote:
That's a great looking drum, Buzzy. One of your best, I think.
You're Cammo are so entertaining. Cammo! Hand sanding sure is hard work. Gosh I'm tired!

You'll have to check my Buzzy Tiki Workout video for some tips on increasing your carving stamina. I rarely get tired anymore.

On 2008-11-25 15:07, T_birdman wrote:
WOW! I need to investigate further to see if Buzzabuzza video is eligible for votes through the Bowana of Motion Picture Arts & Science, Ladies and Gentleman, we have a winner!

Hopefully I can get my own TV show and you can be part of the crew. Then we could hang out again.

On 2008-11-24 12:05, vids wrote:
Man, those chairs rock! I mean not literally, like rocking chairs--you know what I mean.

Actually, one of them rocks...

On 2008-11-24 09:34, The Sperm Whale wrote:
Hi Buzzy!! I like the Drum, dude!! Make sure you actually get to play it before you sell it. That thing looks cool as hell!!!

I've been following hippies around hoping one of them would lead me to a drum circle. Where's a Dead show parking lot when you need one?

On 2008-11-24 01:57, Whoo wrote:
I've always hoped some carver(s) on TC would take up drums.
This is a beaut. I can't wait to see it strung tightly with shark hide!
Great looking piece.

Thanks SN! I was Youtube thinking of stretching a bear hide over it. I think it would sound cool to say it's made from real bear.

On 2008-11-23 14:04, tiki beat by Acadamy thorn wrote:
the drum is looking awesome keep up the good work

Hey Marcus, I was just reading about you in Tiki Magazine...

On 2008-11-21 16:32, Howland wrote:
I agree hippy...looks like the Buzz is really taking his time with
the drum.
Very cool Buzzy...I've thought about drums off and on...but it looks like
way too much work...looks perfect to me.

It's not that it's too much work, it's just that most of the work isn't fun.

On 2008-11-21 16:20, JenTiki wrote:
...maybe Buzzy should just do the obvious thing and move to Maui, carve, and sell to the Japanese tourists for Sneakytiki actualy.

I thought Japan got poor a few years ago?

On 2008-11-18 19:33, marcus wrote:
congatiki cup looks good.

It's so cute! I just took it over to Babalu to be fired in the near distant future.

On 2008-11-18 18:47, 4WDtiki wrote:
Buzz that drum is looking killer!

Thanks mucho! It's gonna be the SOUND that matters

On 2008-11-18 18:08, yenno wrote:
HOLY CRAP those chairs are awesome! You pump out some seriously cool stuff!
I like your coco-Drinky inspired clay pieces too! Hope your back is feeling better!

Thanks hiltiki! Hope I'll be running into you soon. Take care in the meantime.

On 2008-11-18 17:47, Wheeker wrote:
Crikey! One minute you're a yard full of logs...then a primitive chair manufacturer...now pushing out clay products like a Play-Polynesiac Tiki Pumper? Madness, sheer madness...
:tiki: Tiki Guy never sleep?!! :tiki:

I'm finally embracing the concept of diversity.

On 2008-11-14 13:58, Polynesiac wrote:
Good work Buzzy. Are you charging per chair or per hour?

Actually, by the pound. That's why they are so heavy.

On 2008-11-14 06:40, joe wrote:
nice tikis TravelingJones... I mean nice chairs Doh..
whats next - tables? lounges? oversized forks and spoons? (oh wait...)

I'm going to try and put a tiki on things that have never had a tiki on them before. If it doesn't have a tiki on, I'm working on it.

On 2008-11-12 14:18, hodadhank wrote:
keep 'em coming :wink:

Shouldn't you be arguing with some natives or something?

On 2008-11-10 21:28, harro wrote:
Wow chairguy you the man the machine nice work.

Thanks seeks! Unfortunately this machine leaves a large carbon footprint. But you know what they say about big footprints, right?

On 2008-11-09 17:20, tikiguy wrote:
Great job Buzzy...Buzzy so so funny too GMAN :D .... Can't wait to plop my tired ass in one of those crazy tiki chairs .. & yeah? take a picture of someone, not the dog sitting in a chair, just for the effect. Is there a cushion or no?

These chairs are like spiky high heels: meant to look good at the expense of being comfortable. I couldn't take any seeksurf with a person in them because as of that post, they were long gone already.

On 2008-11-09 08:59, buzzy wrote:
do we have a picture of someone sitting in one of those chairs

No. I don't have any friends. You're too big for them anyway.

On 2008-11-09 08:47, Tonga Tiki wrote:
I can't wait to have a seat. I am making my trip plans for December!

Bring a seat Hiphipahula...

On 2008-11-04 09:36, The Sperm Whale wrote:
I hope to one day rest my glorious ass on your chairs at haha.

When you do, can you send a picture of yourself to Teakey?

On 2008-11-04 09:18, Lake Surfer wrote:
Impressive body of work Buzz!
The tiki chairs will make a big impact in Frankie's decor.
Good stuff!

Thanks Lake! Heading out in a week to see them in their new surroundings

On 2008-11-04 08:56, GROG wrote:
Cheers to your chairs!

and Grog to your GROG!

On 2008-11-04 08:39, TheBigT wrote:
Great chairs. I haven't decided yet whether they look comfortable or not. :lol:
What's the verdict? Are you going to add cushions?

They are definitely more comfortable than standing up.

On 2008-11-04 08:01, little lost tiki wrote:
those Chairys are CHERRY!

Thanks LLT!

On 2008-11-04 05:18, Tiki Duddy wrote:
BuzMan- the maori set looks Great!
lovin the air guitar guy :lol:

Thanks`Duddy! Nice snow...

On 2008-11-03 19:18, 4WDtiki wrote:

Maybe do a little more research next time. This is a chairry look.

:lol:

Different spelling. That's an English chairry. I made polynesian chairys.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Buzzy Out!

I see that " tryptophan " causes the opposite reaction in you!

That's got to be the record for "all in one replys!"

Rock on!

*"That's got to be the record for "all in one replys!" *

Yeah, but quoting the above quote would make it even longer!
Now stop posting frivolous replies, Bam Bam!

Rock on what?

Scissors!

or is that paper...

Buzzy chair good!

REALLY nice! Hows she sound??? Is this one a snare?

WOW BUZZY!! Sweeeet drum brother!

Hey, look what I found on my doorstep when I got back from my trip...Mad Dog Mike has struck again :)

buzzy out NICE! Love the drumb brother.

I wuz gonna quote you again but I figured more than once was enough. Looks like you've been Mugged.
The Drum finished out Way Awesome!

On 2008-12-04 05:51, Benzart wrote:
The Drum finished out Way Awesome!

Hey thanks benz. Glad you could find it in all that mess. :roll:
Good to hear from you, I was thinking about you the last couple of days while I was out of town. But more about how you came to my mind later...

First, I need to share the non tiki trip I was on the last few days with my friends and family, here on my TC thread.

Zaya and I went to Las Vegas for one of the most highly anticipated events on my calendar this year:

The SASS western regionals at the luxurious Riviera, located right on the famous Las Vegas Strip!

It was an absolute blast! I'm just crushed that it had to end and I'm back home to the real world and my boring life as a Tiki Guy.

The perfect escape from the toils of work it was, with three days jammed full of the greatest music, vending, and shooting that one could possibly imagine.

Here I am getting ready to check in and register:

My SASS name is "Badlands Buzzy"

After I signed in, it was straight to the vending area.

Here I am figuring out what I'm going to vend there next year:

I think I could slap a few of them out... I am also going to make and sell custom covered wagon competition gun carrying carts.

I'm going to reinvest the money I make by carving cigar store Indians and carts into my cache of single action competition rifles and pistols. I cannot wait until they'll let me carry my two loaded revolvers, an over under shotgun, and a repeating rifle in an open hotel lobby for a speed shooting competition

I'd like to start out with a couple of ruger reproductions for the pistols, and then move up to some nice colts later on when I start hitting the national circuit. Since I sight left eyed and am right handed, I think I can do real well utilizing both in tandem in the competition setting. As far as the over under shotgun, that's a no brainer. There so much faster than the traditional double barrel.

When I'm a full time professional shooter, I'l be going against the likes of Spur Roberts and Billy Boots:

I don't dress like those guys. They're more gunfighter in the sticks western style. I'm the Top hat, clean and pressed shirt, pants tucked into my black boots with suspenders and arm garters type cowboy. Basically, a fancy pants yankee looking cowboy. With a covered wagon gun cart...

After a full day of competitive shooting, The Smoked Manwiches set was the perfect ending to a perfect event and a perfect trip to Las Vegas:

I've already started counting the days until next year's event.

Well back to real life now:

On 2008-12-02 06:03, Babalu wrote:
Hey, look what I found on my doorstep when I got back from my trip...Mad Dog Mike has struck again :)

That is damn cool! Thanks MadDogMike! Can you show me how to make them so I can fire a few that will say "Trader Buzzy's" on them?

I cannot tell you guys how much I love these "tribute" pieces of me!

I can almost see the museum devoted to my likenesses now...

Of course there would be the CocoJonez:

I envision it in it's own room that looks like the one that Michaelangelo's David is in, but with Bamboo Ben decor instead of marble.

The MadDogMike plate will be there in the collection displayed under glass like the Declaration of Independence is:

Tbirdman had a close to finished pendant version of me a while back too. We'll probably cast those and sell them in the gift shop at the museum

Another piece that was based on me will not be in my museum, but can be seen on public display at Frankie's Tiki Room, located on 1712 West Charleston, in Las Vegas Nevada. Open 24/7/365:

Great job Benzart! It looks just like me!

Hopefully, someday I'll qualify to be in a Tonga Hut art show and I can add some of the ensuing photoshopped flyers of me in my museum too.

Back to reality...
Buzzy Out!

Buzzy you rule the school!!

Buzzy wrote:
Can you show me how to make them so I can fire a few that will say "Trader Buzzy's" on them?

Step 1 - buy a 99 cent plate at the 99 cent store
Step 2 - print your design and use carbon paper to trace it on the plate
Step 3 - slap some glaze on it
Step 4 - fire it in Bab's kiln
All done! :lol:

Today's sunset:

I started out with this little log yesterday:

and ended up with something shaped like this at the end of the chop at Mieko's today:

It's not a chair.

I need to upload some pictures now...
Buzzy out!

When I was on my way to the previously mentioned SASS regionals at the luxurious Riveria on the famous Las Vegas strip( I have to say that now whenever I can in return the deal Zaya got for the room we were in), I saw a billboard that said "World's Largest Gentlemen's Club" right off the freeway. Later on in the trip, I pretended that we needed gas in the car and I drove over to where the strip club was hoping to find a gas station. Right before we got to the strip club, I saw this sign:

I went back to the hotel and looked the place up on line to see if Sven or the other experts said it was worth going to. I found a couple quotes online which made me want to go back and actually go inside:

“Every last piece in here was custom made for Frankie’s by the best, most famous tiki carvers in the world. Bamboo Ben, who is the foremost tiki bar designer in the world put the whole fucking thing together,” Moss said.

and

Double Down owner Moss started the process in January, purchasing Frankie’s before luring top tiki artists like Buzzy, Crazy Al Evans , Tiki Bosko, Leroy Schmaltz and Ray to come in and transform the old girl into a Polynesian oasis.

I hope you guys will never get tired of hearing me frequently repeat "I am one of the best, most famous, top tiki carvers in the world..."
And finally, I will not quoting myself when I say all that!

So here's some more of my trip to Frankie's and Las Vegas, where I stayed at the luxurious Riveria, located on the famous Las Vegas strip:

The front

If you want to know how big Frankies is, use this picture of me in front of it for scale:

Here's a good shot done by Frankie's of the interior with the chairs:

And here's a promo shot we did on the pregrandopeningnight:

I put that picture there so you could all see my gun :up:

Here are some pictures Zaya took of them:

And here's one for teakey taken by lee of people sitting in the chairs

For the grand opening night I put on my Sunday best:

At the bar, I...

Partied with Drake:

And Flyboy and drake:

And then I came home the next day. :(

First time I left the house in a long time.
Buzzy Out!

Awesome sunset pic today. Some killer work, and some more sweet pics, as usual. Thank you for kicking some knowledge today at the chop.

I went over to Babalu's house today and glazed another mug and worked on the new drum.
I got the ouside all smoothy like

and finished hollowing out the inside

It's smaller than the last drum. It's 16 1/2 inches tall. The diameter of the drum rim is 12". The older drum's diameter is about 12 3/4".

And speaking of the older drum, here are the final finished and detail shots of it:

Leg

little face on the base

Drum part

Drum pattern details



Thick cow rawhide head

legs

It has a hole all the way through for sonic purposes

On 2008-12-07 23:20, jab tiki wrote:
Awesome sunset pic today. Some killer work, and some more sweet pics, as usual. Thank you for kicking some knowledge today at the chop.

No problem jab. C-ya soon.

Wood or clay?, that is the question...
Buzzy Out!

Today's sunset:

My neighbor told me everyday was like Saturday at my job. I corrected him and said it's actually like Monday morning and always having a full week ahead of me.

I needed to let the little drum dry a little bit, so I started on another larger one today. I got the drum part tapered in a few inches more but it was too dark to photo when I was done:

This one is big. It's about 17 inches diameter. It was so heavy that I had to carve it all on the ground. I made alot of progress on it despite working stoop-backed all day. I think I have enough removed to lift it up on to the carving stand tomorrow. There's still a lot to remove from the inside. The rim is over twice as thick as it needs to be. It's a lot easier to clean this out when it's up higher. Tomorrow will be an easier work day.

Size comparison with the littler one:

Meanwhile at Babalu's studio:

That whole bottom shelf, along with another mug laying down on the top shelf, is all my stuff going into a bisque firing on Thursday,

Then it's a glaze marathon...

I also have a mug in the glaze firing right now. Fingers crossed XX.

Buzzy Out!

Hell ya! Loved the Frankie shots look like a good time.
Your work was looking great in there, but the big
gun shot was the most impressive of them all!

Nice Work Buzzy

Today's sunset:

Jeeeez! talk about the removal of material. It was like the largest cut out area I ever did. This was a pain in the ass! I got it all nice and smooth and consistent in the end though.
Dear big drum: Please do not crack while you are drying. Thank you, Buzzy.

It's really large compared to the others I made.I cannot wait to hear it. I'm actually kind of excited. Still needs some good drying time, so I can't get too excited or I'll burn out too early.

I cleaned out the inside of the smaller one a little bit more today too.

Here's a side view of the fat boy

and the legs:

On 2008-12-10 16:47, seeksurf wrote:
Hell ya! the big
gun shot was the most impressive of them all!

Hey Seeks! I just want to point out that I did not have those muscles airbrushed on my arm, nor did I get any surgical implants in them. I will also swear under oath that I did not take any steroids.

Bid on my first hand built mug, please!
Buzzy Out!

Awesome stuff Buzzer!

Today's sunset:

I started a waist high drum today. Hope I can pull it off the way I'm planning it.

That's jabtiki's arm in the photo. He came over here to work on a piece today.

In other mediums news:

Everything came out of the kiln just fine. I had this big pile of stuff waiting for me at Babalu's tonight:

I worked like crazy glazing away and came close to finishing all these pieces:

Just a couple in there need one more quick coat and they're done. I'll start the rest tomorrow night and hopefully have them done by the next scheduled firing on Saturday at 2pm. Tick tock tick tock....

On 2008-12-11 03:44, Benzart wrote:
Awesome stuff Buzzer!

Thanks Benz! Still trying to keep up that promise about "kicking ass" this year. Times runnning out...tick tock tick tock.

The Buzzy Store, now open:

Mug #1 for sale

Drum #2 for sale

No waiting on checkstand #1!
Buzzy Out!

Buzz, yeah looks like you've been crazy busy! Your place looks like a drum factory. Can't wait to see how the waist high drum comes out. 8)

So where do you get the hide for your drums?

The rain stopped and it dried out enough to work on the tall drum today

I started to hollow it out because it's just too damn heavy to work with right now:

In other Tiki news, all my crap came out of the kiln just fine

Click here to see it all

In case you are too lazy to click the link and look at it all, I'll include the best parts here

My favorite piece:

Here are all the pendants:

And here is a special Director's Cut bonus behind the scenes look at the early sketches I did for a couple of them:

More sketches and the pieces that came from them:

I'd like to thank all of you guys who sent me well wishes when Kiva got sick a couple weeks back. I got some really good news today that I'd like to pass on to those of you who care. The recheck by the lab they did yesterday showed that what they initially thought was terminal liver and stomach cancer, turned out to be a severe infection that has totally disappeared with the antibiotics she has been on. The doggy doc says all her levels are now within the normal and acceptable range for a dog her age. She still has tumors, but they are not affecting the function of her organs right now as they initially thought.

Looks like me and my old dog and I will still have some more good times ahead of us. Hooray!

On 2008-12-13 08:27, TheBigT wrote:
So where do you get the hide for your drums?

Hey BigT: I got my hide at Tandy Leather. There's one close to me, but they are also online. It's a big chain.

This place has a whole bunch of weird hides like elk, goat, steer, and bear
Centralia Fur and Hide

I'm going to go give my dog a hug now.
Buzzy Out!

That is the best news ever! We love you Best Friend!

Zaya and Ringo xxx ooo

Great news about Kiva!! Give her a hug and Taco Tuesday taco for me :)

As usual...outstanding work!! Freddie

On 2008-12-16 22:02, HOUSE OF KU wrote:
Give her a hug and Taco Tuesday taco for me :)

Done!

thanks Freddie!

:o :lol: Long live Kiva!

Yay! Comeback Kiva! Great news Buzzy!

Go Kiva, Go Kiva, Go Kiva!!!!

A Sunset for KIVA the wonder dog!!!

She's got at least 5 more palms left!

p.s. Vets and Doctors are in it for the buck!

GO KIVA, RAH RAH RAH GOOOO KIIVAAAAA.
Our main man the Buzz gets to keep his next best friend longer than planned. See what happens when you live right and the ancients are Happy with you?
HappyHappyHappyJoyJoy Kiva Gets Another TOY