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Do it yourself TAPA paper by TIKIVILLE
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03/20/2009
Well desire,lack of female company and lack of funds has once again inspired my creativity ( that and a small Q&A with BAMBOO BEN) [ Edited by: TIKIVILLE 2009-03-20 10:54 ] |
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pwest71
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03/20/2009
Hey Tikiville, Nice work. Any progress shots? Could you fill us in on how you did it? What kind of paper is the base? Paul |
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TIKIVILLE
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03/20/2009
I'll post the pics as the project progresses, The paper I used came from the secret land of nifty paper ( Michaels craft store) it's just packing paper ...comes in a tight roll .Ya gotta crumple it up without tearing it ,the crumplier the better !...but thats the "magic" sorry if it doesn't seem more exciting lol |
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VampiressRN
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03/21/2009
Wowwwy Zowwwy, way nice. Are you using a template or is this freehand? The darker brown will really make it pop. GREAT JOB!!! |
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pwest71
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03/22/2009
Duh!! Why didn't I think of that? Here I've been trying to think of what kind of fabric would be even close to tapa to simulate it on my own, being in Pennsylvania makes it hard to find ANYTHING tropical, other than the cheap luau party stuff. Thanks Tikiville! Paul |
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jpmartdog
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03/22/2009
looking forward to the progress shots! |
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TikiMango
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03/22/2009
Looks like a great first attempt! Me thinks I needs to get to the art store to buy a roll of packing paper... |
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TIKIVILLE
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03/23/2009
so here are the final shots of my home made tapa project...now this is as I said a practice piece to see which designs I liked and didn't ( yes all free hand with no sketching or planning ...like most things I do lol ) , after I finished I figured not to let it go to waste so I found a place to hang it .It's not wide enough for a wall and would have to be mounted then painted but that is a coming project ! ENJOY! [ Edited by: TIKIVILLE 2009-03-23 11:28 ] |
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Polynesiac
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03/23/2009
looks great on the floor but even better in place! Nice "trial" piece! |
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Nesian Girl
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06/21/2009
Woooooooozers...great work and being polynesian myself - I'm not that artistic so now you've inspired me. |
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Queen Kamehameha
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06/21/2009
That is really nice, very ingenious, looks great Amy |
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TIKIVILLE
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06/22/2009
Thanks for that link , I's gonna help me out on the next piece I do ! |
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4WDtiki
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06/22/2009
So what kind of paint or ink did you use on that, if you're going with watercolors next? |
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TIKIVILLE
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06/22/2009
I used white packing paper and fabric dye,ya I just mixed about 1/2 cup of water with a package of brown dye ...went over it for darker parts and used a lighter dye for other parts you get it . |
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TIKIVILLE
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08/05/2009
so I've started on a less interpretive and more traditional looking piece.I am using brown paper and water colors....like it's gonna take a few more tic tocs than the last one lol but the result should be worth it ! |
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Robb Hamel
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08/08/2009
Nice work, I like how you used the first one to top of the stairwell. |
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tikitony
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08/08/2009
Awesome Tapa. I'd like to see Tapa painting demonstrations at Tiki Oasis! It looked good before the dark brown, but when you added the dark, it really popped! |
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TIKIVILLE
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08/10/2009
wish I was going to the OASIS, alas I have spent all my travell money on this forum lol,that and there are tattoo conventions for the next 2 weekends in Alberta ( thats a province ...y'know like a state ) so I have that to colsole me . |
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4WDtiki
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09/13/2009
So any progress? :D |
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hodadhank
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09/13/2009
Yeah. What he said. |
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TIKIVILLE
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09/13/2009
Just got back from a week stumblin rhrough the interior of british colombia, a flat tire and a blown oil senser and not a single piece of tiki ( stayed at the TIKI VILLAGE motel though)... I'll post tapa progress next couple days! |
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TIKIVILLE
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09/13/2009
Just got back from a week stumblin rhrough the interior of british colombia, a flat tire and a blown oil senser and not a single piece of tiki ( stayed at the TIKI VILLAGE motel though)... I'll post tapa progress next couple days! |
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little lost tiki
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10/08/2009
this new one is looking pretty stellar right now,TV! and love the stairway ceiling placement of the last one.... |
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TIKIVILLE
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10/08/2009
I'll take that as a subtle kick in the pants lol ....Okay TONITE I will work on the new one ( maybe even stay up all night to finish it ) and tomorrow morning progress shots! |
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TikiGabe661
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10/08/2009
Your "trial" Tapa looks awesome bra! It gave me some inspiration....maybe I can make one like yours but thinner and use it as a border around my bar....hmmm.... keep up the good work! Cant wait to see your next one... |
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TIKIVILLE
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10/09/2009
as promised....( didn't end up all night just till 3 am) [ Edited by: TIKIVILLE 2009-10-09 11:13 ] |
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