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leleliz posted on 05/21/2009

Amazing as always Bai!

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MadDogMike posted on 05/21/2009

I say we kill Baï, eat her, and obtain her art mana :lol:

Just kidding Baï, Tonga Tiki is stellar!!!! Can't wait to see him with some glaze on.

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Babalu posted on 05/22/2009

On 2009-05-21 05:44, Tiki Baï wrote:
may I present you... Tiki Tonga


Just excellent! I really love the negitive spaces in this little fella...now this one would be a pain in the butt to mold. You are a marvolus hand builder Bai. Don't listen to those guys -keep rasing that bar!...it makes everything so much more fun for all of us and they know it. :)

Oh and that emerald green on the "Lolli Poly Pop" was an excelent choice. The juxtoposition between it and the color used create a wonderful focal point.

Whens our next clay jam kiddo?

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Tahitiki posted on 05/22/2009

Awesome design dude!!! I love your stuff.

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squid posted on 05/22/2009

On 2009-05-22 06:49, Tahitiki wrote:
Awesome design dude!!! I love your stuff.

All Baï's work is awesome! But "dude"... I think not :)

Girls rule!
Boys drool.

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leleliz posted on 05/22/2009

On 2009-05-22 14:46, squid wrote:

Girls rule!
Boys drool.

Oh Squid...thank you for admitting it! Now if we can just convince the rest of the male population, dude. :wink:

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GO TIKI posted on 05/23/2009

Tiki Tonga should be a production mug, So we all can get one! All your ceramics are very cool! Great work, Cheers! Gogo

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Tiki Baï posted on 05/25/2009

Thanks to all of you for your very nice comments! :)
it does really encourage me!
sorry Tahitiki to desappoint you but.. yes I'm a girl! :wink: thank you to appreciate my work anyway...

and now .. Ladies and Gentlemen... here comes the Hei Tiki!!
I don't know if anybody tryed to do it in mug.. beside the one who's been made by SylvaC in 1928 but it was just reeeeally hard to do!
the most complicated I've ever made! Now i can really tell.. that the guy who sculpt the real little Hei tiki is just.. an incredible artist!!! and for sure... at that time he created it.. he doesn't have any idea that somebody in 2009 is gonna try to make it on mug! :D
Just for the information.. the eyes will be with really "pieces of stone" I don't know the name in english...

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congatiki posted on 05/25/2009

I'm a wood guy, and I don't get too excited about mugs. These are
exciting mugs. As pointed out by others....very inspirational.

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GO TIKI posted on 05/25/2009

Very cool Bai, I would go with abalone shell eyes. Very well done.

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Robb Hamel posted on 05/25/2009

The lines on those last two pieces are incredible. I'm impressed with how Poly-primitive design and good Western design live so comfortably in these wonderful pieces.

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GROG posted on 05/25/2009

You just do more and more amazing work! It's mind -blowing how good your stuff is.



Vote DAILY for GROG' niece:
http://tinyurl.com/p8nojd

[ Edited by: GROG 2009-05-25 10:33 ]

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laojia posted on 05/25/2009

On 2009-05-25 08:04, congatiki wrote:
I'm a wood guy, and I don't get too excited about mugs. These are
exciting mugs.

I agree with Conga, me too I'm just a wood guy et là j'suis carrément bluffé... Your work is amazing, there is a true style personality, really very original!
It will be difficult to wait this is Hei tiki glazed...

J.

PS: The dukduk dancer is perfect, don't change the glaze!

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leleliz posted on 05/25/2009

You are a master mug maker for sure. I wish I had other words to use to describe your work because its all amazing.

Just when I think you have topped yourself you break out something new that blows me away.

BK
Big Kahuna posted on 05/25/2009

WOW!

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Tiki Baï posted on 05/30/2009

merci..merci... merci.. :)
Thanks...
so... now here is a Moai Kavakava
looks like he have some problem with his big head :)
the eyes will be black not red.

FOR THE PROPLE WHO CAN'T SEE IT... I really don't undertand why.. here 's the link:

http://www.imagup.com/imgs/1243701658.html

[ Edited by: tiki bai 2009-05-30 09:44 ]

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leleliz posted on 05/30/2009

awesome as always! cant wait to see this one glazed.

I really like the way his nose came out

(for the record I think the pic worked for the 5 minutes I clicked on the thread.)

[ Edited by: leleliz 2009-05-30 03:06 ]

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squid posted on 05/30/2009

Not fair! Photo link broken....can't...see...new.....mug....

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nuKKe posted on 05/30/2009

ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fix the pics!
Fix the pics!!
I need my Tiki Baj fix!!!

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Tiki Baï posted on 05/30/2009

ok now??

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Liana posted on 05/30/2009

Nooooooo! Can't see the photos!!

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teaKEY posted on 05/30/2009

There is a billion Moai head mugs out there but this is the only Kava Kava Moai head mug out there. Always wanted to do one. It would have never been like this one though. Super job on this one and all your mugs. -teaKEY

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Tiki Baï posted on 05/30/2009

could you please tell me.. if you can see the picture now???
Pleeeease

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4WDtiki posted on 05/30/2009

No. :(
YES! I see them now! Another awesome piece!

[ Edited by: 4WDtiki 2009-05-30 09:59 ]

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congatiki posted on 05/30/2009

I can see 'em up here in Wisconsin. Great Kava Kava!

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blacksandz posted on 05/30/2009

Pièce de résistance!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Baï, all of your work is truly amazing! But, this Moai Kava-Kava Mug is your masterwork!

Sensational! Magnifique!!! :D

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Babalu posted on 05/30/2009

You is so damn hot sister! This latest takes my breath away!

Did you sculpt a lot of this one solid and hollow out? Seperate chamber for the body? The straw hole.... BRAVO!

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squid posted on 05/30/2009

Well, I can see it now. HOLY MOLY! AWESOME.

Guess I'd better get back to work...

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VanTiki posted on 05/30/2009

I have no words - it is too good!
I'm curious about your process as well - I am thinking that your ideas are so good that you shape the clay with the power of your mind alone! :)

Keep sharing!
Henrik

Edit - wanted to add, you could easily turn these into production pieces - is that in the works?


[ Edited by: VanTiki 2009-05-30 12:17 ]

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mp posted on 05/31/2009

Another killer piece Bai, where do you get the time?
The details are beautiful.

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little lost tiki posted on 05/31/2009

AWESOME!
You kept the guy on top
and his mouth is where the straw goes in!
shrinking the body captures a cute feeling
you definitely wouldn't get from a real Moai kava-kava!

Even the ribs and the spine!
All These new pieces break on thru
to the other side!

Bai rocks!

KVT
Kiki von Tiki posted on 05/31/2009

You really have a unique style, the detail work is fantastic but they still looks playful and just slightly cartoon-like. Your carving skills are amazing. Are you going to mass produce any of these?

KVT
Kiki von Tiki posted on 05/31/2009

[ Edited by: Kiki von Tiki 2009-08-20 10:11 ]

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ravenne posted on 06/01/2009

Wow Bai!

Every piece you sculpt is so freakin adorable!!!

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laojia posted on 06/01/2009

WOW! Trop la classe Baï :o !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The face expression is so well done that I gasp!!
And the tiny body: Well done!!
I am in the process of carving one, and you find all the solutions to problems that I ask myself...You are my idols, give you lessons? :roll:

J.

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Queen Kamehameha posted on 06/01/2009

the detail is amazing Bai! Really beautiful

Amy

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Tiki Baï posted on 06/02/2009

sorry.. but this one make me laugh soooo much! :D
just imagine the face of the tourist around me.. when I took the picture!!! :D :D :D :D :D

[ Edited by: tiki bai 2009-06-02 11:02 ]

[ Edited by: Tiki Baï 2009-06-02 11:02 ]

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leleliz posted on 06/02/2009

hehe

Last time I was in Paris I wrote "LIZ WAS HERE" in black marker at the top somewhere. Actually I think I defaced the tower about 3 times now.

You should take Duke to the top and leave your mark :wink:

(although you are French and live in Paris and most likely look down on such tacky tourist behavior!)

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squid posted on 06/02/2009

That's hilarious! Duke turned out really great and the feathers are perfect! :D

Encore!

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MadDogMike posted on 06/03/2009

Duke and the KavaKava are both full-tilt Bozo! Great work. Did you change Duke's glaze or leave it? It looks perfect. The feathers are a nice touch - I've been searching for Guinea feathers to decorate my Papua New Guinea drum (even though I think Guinea fowl originated in Guinea, West Africa, not PNG)

SG
Sam Gambino posted on 06/03/2009

I like that Kava Kava piece myself! Very cool!

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Tiki Baï posted on 06/03/2009

Actually yes.. I changed the glaze.. I know you can't see it.. but the head was not totally black...it was more like a dark blue.. even the hat.. was really light yellow.. and the body was to brown.. so now.. I think it's come more as I wanted to be

here the Tiki Tonga finished. I just wished I could be stronger enough.. to open a bigger"ring".. well.. I'm still a girl anyway! :wink:

to answer the question about having one of my mug on "product""serie"... I'm working right now with peanut bob. You have to understand that I just started sculpting this winter... so I guess I have to make my proof to be one of you. :)

Babalu: You have no idea how much I would loooove to be part of your clay jam!! Really! this first "lesson" last summer was the more exiting moment I spend in US :) and I have to admit that I learned a lot with you! Thank you!

oh.. and thanks everyone who leave a post...:) it's really nice of you to leave your impression about my work.

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squid posted on 06/03/2009

That ring is just perfect. The glaze is awesome :)

Another winner!!!!!!!!!!

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GROG posted on 06/03/2009

Love, LOVE,LOVE Tiki Tonga!!!

Mine!!!!!

TJP
Tiki Joe's Pop posted on 06/03/2009

SWEET Tiki Tonga Bai!!!

-Andy

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virani posted on 06/06/2009

Wowww, very cool. I love it

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Bowana posted on 06/07/2009

Your glazing is fantastic, Bai (as well as your sculpting).
If you're ever back here for a Clay Jam, give us a glaze demonstration!

Bowie

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Tiki Baï posted on 06/15/2009

Aloha everyone..
it's been a long time...
I've been working on the kavakava and hei tiki glaze... tooks times actually.
but here some picture of my work...

and all this happy family will be traveling together to a new home.... :wink:

[ Edited by: Tiki Baï 2009-06-15 12:04 ]

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