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kahalakruzer
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02/09/2010
PROVE IT.... |
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Tiki Kitty
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02/09/2010
I'll bite! Tell us your secret, tikiskip! PLEEEEEAZE? |
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tikiskip
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02/09/2010
Tiki Tim it was great to meet you! And to the rest of you thank you for your response. |
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KeithH
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02/09/2010
"I want to know how to make the rattan chain" |
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tikiskip
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02/10/2010
Ok here we go.... The first thing you will need is the Franks Cane and rush supply catalogue. Now that you have this turn to page 15 and place an order for #4 round reed. Reed is rattan. I'll wait while you get that. |
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TIKIVILLE
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02/10/2010
AH HA! |
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Murph
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02/10/2010
Got it. |
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Tiki Kitty
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02/10/2010
Tease! Please, go on.... |
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tikiskip
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02/11/2010
But I want a Golden Goose nooowww daddy!!! Sorry, moving on. Before we do move on this chain is decorative only. Ok now we cut the rattan in 18 inch lenghts. Then you soak the chain in hot water for one hour. |
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tikiskip
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02/11/2010
The next step is to tie the rattan. As you can see this is a 1.5 inch by 1 inch chain link. Take a twist tie or whatever and crush the loop to form chain. Now take the loose parts if there are any and tie em up. Give the whole thing a twist. |
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Tiki Kitty
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02/11/2010
This is an INCREDIBLE tutorial, tikiskip. Thanks so much for making it so transparent with the pics! Anxiously awaiting the next lesson... (Miss Salt) |
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kahalakruzer
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02/11/2010
You threw me for a loop with that "soap in the water" trick. Cool deal! |
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tikiskip
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02/11/2010
Ha! Ha! thanks Veruca!! A few notes on what we just did. |
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tikiskip
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02/11/2010
On with the pics. Next I have dyed the rattan to help you see better. Keep looping the rattan around itself but also through Keep on looping till you have the three wraps you need. Now crush it, tie it, and tuck in loose pieces. |
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tikiskip
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02/11/2010
When you get going your chain will start to form Take off all ties. With your side cuts cut extra rattan. Remember dont cut away your three wraps. |
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tikiskip
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02/12/2010
This is the home stretch. Skip I messed up I made one ring that is just a little Just cut it out. Now is time to flame it. See in that last photo after I put the fire to it the Next is time to shellac, just make sure to get in the grooves. Well thats about it. [ Edited by: tikiskip 2010-02-12 14:03 ] |
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tikiskip
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02/12/2010
REMEMBER...this chain is decorative only. |
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kahalakruzer
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02/13/2010
Cool tutorial skip! Next time I'm at Frank's, I've got to pick up some hanks of rattan. I noticed you use smaller torches for the most part. Have you ever tried the bigger standard Bernzomatic propane torch that you would get from the hardware store? I use those and the Bernzomatic MAPP gas torches (the gas seems to last forever in both), but I was wondering if maybe you have had any problems with one. I could definitely see burning the hell out of intricate work on accident...especially with MAPP gas. |
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tikiskip
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02/15/2010
Hey kruzer, |
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Capt'n Skully
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02/16/2010
Wow! The rattan chain is a great touch... Can't wait to see what you're holding back. |
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tikiskip
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02/18/2010
Thanks Eric, |
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TIKIVILLE
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02/19/2010
Found a old package of links and was holding off till I could get that "look" that you have mastered ... |
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tikiskip
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02/21/2010
Tikiville that is great! |
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TIKIVILLE
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02/21/2010
did you say contest!? |
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02/22/2010
Hey John, I finally hung that last float light. It's beautiful! Thank you. |
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tikiskip
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02/22/2010
Hey Stacy thanks for sharing the photo. |
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tikiskip
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03/04/2010
Here is some small chain I made as well. |
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tikiskip
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03/04/2010
Ok I have made ALL of the one pound of rattan into chain. So whats your best guess? |
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Psycho Tiki D
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03/04/2010
I will guess... 17' 6" PTD |
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arriano
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03/04/2010
15 feet, 8 inches |
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Or Got Rum?
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03/04/2010
23 feet 7 inches |
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Tom Slick
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03/04/2010
8'06"? |
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closettiki
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03/04/2010
....18 feet 6 inches |
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Aquatic Safarinaut
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03/04/2010
16' 00" |
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sweetpea
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03/04/2010
10feet 7 inches... |
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Hakalugi
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03/04/2010
16' 3" |
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Slacks Ferret
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03/04/2010
13 feet. 2 inches |
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Haole'akamai
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03/04/2010
5 and 3/8th yards. |
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Tiki Royale
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03/04/2010
One Dollar Bob!! 23' 10" Aloha, [ Edited by: Tiki Royale 2010-03-04 09:56 ] |
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Murph
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03/04/2010
12 feet |
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sirginn
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03/04/2010
24 feet 5 inches |
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Mashuka
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03/04/2010
7' 6" |
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Beachbumz
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03/04/2010
If my scientific calculations are correct Will Robinson..., the correct answer 20'and 8".....:wink: |
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PolynesianPop
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03/04/2010
24 feet exactly. |
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TIKIVILLE
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03/04/2010
14 feet 7 inches? |
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Pikeys Dog
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03/04/2010
26' 3" Cheers, |
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Swanky
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03/04/2010
19' 6" |
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rupe33
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03/04/2010
12 feet, 8 inches. |
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