Sacramento Capital Tiki Bar/Living Space Tour October 7th, 8th & 9th, 2011-Registration Full

Brenda has very generously offered to help me out this year (a huge thank you).

Looking forward to meeting you guys. I've been to the Portland Tiki Kon twice now and had a blast each year.

I am working on my own project here in Portland.

Thanks again for making me feel welcome.

Keith

[ Edited by: KeithH 2010-08-29 09:47 ]

A couple of tweaks to the schedule...

Chief Bartender will extend to 1:30 p.m. giving his stop an hour and a half.

Vamp's stop will end at 11:00 p.m.

Wendy will have the event mug available at all of the stops, but if we could get an idea of how many crawlers will be attending and on which days, that would not only give Wendy an idea of how many mugs to bring all three days, it would help the hosts plan out what they will need.

Mahalo,

PTD

Matt the Cat here, schedule looks good, we can't wait. i better get more rum, we've been practicing

Hello Wendy and everyone,

Yes, count Tonja and I in. I left a message previously back on May 14 under "The quin". Please sign Tonja and I up to buy one mug and to participate in the Sacto Crawl. Wendy, Tonja and I came up and said hello while Dan and you were eating at the Bali Hai restaurant during Tiki Oasis. It was nice to see you both.

All-- on another note -- I've tried over a year with multiple e mails to our moderator to change my user name from "TheQuin" to "TikiFig". I've never heard back once. Does anyone have an idea on how to get this done?

Thank you.

Bill Fig

[ Edited by: thequin 2010-08-30 14:10 ]

This schedule looks fantastic, Duane!

I'm happy to see so many hosts participating this year. And also glad that the starting times are a little later, too.

I look forward to crawling with y'all...

[ Edited by: stevesoto 2010-08-31 16:31 ]

Duane...my thanks to you a hundred times over. All your hard work in coordinating this is soooooo appreciated.

Wendy darling...are you going to need an armed escort with the mugs? LOL

A little more on the Sacramento Crawl mug.

Wendy will have the mugs available at each crawl stop.

The cost of the mug will be $50.00 each. This will be limited to one per family at this point.

This essentially covers materials, the mold and the costs associated with producing this. Not really any margin in this for labor.

However,depending on availability Wendy will be selling additional mugs for $70.00 each. I believe Wendy will still be making these after the crawl and selling them if you do not have an opportunity to purchase one this weekend, you probably will in the future.

Thank you for the support!

PTD

The master at work...Wendy is doing some "test glazes" on chips here and did I count 46 mugs in the last picture?

All I can say is "Wow"!

PTD

Holy Pottery that is quite a production she has got going on...looks like a sci-fi production. Where is the monster with the zipper in his costume!!!

Check out today's Sacramento Bee food and wine section for Coral Reef's salad dressing and Mai Tai recipe. Makes me want to make a cocktail and eat some pupus

Go Wendy! Go Wendy!

Hi everyone, Duane can count, I didn't know that. I have stopped pouring mugs as of yesterday, I have 50. I don't know how many will survive as I go through each step. Next I will sand and carve the clay where lettering was lost as the mold deteriorated. Clay dust is also very toxic so I'll be back in my hazmat suit.

Because the mug (Duane) started this project going I've decided to call my kiln shed the Wendy's Zombie Hut.

Clock is ticking, Wendy

OOOOH! Look at that purty kiln, all shiny and new. If my kiln was that clean I'd be out there every morning brushing my teeth in it :D

How fun on your new adventure!

PS - We need a bigger picture of you in your hazmat suit!

Good luck with the firing, Wendy. Here's hoping all the "kids" come through A-Okay!

Fingers, toes and eyes crossed that all the babies make it through the oven!!!

ok....finally made it back on after about 5 months....

YES!! we can be on the crawl schedule!

Now maybe I can go back and read the whole thread.....

:drink:
Tacky

Wendy...just read the thread and didn't see myself on the list for a mug...Vamp asked me months ago and I said 'yes'....SO: please add me to the list for a mug!

Getting the yard more in shape for the crawl....gotta practice drinks...gotta figure out puu puus...gotta plan....

:drink:
Tacky

On 2010-08-26 09:00, Chief Bartender wrote:
Sign me up for 90 minutes. People will need some time to recover after seeing Bullet's amazing collection. And since I have the noon hour, I'll plan on food and some starter cocktails.

And is anyone interested in a Sunday morning breakfast at Pancake Circus before viewing the wonder that is The Jungle Room?

[ Edited by: Chief Bartender 2010-08-26 09:06 ]

I heart Pancake Circus!

Great job on the mugs Wendy, you're my hero!

On 2010-08-26 09:00, Chief Bartender wrote:
Sign me up for 90 minutes. People will need some time to recover after seeing Bullet's amazing collection. And since I have the noon hour, I'll plan on food and some starter cocktails.

And is anyone interested in a Sunday morning breakfast at Pancake Circus before viewing the wonder that is The Jungle Room?

[ Edited by: Chief Bartender 2010-08-26 09:06 ]

I heart Pancake Circus!

Wendy says she has you on the list for a mug Barb...so she's got you covered. PTD has you scheduled so just hook up with him with your address and your in the game!!! I look forward to seeing your scooter. :)

Can't wait! Lots of new stops on the tour and many new home bars to see!

Vamp, I'll use Dan's arm to guard the mugs! Wendy

It was time to test fire the kiln. I made clay holders for the cones.

I put in cones for 03, 04, 05, 06 and 07. They all should bend or melt except the 03 with takes a higher temperature. We were worried about the floor getting too hot. It didn't melt but when I touched it I got burnt. We will look for something flame proof to put there. The test fire took 7.5 hours.

I have begun to fine tune each mug. I started with #50 since the mold gets worse with use. Right now it take 30 to 45 minutes to make one mug acceptable. It's only the lettering that needs help. As I get to lower numbers it will go faster. Dan keeps me company and it's still a very fun project.

You are awesome Wendy.

Such dedication...we LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE you Wendy!!!

Hi Vamp, we missed you at the Keno Kai last night. We had your mug ready to go home with you. I made a new record for myself today. I cleaned 8 mugs in 10 hours. Dan did have me break for lunch and I quit for dinner. You and the rest of the gang make all the work fun and worth it. The only part of the mug that does not require attention is Duanes name. I told him last night the tiki gods want his name on there so they protect it. I have 10 left to carve then I'll dress up in my hazmat gear to sand them all. Thank you and everyone else for the support, I'll do my best, hugs, Wendy

Dan and I painted and put up wood for the glaze test chips. We will cover these boards with nails to hang the chips so I can refer to them in the future.

Ok... where and when is the start of this?

has someone made up a map? Schedule?

I see on the first page a list of places and times, but no directions or addresses... or way to sign up for this event, or order mugs.....

if its buried in the 12 pages of this thread perhaps it should be put in the first post (if it can still be edited) or added to the last page.

On 2010-09-14 12:53, Choptop wrote:
Ok... where and when is the start of this?

has someone made up a map? Schedule?

I see on the first page a list of places and times, but no directions or addresses... or way to sign up for this event, or order mugs.....

if its buried in the 12 pages of this thread perhaps it should be put in the first post (if it can still be edited) or added to the last page.

You will be pm'd the address of the 1st crawl house I believe and will get a list of the other addresses at that location. They wont post people's addresses on TC.

If you want to be included just shoot Psycho Tiki D a quick pm to make sure he has ya as an interested party.

I am sure he will chime in after me with better details but that is a good way to start

PAGE 8 HAS THE LIST OF MUGS THAT HAVE BEEN PURCHASED.

So far of the fifty 28 are sold and there are 5 wanted by collectors not attending the crawl.

$50 for the first mug for a household. I'll break even on these. If any are left over then the second mug by the same purchaser will cost $70 which will help me stock up on supplies for the next crawl mug, 2011.

Today after 6 hours of carving I finished fine tuning the last 6 mugs. Tomorrow I will sand them. Thursday they will be bisque fired, yippee! The best part is that I haven't broken any of them during the carving.

More photos soon, Wendy

Highway 65 will have the southbound ramp to I-80 closed for construction after 10pm, so I will be sure Duane has rerouting directions on the handouts that include directions to and from my place.

On 2010-09-14 12:53, Choptop wrote:
Ok... where and when is the start of this?

has someone made up a map? Schedule?

I see on the first page a list of places and times, but no directions or addresses... or way to sign up for this event, or order mugs.....

if its buried in the 12 pages of this thread perhaps it should be put in the first post (if it can still be edited) or added to the last page.

I really had no idea this thread would grow to 12 pages. Liz is correct, PM or email me @ [email protected] for the address to the first location you plan on attending and the rest of the information for crawl locations will be available for the rest of the weekend. Wendy started a page of interested parties purchasing the event mug on page 8. As for maps, I will try and print out Yahoo maps from and to each stop. Look forward to meeting all of you soon.

PTD

Next Step: Today I carved the numbers into the bottom of each mug. Three AP's for the guys and 47 mugs. Then I sanded the mugs for 6 hours while Dan used an air compressor to blow off the dust. Up next: Bisque, if there are any air bubbles the mugs explode! Wendy
First mug.

Top Bottom Sides


Last mug.

PS I really couldn't have done this mug without all of Dan's help. Today he read the manual and set up the air compressor and then stayed to use it on the mugs, without him it would have taken longer than 6 hours. He's worked along side me the entire way through. He's a keeper!

[ Edited by: danlovestikis 2010-09-15 19:45 ]

Keep up the good work you two, you (and the mugs) look absolutely mahvahlous! Hopefully you can take a break on Monday evening to come over for the Hawaii Five-0 Premier party.

hehe - you rock lady!

Your fine, none of that will explode...cast stuff is pretty sure. If you are seeing air pockets, they are most likely at the top of the castings, yes? Adjust the thickness of the slip you are using a little.

This is your first firing with ware? Set controller for ^04 - slow setting (10-11 hr firing), if you want to be extra safe...in future, you should be able to get away with a med. (6.5-7 hour first firing) for "cast ware" if it is bone dry going in.

a new air compressor too? damn!

When your hot your hot! :)

Hi Matt, Hi Babalu,

In all the mugs I've seen one air pocket at the very top when I cut off the excess, I hope that's the only one. I will slow fire at 04 tomorrow evening. I've only done a test fire so this is my first one with green ware. I did have a shelf touching a wall. I'll load the shelves as you said...touching in the middle when I load the mugs. Fingers crossed.

Yep, I've bought every thing I need to be as professional as possible. I just hope nothing breaks for the next 20 years.

Hawaii 5-0 the new one has my favorite vampire staring in it. I hope we can join you Matt.

Good Night Gentlemen, Wendy

This morning we loaded the kiln. The 50 mugs just fit. However before I fire I need to hear back from Babalu that this will work. Wendy

Top

Middle

Bottom

Way to go! GROG need you to come down and help GROG clean greenware and glaze.
Good luck with your bisque firing, but it should be fine.

Morning Wendy,

There are no rules in stacking shelves up in a kiln, however, it is good to keep them away from the sides of the kiln, as you have done here. If when you jiggle your set up here, and it does not feel too tipsy, then you are most likely fine.

My personal choice is to stack my shelves up as shown below...seems to be a little more sturdy to me.

Fire it up! :)

Hi Babalu, Wow, super fast reply. I was going to give you three more minutes and then I was going to call. I need to buy more of the same height posts so I can do it better when I glaze. It will take two loads to get that done. I'm so happy to be keeping on schedule. I'm very hopeful that I'll get them done.

Hi Grog, it's good to hear from two ceramicists that it will work. Tonight I fire!

Thanks so much, Wendy

Fire GOOD!!

Way to go Wendy & Dan - You will have nothing but success when you fire these goodies. Only the best for the best...Cheers! G

Wendy, you are a goddess! Lots of work. Love the photo of you passed out after the last mug.

All I can say is wow. I had no idea that there was so much work involved in the making of a mug. I'll never complain about the cost again.

Wendy is my hero! Golf clap for Dan too.

Those are great photos W&D...you are an awesome team. Sending positive vibes your way for a successful fire!!!

Gosh, thank you for all the wonderful messages. It's time for an update. I fired for 12.5 hours. I left the areovent running to help with the cool down but it still took 25 hours for it to get to 125 degrees so I could open the lid. I had also put into the kiln 50 glaze test (L shaped) strips. I unloaded them and both mugs and strips were fine.

Because I had put dusty strips on them I had to use the air compressor to blow off the dust again. See that frown, that's why I usually have tape between my eyebrows when I work. It reminds me to not frown.

The next step was to read the instructions for the respirator. Wax Resist calls for a respirator rather than a mask.

Not a fun thing to wear!

I was able to paint all of the mugs bottom rims. Near the end I did paint one top in error. I scrapped off the wax and then sanded until I was down to clean bisqued clay again.

All 50 done. Glazing starts tomorrow!

Now Dan and I are taking mom to the zoo. Cheers, Wendy

Yay!

I never wear a mask for anything...that must be the reason? :-)

Don't glaze all of those kiddo. Test fire one, or two of them. ^06 or ^05 - med speed - 7.5 hours.

Test, test, test everything.

The mask really brings out the blue in your eyes! :lol:

Congrats on a successful firing!!! I'm so proud of you. Looks like everything is rockin' along!

Thank you men. Did you also notice that my respirator matches my shirt? Wendy

...and so do your eyes. There is something to be said about the well dressed mug maker!!!