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It is something I have been thinking about and trying to do for many years. I have wanted to create some of the ideas I have been mulling. I have talked to various people about the posssibilities over the past decade and it has always been just out of reach of becoming reality. Now it is becoming reality! With the help of some very talented people, I will be debuting my first bowl design next year. There are a few more in line, but, let's not get too ahead of ourselves! This first bowl will be a real show stopper. I expect it to be unlike anything done before in various ways. I will be sharing some images soon. I hope others are at least a small percentage as excited as I am. A new site will be coming for these items. Click here and sign up for news and you'll know it as soon as possible.
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Can't wait! |
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Wed, Dec 15, 2010 9:35 AM
Good luck Swanky!! :) |
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Wed, Dec 15, 2010 9:42 AM
Sounds good - can't wait to see it! |
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I have a great love of the Mai-Kai and thanks to hosting Hukilau there, I also have a great relationship with the Mai-Kai. It is hard to express how great their attitude toward our community and Hukilau has been compared to other places. So, when I thought about mug designs, it was the Mai-Kai that was the source for my inspiration. I wanted to do something new, that had not been done before, but more importantly, to set a standard that had not been seen in a long time. This mug inspired me: The detail is just not done today. And for good reason. It is costly! But, that was my goal. So, taking that as the quality standard to meet or beat, we set out to make the Mystery Girl bowl. This iconic postcard was a great inspiration: And that is what we are working on. Vintage 1957 style Mystery Gal bowl. With more detail than has been seen in decades, maybe longer... Coming in 2011! Please click here to sign up for the mailing list and keep up with the news.
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Swanky, now I'm perplexed...Is it going to be the Mystery Bowl, or the Mystery Gal? Or some combination of the two? I guess it's really irrelevant, because both seem like great ideas. I can't wait to see some progress |
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Sun, Dec 19, 2010 11:39 AM
Yes! :wink: |
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Sun, Dec 19, 2010 12:40 PM
It's really funny you should post this. I was just thinking yesterday that it was strange no one seemed to be making a topless wahibe mug. Apparently they did at some point. I can't wait to see what you come up with! |
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Sun, Dec 19, 2010 7:36 PM
This Luau Hut mug is topless. That nipple is pretty pronounced! Not that many though. |
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Sun, Dec 19, 2010 7:46 PM
Can only imagine what Bowana would do with a topless mug since he pretty much dominates the handthrown wahine mugs.. Need more wahine figural mugs for sure--look forward to seeing this concept come to life. |
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Sun, Dec 19, 2010 9:57 PM
Yeah, I definitely meant a figural mug. More busty. Take that as you will. :wink: |
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Fri, Jan 7, 2011 1:33 PM
We are also giving a portion of our profits to the Mai-Kai in these projects.
We may have an artist proof ready to see within a month!
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Fri, Jan 7, 2011 4:42 PM
Holy Moly, Swanky! That is off to a tremendous start. Can't wait to see the progress on this one. |
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Fri, Jan 7, 2011 5:13 PM
Great bowl there Swanky!! |
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Fri, Jan 7, 2011 6:23 PM
Cool idear. |
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Sat, Jan 8, 2011 6:24 AM
That is killer! |
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Sat, Jan 8, 2011 2:25 PM
That looks ...expensive. But awesome! |
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Sat, Jan 8, 2011 3:46 PM
Already it's officially AWESOME! Can't wait to see some COLOR! |
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Mon, Jan 10, 2011 10:14 AM
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the price. Part of making this project doable was getting it made where we can price it reasonably. The Mystery Girl is the first design, the bowl she is holding is the second. It is a small version of the original 1957 Mystery Bowl, and will be available for sale by itself. The next project is also Mai-Kai related. If you have been to the Mai-Kai, I am sure you remember this lady from Molokai: |
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Mon, Jan 10, 2011 4:26 PM
Ah yes. Remember her, know her, love her... Can't imagine how she's going to sit upright without tipping over though Tim. :wink: Oh, and nice looking bowl! I'm intrigued by the two-piece design. Get it in the gift shop and let Hazel sell it!! |
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Tue, Jan 11, 2011 9:29 AM
Is Hazel still there? I heard she retired. Yes, they will look good in the gift shop. We expect to have them styrofoam packed in a full color box for easy shipping and taking home on the plane.
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Tue, Jan 11, 2011 10:36 AM
Good stuff, Swankers!! GROG looking forward to seeing the finished product. |
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Tue, Jan 11, 2011 1:51 PM
Wow, now that's art, Wendy |
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Wed, Jan 12, 2011 3:06 AM
I hadn't heard about Hazel retiring. Maybe so. Lord knows she deserves it. I haven't been there since last Hukilau and can't remember if I saw her or not, so I'm a little out of the loop. |
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Wed, Feb 23, 2011 8:14 AM
And now the bowl has the Mai-Kai logo on it. Have added lettering to back Moving along well! |
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Wed, Feb 23, 2011 11:47 AM
i'm curious to know how you're going to get that out of a mold with all those different undercuts on the lei. it's a great sculpt. |
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Wed, Feb 23, 2011 11:52 AM
We have one of the most talented artist and craftswomen in the country helping! It will be difficult, but she says it is indeed possible. |
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Thu, Feb 24, 2011 8:58 AM
Did I mention that this is a 2 part project? The mini version of the Mystery Bowl that you see in the images is actually being sculpted as a separate piece. We will not just be making the Mystery Girl bowl, but also making this small version of the Mystery Bowl as well! You can have the Mystery for one! It will be glazed to match the original 1956 version of the Mystery Bowl.
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Thu, Feb 24, 2011 10:10 AM
Very cool Swanky, lovin the sculpt. Keep the pictures coming.. |
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Thu, Feb 24, 2011 11:20 AM
Can't wait for this one, Swanky. Are you taking pre-orders? :wink: |
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Thu, Feb 24, 2011 11:41 AM
Not yet. Please sign up for the mailing list on the site to be up to date. Once the prototype is done, we'll be ready to take pre-orders. We should have the website up for that purpose at that time. I'm excited about the project itself, and being able to produce my own designs, but also excited to be giving back to the Mai-Kai, my favorite place on earth! |
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Mon, Feb 28, 2011 6:51 AM
Update on teh Mini Mystery Bowl. It is almost done! Ready to cast. Mystery Drink for 2 or 1, depending on your thirst level. |
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Mon, Feb 28, 2011 9:13 AM
I must say, both of these are just awesome! I had the opportunity to experience the Mai Kai for the first time two weeks ago, and our beverages would have tasted just that much better being in these. I can't wait to get my hands on them. Bravo! |
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Mon, Feb 28, 2011 9:18 AM
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Mon, Feb 28, 2011 11:58 AM
Very nice, Tim. That'll be a bestseller! |
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Tue, Mar 1, 2011 8:34 AM
This gives you a better idea of the size of the bowl. This being the sculpt, it will shrink 10 to 20% in the process. |
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Wed, Mar 2, 2011 12:13 PM
Swanky, I have to say, that came out great. Congrats. DC |
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Wed, Mar 2, 2011 5:15 PM
Too much awesome Swanky |
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Wow. These look really great! I'm wonderin' how that flower lei on the mystery girl is gonna cast...looks like it has a lot of undercuts, but then again, my knowledge of such things is scant. Keep up the good work. |
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Mon, Mar 7, 2011 8:44 AM
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Mon, Mar 7, 2011 10:09 AM
Wow Swanky, that looks like it came out beautiful! |
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Wed, Mar 16, 2011 6:40 AM
Resin molds have been cast and now being reworked for production. |
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Wed, Mar 16, 2011 8:03 AM
Shaaa-weeeet! |
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Wed, Mar 16, 2011 8:51 AM
Waaant oooone |