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Sunset Mike posted on 01/03/2012

more detailed images coming

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Sunset Mike posted on 01/03/2012

Island Girl : Schefflera wood, teak oil finish. Entirely non-machine handwork

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Sunset Mike posted on 01/03/2012

Cypress wood, two tone stain, teak oil finish.- 5 feet,8 inches tall


Keep the Faith

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danlovestikis posted on 01/03/2012

Wow, love the finish on the wood and the super tall tikis. That is quite a feat to carve the woman. My one wooden tiki was hard enough. You certainly have the skill to do anything you want. I hope you are doing a step by step carving thread too. Cheers, Wendy

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Sunset Mike posted on 01/06/2012

Go Ahead, Make my Day!

And You did Wendy! Thanks for the compliments and that step by step idea sounds like something to do. The Tikis cost money but advice is free-Stay in touch!

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Sunset Mike posted on 01/08/2012

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Haole Jim posted on 01/14/2012

Looking good. Man, that front-of-house piece is huge!

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Sunset Mike posted on 01/15/2012

Yep, he's my biggest yet! 11 feet tall. A trimmed stump of queen palm coated in epoxy resin for endurance against the elements.

Mahalo!

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mudbone posted on 01/15/2012

That pole is awesome, nice work!

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Sunset Mike posted on 01/16/2012

You can see it live @ 1931 Studebaker in Long Beach, CA.

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Sunset Mike posted on 01/16/2012

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Sunset Mike posted on 02/27/2012

This Pedestal is made of a Cypress Burl. No stain. The natural, organic shapes accentuated by chiseling. Natural wood hues, teak oil finish.

Cypress wood is resistant to rot, acid, insects and mold and will last for Centuries!

[ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2012-03-23 21:57 ]

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Sunset Mike posted on 02/27/2012

Rear View

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Sunset Mike posted on 02/27/2012

The pedestal in action with current works. Smiley on the right was sold today.

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hang10tiki posted on 02/27/2012

Way cool

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Sunset Mike posted on 03/11/2012

Burl pedestal in progress

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Sunset Mike posted on 03/12/2012


It's already an organic artwork.From the Ultimate Artist!

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Sunset Mike posted on 03/24/2012

Four of these works, including the finished burl pedestal above are made of Italian Cypress.

I wasn't aware when I did this that Italian Cypress is one of the most durable woods around! The doors of St. Peters Basilica in Rome were constructed of it and were still intact after 1100 years when they were replaced with Bronze.

Basically the tiki's you're looking at will hold not last for years, but for centuries!

How Cool!


Keep the Faith

[ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2012-03-23 21:55 ]

[ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2012-03-23 21:59 ]

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Sunset Mike posted on 04/16/2012

Rose wood water based stain. Epoxy resin finish to follow.

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Sunset Mike posted on 04/26/2012

Back to Basics! A queen palm tiki. Will post as it progresses

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Sunset Mike posted on 05/09/2012

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Sunset Mike posted on 05/26/2012

This guy is approximately 10 inches tall. Little fella, little price

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danlovestikis posted on 05/26/2012

Hi Mike, I guess I don't come here often enough. I'm sure glad I stepped back a page and saw your tiki totem pole. That's enough to gain the respect of every carver in tiki land. That's an incredible piece of art. I keep going back to look again. The variety in tikis with each so well done just puts me in awe of your talents.

Next I'll check out your carving thread. I loved the story of the door. I'd love to see if they put the wooden one in the attic.

Seeing that pole made me day, Wendy


[ Edited by: danlovestikis 2012-05-26 07:27 ]

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Sunset Mike posted on 05/27/2012

Thanks again Wendy!

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Sunset Mike posted on 05/30/2012



nice little guy
for sale!

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Sunset Mike posted on 06/08/2012

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Sunset Mike posted on 06/13/2012

just improvising on a stick

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Sunset Mike posted on 06/16/2012

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Sunset Mike posted on 06/19/2012

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danlovestikis posted on 06/19/2012

Wow, even if that tiki stack were 2 feet tall it would be impressive, Wendy

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Sunset Mike posted on 06/21/2012

It is actually less than 5 feet tall and as always, I'm glad you're impressed. I hope I get to meet you soon!
Mike

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Sunset Mike posted on 06/22/2012


Nearly finished. Teak oil and a slight stain tinge. A lot of work this guy, but I like him!

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Sunset Mike posted on 08/08/2012

At Don's and For Sale!

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Sunset Mike posted on 08/08/2012

Still around! Not for sale, sorry!

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