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PopTiki of Colorado - Gallery of Stuff
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05/06/2010
It seems like a while since we've posted out here, seems we always end up spending our time in the studio working on stuff. However, since Hanford was kind enough to build this new space, we thought it would be good to take this opportunity to post some pics of our past and current stuff. When we first got hooked on the Tiki, we did a few carvings but then moved into making mugs (the journey can be seen here. But for brevity, I thought I'd start by posting some of our older designs.... P-1 Volcano Mug P-2 Tourist Cup P-3 Tiki Bub P-4 Tourist Bucket Mug P-5 Volcano Bowl (This was a design we've had for a while, but finally just got it into production this year) C-1 Biter Mug (collaboration with GMAN) E-1 Fraternal Order of Moai Hot Rod Hula Hop 4 Event Mug And here’s some of our newer stuff: P-6 One-Ring Bamboo P-7 Two-Ring Bamboo P-8 Three-Ring Bamboo P-9 PopTiki Logo Mug P-15 Tourist Bowl |
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05/06/2010
...and to continue on, here’s a look at the new stuff for 2010: P-11 Moai P-12 Ku P-13 Standard Tiki Surf Club P-13D Deluxe Tiki Surf Club And finally….the pride of our 2010 collection: P-14 Standard Hei-Tiki P-14D Deluxe Hei-Tiki We hope you enjoy seeing these as much as we do creating them. Thanks for looking!
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danlovestikis
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05/06/2010
Terrific Web Page, thank you for the opportunity to buy your art, Wendy PS I hope our box is on the way soon! |
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bigbrotiki
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05/06/2010
Indeed, you are using the spirit of both, traditional Oceanic art and mid-century Polynesian pop, and are creating unique and new designs with this tradition in mind! Not all modern "Tiki" artists know how to do that. My compliments! |
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leleliz
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05/06/2010
Really enjoy your pieces..the moai especially. Hope you share more and more often! |
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little lost tiki
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05/06/2010
THAT KU AND DELUXE HEI-TIKI ROCK! |
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GROG
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05/06/2010
Yay!!! GROG like. |
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lilusako
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05/06/2010
Thanks for sharing your work! I really like them, esp. the Moai and the tourist bowl. |
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ZeroTiki
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05/07/2010
Hokey smokes! This is some eye poppingly good stuff! Forgive me if I drool a bit here... |
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Babalu
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05/07/2010
Great work POPS! :) It's also great to see you playing around on TC again! Keep posting. |
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woofmutt
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05/09/2010
Yep, the Deluxe is swell. I really dig the bamboo mugs (which I missed before). They have a nice Golden Age elegance to them, it's an aspect of Tiki that's often overlooked. |
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tikieruption
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05/09/2010
Glad ur going to Hukilau - i'd love to get a grey p-11 Moai - see u there - brian Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/8578/4be6e942.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=5e91ce1ffdd2c9723d5f904c5b7687f0 |
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05/15/2010
First off, let me just say thank you to all of your for your kind words. We really appreciate that people understand our work, and like what we're doing. When we're sitting around the studio discussing new designs, we're always aiming to make mugs that look as though they could have been used it one of the great Tiki temples of yore. Many times as Pop is working on a sculpt, he'll ask us..."Does that look like an old mug?" It's an aesthetic we've always loved, and are glad that people see that in our work. To share a bit more, here's some pics of some of our one-offs and test proofs we've done recently. First off is the first picture of our P-10 Little Bub that just came out of the kiln this week. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4025%2F4606963735_3e9f083c88.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=1f3dce2d1e24524ae6d163809fa15f53 And here is a few pictures of different glazes we tried on our Ku mug before settling on the one we chose. And finally, a alternate version of our logo mug: When I get a chance (probably after the Hukilau :) ), I'll try to dig back some more and find some more pictures of some of the older mug variations we did, and some of the carvings/non-mug stuff we did early on as well. Thanks again for looking! Helz |
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danlovestikis
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05/15/2010
Our bitzy bubs just arrived and we love them. Thank you for the pins too. Wendy [ Edited by: danlovestikis 2010-05-15 14:44 ] |
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little lost tiki
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05/22/2010
And finally, a alternate version of our logo mug: Now THAT is beautiful! Excellent one offs! |
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TravelingJones
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05/23/2010
Poptiki of Colorado: Purveyer of Exotic Polynesian Pop Culture Provisions and Phenomena...Since 2005! Yep, I can say I knew'em waaay back when... :D :tiki: QUALITIKI is JOB #1! :tiki: |
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Benzart
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05/24/2010
Daayyum Pops,, You went and learnt how ta do this stuff,,, Respectably too! |
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tyger jymmy
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05/26/2010
Flippin Rad Mugs . |
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06/25/2010
Many thanks for all of the kind words, it's nice to know that people like what you do. Jonesy, you've always been our number one fan! We appreciate the support! Ben, Thanks again for the hospitality and welcoming us into your workshop. We learned a lot and are privileged to have had the experience. During our preparations for the Hukilau, and the debut of the P-14/P-14D Hei-Tiki mugs, we got to talking and I convinced Pop that since a Hei-Tiki is a pendant, and the inspiration for our mug came from the Maori jade carvings of neck ornaments, that we ought to tweak one of the mugs with some attachment points, so you can wear it around your neck. So Pop poured a mug, then hand bulit two small loops on either side of the head. Then, just to make it stand out, we picked a glaze we wouldn't normally use (keeping with our classic aesthetic), but caught our eye once at the local ceramic shop. What resulted was this guy: Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1328%2F4732682203_ff86fc5c1a_m.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=48a8e3a9cc31a00cc0d2acedb1ae0271Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1353%2F4733325708_b1bf5f6e9e_m.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=cee7f6c36df4a5ec5f869fae607af600 Close up of the glaze and the loops: Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1001%2F4733325956_1c541176eb.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=649f9a429a6656283f9ff1d708cc0f8a We also did a one-off in a clear glaze over the slightly off-white clay body, to give it more a bone look rather than the jade-ish green we did the run with. But he found a new home before I had an opportunity to get any decent pictures of him. But here's the one shot I do have: Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1133%2F4732724107_5768dc140c_m.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=a1c22747a4b5d508d5fd3022dd6880b1 But, things are settling down a bit, so it's time to get back to the studio and hopefully we'll have more stuff to share soon. Thanks for looking! -Helz |
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talo ka
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06/25/2010
oh yeah. i am the proud owner of a bright green mug just like him. glad i could finally get down your asile at hukilau. |
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ZeroTiki
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06/25/2010
You make some amazing work! Will you have a table at Tiki Oasis this year? Zero |
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11/04/2010
Now that it's fall and all of the events and activities of the summer are through, we're headed back into the studio to start work on our 2011 stuff. Of course, the first thing you do is do a bit of house cleaning, so we've got a few one off pieces that we did that have been sitting around that we thought we'd show you guys: The first one is a Glaze Test we did when we first started doing the Hei-Tiki. The eyes are a metallic glaze that gives a pretty cool effect. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4125%2F5146383809_734834dc2c.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=1ee3cebabae8b5823beaa92a7e062eda We weren't enamored with the opaque color of the green so we ended up going with something else, but it's still a very nice look: Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4049%2F5146366255_79098de294.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=0b386f634f729abe6ea5faefce229a82 In addition, we tried a new method of glazing/firing our Tiki Surf Club mug that gives it a much more weathered/antiqued look that we really like a lot, so we'll be doing them like this going forward. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1399%2F5146970048_5e3af2136f.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=fef39bd737111ddc9470ae4430e29d25[ We also did a couple "Designer's Editions" of our P-3 Tiki Bub mug. This first one uses a glaze that has the appearance of motor oil, so we called him Oily Bub: Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4021%2F5146970726_69d5f2f000.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=974e221be74480c184d794f591a0b430 As you can see here, the P-3DE Oily Bub is larger than the P-7 Little Bub, and you can also see the difference in the glaze between the oily one and the standard glaze we use. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4019%2F5146368383_f828a9e894.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=7f72f3443ce3dfaaa48ee02907c08e48 The other Designer's Edition we did uses a glaze that gives the impression of old cast iron, so naturally we called it Iron Bub: Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm2.static.flickr.com%2F1394%2F5146367293_5bcbea9bcb.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=3651f07f27ab281dfa71bedf038414c0 and Finally, though not Tiki (yet), we did these mugs that my wife designed for our booth at the Denver Modernism Show, to go along with the Modernist Aesthetic of the show. Coming up, we're going to use this design as the base for several new mugs, including our version of a fogcutter. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4084%2F5146971724_d67388063b.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=0a84ae35365c9cb2253d777747a9f5fdImage Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=2641&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4148%2F5146369139_bcc7266701.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=6cfe916163ed36d9f23be3dc1cd780ea So, now we're back to the sketching and sculpting, and looking forward to getting all messy with some new stuff for next year. Mahalo for looking!
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WOLVER
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11/06/2010
great work i love your mugs [ Edited by: WOLVER 2010-11-06 12:42 ] |
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Tiki Baï
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11/10/2010
I really like your Hei tiki.. very nice color glaze. :) |
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TikiTacky
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11/26/2010
Do you have a physical studio that's open to the public? I'm in the Boulder area, and it might be fun to take a road trip. [ Edited by: TikiTacky 2010-11-25 17:19 ] |
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PockyTiki
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02/14/2011
I don't know if anyone's mentioned this but your PopTiki logo totally reminds me of Deadpool from Marvel comics. |
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gabbahey
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02/19/2011
I just wanted to say I love all your stuff, specifically the volcano mug and bowl and the modernist mugs. Most of all I like the fact that something is thriving in Colorado with tiki. gabbahey [ Edited by: gabbahey 2011-02-18 20:27 ] |
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little lost tiki
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02/19/2011
Awesome as usual! |
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Helz
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02/25/2011
Thanks again, all for the kind words. We have a great time making stuff, and when people like what you do, it's even better. TikiTacky, We do have a studio, but it's in the garage. We have days when folks drop by and hang out, and we'll let ya know! Pocky, I can see the resemblance. The logo was actually derived from a PNG Orator's Chair that is in the Oceania section of the Denver Art Museum (keepin' it local!). I don't want to post a pic of it here, as this is the gallery, but there's a pic of it on our website. gabbahey, Yep, there definitely a nice little Tiki scene going on here in Denver, next time you're heading this way let us know! LLT, Mahalo! It is a true compliment coming from such a great artist as yourself. We've been out in the studio quite a bit the past few months working on our stuff for 2011. We're pretty excited to get a few finished up so we can show you guys! Thanks! Helz |
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poptiki
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05/03/2012
M [ Edited by poptiki on 2022-10-12 03:07:41 ] |
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hang10tiki
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05/08/2012
Love da M and M's Marq n Moai |
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hiltiki
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05/09/2012
Your work is amazing, I have been a fan since the beginning and a proud owner of a few of your mugs. |
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danlovestikis
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05/09/2012
Great job. I really like your designs and glazes. The Luau colored cat is super. |
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foamy
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05/11/2012
Wow, Poptiki! The last thing I remember was the Volcano. Nice stuff! I'm particularly partial to your Logo Mug. Oh, and the Cat too! They're all darn nice. I'm very glad to see that you've got it going. Hmm. I haven't snagged a mug in a long time. |
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Benzart
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05/24/2012
Holy COW Pops, You are doing some AmAZING Stuff now adays! LOVE IT! |
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09/11/2012
M [ Edited by poptiki on 2022-10-12 03:06:46 ] |
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tikilongbeach
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09/11/2012
Those skulls are amazing. Great work! |
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hang10tiki
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09/14/2012
Outstanding..... |
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poptiki
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11/24/2012
M [ Edited by poptiki on 2022-10-12 03:05:51 ] |
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spiked
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12/11/2012
AWESOME!! Love my Ku mug and the rest are on my list to get!! :) |
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poptiki
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04/01/2013
M [ Edited by poptiki on 2022-10-12 03:02:16 ] |
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Tiki King
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04/02/2013
Nice Work! |
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poptiki
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06/13/2013
N [ Edited by poptiki on 2022-10-12 03:01:13 ] |
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MaukaHale
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06/13/2013
The skull with the jaw has a realistic look to it. Nice work! |
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MadDogMike
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06/13/2013
Those are ballz-to-the-wallz awesome!!!!!!!!!! |
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littlegiles
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06/14/2013
I'm at a total loss of words. Always been a skull fan and a coconut fan, and you have combined the two. The decorated skulls are just sick, and I mean that in the best, nicest way. Love it all.
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Hale Tiki
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06/14/2013
I'm hoping you'll have some of these at HRHH. Because I have no willpower, and will have to purchase one. Everyone that's seen my skull mug has flipped their lid. (See what I did there?) |
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Polynesiac
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06/15/2013
holy guacalome! Those skull mugs are beyond awesome! I love the fact that you drink from them through the upper jaw - what a fantastic idea!!! The one offs are very impressive. How would one acquire one of your amazing skull mugs??? |