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Tikipops Lamps
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08/30/2012
Inspired by Kahaka & Tikiskip i tried my hand at making a few lamps. Started oout with a few simple cloth & wood frame lamps. Now doing some with things found at thrift stores & just trying new concepts. Here are some I have to date.
Going to have to do some basket lamps ala Tikiskip. |
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El Jefe
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08/30/2012
Nice job! |
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tikiskip
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08/30/2012
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KAHAKA
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09/01/2012
Lookin' good! I second what tikiskip said. That last one takes the proverbial cake. Very cool design. |
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TikiPops
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09/04/2012
El Jefe,Tikiskip,& Kahaka. Thanks for your encouraging comments. Skip, I'll try the Elmer's thing on my next batch of lamps. Do you de lute it or just paint it on thick? I have been selling a few at the ITMP. I need to keep a few for my own Tiki Bar! I've got a few ideas to try also. Thanks again for the comments. |
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09/04/2012
I use Elmers glue, just as is, thick. |
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TikiPops
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09/04/2012
Skip, Mike |
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spiked
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09/04/2012
Great lamps!! Good job! I love last two the most! Many can argue about styles and such, but very little in Tiki is really new or original, but Skip is right, it is about finding your signature. |
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tikiskip
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09/05/2012
Not trying to discourage you. Great job. |
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KAHAKA
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09/05/2012
I think there's still A TON that can be done in regards to lamping. There's always room for a different spin on something. Half the fun is trying to think outside the box, but make something that fits a traditional tiki setting. At least that's what drives the work that I do. |
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09/05/2012
I think Wayne Coombs put it best. “It has bugged me forever ... to the point of being real grouchy about it,” Coombs told Rockledge writer and photographer Chris Kridler during a 2006 interview. He also said, “imitation is the sincerest proof of plagiarism.” |
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09/05/2012
He did have his own style for sure... Sad news indeed... :( |
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TikiPops
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10/12/2012
Here is new style smaller Moai lamp |
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tikiskip
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10/12/2012
Nice job!!! |
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Tiki Pop
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10/29/2012
hey there |
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TikiPops
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03/26/2013
Here are some new lamps. I hadn't worked on anything in while. I am doing some router carving to add to my personal touch.
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tikiskip
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03/26/2013
Nice job. |
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Hale Tiki
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03/26/2013
Best use I've seen for ugly thrift store glass vases yet. Good job, man. |
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Gwen
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03/27/2013
I love these. You are inspiring me to want to make some lamps myself.... |
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TikiPops
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03/27/2013
Tikiskip: I'm having fun with the router. I learn new tricks each time I use it. Hale Tiki: Cheap yes, but ugly? I think they clean up nice. Like putting lipstick on a pig. I've got one in the works for a friend that I think you'll say now that's beautiful!! I'll be posting soon. Gwen: Everyone here on TC inspired me, so go it! [ Edited by: TikiPops 2013-03-27 10:44 ] |
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Hale Tiki
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03/27/2013
They do. Ugly by themselves, beautiful in a lamp. I dig it. And the hole in the top means being able to put a light in. Brilliant! Can't wait to see the new ones. |
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Queen Kamehameha
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04/04/2013
love the fish! |
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TikiPops
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04/05/2013
Hey Amy thanks for the good words. |
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TikiPops
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04/11/2013
Hale Tiki: Here ya go. Here's one with cheap thrift store glass that I think is totally tiki. My friend TikiRootsRocka (Mike) found the glass & asked me to make him a lamp. His request was "Dark Wood & Tribal. I did some router work to both side of each shape. I think I hit his request on the money. He was stoked when I gave it him at the last ITMP. Thanks again to all. |
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Hale Tiki
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04/11/2013
Nice! Dig it. I think you definitely hit on your own style. I still think that the glass by itself is ugly as sin, and not in a good way, but man, do they ever shine in those lamps. Pun intended, I guess. |
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04/11/2013
Nice !! I appreciate the use of those mosaic candle holders. I see those things all over at the goodwill shops and it never occured to me that those would ever have a use to anyone other than candle holders, but you did a great job of combining them into hawaiian style lamps and really creating your own style. keep up the good work !! |
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TikiPops
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04/11/2013
HaleTiki: Thanks again for looking. Your right, some of them alone aren't much to look at. They have to be the right shape & color to be incorporated into a tiki design. I found a really cool one the other day but it was pink & purple. Even I couldn't see tiki in that one. Tipsy McStagger: Thanks! I like looking for found objects to incorporate into a lamp design. The router work is becoming a passion for me too. |
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Gwen
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04/11/2013
That new one with the brown glass inlaid mosaic look is just wonderful. And no doubt time consuming to make. I hope you are charging a good price when you sell these. |
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tikiskip
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04/11/2013
The good thing is since he "found the glass" Dam the time spent with the router is long enough. |
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Gwen
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04/11/2013
I wondered if that was the case... and yeah, time consuming enough just doing the router work. |
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TikiPops
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04/11/2013
Gwen; Skip is correct. These are found at thrift stores & yard sales. The search is the fun part. Trying to find the right shape or color is sometimes a little difficult. TikiSkip: Yes, the router work is time consuming since I have to do both sides of the wood. I am really enjoying working with the router, so it's not so bad. Thanks again to both of you. |
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04/11/2013
"the router work is time consuming" But then part of the fun is the hunt for stuff to make other stuff with. It's not as hard to take gold and make fine jewelry, But show me the person making Keep up the good work. |
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TikiRootsRocka
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04/15/2013
Just wanted to drop by and say thanks again to TikiPops for turning my thrift shop find, into this beautiful work of art. I know you put your heart and soul into this and it shows in every little detail. I'm not sure I have a spot worthy of this piece, but I'll get you guys a pic when I do. For now, here's a pic of the artist with his masterpiece. Keep up the great work, Brotha! |
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littlegiles
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04/16/2013
Tikipops, that latest light is incredible! Great work. Dale |
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TikiPops
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04/16/2013
TikiRootsRocka: (Mike) I am so glad my vision of your request was just what you wanted. Enjoy it & post a picture once you have it hung. littlegiles: Thanks for the kind words. |
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Queen Kamehameha
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04/24/2013
great lamps! I love the different designs.... |
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TikiPops
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07/23/2013
Hello all, I haven't posted in a while. Here are some lamps made for the last two ITMP. I found 3 small blue mosaic glass candle holders. I made a pair of these lamps to hang together. I am feeling better with my routering. I made this for lamp for The Tonga Hut's 55th Anniversary. I gave it them yesterday. Thanks, Mike |
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littlegiles
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07/23/2013
You are really putting out some great looking stuff! You can really tell you are getting comfortable with the router because you are really pulling out some detail work. Great job on all of them. I think my favorite is the tiki "satellite" lamp. Very cool.
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07/26/2013
It was great to meet you at the Marketplace this past weekend TikiPops! Your lamps were beautiful! |
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TikiPops
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07/26/2013
Dale - Thanks for dropping again. I'm enjoying the router work. Practice makes better! SandraDee - It was nice to put a face with the name & to meet you. You really worked your butt off at Tonga Sunday. |
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hang10tiki
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09/26/2013
Pops- what are ya working on??? Jon |
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Slacks Ferret
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09/26/2013
Cool Lamps! I dig 'em! |
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TikiPops
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10/03/2013
Slacks - Thanks for checking out my lamps. The Kanaloa Lounge is awesome!! I also have come out of the dark ages. I now have a TikiPops Facebook page. Go check it out. Here something for the next International Marketplace sale. A couple of router carved signs for Christmas. Christmas colors.
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Tele295
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01/01/2014
Those lamps are very cool. I like the ones with the tapa cloth best |
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TikiPops
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01/08/2014
Hi all, I haven't posted in while. The Holidays were a little crazy. I'm really getting into router carving. Here are some items from the December International Tiki Market Place. Router carved Tiki face lamp. Bark cloth drum lamp. Here are some router carved Christmas signs.
Router carved Tiki I also did a project for the last Art Swap. The theme was "Album Cover". I made mine up. I did my favorite band at my favorite place. I think it turned out pretty good. Here is the start. Here is a close up. Here is the finished piece. Thanks again for checking in. Mike |
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TikiPops
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01/20/2014
Here are four new lamps for the ITMP this weekend. A Witco inspired router carved with Mosaic glass insert. A Closer look. Moai with Tapa Cloth No flash. Bark cloth drum different flowers on this side. Bottom has matting to let a little light thru. A little bamboo, wood & mosaic glass lamp. Light on. Thanks again to everyone for all of the comments. I now have a Facebook page. You check out my lamps, router carving, my outdoor bar & patio & my office/lounge. Thanks, Mike |
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01/20/2014
Hey Pops, I really like the lamps! If they're not tiki bar ambiance—I don't know what is. Good work. They just get better and better. |
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01/21/2014
Pops- awesome Jon |