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Aloha Texas Tiki !!
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/20/2014
If you're checking out this thread for the first time you will be able to see the evolution of my carving from beginning (circa2004) to current pieces. Earlier pieces will have shallow cuts and less adherence to classic design. As rhe thread continues you'll see the carvings evolve and improve. The first tiki I ever carved (2004). Oak. Mallet and chisel only: The 2nd tiki. Cedar. Mallet and chisel only : Here's a 9 footer done in 2004
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/20/2014
Here's a 2 footer 2014..
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/20/2014
Green moai? Whaa??!!
http://www.facebook.com/AlohaTexasTikiCo [ Edited by: AlohaTexasTikiCo 2014-12-20 20:16 ] |
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Will carve
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12/20/2014
You're in the right place now. |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/21/2014
Still developing my marquesan chops. I hit this mask with some ebony stain which I must admit I dig a lot. Ebony isn't for every tiki but i like it on this guy... http://www.facebook.com/AlohaTexasTikiCo [ Edited by: AlohaTexasTikiCo 2018-01-22 18:19 ] |
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LoriLovesTiki
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12/21/2014
Your tikis are lovely and I appreciate how much you need tikifying in Texas. I hail from New Jersey which is completely devoid of all things tiki. I feel your pain! I wish I could carve like you. Well done! |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/21/2014
You can carve too Lori! Start small and let your passion guide you. You only live once. Go for it.. |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/21/2014
Here's a simple moai design. Sometimes simple is best... |
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12/21/2014
Great stuff ! , and I agree Lori you should start carvin it up in New Jersey. There's plenty of talented carvers here on TC that are more than willing to share their knowledge and experience! |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/21/2014
Flaming Diamond Head
http://www.facebook.com/AlohaTexasTikiCo [ Edited by: AlohaTexasTikiCo 2014-12-21 06:23 ] |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/21/2014
My mom has been asking for a tiki for some time now so I decided to crank one out for her Xmas present. She recently converted to judaism so I thought she would dig a star of David. Here's what I've got done so far...
Bringing Tiki to Texas and Texas to Tiki... [ Edited by: AlohaTexasTikiCo 2015-01-30 19:52 ] |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/22/2014
Here's a 9 foot beast that I did for my father-in-law's back yard oasis. He's about 10 years old. I like the grey weathered look it's taken. I think a squirrel has built a nest in it's head now. Nutty. |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/22/2014
Black diamond mask... |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/22/2014
moai... |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/22/2014
Happy Holidays y'all!
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12/22/2014
Nice work ATTC, keep them coming! |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/24/2014
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TheBigT
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12/29/2014
Nice work ATT! Surely you have more pics than this?? Sounds like you're pretty close by, we'll have to figure out how to get together... :) |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/29/2014
Hey Big T! I heard about you through Greg Lee on FB which led me to restart my Tiki Central account after many years of hibernation. I've been checking out your work. Very rad! I do have some more pics but not many. I just recently got to carving again. Taking a break till New Years and then sawdust will be flyin. We should definitely hang. I'm up in Spring. You? |
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amate
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12/31/2014
ATTC. Better double check the spelling on Greg's last name. :D |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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12/31/2014
Oops. Greg L. Gee. Thanks for the correction. |
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Professor G
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12/31/2014
I've answered to worse names than that, Amate. |
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12/31/2014
Tiki Texas! Nice work welcome to TC! Your in the right place I have learned so much since I have been here. Going on 4 months. Even though I have carving back ground wood is a total new medium for me and every body has been very helpful. Keep the pics comming |
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01/03/2015
Bringing Tiki to Texas and Texas to Tiki... [ Edited by: AlohaTexasTikiCo 2015-01-02 19:07 ] |
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01/03/2015
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01/03/2015
mondo toro loco 1&2 Bringing Tiki to Texas and Texas to Tiki... [ Edited by: AlohaTexasTikiCo 2015-01-02 19:18 ] |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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01/08/2015
Anyone have a crane?! Bringing Tiki to Texas and Texas to Tiki... [ Edited by: AlohaTexasTikiCo 2015-01-07 17:24 ] |
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nicework
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01/08/2015
Nice Pile . lots of wood to work with, what kind of wood is that. |
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01/09/2015
Let me guess...East Texas Loblolly Pine. I've still got a six foot log, 14" diameter, TheBigT gave me a few years back. One day I'll get around to carving it! Have you been to the Lei Low over in the Heights? http://leilowhtx.com/ |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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01/09/2015
Nicework it's pine. It's no palm but it's in abundance here and it's free! |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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01/09/2015
Brooksie came out today to help me fill this order with his new chainsaw Santa brought him! Let the indoctrination begin! Got in between the raindrops today and worked a little more... Bringing Tiki to Texas and Texas to Tiki... [ Edited by: Alohatexastikico 2015-01-11 20:17 ] [ Edited by: AlohaTexasTikiCo 2015-01-11 20:23 ] |
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01/10/2015
ATTC |
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DHTiki
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01/12/2015
Love it. Especially good work on the mouth... I can usually get the stain where I like it, but then sometimes the poly or spar will change the color enough to where I think "meh..." Keep up the good work... |
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TheBigT
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01/12/2015
Great new round of photos. Cut that out with a chain saw eh? Impressive. Give me a shout when you make a trip to lei low! :) |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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01/13/2015
Thanks DH. |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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01/13/2015
Thanks T. I did my first few carvings with chisel and mallet with the whole purist mindset and then I tried a chainsaw and angle grinder combo on the next one and I never looked back. I would love to explore some new tools though. There are certain things you just can't do with my poor man's set up. I use a dremel for some smaller stuff but I'm finding that it's poorly made. The sanding rings pop off so much I just wanna smash it with my mallet. Anyway we definitely need to do lei low soon!! I'm coming into town for a Clouseaux show Wednesday. We're opening for Los Straightjackets at the continental club. Let me know if you want to come I'll put u on the list. Bringing Tiki to Texas and Texas to Tiki... [ Edited by: AlohaTexasTikiCo 2015-01-12 19:40 ] |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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01/13/2015
Met EnchantedTikiLounge Brian today. He came over and dropped off some sweet cedar left over from his backyard tiki wonderland. These are left over palapa poles Now it's my task to turn that log on the right into this: I'm gonna need to unfreeze Walt Disney from his cryogenic chamber for assistance on this one! Bringing Tiki to Texas and Texas to Tiki... [ Edited by: AlohaTexasTikiCo 2015-01-12 19:38 ] |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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01/15/2015
Latest work...
Still working on shaping this guy. Should be ready to drink some poly tonight.. |
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TheBigT
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01/15/2015
Someone has a power sander... :) Looking good. |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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01/15/2015
Here's another little guy that came by for a visit..
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01/15/2015
Nice!!! I definitely like the retro. |
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01/16/2015
LOVE the eyes on that marq! I may have to "borrow" that idea.:) |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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01/16/2015
Thanks Republic. Your work is looking good! How's Az? Amate yeah I've been having problems with those pesky borers too. Sometimes we meet face to face during a carve and I'll have to pull him right out of his home. Makes for a tasty snack for as you know carving can whip up a mean appetite. This new set of 4footers is the cleanest pine I've ever seen. It's absolutely flawless. Thanks for the compliments on the eyes. [ Edited by: Alohatexastikico 2015-01-16 06:16 ] |
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01/16/2015
Great stuff. I see that most your work is in wood. What Kind is it. Well I just started this tiki journey,You have been a great help, We are each otheres eyes and ears,You asked me why I paint my tikis. I had mentioned to you why I paint them because of the influence I have had here in Orlando. But looking at your pictures It hit me why other carvers paint the TIKI. I have only been carving palm. As you can see the top of the palms are discolored that runs through the palm when cutting I think thats why other carvers painted the tikis to hide the discolorations I have even seen tikis painted a wood color it did not make since but it making a little more since to me now. Practice makes progress |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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01/16/2015
Holy snappers Laz!! I would give my left chisel for a stash like that!! Congrats on the treasure trove of palm. |
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AlohaTexasTikiCo
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01/16/2015
Met my projected deadline on this guy...on to the next |
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01/16/2015
Good stuff,Its all about relationships. Show me who your friend is and I will show you who you are, A wise man once told me. The only way I can be a better carver it to be associated with Better carvers Thank You |
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TheBigT
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01/16/2015
Jay, I also have a stack of various kinds of logs (mostly pine), but if you run short of logs let me know. |