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First Carving in 10+ years
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Benzart
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01/31/2004
Well I finally dug up all the tools and begun work on this little Maori guy. It is about half done and I hope I can finish it up in the next few days. It is 1 1/2 inches tall. [ Edited by: Benzart on 2004-01-30 20:51 ] |
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Tiki Diablo
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01/31/2004
Well, it is about freakin time! Don't stop champ. You'll be at fighting weight in no time. Like in 10 minutes by the looks of your latest carving. |
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8FT Tiki
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01/31/2004
Wow man that's some intricate work. Now I remember you....you're the guy who wrote The Lord's Prayer 28 times on a grain of rice. OK seriously, that is nice. What is it going to be, an amulet or ???? |
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Sam Gambino
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01/31/2004
Benzart, that really is cool! To me, the fact that it is so small adds to its appeal as well. The design would make a great chunky silver ring. |
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Basement Kahuna
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01/31/2004
That's the tops...Glad it was here for all to witness! I'd say all of us other guys should brace ourselves to be put to shame...Wanna do a big Hale Tiki tiki? I know Brad needs stuff and the sources are limited.. |
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OceaOtica
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01/31/2004
Benz, you still got it (in the voice of ralph the mouth) |
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Benzart
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01/31/2004
Thanks, I doubt though anyone is gonna be Put to shame , Especially you BK. |
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OceaOtica
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01/31/2004
Hope you score some good tools. let me know if you make more of the maori heads and are willing to sell or trade one. |
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TikiBud
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02/01/2004
Benzart, that would make a great necklace. Glad to see you back at it! |
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Benzart
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02/01/2004
Thanks, tiis one is already on a leather neck loop. When it is finished, I have some white Oak that may turn into some Maori carvings, there are many I would like to try.The Maori art is very intricate and demanding. I hope I can do it justice.BasementKahuna has met the ancient carver spirit and he knows the beauty of the maori.He has the carvings as proof. When I get more done I'll have to toss around what a fair price would be. |
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tikitony
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02/01/2004
you rock dude! Great detail, I think I smell Ben Davis limited edition Tiki Farm mug... |
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Basement Kahuna
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02/01/2004
Ben, I saw a stock of old Tropicana postcards today, but the wrong era..(1960's?). I'd love to have one with one of your carvings in the photo...Do any such postcards exist that you know of? |
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Benzart
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02/01/2004
BK, None that I know of were made, but it sure seems likley they would have made some. [ Edited by: Benzart on 2004-02-01 07:05 ] |
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FLOUNDERart
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02/01/2004
Nice start Ben. So how did it feel? Are you excited about getting back into it, and did you ever think that you would carve again after ten years? |
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beatnikfly
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02/01/2004
Nice - look forward to seeing more. |
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Benzart
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02/01/2004
Heres a Short Updateand |
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Cultjam
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02/01/2004
Are you kidding? We're all thrilled to see your new stuff. I hope others aren't holding back their new works, it's a big part of this forum's appeal. |
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keigs20
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02/01/2004
great to see you carving again. Cant wait to see more! |
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Chongolio
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02/01/2004
Looks like carvin' is like riding a bike Diggin the details Benz. Make a couple more of thse things offer to the TC Ohana and you will have some chisel change in no time. |
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Benzart
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02/02/2004
Thanks, but I need to keep it small. I definately will be butchering up some wood and anything I do, you guys get first crack.If I caan carve enough to sell and make enough money to break even then I;ll be alright. I'll need a Big first-aid kit to cover the band-aids ans emergencey room sewups. So far I've cut my fingers about 5 times and most were pretty ugly(no stitches yet). This is an aspect I had not really thought of that is painfully reminding me. |
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Kanaka
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02/02/2004
Glad to see you back too, and with such detail! |
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Polynesiac
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02/02/2004
It's hard to believe you took a 10 year hiatus, this carving is top notch. I'd love to see your other work! Thanks for the pictures and keep updates coming. |
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Benzart
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06/01/2008
Bump, I'll see if I can match some pic's to these pages in the next couple weeks. |
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