101 Years of Stephen Crane Art Swap - DONE!!!!

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M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Thu, Jul 6, 2017 9:50 PM Joshua, if you want to mail it to me I would be happy to forward it to the proper recipient after the names are drawn.
T TikiAno Tiki Socialite San Diego, CA Joined: Aug 07, 2012 Posts: 1392	T TikiAno Posted posted on Thu, Jul 6, 2017 10:45 PM Holy moly! I've been AWOL for a while, life and work (new retail locations opening up) taking over (again). Can't believe the variety and amazing work during this Swap! I suppose by finishing early I was able to hide out- but on the bright side, my mouth can hang open and gawk at all the talent. And more is coming? Whoa.
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Fri, Jul 7, 2017 6:21 AM JBell- 3 weeks, dang sounds like a good vacation :)
JB Joshua Bell Tiki Socialite San Francisco Joined: Aug 22, 2006 Posts: 197	JB Joshua Bell Posted posted on Sat, Jul 8, 2017 10:13 AM On 2017-07-07 06:21, hang10tiki wrote: JBell- 3 weeks, dang sounds like a good vacation :) Only if the kids behave. Slight update: planning a stop at the Sip-n-Dip in Montana. Wheee! Here's the WIP getting some sun. Almost done the skinning. PS: Thanks Mike! [ Edited by: Joshua Bell 2017-07-08 10:13 ]
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Sat, Jul 8, 2017 10:16 AM Isn't it great that every year we think it's the best swap yet? Joshua Bell already looks like wood. Great photo. Wendy
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sat, Jul 8, 2017 10:38 AM Looks AWESOME Josh. I bought a book on paper machie dragon trophy heads, I want to make one with my grandsons one of these days. On 2017-06-25 14:03, MadDogMike wrote: Bottom. Lot's of room for an inscription. It's too bad we don't know who our Swap partner is until the end, we could personalize the inscription better. Well, I forgot to put an inscription on the bottom :lol: :lol: :lol: I'll just have to paint it on with underglaze I guess it turned out for the best, when I turned it over to take the picture I realized I hadn't sanded the bottom flat :o Got that done and it's in the kiln right now!
T TravelingJones Grand Member (8 years) Eastern Shores of Western Civilization Joined: Mar 11, 2006 Posts: 927	T TravelingJones Posted posted on Sat, Jul 8, 2017 5:31 PM ______________ :tiki: ALoooHA! :tiki: _____________ Sorry sooo late, I hope it's okay to join IN on all the artsy fartsy fun? I started a little something this afternoon. Flip-flOp-fLipPpitY-Flip... _______________ More to come... ______________
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sat, Jul 8, 2017 5:53 PM WHOOOOHOOOO!!!!!
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Sat, Jul 8, 2017 6:09 PM TravelingJones whenever there is a swap I think of you. Your over the top projects always inspired everyone to work harder. This looks like a weapon! MadDogMike you are so lucky. I have at times forgotten to sand something. I sure hope your tiki palace makes it through the kiln firing. I've just had two custom projects crack. Horrors. Wendy
T TravelingJones Grand Member (8 years) Eastern Shores of Western Civilization Joined: Mar 11, 2006 Posts: 927	T TravelingJones Posted posted on Sun, Jul 9, 2017 6:02 AM MDM - Hears a Whooo! Wendy - I've always enjoyed the challenge in creating with hands what my mind sees. Tiki Art Swap has always been special to unify a community of creatives into sharing art and process. YOU have emerged like a colorful butterfly with your beautiful ceramic skills! YOU should be VERY proud!! Here's what I did last night...
C cy Tiki Socialite Gresham, Oregon Joined: Mar 10, 2011 Posts: 1666	C cy Posted posted on Sun, Jul 9, 2017 8:54 AM This swap keeps getting better, great work MDM, JB, TJ!
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Sun, Jul 9, 2017 8:58 AM TJ that's a teaser and you are known for those! Thank you for your kind comments. Wendy
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Jul 9, 2017 1:42 PM JB- sweet MDM- stud TJ- Kool, what kind of wood is that ??
T TravelingJones Grand Member (8 years) Eastern Shores of Western Civilization Joined: Mar 11, 2006 Posts: 927	T TravelingJones Posted posted on Sun, Jul 9, 2017 3:33 PM H10T! - Juniperus virginiana (Eastern red cedar) Wendy - A weapon? Only if pulled over by the police and have this item laying in the passenger seat(it's 3ft x 6in)!! :lol: ...and so here's where carving stops for this weekend. :drink:
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Sun, Jul 9, 2017 3:45 PM Lots of great artwork going on this time, Traveling Jones your pieces are always interesting. Here's a little bit of progress on my part. I will post more as I Get going
T TikiAno Tiki Socialite San Diego, CA Joined: Aug 07, 2012 Posts: 1392	T TikiAno Posted posted on Sun, Jul 9, 2017 5:42 PM On 2017-07-08 10:16, danlovestikis wrote: Isn't it great that every year we think it's the best swap yet? Joshua Bell already looks like wood. Great photo. Wendy Wendy, be nice! Perhaps his creation looks like wood, but... ?!?!?! Wow, awesome work from every direction. Mike, thanks again for the organizing. Excited to see the race to the finish. Good luck with the firing!
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sun, Jul 9, 2017 8:01 PM On 2017-07-09 08:58, danlovestikis wrote: TJ that's a teaser and you are known for those! :lol: I had forgotten that little fun fact about TJ :lol: That looks great Hilda, can't wait to see it progress!!! Good News - Bad News My Kon Tiki mug fired fine but was a bug with my kiln :wink: My pyrometer (kiln thermometer) is on the blink. I think it overfired a bit which doesn't hurt the bisque firing but but would be bad for a glaze firing. So I ordered a new pyrometer but it won't be in til close to the end of the month which means I'll be cutting it close :o Gives me time to order some glazes and Magic Mender if I need to. [ Edited by: MadDogMike 2017-07-09 20:02 ]
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Jul 9, 2017 8:35 PM TJ- wow, awesome Not many different wood choices here Hild- can't wait to see it MDM- livin on the edge
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Mon, Jul 10, 2017 7:24 PM TravelingJones your hands must ache from carving wood so deeply. That's a lot of work and we are so happy for the chance to swap with you. hiltiki A surf board? The drawings are wonderful. TikiAno you are right Joshua doesn't look like wood but he takes cardboard and makes it look like carved wood. That's creativity! MadDogMike I had two mugs turn up cracked in the same week. You just never know. If your clay is too hard to accept glaze you could stain it??? it will still be a magnificent piece to display. hang10tiki you and I are all done and it feels so good to sit back and watch1 Cheers, Wendy [ Edited by: danlovestikis 2017-07-11 19:37 ]
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Mon, Jul 10, 2017 7:41 PM You know what this is? It's a ship arriving too late to save a drowning witch :lol: You know what this is? It's a high definition pic of the Kon Tiki arriving too late to save my mug :lol: The picture on the left is a recently discovered high definition pic, the one on the right was the best I was previously able to find which left me guessing as to what the statues looked like. As a result, my mug statues don't look much like the photo on the left :lol:
JB Joshua Bell Tiki Socialite San Francisco Joined: Aug 22, 2006 Posts: 197	JB Joshua Bell Posted posted on Tue, Jul 11, 2017 1:19 PM Update: ready for painting:
JB Joshua Bell Tiki Socialite San Francisco Joined: Aug 22, 2006 Posts: 197	JB Joshua Bell Posted posted on Tue, Jul 11, 2017 6:27 PM Base coat:
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Tue, Jul 11, 2017 7:39 PM Joshua Bell looks heavy but is light enough to place anywhere in a tiki room. Good job. Wendy
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Tue, Jul 11, 2017 7:59 PM Nice
T TikiAno Tiki Socialite San Diego, CA Joined: Aug 07, 2012 Posts: 1392	T TikiAno Posted posted on Wed, Jul 12, 2017 10:38 PM Awesome Joshua!
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Thu, Jul 13, 2017 5:36 AM
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Thu, Jul 13, 2017 7:10 PM This is getting real exciting, we are getting lots of new artwork almost every day and each of them look great. Jashua Bell, Great job, thank you Mike and Jon for always being supportive, Wendy thanks for the kind words. I guess I am finally finished with my piece. Here are some pictures of the finished piece.
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Thu, Jul 13, 2017 8:53 PM Wow Stunning Came out great :)
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Thu, Jul 13, 2017 9:50 PM Very cool Hilda! So glad you decided to join us!
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Fri, Jul 14, 2017 6:48 AM Hilda, that's beautiful. WOW, it's going to be so exciting 17 days from now. Wendy
C cy Tiki Socialite Gresham, Oregon Joined: Mar 10, 2011 Posts: 1666	C cy Posted posted on Fri, Jul 14, 2017 7:53 AM Joshua and hil great works of art!
T TravelingJones Grand Member (8 years) Eastern Shores of Western Civilization Joined: Mar 11, 2006 Posts: 927	T TravelingJones Posted posted on Sat, Jul 15, 2017 6:30 AM :o :o :o WOW!!! :o :o :o Sooo much AWESOME art being created by AMAZING creative talent on display for this swap! AlohaStation anthonymaye cy danlovestikis hang10tiki hiltiki Joshua Bell MadDogMike TikiAno TU ZeroTiki Oooh yeah and a SsweeetT mix of materials too... clay, "honeybuns", palm frond, net floats, Dayglo, ceramic, paper mache, paint, cork, artboard, wood, canvas, ink, cardboard, rope, shells and feathers... Keep the fires STOKED everyone! Only 2 weeks left to finish!!! :tiki: :tiki: :tiki: :tiki: :tiki: :tiki: :tiki:
T TravelingJones Grand Member (8 years) Eastern Shores of Western Civilization Joined: Mar 11, 2006 Posts: 927	T TravelingJones Posted posted on Sat, Jul 15, 2017 6:18 PM _____ :tiki: TIKI UNDER CONSTRUCTION :tiki: _____
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Sat, Jul 15, 2017 8:53 PM TravelingJones that's a wonderful list. I can't imagine how the wooden tiki you are making needs those supplies. This is going to be fun to watch. Wendy
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sat, Jul 15, 2017 10:57 PM Jones, what's the scoop on that angle grinder attachment?
T TravelingJones Grand Member (8 years) Eastern Shores of Western Civilization Joined: Mar 11, 2006 Posts: 927	T TravelingJones Posted posted on Sun, Jul 16, 2017 7:10 AM Wendy - I apprenticed in a machine shop doing tool & die manufacturing from age 13 to 17, so I'm very much at home using power tools and power carving is a natural fit for me. MDM - It's a Saburrtooth 2 inch (fine) donut round face rotary wheel disc. It can quickly erase wood while maintaining some degree of control with a smooth finish. And so here's the progress so far...
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sun, Jul 16, 2017 7:41 AM "It's a Saburrtooth 2 inch (fine) donut round face rotary wheel disc" That's the yellow grinding wheel, how about that black extension looking thing? Chain drive? Your carving is looking awesome!
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sun, Jul 16, 2017 8:17 AM Here's where we stand as of 7/30 Travelin' Jones - 97% Done MadDog Mike - Finished Joshua Bell - Finished Hiltiki - Finished danlovestikis - Finished Aloha Station - Finished Cy - Finished Tu - Finished TikiAno - Finished hang10tiki - Finished anthonymaye - Finished ZeroTiki - Finished Mauka Hale - In Progress TheBigT - In Progress Gellhorn - "There's a lot of rum in this rum" Hemingway - "In this joint they don't drink to get drunk, they drink to stay drunk" [ Edited by: MadDogMike 2017-07-30 20:32 ]
JB Joshua Bell Tiki Socialite San Francisco Joined: Aug 22, 2006 Posts: 197	JB Joshua Bell Posted posted on Sun, Jul 16, 2017 11:38 AM Not done, but getting there: Consensus from the local critics is that the lower body needs more color to balance the top, so a bit more painting still to come.
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sun, Jul 16, 2017 12:35 PM Looking good Joshua! Got my new kiln pyrometer in so working on some glaze, should be able glaze fire this week. Decided on an Expresso glaze. It's good at pooling darker in the crevices and breaking lighter on the edges and high spots. It should bring out the details. Glued the statue foot back on with some Marx Magic Mender, hopefully it will hold.
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Jul 16, 2017 12:51 PM TJ JB MM AWESOME
D danlovestikis Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Jun 17, 2002 Posts: 9216	D danlovestikis Posted posted on Sun, Jul 16, 2017 3:11 PM TJ JB MM AWESOME I couldn't say it better! AND MadDogMike thanks for putting it all together. It was such fun to run down TJ's list but with the photos it's a big WOW. Wendy
C cy Tiki Socialite Gresham, Oregon Joined: Mar 10, 2011 Posts: 1666	C cy Posted posted on Sun, Jul 16, 2017 4:25 PM TravelingJones you are some kind of talented, beautiful work! Joshua and MDM you are finishing strong. Here is the final photo with marble eyes and teeth added to the bottom float. I think instead of a swap it should be winner take all, with Mike taking the winner's entry. [ Edited by: cy 2017-07-16 17:22 ]
B bobtiki Grand Member (2 years) Seattle Joined: Apr 12, 2006 Posts: 53	B bobtiki Posted posted on Sun, Jul 16, 2017 8:17 PM These look so awesome, everyone. I have been a swap lurker for a long time, but as my skills are improving, I look forward to participating in the next one — so I hope the tradition continues!
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10323	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Jul 16, 2017 9:33 PM Cy- outstanding Love the lil moss head guy keeping watch :)
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sun, Jul 16, 2017 10:23 PM Cy - that looks perfect! A Swap where I end up with all the goodies? Hmmmm..... :lol: Bobtiki - this is a fun tradition, we plan to continue it :wink: You are always welcome to join into the Swap (PS the Pele mug is looking good!)
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11035	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Mon, Jul 17, 2017 11:27 AM I hear a rumor that we may have another previous Swapper joining us this time too...
C cy Tiki Socialite Gresham, Oregon Joined: Mar 10, 2011 Posts: 1666	C cy Posted posted on Mon, Jul 17, 2017 1:54 PM Great news, the more the merrier! MDM that tool you are asking TJ about is an arbortech. It is belt driven and you can buy many different disks for it, from sanding to small chainsaw like blades. I used mine, along with a dremel, to do the floats, a must have for carvers and one of my favorites. [ Edited by: cy 2017-07-17 13:58 ]

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