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101 Years of Stephen Crane Art Swap - DONE!!!!
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07/07/2017
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. |
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TikiAno
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07/07/2017
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. |
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07/07/2017
JBell- 3 weeks, dang sounds like a good vacation :) |
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Joshua Bell
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07/08/2017
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 ] |
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danlovestikis
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07/08/2017
Isn't it great that every year we think it's the best swap yet? Joshua Bell already looks like wood. Great photo. Wendy |
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MadDogMike
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07/08/2017
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.
Well, I forgot to put an inscription on the bottom :lol: :lol: :lol: I'll just have to paint it on with underglaze |
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TravelingJones
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07/09/2017
______________ :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... ______________ |
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MadDogMike
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07/09/2017
WHOOOOHOOOO!!!!! |
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danlovestikis
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07/09/2017
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 |
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TravelingJones
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07/09/2017
MDM - Hears a Whooo! Wendy - I've always enjoyed the challenge in creating with hands what my mind sees. Here's what I did last night... |
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07/09/2017
This swap keeps getting better, great work MDM, JB, TJ! |
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danlovestikis
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07/09/2017
TJ that's a teaser and you are known for those! Thank you for your kind comments. Wendy |
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hang10tiki
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07/09/2017
JB- sweet |
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TravelingJones
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07/09/2017
H10T! - Juniperus virginiana (Eastern red cedar) Wendy - A weapon? Only if pulled over by the police ...and so here's where carving stops for this weekend. :drink: |
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hiltiki
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07/09/2017
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 |
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TikiAno
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07/10/2017
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! |
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MadDogMike
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07/10/2017
: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 [ Edited by: MadDogMike 2017-07-09 20:02 ] |
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hang10tiki
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07/10/2017
TJ- wow, awesome |
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danlovestikis
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07/11/2017
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 ] |
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MadDogMike
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07/11/2017
You know what this is? You know what this is? |
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Joshua Bell
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07/11/2017
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Joshua Bell
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07/12/2017
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danlovestikis
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07/12/2017
Joshua Bell looks heavy but is light enough to place anywhere in a tiki room. Good job. Wendy |
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hang10tiki
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07/12/2017
Nice |
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TikiAno
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07/13/2017
Awesome Joshua! |
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07/13/2017
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07/14/2017
This is getting real exciting, we are getting lots of new artwork almost every day and each of them look great. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/2046/5968276b.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=92d6bea9ceffec3b722b2e19bc8f2061 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/2046/59682787.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=a282d057c2e179dcc6684ec4a0797b3d Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/2046/5968277c.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=af328001de78d5a1fd7ea69b6f10672a Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/2046/5968147b.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=79519db18924c18a9d90544288859411 |
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hang10tiki
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07/14/2017
Wow |
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MadDogMike
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07/14/2017
Very cool Hilda! So glad you decided to join us! |
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danlovestikis
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07/14/2017
Hilda, that's beautiful. WOW, it's going to be so exciting 17 days from now. Wendy |
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07/14/2017
Joshua and hil great works of art! |
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TravelingJones
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07/15/2017
:o :o :o WOW!!! :o :o :o Sooo much AWESOME art being created by AMAZING creative talent on display for this swap! AlohaStation Oooh yeah and a SsweeetT mix of materials too... clay, "honeybuns", palm frond, net floats, Keep the fires STOKED everyone! Only 2 weeks left to finish!!! :tiki: :tiki: :tiki: :tiki: :tiki: :tiki: :tiki: |
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TravelingJones
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07/16/2017
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danlovestikis
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07/16/2017
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 |
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MadDogMike
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07/16/2017
Jones, what's the scoop on that angle grinder attachment? |
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TravelingJones
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07/16/2017
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... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/4425/596b70cc.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=7cb08f71552b84017eb3a3fbce6ee4a8 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/4425/596b70f8.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=2afb1b89bb375b37f2007f42f26e7958 |
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MadDogMike
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07/16/2017
"It's a Saburrtooth 2 inch (fine) donut round face rotary wheel disc" Your carving is looking awesome! |
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MadDogMike
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07/16/2017
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" [ Edited by: MadDogMike 2017-07-30 20:32 ] |
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Joshua Bell
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07/16/2017
Not done, but getting there: Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/5465/596bb1ee.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=e09913676d9f9df9c9abd76ac0d13820 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. |
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MadDogMike
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07/16/2017
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. |
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hang10tiki
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07/16/2017
TJ AWESOME |
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danlovestikis
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07/16/2017
TJ 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 |
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07/16/2017
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 ] |
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bobtiki
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07/17/2017
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! |
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hang10tiki
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07/17/2017
Cy- outstanding |
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MadDogMike
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07/17/2017
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!) |
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MadDogMike
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07/17/2017
I hear a rumor that we may have another previous Swapper joining us this time too... |
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07/17/2017
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 ] |