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C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on 07/21/2012 I guess I'm late on the bandwagon, but that previous carving is really over the top. Wonderful piece...one of my favorites!
T TheBigT Tiki Socialite Fabulous Houston Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1798	T TheBigT Posted posted on 07/21/2012 On 2012-07-21 08:37, Will carve wrote: This carve sucked. This fan palm trunk is the bottom of the tree that died some time ago. It's 30 in tall & 36 in wide. Carv1ng it is a cross between stringy potato & wet rope. The center is like wet straw. I can't carve deep. It's ok, when it drys out it will be fine. Stain & brush on polly. Lil sanding, it'l be cool. I have 2 more 5 foot sections of this tree. I'm going to let them dry for a few months. Hope they carve better then. It's gonna be killer though, gonna have a lot of character.
A amate Member Joined: Oct 03, 2009 Posts: 989	A amate Posted posted on 07/21/2012 I started one similar to that just recently but I'll be reluctant to post mine now. Just not working on your level yet. Not many are. Nice job.
WC Will carve Tiki Socialite Ft. Lauderdale Fl. Joined: Apr 06, 2011 Posts: 1444	WC Will carve Posted posted on 07/21/2012 Ah shucks Amate I'm not that good. The really good ones just don't post much any more. Jump on Conga any time. Thanks T, the guy's a bruiser.
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7572	G GROG Posted posted on 07/22/2012 You forgot something.
M McTiki Member Sunny Florida Joined: Aug 22, 2004 Posts: 1962	M McTiki Posted posted on 07/22/2012 On 2012-07-22 11:31, GROG wrote: You forgot something. penor jonzn? Mahalo McTiki
A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on 07/22/2012 On 2012-07-22 11:31, GROG wrote: You forgot something. LMFAO!! That's it - keep telling yourself its the log! Going from one degree of hardness to exact opposite would send any carver's head spin. Don't you need to start on that other Oak log?
P pjc5150 Member Tampa, FL Joined: Jun 01, 2009 Posts: 2379	P pjc5150 Posted posted on 07/23/2012 lol...what's funny is how close your idea of what "sucks" is pretty close to what the rest of us would refer to as "awesome". but yeah, you set the bar super high on that last piece for sure... looking forward to seeing what's next.
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on 08/06/2012 Any updates?
M McTiki Member Sunny Florida Joined: Aug 22, 2004 Posts: 1962	M McTiki Posted posted on 08/06/2012 Since this guy (Tang) looks like me. I would express that your talents be applied to finish this beautiful Tiki ..... Thank you for sharing. Mahalo McTiki
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on 08/06/2012 Nice start, you gonna have something crawling out of the ears? :)
WC Will carve Tiki Socialite Ft. Lauderdale Fl. Joined: Apr 06, 2011 Posts: 1444	WC Will carve Posted posted on 08/07/2012 The Tang is done for now. What a mess. It just needs to dry out, a lot. Then I can finish it. But I have the other navel oak. It's about 40 in tall. Hard stuff. I'm getting use to it. This is the Ku 2. 2 weeks & I'm still ruffing out. At least I've cut off enough wood to be able to carry it. This guy has no ears but, I'm sure something will be popping out of somethings ears sometime.
P pjc5150 Member Tampa, FL Joined: Jun 01, 2009 Posts: 2379	P pjc5150 Posted posted on 08/07/2012 looking great already Will...
N NIxxon Member Joined: Dec 22, 2010 Posts: 496	N NIxxon Posted posted on 08/07/2012 agreed ^^ what a transformation already. Cant wait to see this one
WC Will carve Tiki Socialite Ft. Lauderdale Fl. Joined: Apr 06, 2011 Posts: 1444	WC Will carve Posted posted on 08/12/2012 Progress ? May be.
P pjc5150 Member Tampa, FL Joined: Jun 01, 2009 Posts: 2379	P pjc5150 Posted posted on 08/12/2012 yes....indeed. awesome bodywork there Will...
M McTiki Member Sunny Florida Joined: Aug 22, 2004 Posts: 1962	M McTiki Posted posted on 08/12/2012 Tony Little would be proud of this one! Nice sculpting for sure Will! Thank you for updating... Mahalo! McTiki
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10482	H hang10tiki Posted posted on 08/13/2012 Amazing so far...
A amate Member Joined: Oct 03, 2009 Posts: 989	A amate Posted posted on 08/13/2012 Wish I could do that!
A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on 08/13/2012 Is that all you've done since I left? Looks like I need to come over and crack the whip!! :wink:
WC Will carve Tiki Socialite Ft. Lauderdale Fl. Joined: Apr 06, 2011 Posts: 1444	WC Will carve Posted posted on 08/19/2012 Time for an up date. Body's ruffed in so I'm back to the mouth.
CJ Captain Jack Tiki Socialite Neotsu, OR and Sun City, AZ Joined: May 01, 2010 Posts: 360	CJ Captain Jack Posted posted on 08/19/2012 That looks killer ......... That's what I call carving deep! Good work!
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on 08/19/2012 I love the detailed pictures, makes you anticipate what is coming next. There is so much character in his face. Very nice.
P pjc5150 Member Tampa, FL Joined: Jun 01, 2009 Posts: 2379	P pjc5150 Posted posted on 08/19/2012 wow....looking great Will...
M McTiki Member Sunny Florida Joined: Aug 22, 2004 Posts: 1962	M McTiki Posted posted on 08/19/2012 Awesomeness! This is gonna be killer... Mahalo McTiki
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on 08/19/2012 Great update...another "peanut butter mouth" tiki? You sure do some wonderful work, anxious to see more.
A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on 08/20/2012 On 2012-08-19 13:56, congatiki wrote: "peanut butter mouth" tiki Oh yeah - I like it
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on 08/20/2012 Awesome piece Will, that wood is Beautiful and HARD and I admire your sticking to it and making it so perfect! On 2012-07-13 08:01, Will carve wrote: Well, finally. Just look at the color. The beauty, of that wood.
C cy Tiki Socialite Gresham, Oregon Joined: Mar 10, 2011 Posts: 1666	C cy Posted posted on 08/21/2012 I sure enjoy seeing your updates Willcarve, always top notch!
P pjc5150 Member Tampa, FL Joined: Jun 01, 2009 Posts: 2379	P pjc5150 Posted posted on 08/22/2012 ^ x2 ^
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on 08/25/2012 Will you really have perfected that smooth Fair finish down pretty well. I don't see any ripples, bumps or ugly spaces. Well done old man. :)
WC Will carve Tiki Socialite Ft. Lauderdale Fl. Joined: Apr 06, 2011 Posts: 1444	WC Will carve Posted posted on 09/02/2012 I keep knocking wood off this guy but I'm not on the home stretch yet.
P pjc5150 Member Tampa, FL Joined: Jun 01, 2009 Posts: 2379	P pjc5150 Posted posted on 09/02/2012 looks awesome Will!
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11129	M MadDogMike Posted posted on 09/02/2012 You are indeed a master Will, you know just which wood to knock off!
CJ Captain Jack Tiki Socialite Neotsu, OR and Sun City, AZ Joined: May 01, 2010 Posts: 360	CJ Captain Jack Posted posted on 09/05/2012 Very nice! Interesting twist on that tongue work!
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10482	H hang10tiki Posted posted on 09/05/2012 Will have a great idea Will draw Will carve Will finish Will look awesome Will do more...
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7572	G GROG Posted posted on 09/06/2012 Lookin' good.
WC Will carve Tiki Socialite Ft. Lauderdale Fl. Joined: Apr 06, 2011 Posts: 1444	WC Will carve Posted posted on 09/10/2012 Thank you every one. First off, I had a real nice visit from CY. All be it too short. What a nice guy, with a nice family too. He stopped by on his way to the Mai-Kai. I'm not really welcome there any longer so Tom took him there for the 50 cent tour. You got to like a guest that knocks with his elbow because his hands are full of gifts. Your welcome back any time CY. secondly This guy was a pile of new things I wanted to try & some of them worked out better than others. Last thing next up This is a request from a girl for a pendent. Shes a doll. As you can see I gave him a lil snippie. He's a Fertility God If she's offended or feels it's inappropriate, I'll cut it off & He'll be the God of Misfortune.
C cy Tiki Socialite Gresham, Oregon Joined: Mar 10, 2011 Posts: 1666	C cy Posted posted on 09/10/2012 Just getting back and I can't tell you how cool it was to meet you and go through your beautiful work. Much better in person and your attention to detail is unreal. It was too short a visit and would like to have mined your brain some more but got a lot out of it. Really enjoyed seeing the piece that you and Benzart collaborated on and I will certainly be working on a triangle shaped piece like we spoke about. Thanks again Will, me and the family had a ball! (Will has some HUGE pieces of palm waiting in the wings TCers)
P pjc5150 Member Tampa, FL Joined: Jun 01, 2009 Posts: 2379	P pjc5150 Posted posted on 09/10/2012 off the charts as usual Will... That came out great. The new guys is looking pretty cool too...
P pjc5150 Member Tampa, FL Joined: Jun 01, 2009 Posts: 2379	P pjc5150 Posted posted on 09/10/2012 oh yeah, and looks like I may be heading south to visit my grandfather again here in the next few weeks... was hoping to visit if you have a little time to hang out...
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7572	G GROG Posted posted on 09/10/2012 On 2012-09-10 10:42, Will carve wrote: As you can see I gave him a lil snippie. He's a Fertility God If she's offended or feels it's inappropriate, I'll cut it off & He'll be the God of Misfortune. Somebody got the latest issue of Tiki Magazine. :wink: Lookin' forward to seein' how this "li'l guy" turns out.
WC Will carve Tiki Socialite Ft. Lauderdale Fl. Joined: Apr 06, 2011 Posts: 1444	WC Will carve Posted posted on 09/10/2012 Yes, I stole your God of Misfortune. Here goes my knee caps again. [ Edited by: Will carve 2012-09-10 16:22 ]
WP Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/248cda2fa0aea10ad8313188098056eb?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Watango productions Member Melb,Australia. Joined: Mar 20, 2008 Posts: 507	WP Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/248cda2fa0aea10ad8313188098056eb?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Watango productions Posted posted on 09/11/2012 Awesome stuff as usual !!!
A amate Member Joined: Oct 03, 2009 Posts: 989	A amate Posted posted on 09/12/2012 I'll cut it off & He'll be the God of Misfortune. If you cut it off, you may be able to start selling repair kits similar to one GROG had. :wink:
WC Will carve Tiki Socialite Ft. Lauderdale Fl. Joined: Apr 06, 2011 Posts: 1444	WC Will carve Posted posted on 09/14/2012 This didn't take long. The lil guys go quick. His name is Mango. The Fertility God, for now. He's mango wood. The thinner branches have outrageous colors. Rub polly brings it out. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/60034/505316e2.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=9ee6b86a5279fd669bdae4bef8b898ac Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/60034/505316f3.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=a18b9fe62bb2009370de851c93f22b46 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/60034/505316fc.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=89e99f5d25d2e71c5591cee7d9a024b6 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/60034/50531704.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=9fe503008a6212342526d0a13a28ca2e woops [ Edited by: will carve 2012-09-14 07:47 ]
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11129	M MadDogMike Posted posted on 09/14/2012 Beautiful wood for a beautiful Gog!
A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on 09/14/2012 The closeup makes the wood look like Palm. Nicely done!

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