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T tiki-smith Member Los Angeles Joined: Jun 14, 2008 Posts: 19	T tiki-smith Posted posted on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 4:39 PM Hi All, I've been busy making some metal tikis and tiki sconces. I make them all myself from steel and use a variety of different finishes. Here's a couple to peek at, and to see the rest, please visit my site at http://www.tiki-smith.com Let me know what you think. Thanks, the Tiki Smith
I ivanchan Member www.ivanchan.com Joined: Jun 26, 2007 Posts: 114	I ivanchan Posted posted on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 4:41 PM These are friggin' awesome. I especially love the sconces. It's like an updated version of the torchlit tiki sculpture. Take care, I.
RH Robb Hamel Member Ohio Joined: Mar 07, 2008 Posts: 1013	RH Robb Hamel Posted posted on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 4:56 PM Amazing, flat out amazing. I hope your work gets the attention it deserves. The lighting effects are incredible... so are the designs.
BK Big Kahuna Member SoMass Joined: Apr 11, 2007 Posts: 2486	BK Big Kahuna Posted posted on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 5:48 PM Awesome stuff! Love the sconces! Pricing?!?!
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 10861	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sat, Aug 30, 2008 8:10 PM Very nice, Plasma Cutter? CNC?
S Sophista-tiki Tiki Socialite Seattle WA Joined: Sep 13, 2005 Posts: 1899	S Sophista-tiki Posted posted on Sun, Aug 31, 2008 6:56 AM cooOOOOOooool. nicely done, good design, as I know steel work is a world of its own. These are strong architectural pieces that would be great in outdoor spaces. They must weigh a ton! lookforward to checking ot your website. Dawn
T tiki-smith Member Los Angeles Joined: Jun 14, 2008 Posts: 19	T tiki-smith Posted posted on Sun, Aug 31, 2008 9:34 AM Thanks for the kind words about the work, and big props to MadDogMike with the bionic eye!
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 10861	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sun, Aug 31, 2008 11:08 AM :) I've got access to a CNC plasma cutter, planning a metal volcano patio firepit. Hope to have it done by this winter
T tiki-smith Member Los Angeles Joined: Jun 14, 2008 Posts: 19	T tiki-smith Posted posted on Sun, Aug 31, 2008 5:05 PM Metal Volcano, Damn! That sounds awesome. Any chance of you posting some pics after it's done?
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 10861	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Wed, Sep 3, 2008 8:49 PM Here's a crude plan. If someone builds one before I get a chance, let me know how it works out :) Got plans for a similar ceramic mug too. Anything worth doing, is worth doing to the point of wretched excess. [ Edited by: MadDogMike 2008-09-03 20:52 ]
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Wed, Sep 3, 2008 10:28 PM Welcome to TC! rad work there tiki-smith! Love the expression on the Hapaki! These are really cool! Keep us posted whenever you make some more!
K khan_tiki_mon Member Syracuse, NY Joined: Sep 15, 2006 Posts: 284	K khan_tiki_mon Posted posted on Mon, Sep 22, 2008 10:05 PM Just a quick note. I got my first sconce from Tim aka Tiki-smith today. I say first because I'm sure it won't be my last. I wasn't disappointed. I won't have time to get it wired and up until the weekend but expect some pics then.
T tiki-smith Member Los Angeles Joined: Jun 14, 2008 Posts: 19	T tiki-smith Posted posted on Wed, Sep 24, 2008 10:01 AM Big Mahalo, Khan Tiki Mon! I'm glad you like it and I'm looking forward to some pics. -the Tiki Smith
T tobunga Tiki Socialite Joined: Apr 12, 2008 Posts: 1235	T tobunga Posted posted on Wed, Sep 24, 2008 11:49 AM Awesome! Totally awesome! Just checked out your website too... amazing stuff! Your work is almost abstract, and very cool! Thanks for posting!
E Evil-T Member Sweden Joined: Sep 20, 2008 Posts: 5	E Evil-T Posted posted on Wed, Sep 24, 2008 12:00 PM wow! nice stuffs there!
K khan_tiki_mon Member Syracuse, NY Joined: Sep 15, 2006 Posts: 284	K khan_tiki_mon Posted posted on Sun, Sep 28, 2008 7:29 PM I got my sconce from Tiki-smith almost completely installed. I had to put a new box in and fish the wire. The sconce is installed but I haven't got juice to the box yet so I don't have pics of the sconce lit yet.
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 10861	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sun, Sep 28, 2008 11:38 PM The mat behind it sets the sconce off nicely
K khan_tiki_mon Member Syracuse, NY Joined: Sep 15, 2006 Posts: 284	K khan_tiki_mon Posted posted on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 7:18 AM Thanks for noticing the mat MadDogMike. I didn't want to mount the sconce directly on a bare wall. The mat is just a placemat I got from Pier One. I think being on the mat it sets the sconce off like a piece of art more then just a light.
T tikipaka Tiki Socialite New York Joined: May 31, 2006 Posts: 644	T tikipaka Posted posted on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 2:49 PM Nice work. They are all great looking and are perfect for a spot I've already picked out. :lol: Would you consider going a little smaller?

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