First Pole Carving!

Aloha,
Thought I'd share my first large scale carving. All criticism is constructive so be cruel!!!
http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeAOGTdqzbNWzhw

Freak out! That is a SWEET tiki dude! Love the color, did you stain it that color? Keep that style coming man. Where are from?

Freakbear, thats absolutely great for your first tiki. I have a feeling we are going to see great things from you. Don't get good and forget about TC.

Tiki-Toa,

Color is Minwax stain. Mostly Sedona Red with a little Red Mahogany to make the features stand out. I was going for a "2-tone" effect I've seen in some Hawaiian woods. I finished it off with high-gloss poly urathane.

As for my location: Springfield, OH

You need to come to the Tiki Pa'ina that is happening in August here in WI. you should also talk to Chisel Slinger who is from Columbus and will be showing with his buddy Hoffa at the show.

Nice job, I took the liberty of adding your pic.

Flounder,

Thanks for posting my pic! I had no luck with the BBcode other than posting the link (scary, as i've gotten paid programming html). If you or any one else is willing, please post the other 2!

Mahalo!