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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
|  Posted: 2006-06-19 06:17 am Permalink
YeSSs, PopTiki, I really love that Oily look.Man, you are really goin' to town with these glazes. It is SO Great watching you have so much fun!
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TravelingJones
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Joined: Mar 11, 2006
Posts: 868
From: Eastern Shores of Western Civilization
| Posted: 2006-07-08 08:26 am Permalink
Chugga chugga chugga, POPTIKI!!!...Chugga chugga chugga, POPTIKI???
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poptiki
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Joined: Mar 05, 2005
Posts: 181
From: Loveland, CO
| Posted: 2006-07-09 11:49 am Permalink
I'm back to give an update. Besides the daily grind I have been working on a modified version of the volcano mug for a TCers' home bar. With their permission I'm going to put up some pics of the process.
I started with a complete new mold for the project. The basic design remained the same but a complete new bottom was done on the model as well as a reshaped cup on the top. An area for lettering was added to the back near the bottom for the bar name.
With a new color for the lava and the addition of yellow for the lettering it was a bit challenging at times. We worked together to achieve their goal of a mug which would fit their bar.
Here are a few of the process pics.
It will be a while before we get back to volcanos again but I know we'll be doing a few more later on.
The lettering on the test bisque piece.
During the glazing.
Close look at lettering.
During the fire.
Helz checking out the inferno.
Almost to temp.
The finished product.
They were shipped and delivered and I'm looking foreward to seeing them in their new home.
That's about it. This tells the story and thanks for checking it out.
Whew, more stuff in the works.
Thanks for all your support,
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blacksandz
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Joined: Jun 01, 2005
Posts: 157
From: Western NY
| Posted: 2006-07-09 3:32 pm Permalink
Pop, the Big Woo tribe will be extremely happy! I know I am w/my first run volcano original!
Keep up the great work! 
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McTiki
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Joined: Aug 22, 2004
Posts: 1939
From: Sunny Florida
| Posted: 2006-07-09 5:02 pm Permalink
Pop, Awesome is the Woo! Is the indent in the opening for one's beak? I Love it. They fire beautifully. Meh want one.
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OnaTiki
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Joined: Nov 24, 2003
Posts: 407
From: San Diego, CA
| Posted: 2006-07-09 5:31 pm Permalink
Wow!!! The Woo!!!!
Great job!! Can't wait to see these in person.
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TikiTikiBoom
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Joined: Jun 14, 2005
Posts: 153
From: So Cal
| Posted: 2006-07-10 1:08 pm Permalink
We here at the Big Woo thank you, poptiki.. for creating such an incredible piece just for us. I know how hard you worked on these and we made so many decisions and changes. The end result, as everyone can see, is nothing short of spectacular!
The colors are beautiful and the lettering.. just perfect! Not a single mug was lost in shipping. They fit the mood and add that certain touch to the Woo.
The skulls and the BigBenz approve, I think. 
Dealing with poptiki was such a pleasant experience. He was so thoughtful during the entire process. Always in contact regarding changes/ideas. The man knows what he is doing and does it with style. THANK YOU again, pop! We LOVE them!!
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Tikiwahine
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Joined: Apr 09, 2003
Posts: 3288
From: Ontario, Canada
| Posted: 2006-08-03 7:51 pm Permalink
I love my poptiki volcano mug!
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teaKEY
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From: The thumb !
| Posted: 2006-08-04 07:48 am Permalink
Very professional
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poptiki
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Joined: Mar 05, 2005
Posts: 181
From: Loveland, CO
| Posted: 2006-08-07 6:30 pm Permalink
I wish to thank you all for your replies.
Blacksandz, I'm glad you are pleased with yours.
McTiki, thank you.
OnaTiki, I hope they live up to your expectations.
TikiTikiBoom, Thank you for your pics and your kind words. I am
glad our efforts turned out so well.
Tikiwahine, Late Happy Bday. What a cool pic, nice way to celebrate. Thank you.
teaKey, Thank you also. This may be the biggest reason why I enjoy this so much.
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TravelingJones
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From: Eastern Shores of Western Civilization
| Posted: 2006-09-03 11:44 am Permalink
MISSING: PopTiki
If found please report to proper authorities. 
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Benzart
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Posts: 10306
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2006-09-03 2:50 pm Permalink
Yeah, Poptiki, where are you. The Big woo mugs were a Perfect fit, I Love what you did with them. What else have you been working on, c'mon, 'fess up??
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Paipo
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Joined: Jun 22, 2006
Posts: 1886
From: Aotearoa / NZ
| Posted: 2006-09-03 3:33 pm Permalink
What a cool thread, from a carver to a one-man mug factory in a few pages. That Tiki Bob is superb. You doing any more carving?
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Helz
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Joined: Oct 31, 2004
Posts: 415
From: Westminster, CO
| Posted: 2006-09-03 7:38 pm Permalink
Ok, My apologies all...it's my fault that Pop hasn't been out here more. Rita and I just moved back to Colorado, and so I've had him helping us settle into our new place.
One of the thing I asked him to do was make me a Bob for my UTR (Upcoming, Un-named, Un-enchanted Tiki Room).
And interestingly enough, Today he showed me what he did, so here goes...
and one for scale..
I don't know much about the construction...but I do know that there was a lot of pink foam scraps all over the garage.
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Tikiwahine
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From: Ontario, Canada
| Posted: 2006-09-03 7:51 pm Permalink
wow, it's so totally fantastic helz & pops, fantastic job!
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