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Tiki-Toa
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From: Somewhere on Planet Tiki
|  Posted: 2004-08-31 9:29 pm Permalink
Man he looks so sweet right now man!
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Aaron's Akua
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From: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
| Posted: 2004-08-31 9:37 pm Permalink
Sweet is an understatement, Octane! That stain really brings it all out. I'm gonna have to talk to you & get some of that stain/varnish expertise soon. Can ya maybe put a fan in front of it to speed the drying so we can see it sooner??!!!
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GECKO
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From: South Sea Arts Honolulu
| Posted: 2004-08-31 11:51 pm Permalink
well done O'
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tiki5-0
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Joined: Jun 29, 2004
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From: Pomona, CA
| Posted: 2004-09-01 09:45 am Permalink
that guy is AWESOME!!!! he's a really great piece. it makes me want to try to make one like it, but i don't think it'd compare to yours. keep up with the great work!!
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foamy
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From: The Land of Pleasant Living
| Posted: 2004-09-01 12:41 pm Permalink
Wow, really nice. Octane, your first stuff was fine, things just keep getting better.
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2004-09-01 12:54 pm Permalink
This one is really nice. I love how the mouth is just about to bite off a head. Cool
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Octane
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From: SLO California
| Posted: 2004-09-01 1:16 pm Permalink
thanks everyone for the great compliments.
Aaron's Akua: any time you have a question letter rip. I'm not exactly an expert on either staining or varnishing but if i can help i will.
tiki5-0: you can do carve him, go for it try it out see how it looks, never hurts to try, this is my second shot at this guy, the first was Ok but you have to just keep trying and learning/experimenting ways to make him better.
Ben: i love the cannibal tikis, this guy in particular, because of what you just said , its like a picture right before the guy takes that fatal bite. I'm hopeing to due all 3 in the seires but in a smaller size, 2ft range. but that might have to wait tell next summer
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Mr. Dale
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From: a garage somewhere in Arvada, Colorado
| Posted: 2004-09-01 2:34 pm Permalink
Beautiful........
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The Ragin' Rarotongan
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Joined: Mar 26, 2004
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From: Now, Ocala Florida
| Posted: 2004-09-01 2:44 pm Permalink
Owen, you skills are extraordinary! You never seize to amaze me with your new carvings. I am trying to save some $ for Hukilau, and you are making it very difficult. As soon as Hukilau is over, I will contact you for a larger Rarotongan, or perhaps the Cannibal. Talk to ya soon.
Aaron
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Raffertiki
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From: L.I.
| Posted: 2004-09-01 6:19 pm Permalink
Nicely finished, as well. It takes a lot of sanding, and patience to get it to look that good.
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Polynesiac
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From: San Pedro, CA
| Posted: 2004-09-01 10:11 pm Permalink
Beautiful stuff octane. are you going to be showing your work anywhere?
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Aaron's Akua
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Joined: Jul 09, 2004
Posts: 1594
From: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
| Posted: 2004-09-02 12:51 pm Permalink
O.K., Octane…I do have a few questions if you don’t mind. They’re already on my post:
http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?topic=10587&forum=7&9
They’re right below the photos of my unfinished tiki & have to do with shell inlay & 2-tone staining, etc. – both of which I see you’ve done here with great results. Check it out & give me a reply if you find the time. Thanks!
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Octane
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Joined: Jun 23, 2003
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From: SLO California
| Posted: 2004-09-02 6:57 pm Permalink
thank you Mr. dale, Aaron (ragin'), Raffertiki, Polynesiac.
Raffertiki: you are right i spent around 5-6 hours worth of sanding on the guy. Palm is not the easiest wood to sand.
Polynesiac: no shows planned, i'm kind of a shy guy not sure i could handle a show, but i will show my work here, TC is my show i guess.
Aaron (ragin'): you and your family stay safe from this new huricane. i'm sorry to tell you but this cannibal isn't on the market anymore.
well here is some new stuff, tiki christmas tree ordaments, i have been asked by 3-4 people for tree ordiments, so here is a sample of a few i did 2 today one yesterday in between coats of varnish and other clear coats on various projects.
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bongofury
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Joined: Oct 15, 2002
Posts: 1473
From: Ventura County
| Posted: 2004-09-02 7:34 pm Permalink
Very nice stuff Octane. I like the cannibal and the ornaments. When the holidays are over, you can wear them as a necklace. I found a picture of the big tiki from the Harbor Hut before it got damaged. I'll post it soon.
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Lake Surfer
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Joined: Oct 21, 2002
Posts: 3308
From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2004-09-02 10:13 pm Permalink
Nice! How do you hold those to carve them? I traded my micro carving tools in for big ones after stabbing myself in the quad... went in about 1/4 inch... I like carving the big stuff... the small is neat but I can't get the control...
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