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BENZARTs Carvings, FIRST thread 04-09-2006 |
Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10306
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
|  Posted: 2004-06-18 1:40 pm Permalink
Welcome to TC MutantTiki, and thanks for looking and the comps. Im' about 4 weks behind now, plus I have to carve a lot for HukiLau in Sept.
In this post you should see everything I have carved since I started back carving last Feb. If you like anything in particular let me know.
Polynesiac sent me some beautiful wood today. Can't wait to get into the box. Big Thanks
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2004-06-18 10:22 pm Permalink
Heres the Last Latest Update on the 12" Maori Warrior for TikiBird. He is finished but for the finish. I only have 2 coats of lacquer on him now and he will get 6 or 7.
This was a Long tedious piece. I'm tired and goin to bed
Goodnight
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Tiki-Toa
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Joined: May 30, 2004
Posts: 1012
From: Somewhere on Planet Tiki
| Posted: 2004-06-19 11:25 am Permalink
Benz after seeing these latest pictures, I know I want to go with a statue. Let me know by email what you think you will want for it and also if you have a paypal address send that, I want to start sending you money now with the idea of picking it up at the Hukilau. Let me know if this sounds ok.
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MutantTiki
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Joined: Jun 18, 2004
Posts: 16 | Posted: 2004-06-20 09:07 am Permalink
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On 2004-06-18 13:40, Benzart wrote:
Welcome to TC MutantTiki, and thanks for looking and the comps. Im' about 4 weks behind now, plus I have to carve a lot for HukiLau in Sept.
In this post you should see everything I have carved since I started back carving last Feb. If you like anything in particular let me know.
Polynesiac sent me some beautiful wood today. Can't wait to get into the box. Big Thanks
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I have an idea for something that will be the "finishing touch" for my Tiki bar, once complete.
If it okay if I email you my thoughts and you can consider it?
I find myself getting excited looking at the work here on the site, does that make me a hopeless Tiki-head? (stuck in Ohio no less.  )
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2004-06-20 12:31 pm Permalink
yep, you're a Hopeless Tiki Head. Yes you may e-mail me. no problem. benzart@adelphia.net
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2004-06-22 8:15 pm Permalink
Here are three items I'm working on.
For GEcko, this 6 inch, KOA Wood Hawaiian god, benzart style. Should be done in a few daws or more
And here is the Moai for DogBytes. 12" of Mahogany 4"X5" Nice piece of wood
Another Maori in the works
And a small Tiahia pendant made from Paduke, VERY VERY Hard wood
stay tuned for more updates.
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OnaTiki
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Joined: Nov 24, 2003
Posts: 407
From: San Diego, CA
| Posted: 2004-06-22 8:26 pm Permalink
Hey Ben, you had me goin' before the pic loaded. it says 61inch carving for gecko..I thought you were going big..but see it's just a typo!!! man I was ready to mug Gecko!!! By the way great as always!!
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Sam Gambino
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| Posted: 2004-06-22 8:30 pm Permalink
Beautiful as always... I dig the Moai!
www.samgambino.com
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10306
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2004-06-22 8:32 pm Permalink
Oh Yeah, 61 inch Koa Tiki for gecko. That Will get looks won't it. Thanks for correction it. I can't type worth a darn and my wife won't do it fo me. I fixed it so Gecko odsen't have a heart attack
Thanks.
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Octane
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Joined: Jun 23, 2003
Posts: 316
From: SLO California
| Posted: 2004-06-23 09:48 am Permalink
Benzart your stuff is great, the Maori always turn out great, the Tiahia looks good and has a perfect shape for a pendant. the Moai is looking really good, i really looking forward to seeing him done.
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SallyandJay
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Joined: Aug 20, 2003
Posts: 111
From: Boise, ID
| Posted: 2004-06-23 10:21 am Permalink
Amazing. I love the pendant. The Moari carving is outstanding. Keep posting with more pics so we can all see the amazing work you are producing.
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2004-06-23 3:13 pm Permalink
BIG Thanks to Raffertiki and OnaTiki, both who sent packages of beautiful wood to make me work harder. I Love it and appreciate the goodies
HAPPYhappyhappy
Thanks
Thanks to SallyandJay also Octane for the comps, Sam, you too and anyone else I missed Thanks to everyone
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bongofury
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Joined: Oct 15, 2002
Posts: 1478
From: Ventura County
| Posted: 2004-06-23 9:45 pm Permalink
#30 arrived Saturday and Mrs. Fury couldn't be happier with Ben's art. Got lots of praise from people at the Aloha Festival on Sunday. Ben's art must be seen in person to truely capture all the subtle detail. Thanks Ben........Bongofury.
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Tiki Diablo
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Joined: Jun 24, 2002
Posts: 1890
From: socal
| Posted: 2004-06-23 11:11 pm Permalink
Ben, I love to see your work.. Every time I go to call ya, it too late. The three hour thing ya know.
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10306
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2004-06-24 09:27 am Permalink
I know, that 3 hour thing Sucks. I'm usually up only till 10 pm, 7:00pm your time, which sucks. On the nights when I can't sleep I actually get to post at the Same time as some of you.Ain't fair. But I'm home All day long.
I have a De-barked,22"tall by 14' wide log that has beentapping me on the shoulder more and more here recently. What to do with it???
It is a Nice piece of Fla Slash Pine, about 4 months felled,
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