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AlohaStation
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From: So FL
|  Posted: 2012-12-13 07:07 am Permalink
More pics of old pieces. These were 2 halves of the same log. The fresh log was too big and heavy to deal with in my confined work space, so I cut it in half to help better manage them. As the pieces have dried, they have become kinda light (approx 35lbs/ea). They are 45" tall - not small.
The lono was an experiment in hiding a face in a face (inspired by LLT's drawings). Do you see it?
A recent discussion on another thread about paint - these peiecs the petina is painted not burnt.
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cy
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From: Gresham, Oregon
| Posted: 2012-12-13 08:08 am Permalink
Very nice Aloha.
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AlohaStation
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From: So FL
| Posted: 2012-12-15 6:37 pm Permalink
Something new: got few hours to carve today. Soggy - rotting palm - kept it simple. I will be doing a few events in the coming months and need some cheaper tikis. The one on the bottom left is trash. There was a crack in the center of the log that I cut through. I'll let it dry and see if I can save it.
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hang10tiki
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From: Las Vegas
| Posted: 2012-12-15 8:41 pm Permalink
kool stuff aloha
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McTiki
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From: Sunny Florida
| Posted: 2012-12-17 09:19 am Permalink
"Cheaper" .... LOL!
Most would pay top dollar for those when done!
Well done!
Mahalo!
McTiki
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AlohaStation
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From: So FL
| Posted: 2012-12-17 11:14 am Permalink
Thanks, they came out better than expected (except the one). After 3 hours carving on Saturday I needed a cool down. Jumped in the pool and remembered why I live in SFL, 78 degrees!! My daughters thought I was crazy till I threw them in - they spent the rest of the day in the pool! The carvings are drying and will not be brought out till after the New Year. I have the holidays off and hope to do some more carving.
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McTiki
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From: Sunny Florida
| Posted: 2012-12-17 1:06 pm Permalink
Excellent priorities there Brother!
Have an awesome holiday season!
Mahalo!
McTiki
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hang10tiki
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From: Las Vegas
| Posted: 2012-12-17 8:57 pm Permalink
Dude
U lucky
My pool is 51 degrees right now
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Creative Chimp
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Posts: 285 | Posted: 2012-12-28 1:59 pm Permalink
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nice work tom.....and your staining skills are amazing. i have to get off my ass and start carving again.......thanks for putting inspiration out there. your works always wonderful to see
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pjc5150
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From: Tampa, FL
| Posted: 2012-12-28 2:36 pm Permalink
nice bro...those new ones are lookin' good...
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AlohaStation
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From: So FL
| Posted: 2012-12-28 3:00 pm Permalink
Enjoying some time off and have been busy. This one needed to be finished before sending it off to its new home,
Swap piece done and few quick new carves - pics soon.
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hang10tiki
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From: Las Vegas
| Posted: 2012-12-28 3:17 pm Permalink
awesome
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TheBigT
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From: Fabulous Houston
| Posted: 2013-01-03 7:54 pm Permalink
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The lono was an experiment in hiding a face in a face (inspired by LLT's drawings). Do you see it?
A recent discussion on another thread about paint - these peiecs the petina is painted not burnt.
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Nice, Tom! I like that tone on the body. Sort of an olive-tone judging by the pics?
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Watango productions
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From: Melb,Australia.
| Posted: 2013-01-06 2:58 pm Permalink
Kool stuff Tom!
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AlohaStation
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From: So FL
| Posted: 2013-01-22 08:30 am Permalink
More progress on some tikis for the Indy Craft Swell. Its a local show right here on A1A. Last year I had a great spot right on the road. Still have a few more things to wrap up. The weather is supposed to be in the 70's, water temp is about the same!
https://www.islandwatersports.com/blogs/indie-craft-swell-2/
http://www.islandwatersports.com/index.php/surf-home/surf-report
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