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meega
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Aug 19, 2007
Posts: 39
From: Pewaukee WI.
|  Posted: 2011-10-15 09:28 am Permalink
Curiosity got the best of me, and for less that $10 I ordered one of these mask kits. If you are looking for an impressive wall-hanging - this isn't for you. That said if you are looking for some craft ideas this isn't that bad. The down-side is that the finished piece is only about 4-1/2" tall. It looks like it could be a nice little addition to your collection, but unless your walls are bare......not a standout.
It's pro-side is that can give you some ideas as to how to do your own designs. This kit is made from balsa wood, some jute cord for trim, white glue(Elmer's), and a few pieces colored chalk. Although wood would be the best, I could see similar results with cardboard, Foam-core, etc. There are other ideas like this in this thread that are worth checking out as well.
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danlovestikis
Grand Member (8 years) 
Joined: Jun 17, 2002
Posts: 3560 | Posted: 2011-10-15 09:39 am Permalink
Fun thread, we looked at every page. The fan you show has a Marquesas macrame bead on the handle. We have a bunch of those and that's the best use we have seen. Framing cards of events works well too. Good ideas, thank you, Wendy
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VampiressRN
Grand Member (5 years) 
Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 5085
From: Sin City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2012-07-01 4:43 pm Permalink
Time for summer projects. I'm going to use that leopard print fabric idea on my old lava lamp. Share Share Share
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Fugu
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Feb 06, 2006
Posts: 120
From: Atlanta, Georgia
| Posted: 2012-07-24 12:05 pm Permalink
New Guinea Style Coconut Mask for under $10:
Materials:
- 1 Coconut cut in half and painted
- 1 Woven leather belt from the thrift store for the nose
- Raffia from the craft store for fringe
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MadDogMike
Grand Member (3 years) 
Joined: Mar 30, 2008
Posts: 6397
From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2012-07-24 1:48 pm Permalink
Very cool idea Fugu, I'm gonna make me one of those. Thanks!
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MadDogMike
Grand Member (3 years)
Joined: Mar 30, 2008
Posts: 6397
From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2012-08-06 9:04 pm Permalink
Rum Bottle Tiki Torches
Quick, simple, and cheap (about $5) - my kinda project. I used a Kraken rum bottle that I netted. The first 2 pictures are missing the copper coupling that holds the wick
My Lowe's had the split ring (bottle holder) in copper but only had the mounting flange in iron, so I spray painted it hammered vintage copper. If you could find both parts in copper, you could cover the threaded rod in a short piece of copper pipe ~ it would all weather to a nice patina.
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Fugu
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Feb 06, 2006
Posts: 120
From: Atlanta, Georgia
| Posted: 2012-08-07 4:44 pm Permalink
Love the Kraken lantern! Very cool idea.
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Atomic Tiki Punk
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 19, 2009
Posts: 4011
From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2012-08-07 5:29 pm Permalink
Mike, let me know if you need help in the future making more of those Kraken Lamps
I can help you prep (empty) them for mounting?
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Hale Tiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Oct 19, 2004
Posts: 1385
From: Pittsburgh
| Posted: 2012-09-27 12:17 pm Permalink
I'm really digging this thread.
When I get to work full force on the bar, I'll have quite a bit to contribute! Thanks for what all I've seen so far.
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