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my first tiki

big daddy
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Joined: Oct 02, 2008
Posts: 325
From: houston

Posted: 2008-10-28 11:04 am Permalink

looking for a little feedback.

this is my first piece carved out of a broken pecan branch, i had no idea what i was doing. my muse is the current owner of both of these. she got it as a christmas present. she got me interested in carving and still keeps me encouraged, though i think she just wanted me to be her own personal carver.

the little head is my 6th, also pecan.

i've sold 2 and kept 7 including the one i used hickory. i will be sending my tools in to be sharpened after that debacle. currently working on a new one using basswood - soo nice, soo soft and i'm waiting for my palm trunks and pine trunks to dry out so i can start work on some big pieces. if anything nice came out of ike was the fact i found some downed palm trees. like i said any feedback would be appreciated.

thanx

Tiki Duddy
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Joined: Jun 04, 2006
Posts: 759
From: Manitoba, Canada

Posted: 2008-10-29 2:13 pm Permalink

i like 'em

cool stuff!

surfintiki
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Joined: Sep 30, 2004
Posts: 1561
From: S. Chatham, MA

Posted: 2008-10-29 5:24 pm Permalink

Cool! Very rustic-artistic looking. Everyone here tries to get a style their own, and you got it already!
Keep 'em coming. And welcome to TC!
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congatiki
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Joined: Jun 01, 2004
Posts: 2406
From: wisconsin northwoods

Posted: 2008-10-29 5:50 pm Permalink

Nothing wrong with being a "personal carver." I just happen to be
my own "personal carver."
I like 'em too, especially the first one. Just a little bit off kilter...
and I mean that in a good way.

TheBigT
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 1155
From: Fabulous Houston

Posted: 2008-10-29 6:25 pm Permalink

Looking good, man. I too scored some trees from Ike. Don't like they way I got 'em, but that can't be helped now can it?

Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10306
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Posted: 2008-10-29 8:07 pm Permalink

Well you SURE Know how to pick some Hard woods, Pecan is Ultra hard and Hickory a bit harder and has silica thrown in. Does Wonders for keeping the local tool sharpener in business!

However up comes the Bass wood to save the day. The Standard in recreational carving, soft, consistent and takes finish easily. Once you get a few bass wood pieces under your belt you should be carving tikis as well as or better than anyone else around. Keep up the great work Oh yes, and WELCOME to Tiki Central
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Tikilizard
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Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Posts: 369

Posted: 2008-10-29 8:40 pm Permalink

Dude, You get an AA++ for originality!!! I like them. Welcome to Tiki Central and keep them coming.
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Formikahini
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Joined: Aug 22, 2002
Posts: 1491
From: Houston, Texotica

Posted: 2008-10-30 04:03 am Permalink

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On 2008-10-28 11:04, big daddy wrote:my muse is the current owner of both of these. she got it as a christmas present. she got me interested in carving and still keeps me encouraged, though i think she just wanted me to be her own personal carver.