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sectionate
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Joined: Jan 04, 2009
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From: Gainesville, Fl
|  Posted: 2009-01-08 3:50 pm Permalink
For starters, please forgive the workmanship/bad pics.
I was in a Strep throat meds delirium and it was my first attempt.
I have a VERY basic knowledge of carving to start with and any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Enough shens, on to the pics.
Basic small block of Basswood
Look closely for the pencil marking for an outline
*NOTE It was to start out as an Easter Island type head.
But not so much.
As stated, lost the Easter Island feel as I went a little too deep on a cut
Smoothed out the edges with my wife's Emory nail files
Added tongue indention
So do your worst.
I was elated that in my delirium that I didn't lop off a finger that I think it's a start of future projects.
Used 1 straight chisel, 1 45deg angled blade, 1 dual 85deg angled blade, 1 small curved chisel
Wife's nail files (she's not really happy about that, but the end justified the means)
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TikiMango
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From: Satellite Beach, FL
| Posted: 2009-01-08 3:57 pm Permalink
Everyone has to start somewhere, so congrats on getting started. About the only advice I can give is to use sharp tools, and keep them sharp. Keep posting your progress.
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sectionate
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From: Gainesville, Fl
| Posted: 2009-01-08 4:15 pm Permalink
Will do.
And thank you for the encouragement
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sectionate
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From: Gainesville, Fl
| Posted: 2009-01-08 4:41 pm Permalink
18 views in the past 45 minutes.
Anybody else got any tips?
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big daddy
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From: houston
| Posted: 2009-01-08 10:22 pm Permalink
getting started is the hardest part, after that it's all cake. from what i can see from the photo he looks good. the best advice i got from my muse was "if you like it, that's all that counts". just keep chipping away and see what appears.
bd
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2009-01-09 04:19 am Permalink
YES, The hardest part IS done, now get a bit bigger piece of wood , sharpen your tools and start anther one.
Walgreens has those "foam"nail boards in several grits from 100 up to Polish fineness and they are fairly inexpensive and Much cheaper than a tongue lashing from the wife I promise.
Every piece you do is practice for the next one so Keep Practicing!
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sectionate
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From: Gainesville, Fl
| Posted: 2009-01-10 3:28 pm Permalink
Thanks fellas.
Got some cedar today.
gonna start after I put the kiddies to bed.
Will let you know in a couple of days how it turns out
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sectionate
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From: Gainesville, Fl
| Posted: 2009-01-18 5:51 pm Permalink
So here is my second attempt.
Used a 6in piece of cedar.
as far as tools i used a small straight 85deg curved chisel, a 3/8in scoop a 1/8in scoop and some fine grit SP for the finishing along with a dremel for evening out the base, getting rid of a few rough spots and a general smoothing.
Any tips or whatnots would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Drew
EDIT:
I know that the nose needs a little definition but hey, I'm the new guy.
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seeksurf
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Joined: Sep 27, 2007
Posts: 2144
From: Buckley, WA
| Posted: 2009-01-20 09:48 am Permalink
Nice this second tiki coming along well.
Keep them coming.
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sectionate
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Joined: Jan 04, 2009
Posts: 9
From: Gainesville, Fl
| Posted: 2009-01-25 10:33 am Permalink
Well, during paintball practice last Saturday, my friend shot me in the leg from about a foot away because he wasn't minding his trigger finger while messing with a jam during a game on the field.
Therefor, during the last game, when he charged me, I showed no mercy.
This is my artistic interpretation of what he looked like as one of my rounds hit him in the neck.
This is just a 30 minute piece as a gagf on my friends "Glorious" mustache
I used Elmers to glue some of the bark back on as the facial "hair"
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sungod
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From: Tampa Bay/New Port Richey
| Posted: 2009-01-25 11:12 am Permalink
Your friend isn't that annoying guy on HGTV's garden show is he?
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sectionate
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From: Gainesville, Fl
| Posted: 2009-01-25 11:24 am Permalink
No, he is not.
He hasn't seen it yet.
I'll post what his reaction is later.
and will edit for language in case
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sectionate
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From: Gainesville, Fl
| Posted: 2009-01-25 7:52 pm Permalink
He whined.
a lot.
At least he like the mustache!
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