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Tikilizard
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Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Posts: 369 |  Posted: 2009-02-04 3:58 pm Permalink
I finally decided, after 2.5yrs on Tiki Central, to post one of my carvings. It's a Moai that stands 11 inches and hand carved from drak walnut. The hard wood walnut was a bear to carve and sand but it was worth the work and dislocated wrist. Hope you enjoy it.
Just a block of wood and the plans for the Moai.
Starting to take shape.
Finally finished. Finish is a clear semi-gloss poly.
A gecko just for fun and great for sitting on top of my other tiki's heads.
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Tucson Tiki
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Joined: Jan 27, 2008
Posts: 178 | Posted: 2009-02-04 4:37 pm Permalink
That moai is awesome. Beautiful finish and great detail. I dig it.
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tikibad
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Joined: Oct 07, 2008
Posts: 109
From: Scottsdale AZ
| Posted: 2009-02-04 5:29 pm Permalink
fantastic! I love it and the progress shots, beautiful scott aka tikbad
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Jungle Trader
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Joined: Jan 04, 2003
Posts: 3691
From: Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca.
| Posted: 2009-02-04 7:36 pm Permalink
That is tits Lizard! First carving?.........come on.
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Tikimommy
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Joined: Jan 31, 2009
Posts: 28
From: New Jersey
| Posted: 2009-02-04 8:28 pm Permalink
Way cool. That moai would make kickin' decanter, imo.
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big daddy
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Joined: Oct 02, 2008
Posts: 325
From: houston
| Posted: 2009-02-04 8:55 pm Permalink
niiiiice moai. beautiful finish. couldn't pick a harder wood could you. keep em coming.
bd
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benella
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Joined: Sep 27, 2006
Posts: 1423
From: Meudon, France
| Posted: 2009-02-05 01:42 am Permalink
We've waited for your thread and here it is ! The result's pretty cool.
Fabulous moai, dude.
Benjamin.
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Grapa-RuHa
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Joined: Oct 21, 2008
Posts: 174
From: Netherlands
| Posted: 2009-02-05 05:23 am Permalink
Great work on both pieces. Your finish is amazing
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Tikilizard
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Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Posts: 369 | Posted: 2009-02-05 1:43 pm Permalink
Thank you all for such great compliments! It wasn't my first carving just the first one posted here on TC. I have got to tell you all that I have learned a lot through all the topics and from the great TC carvers. I'll post more as I get them done. Thanks again.
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10306
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2009-02-05 1:53 pm Permalink
TikiLizard, Excellent Moai and Awesome Gecko, both super carves for a beginner or how ever how many you have carved. Definitely don't resemble any "Early" Carves. I'm Glad you finally decided to post some shots of your work, are there more that you have?
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seeksurf
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Joined: Sep 27, 2007
Posts: 2144
From: Buckley, WA
| Posted: 2009-02-06 12:58 pm Permalink
Nice clean lines and a great piece of wood there.
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Tikilizard
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Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Posts: 369 | Posted: 2009-05-06 4:11 pm Permalink
Quick question for the chisel mallet carvers. What sized mallet do you all use? I have a Maple 8oz and I have beaten it to death. Thanks
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GMAN
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Joined: Jul 14, 2005
Posts: 2993
From: My Island
| Posted: 2009-05-06 6:34 pm Permalink
Gman uses an 18.
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laojia
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Joined: Feb 04, 2009
Posts: 916
From: Metz Lorraine France
| Posted: 2009-05-07 04:45 am Permalink
I use three mallet
In brass, 35 Oz, I like for slow and precise beating.
In ash tree, 8 Oz, turned by my father, a little light.
In Nylon head, 14 Oz, perfect for hard chopping, my mostly use.
J.
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tikimecula
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Joined: Apr 27, 2004
Posts: 404
From: Manhattan, KS
| Posted: 2009-05-07 09:46 am Permalink
I have 3. 12 oz, 18 oz, and a home made job. To save your wrist get urethane, they work.
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