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bongofury
Grand Member (6 years) 
Joined: Oct 15, 2002
Posts: 1473
From: Ventura County
|  Posted: 2009-02-06 4:28 pm Permalink
One of my first projects was the pufferfish in a glass float. I can't find the pix, but I have posted them on TC somewhere.
This was my next project.
I bought this new large float (20" ?) for the rear outrigger on the bar to go with the vintage red float light at the other end.
I etched the glass and...
installed a light kit...
Next was a $4.00 flea market light up globe...
Moved the light to the top and removed the stand..
Forgot to take before pix, but some of you have seen this ship's wheel wine (rum) rack sitting in our bars. Had some cool barkcloth left over from recovering a rattan stool...
I need to get a night shot. Here I added a light kit to a BambooBen A-Frame thingy...
This was my last project, again no shot of the crate before I started. Just added some vintage tapacloth and a light kit...
This old crate is heavy! Took a while to hang it...
Hmmmmmm.........
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Trad'r Bill
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Joined: Oct 14, 2008
Posts: 450
From: Hercules, CA
| Posted: 2009-02-06 4:54 pm Permalink
Yeah!! Love the lamps - especially the crate and A-Frame
Trad'r Bill
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Big Kahuna
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Joined: Apr 11, 2007
Posts: 1908
From: SoMass
| Posted: 2009-02-06 5:29 pm Permalink
Great Lamps! I think it's time for some more pics of your place, Bongo.
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MadDogMike
Grand Member (3 years) 
Joined: Mar 30, 2008
Posts: 6389
From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2009-02-06 7:17 pm Permalink
Amazing stuff Bongo - the globe is especially unique, it would also look great in the antique brown. Is that a home bar or do you own a commercial tiki bar?
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tikiskip
Grand Member (6 years)
Joined: Nov 26, 2005
Posts: 2079 | Posted: 2009-02-06 9:18 pm Permalink
nice lights!
I have a large glass jug like your last picture.
Can't wait to tie that one!
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Slacks Ferret
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Joined: Oct 02, 2003
Posts: 1172
From: Calgary
| Posted: 2009-02-07 09:16 am Permalink
Looks great in there Bongo! Even with just the (limited) photos of the ceiling, I can tell that's an awesome tiki room.
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GROG
Grand Member (first year) 
Joined: Jun 21, 2006
Posts: 6171
From: Tujunga
| Posted: 2009-02-07 11:08 am Permalink
Ya'll need to move out of GROG' house.
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RevBambooBen
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Joined: Nov 12, 2002
Posts: 7197
From: Huntikington Beach
| Posted: 2009-02-07 4:42 pm Permalink
Bongo,
Cool Beans!
That tear drop is super cool.
Queen K got a bunch of big glass colored jugs with fish net on em
and we
just stuck a strand of mini x mas lights in em and they
came out pretty neat.
Just an idear for the tear drop.
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Dustycajun
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Joined: Nov 16, 2007
Posts: 3916
From: Santa Barbara, CA
| Posted: 2009-02-10 6:13 pm Permalink
Bongo,
I do believe I have seen the light! Great projects, very illuminating.
I just got this postcard from a place in Montreal with some fixtures that might give you some more ideas (as in light bulb).
DC
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Shipwreckjoey
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Joined: Nov 29, 2002
Posts: 1794
From: San Diego, CA
| Posted: 2009-02-10 7:20 pm Permalink
Those are some mighty fine lights Ron. I've often been tempted to try my hand at the "Electrical Arts", but I'm lucky if I can install a ceiling fan without shocking the shit out of myself. A friend of mine in Long Beach was doing neon lights, but that's mostly about bending glass tube and gases.
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Lake Surfer
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Joined: Oct 21, 2002
Posts: 3308
From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2009-02-10 11:29 pm Permalink
Ron!
You're the "Urban Beachcomber!"
Nice creations, and they look great on display!
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Tangaroa-Ru
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 04, 2006
Posts: 373
From: Surf's Up, Los Angeles!
| Posted: 2009-02-17 10:51 pm Permalink
Truly inspired, Bongofury! Aloha to you and your fine missus.
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Polynesiac
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Joined: Jan 29, 2004
Posts: 2020
From: San Pedro, CA
| Posted: 2009-02-19 09:38 am Permalink
great lights, Bongo!!!!
The float lights are very well done and you certainly have the creative eye with your other creations. I absolutely LOVE your ships wheel light and your version of the crate light. I always admire the one at OA whenever I'm in there and yours looks just as cool, if not cooler.
Your backyard hideaway is looking AMAZING!!!!!!!!
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1961surf
Grand Member (3 years)
Joined: May 03, 2007
Posts: 1893
From: Newport Beach, Ca .
| Posted: 2009-02-19 10:31 am Permalink
Bongo,
What is it that you spray on the inside of the glass float to difuse light
and you don't see the bulb to give it that glowing globe look.
Secondly how do you cut the hole in the glass to put the fixture in?
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bongofury
Grand Member (6 years)
Joined: Oct 15, 2002
Posts: 1473
From: Ventura County
| Posted: 2009-02-19 8:17 pm Permalink
Thanks all.
While most of the things I collect and display are vintage, I am proud to feature artists that keep the vintage style in their art. In the Rincon Room you will see Bamboo Ben, Tiki Diablo, Lake Surfer, Flounder, Joe Vitale, Oceanic Arts, Tiki Tony, Polynesiac, Polynesian Pop, Swamp Fire, Wayne Coombs, Tacky Tiki, Bosko, Monkeyman, plus many more. The lamps are copied from you all, and all are welcome to visit anytime. Mahalo again! Watch for the next Rincon Room Party as it may be the last.......
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