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MadDogMike
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From: The Anvil of the Sun
|  Posted: 2009-06-30 06:14 am Permalink
I see a new wax master shaping up 
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pdrake
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| Posted: 2009-06-30 7:21 pm Permalink
yes, you're right. it's coming along slowly. i'm learning that the nicer the master, the nicer the end product.
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pdrake
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| Posted: 2009-07-01 9:17 pm Permalink
had to rework this a little. it's hard to please myself while thinking about pleasing others sometimes. opened it up and made it a bit more delicate. this is just a carving master. i'm going to have to mold and cast it in wax and then rework it a little. there are some flaws you can't see unless you look under a magnifier. those are much easier to take out in wax than in silver. it kind of turned into a double sided type of pendant. i can also inscribe the wax for my TC friends. i'll be making these in a small run, probably 5-10 at the most. i'll put them in the market when they're ready or hit me up anytime. mahalo!
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Kiki von Tiki
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| Posted: 2009-07-02 10:28 pm Permalink
Perry, I like the new look of your pendant. It has a lighter and freer look!
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kingstiedye
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From: sackatomato
| Posted: 2009-07-03 12:10 am Permalink
the koru came out nice. the moai is looking good too. the bamboo is a nice touch.
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Kiki von Tiki
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| Posted: 2009-07-04 08:47 am Permalink
Perry! I got my Orango in the mail yesterday. It's perfect! LOVE IT. I immediately put it on my necklace so it now resides between a little silver Ku and a silver palm leaf that I made. I'll get a picture for you as soon as I can. Thanks!!!! 
Oh yeah, and a couple of little resin moai's stowed away in the box! I'll be thinking of a way to use them on something! THX!
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MadDogMike
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From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2009-07-05 08:57 am Permalink
OLD
NEW & IMPROVED
P, I have to agree with Kiki- I like the new look.
What exactly is a "Fart" Koru?
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Kiki von Tiki
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| Posted: 2009-07-05 10:06 am Permalink
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On 2009-06-24 23:40, pdrake wrote:
well, that pendant went over like a wet fart.
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pdrake
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From: las vegas
| Posted: 2009-07-09 12:50 am Permalink
thank you so much mike and kiki. i thought the rework was pretty cool, too. i don't know if i'll even make anymore at this point.
the little bird man was a cool little project and i'm glad it's appreciated. it made me smile as i made it.
i'm working on the new master marrrrrq!
it's a little blurry on purpose.
glad you looked, thanks, i owe you a drink.
p
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MadDogMike
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From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2009-07-09 5:17 pm Permalink
Perry, did you re-work the "fart koru" casting or the mold?
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pdrake
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From: las vegas
| Posted: 2009-07-09 8:50 pm Permalink
mike, you can't rework silicone molds, at least i've never been successful at it. i reworked a wax piece from the original mold, then cast it in silver, then reworked the silver to finish it off. (i have a hard time working with this wax at this size in the vegas summer, i need to get some better wax.) it's now at it's second wax stage for additional smoothing and work. it will then get a final mold made for wax masters.
i'm finishing up the marq tonight and molding that up. the mold material takes over 24 hrs to finish, so i won't have a pic until probably sat. i just didn't want to show it in a globby, unfinished state.
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pdrake
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| Posted: 2009-07-15 8:31 pm Permalink
announcing your intentions out loud (or in written form online) is one of the best ways to see the gods laugh at you. the marq broke and i had to start over. that's why i make molds for the working wax pieces. at least i don't have to start from square one.
the fart koru wax finally got reworked and molded. here's a peek.
thanks for peeking.
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Robb Hamel
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| Posted: 2009-07-16 06:11 am Permalink
I'm always very impressed by metal and glassworkers - danger and creativity!
Excellent stuff.
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pdrake
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From: las vegas
| Posted: 2009-07-23 9:29 pm Permalink
thanks, robb.
i did a whole new sculpt on the marq. made me feel better. the guy i was working with has pretty much flaked. i have to buy some new equipment. that's why i'm liquidating stuff. my art is more important than my collection right now.
here's a preview of the marq. mold it up tonight and add the detail tomorrow.
should it be "woodish" or "stonish"? hmmm . . .
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pdrake
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From: las vegas
| Posted: 2009-07-27 4:49 pm Permalink
well, i think i'm done futzing with this guy. what does everyone think?
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