|
Atomic Tiki Punk makes stuff |
Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7048 From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2009-09-03 03:14 am  Permalink
I just started doing some wood working, with a few tips & alot of inspiration from Bamboo Ben
So I made this 8x10 wall shelf to fill in a gap on one of my walls.
I am ready for some critical remarks, what say you?
how it fits in to the rest of the Decor....
_________________
Now Punk & Tiki mix well, like a Mai Tai with attitude.
But what do I know? I am just a punk with a Mai Tai.
[ This Message was edited by: Atomic Tiki Punk 2009-12-04 18:46 ]
[ This Message was edited by: Atomic Tiki Punk 2009-12-04 18:47 ]
 
 
|
1961surf Tiki Socialite
Joined: May 03, 2007 Posts: 2010 From: Newport Beach, Ca .
| Posted: 2009-09-03 08:50 am  Permalink
I say not bad at all.I applaud you for taking on this project on your own.
I would have done one light coat of varnish over the torched burned wood though.
What the varnish does is seals the wood after you burn it, and gives it a nice
patina.If you want this done PM and I will do it at no charge for you since I
am in the middle of restoring a vintage bar requiring alot of varnish work.
 
 
|
geedavee Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 22, 2007 Posts: 226 From: Los Angeles, CA
| Posted: 2009-09-03 11:07 am  Permalink
This is a a great idea.
I like the smaller scale to handle the shot glasses.
The white walls don't do it justice.
I would like to see how it fits in with the rest of the room.
_________________

 
 
|
Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7048 From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2009-09-03 12:35 pm  Permalink
Thanks, I did apply a light stain & sealed it with semi gloss varathane, hard to notice in the pictures, but your right a different finish might look better?
As for the flat white walls in my place, I rent, so I am stuck with boring paint in my House, I would very much like to do a Mid-Century
color pallet here.
Thanks for your input, Thanks 1961surf for the offer also.
[ This Message was edited by: Atomic Tiki Punk 2009-09-03 12:38 ]
[ This Message was edited by: Atomic Tiki Punk 2009-09-03 12:38 ]
 
 
|
leleliz Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 02, 2008 Posts: 1981 From: NorCal
| Posted: 2009-09-03 1:05 pm  Permalink
I think you did an awesome job and the finish is fine.
And the leopard print is a great background 
 
 
|
Lorilei Tiki Centralite
Joined: Aug 17, 2009 Posts: 19 From: Florida
| Posted: 2009-09-03 1:28 pm  Permalink
i love this, it looks awesome
 
 
|
gonzo Tiki Centralite
Joined: Feb 06, 2003 Posts: 77 | Posted: 2009-09-03 1:32 pm  Permalink
Great shelf. But the white walls dont work with tiki. Try a green or orange.
 
 
|
Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7048 From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2009-09-03 3:17 pm  Permalink
Here is how it looks in the whole room, the wife had to jump in to add some color.
_________________
Now Punk & Tiki mix well, like a Mai Tai with attitude.
But what do I know? I am just a punk with a Mai Tai.
[ This Message was edited by: Atomic Tiki Punk 2009-09-03 18:18 ]
 
 
|
LiddleLola Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 24, 2008 Posts: 166 From: Elk Grove, CA
| Posted: 2009-09-04 1:37 pm  Permalink
Great job! I'll take 4
_________________
 
 
|
Beachbumz Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Jan 09, 2008 Posts: 1096 From: Kihei, Maui
| Posted: 2009-09-05 01:54 am  Permalink
Nice job on the shelf PunK!! I've been wanting to make some picture frames similar to that, just need to buy a router.... and some wood.... glue, nails etc... hummm... ya someday... I like your decor, very nice Doug Horne rocks!!
 
 
|
Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7048 From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2009-09-05 04:07 am  Permalink
Thanks alot for the kind words, and on the white paint in the room, well I rent, so I am stuck with the color for now, maybe,just maybe
I can cover it all up with Doug Horne Decor....
_________________ Now Punk & Tiki mix well, like a Mai Tai with attitude.
But what do I know? I am just a punk with a Mai Tai.
The Moai see, the Moai like!
 
 
|
Robb Hamel Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 07, 2008 Posts: 1013 From: Ohio
| Posted: 2009-09-05 05:59 am  Permalink
I like the small scale of the shelf too. The notch details really sell it.
And what nice digs you have.
_________________
www.robbhamel.com
 
 
|
Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7048 From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2009-09-05 3:10 pm  Permalink
Robb, I looked at your Velvets, Looking very nice......
 
 
|
RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite
Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7917 From: Huntikington Beach
| Posted: 2009-09-05 6:55 pm  Permalink
paint the walls!!!
you can repaint before you leave.
white is just not right!!
blahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!
_________________
Bamboo Ben
Tiki Bars I've designed/built. TikiCat, Royal Hawaiian, Kona Club, Frankie's Tiki Room, Pacific Seas, Don the Beachcomber,Forbidden Island, Kon Tiki Tucson, Tiki No,etc....
 
 
|
Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7048 From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2009-09-05 8:15 pm  Permalink
Hi Ben, I know! I hate the white room!!!!!! I have been putting pressure on the Landlord to let me change the color
Would look so much better with some color.
one caveat, the opposite wall is wood panel which I kinda like, here is a pic, hope the rest of you can forgive the white paint.
_________________ Now Punk & Tiki mix well, like a Mai Tai with attitude.
But what do I know? I am just a punk with a Mai Tai.
The Moai see, the Moai like!
 
 
|