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Atomic Tiki Punk
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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....
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1961surf
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Joined: May 03, 2007
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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.
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geedavee
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Joined: Mar 22, 2007
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From: South Pasadena, 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.
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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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.
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leleliz
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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 
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Lorilei
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Joined: Aug 17, 2009
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From: Florida
| Posted: 2009-09-03 1:28 pm Permalink
i love this, it looks awesome
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gonzo
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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.
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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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.
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LiddleLola
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From: Elk Grove, CA
| Posted: 2009-09-04 1:37 pm Permalink
Great job! I'll take 4
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Beachbumz
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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!!
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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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....
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Robb Hamel
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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.
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2009-09-05 3:10 pm Permalink
Robb, I looked at your Velvets, Looking very nice......
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RevBambooBen
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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!!!!! 
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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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.
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