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NIxxon
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Posts: 489 |  Posted: 2011-02-28 6:46 pm Permalink
Well I finally got around to putting some stain on this little guy...I saw a two toned stain tiki head which I thought looked great so I kinda stole the idea  thanks Amate!!! Anyway...here she is...not too sure what to think about it yet, it seems like some parts of the wood didn't take too well to the stain..oh well, maybe it will grow on me...lol
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NIxxon
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Posts: 489 | Posted: 2011-02-28 6:49 pm Permalink
and here's one I got started on today...its a really small little log...so I gotta give him a BIG attitude  let me know what ya think! and as always thanks for looking!!
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AlohaStation
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 27, 2004
Posts: 2003
From: So FL
| Posted: 2011-03-01 06:35 am Permalink
Carve Deeper!!!
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hellbilly1932
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Feb 20, 2009
Posts: 42
From: San Diego
| Posted: 2011-03-01 10:10 am Permalink
NICE!
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NIxxon
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Posts: 489 | Posted: 2011-03-01 2:02 pm Permalink
I am def going a bit deeper before its finished...just a rough out design for now
Thanks HB!
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pjc5150
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 01, 2009
Posts: 1610
From: Tampa, FL
| Posted: 2011-03-02 05:34 am Permalink
Nice work man, and yeah, it's an addicting thing. Sometimes, even when I have really fun stuff to do, like going surfing or fishing or whatever, I find myself getting kinda pissed if I don't have a couple of hours to work on the tikis every weekend.
Just a suggestion, but at this point in your "tiki evolution" it might just be time for you to go to Lowes & buy a cheap torch, and start expirmenting with a little charr in recessed areas for a little contrast. I just burn in the recesses & and then sand off the excess. It's quick & easy and (to me anyway) makes it a bit more "multi-dimensional".
But either way your stuff is looking good.
I swear, the Florida contingent is growing stronger by the day!
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NIxxon
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Posts: 489 | Posted: 2011-03-02 06:34 am Permalink
I very much appreciate the kind words Pic!
I would def like to try some torch stuff...seems to add some great character and more depth like you said...maybe next time i get paid lol
where in FL are you?
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pjc5150
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 01, 2009
Posts: 1610
From: Tampa, FL
| Posted: 2011-03-02 08:28 am Permalink
Tampa!
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NIxxon
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Posts: 489 | Posted: 2011-03-02 09:13 am Permalink
right on brutha! Im over in O-town...just a stones throw away
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NIxxon
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Posts: 489 | Posted: 2011-03-02 3:28 pm Permalink
Couple of progress pics from today...its my first attempt at a body so I'm not going for any real detail...just happy to get the basic shapes cut out...def a bit harder than expected!
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NIxxon
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Posts: 489 | Posted: 2011-03-02 3:31 pm Permalink
and one more with his brother
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NIxxon
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Posts: 489 | Posted: 2011-03-09 08:46 am Permalink
finally got around to standing this BIG BOY up and putting some stain on it. I only have the one pic from my phone right now...but will be taking a few more soon...let me know what ya think !!
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NIxxon
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Posts: 489 | Posted: 2011-03-10 11:59 am Permalink
Look what I found hanging out in a fed-ex box on my front porch
HOLY MOLY these things are SHARRRRRP!!!!
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pjc5150
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 01, 2009
Posts: 1610
From: Tampa, FL
| Posted: 2011-03-10 12:04 pm Permalink
Ohhh man....
it's ON now!!!
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NIxxon
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Posts: 489 | Posted: 2011-03-10 12:09 pm Permalink
lol...yes sir it is
they even came with a small band-aid holder with the flex cut logo on it
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