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GROG
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Posts: 6195
From: Tujunga
|  Posted: 2011-06-06 4:50 pm Permalink
Imagine GROG' surprise when GROG get this in the mail today!
Thanks Will. Sorry about the kneecaps. Heal quickly.
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Will carve
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Apr 06, 2011
Posts: 365 | Posted: 2011-07-23 04:20 am Permalink
First off I have to say this is Jeromes fault.
He made me do it.
I have no other excuse.
We have a PNG, Tongue & a Tang.
And remember,
these bros are lono, ya know.
Body work is done.
Now off to paint.
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amate
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Oct 03, 2009
Posts: 700 | Posted: 2011-07-23 08:41 am Permalink
If I take your meaning right, I would say that Jerome has that effect on many of us. Very cool the way you incorporated them into the larger piece.
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MadDogMike
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Joined: Mar 30, 2008
Posts: 6412
From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2011-07-23 2:46 pm Permalink
Will, this one is taking a while but I think it will be well worth the wait! The headdress is awesome and I like the way you placed the mirror so we could get a sneak peek at the feet again 
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pjc5150
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Joined: Jun 01, 2009
Posts: 1624
From: Tampa, FL
| Posted: 2011-07-23 8:51 pm Permalink
that headdress with the faces is amazing!
very cool.
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Will carve
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Apr 06, 2011
Posts: 365 | Posted: 2011-07-26 05:04 am Permalink
Well, this didn't take long.
Now all that's left is to stand him up.
This could be my next project.
A 30 tall Lono pepper grinder.
There is nothing better than a useful Tiki.
Everyone can use a 30 in Lono pepper grinder.
Right ?
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AlohaStation
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 27, 2004
Posts: 2004
From: So FL
| Posted: 2011-07-26 07:20 am Permalink
That big piece is spectacular!! What Will did not mention is that he painted the tiki to protect it from the harsh South Florida weather. The paint sealed it and he then he gave it a really cool petina. Waiting to see this guy standing up!
That lono is on its way. We used the same principles as creating a grinder on the lathe, but Will wanted to use the free form of the log. It gives the Lono a much looser feel than the stiff, regulated form of my grinders. More work involved getting the 2 pieces to fit and slide together. He made it work on the Tang and he has a great start to the Lono. Each one is a learning experience!
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Will carve
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Apr 06, 2011
Posts: 365 | Posted: 2011-07-31 05:17 am Permalink
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pjc5150
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Joined: Jun 01, 2009
Posts: 1624
From: Tampa, FL
| Posted: 2011-07-31 05:54 am Permalink
Wow.
Those are awesome Will.
Very inspiring.
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MadDogMike
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Joined: Mar 30, 2008
Posts: 6412
From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2011-07-31 11:39 am Permalink
BITCHIN' Will! Gnarly toes 
Is there a significance to the squares on the knees or purely decorative?
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"And now, from the clay of the ground, the Lord God formed man" Genesis 2:7
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Will carve
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Apr 06, 2011
Posts: 365 | Posted: 2011-08-04 05:24 am Permalink
Ya Mike,
The knee squares are suede patches that match
the leisure jacket I gave him for Easter.
I also saw them show up on some of the Mai-Kai
castings I did.
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NIxxon
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Posts: 489 | Posted: 2011-08-05 4:12 pm Permalink
Outstanding! Those look amazing sir. I think though that you may want to make the next a bit taller 
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hiltiki
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Joined: Jun 10, 2004
Posts: 2775
From: Reseda, calif.
| Posted: 2011-08-06 2:20 pm Permalink
I love the paint job on the tall guy. Great work as usual.
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McTiki
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Joined: Aug 22, 2004
Posts: 1939
From: Sunny Florida
| Posted: 2011-08-08 2:37 pm Permalink
Very creative execution!
So many Tikis in one location! Very nice sir!
Mahalo
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10306
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2011-08-09 8:19 pm Permalink
Looking Good Wee Willie, When you coming up to finish learning how to do those?
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