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Follynesia – Bosko, The Bum, Basement Kahuna, Pablus, Surf, …

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Swanky

We started Coon Tiki a few years ago to teach and learn about carving tikis. Now we are moving the class to the beach and expanding it into an event Read More …

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Caliente Tropics Tikis

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Swanky

Sven and Sabu give us a nerdrific lesson in the history of two tikis at the Caliente Tropics.

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Tiki Eyeball Caddy Torch Video

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Swanky

This was a spectacular moment at Tiki Eyeball as Tiki Culture meets Kustom Car Culture. Torching a tiki after it is carved is normal. Adds a patina and burns off Read More …

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Coon Tiki 2007

Posted on March 28, 2007 by Swanky

We have set the date for the next Coon Tiki carving class here in the mountains of East Tennessee. Last time, everyone had a fantastic time. It was great to Read More …

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Posted in Events, Polynesian PopTagged carving, event, OG Tiki Central, tennessee, tn, townsend1 Comment

Affordable Basement Kahuna pieces

Posted on November 25, 2006 by Swanky

Basement Kahuna is one of the top tiki carvers at work today. The detail of his work is over the top and his finishes make his carvings look like they Read More …

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Coon Tiki for 2007

Posted on June 28, 2006 by Swanky

My tiki carving seminar this year was a bigger success than I hoped, judging by the response from the participants. “Tiki Lee’s” posted his finished project recently. It turned out Read More …

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