While building a tiki bar can be fun… Let’s face it! It’s time consuming, it will end up being costly, more time spent without your kids and at last but not the least your wife getting aggravated! Tikimaster.com has the answer with a full line of tiki bars pre-assembled, customized theme, durable iron bamboo from Vietnam (not China)… Starting at $999!
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Bamboo tiki bar: Sip Your Mai Tai Hawaiian Style!
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010First Tiki Sketch Of A Humanize Tiki Totem By Tikimaster.com
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
We have a fairly large company (unfortunately we cannot name it at this time) who asked us to incorporate the 2 owners/partners of the company into a Tiki totem by respecting the characteristics of each person.
1) First, the challenge is that both are female and most Tikis are male. So first we have to adjust the way the Tiki face is going to look like to appease the look and feel of the Tiki. Yet, someone who knows the two partners should be able to tell who it is. Basically, we sketched out the “50,000 foot view” of what direction we are going and get approval from our customer.
2) Second, we use clay to fashion the true look of each person but yet keeping the Tiki look…this is really an art form of sculpture. Unfortunately, this phase took us at least 20 takes before we could reach the desired result.
3) Finally, we executed the mold into the final production with first the chainsaw for the main lines of the Tiki totem and of course the chisels for the detail carvings.
For more information, please call Keoni at 877-677-4440
A Hui Hou,
Keoni
Tikimaster.com Going International In Tahiti!
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
I was very surprised when I took my last trip to Papete that Hawaiian Tiki was a big deal! Who would I ever imagined that morning…I was sipping my coffee when I open the local newspaper and to my surprise Tikimaster.com was on top of the local news.
The Tiki culture in the US is growing drastically and I noticed that almost everyday a new Tiki Web site is popping right and left on Google. So what gives?
Well, it’s pretty easy nowadays to build a Web site and you have companies such as SourceTropical.com who drop ship Tikis, Tiki masks, Tiki Totems, Tropical decor, Surf decor and Hawaiian decor products…straight from Hawaii! You don’t have to hold any inventory! You make the sale, you profit, they ship. Jerome Coudrier, President of Kamakani Enterprises, Inc is leading the market since 2000 by being at the fore front of the Tiki market.
Let’s not forget that Tikimaster.com was also picked up by local news in France, Germany, Japan and Australia in 2010 alone. So is the Tiki trend here to stay?
Well, I think it is more than a trend… it is a lifestyle, a way of thinking!
Well, it’s pretty easy nowadays to build a Web site and you have companies such as SourceTropical.com who drop ship Tikis, Tiki masks, Tiki Totems, Tropical decor, Surf decor and Hawaiian decor products…straight from Hawaii! You don’t have to hold any inventory! You make the sale, you profit, they ship. Jerome Coudrier, President of Kamakani Enterprises, Inc is leading the market since 2000 by being at the fore front of the Tiki market.
Let’s not forget that Tikimaster.com was also picked up by local news in France, Germany, Japan and Australia in 2010 alone. So is the Tiki trend here to stay?Well, I think it is more than a trend… it is a lifestyle, a way of thinking!
Tiki 2010 – New Carved Tiki 9 FOOTER – Made in Hawaii
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
I just wanted to start 2010 the right way, I started mid December to carve this Ku Tiki from a single log of Monkey Pod (Acacia Koa). I started with the chainsaw but quickly I had to use the chisel to give the hand carved look and feel. This Ku Tiki – Tiki of strength – weighs about 1500 lbs. The Tiki has already been spoken for and it will take a trip to San Diego…
The challenge is to move it and crate it without breaking off the arms or the head piece. We use a pretty heavy duty fork lift from the army where the blades are able to rotate 18o degrees. What we’re going to do is apply a natural finish to nourish the wood and protect it from the outdoor elements. As the wood is aging the color of the Tiki will become darker.
Also, please make sure that the wood is as green as possible before starting the Tiki carving process; it just makes it easier as opposed to an old log.
Also, please make sure that the wood is as green as possible before starting the Tiki carving process; it just makes it easier as opposed to an old log.
Then another key element is to let the wood dry on its own to prevent major cracking. If you want the wood to cure properly…time is your best asset!
I’m now planning on carving a Kuka Ilimoku (Tiki God of King Kamehameha) which will be carved from a log of iron wood. The Tiki will measure 10 feet tall and our customer requested to have the Tiki stained in dark brown.
Tiki Learning: The four main gods were Kane, Ku, Lono and Kanaloa. Demi-gods included Pele and many others. Kane was the god of sunlight, fresh water, and natural life. Ku was the god of war and the male generating power. Lono was the god of peace, fertility, winds, rain and sports. Kanaloa was god of the ocean; Pele, the goddess of fire. The complexities of the relationships between all Hawaiian gods are explained in many legends.
Each Hawaiian family had its own aumakua (personal god) which protected them. For some it was the shark, others the pig, and so on. It was thought that spirits could communicate to the living through dreams and often appeared in the form of the family’s aumakua.
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Holokai Grill Restaurant – Coolest Polynesian & Tiki Experience in Hawaii
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Unfortunately the restaurant closed down in 2009, it has now been replaced by Cheese Burger In Paradise.
Visiting Hawaii? Staying in Waikiki? You’ve got to take the time to dine (lunch or breakfast for that matter) at the Holokai Grill restaurant. The decor is absolutely amazing…there is a staggering 33 foot Waka canoe from New Zealand in the middle of the restaurant, a hanging Hokulea sailing canoe at the entrance, a 20-foot Hawaiian outrigger canoe over the bar area. Of course, you will enjoy 5 or 6 very impressive traditional Tikis without omitting the Polynesian wooden Hawaiian storyboards carved from a single piece of wood. The Holokai Grill hired Tikimaster.com to complete all the art pieces which was completed in the NorthShore of Oahu with a team of 6 carvers.
Here is what you eat at the Holokai Grill restaurant at the popular Waikiki Beach Walk on Lewers:
Menu: We offer a Pacific-Rim menu with island flavors balanced with American comfort foods. We focus on dishes using fresh, locally grown ingredients from the land and sea.
Entertainment: Live entertainment nightly by established and emerging contemporary Hawaiian musicians, and Hawaiian & Pacific
storytellers.
Décor: Holokai Grill will be infused with a casual island theme focusing on Polynesian voyaging. We will be featuring artwork and voyaging items from different regions around the Pacific, including a hand-carved, 33-foot New Zealand War Canoe, created specifically for Holokai Grill.
Tiki Bar – Voted Best Tiki Bar on the Web by Consumer Digest!
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Outdoor bamboo tiki bar
Building a Tiki bar can be a real challenge. Eventhough there are many books/manual available on “How to build your own Tiki Bar?”, it takes a lot of time and effort to make it happen. After years of research an development we finally decided to go to production with our high quality-low cost Tiki Bar. Picture this: Imagine yourself sipping a Mai Tai, Strawberry Daiquiri or other cool tropical drink by the pool while seated at your own authentic Tiki bar! Hand constructed from high quality bamboo & hardwoods, these sets are sturdy as well as beautiful . Roof panels are hand-crafted thatch. Our Tiki bars include durable bar stools , a built -in rack for holdingglassware, plus a sliding and a fixed shelf to hold tall and shortbottles of your favorite libations and mixers!
Island tiki bars have a lacquer finish that allow them to be used outdoors. They can also be used to instantly create a tropical look indoors, and at 7.5′ high they will fit in rooms incorporating a standard 8′ ceiling without modification. We pay extra attention to detail during manufacturing, resulting in indoor/outdoor furniture of higher quality than other units on the market, yet our prices are as much as $2,500 lower than similar tiki bars!
Island tiki bars come disassembled to reduce your shipping costs. Assembly is easy, with only common household tools and 10-15 minutes required. Assembled dimensions are 6.5′ long x 2.5′ deep x 7.5′ high. Available in two colors: mahogany (a beautiful light reddish-brown tone), and natural (these are a rich golden-brown in color).
From the island of Aloha!
Kealoha (a.k.a Tikimaster)
For more information visit us at www.tikimaster.com
Tiki – Tiki Masks Versus Tiki totems By Tikimaster.com
Friday, May 28th, 2010
Of course many of us have created this special relaxing place with a Tiki bar and some tropical decor accessories. The most important is to choose a outdoor Tiki that can handle the weather, for that pine is NOT recommended for the long run. If you want your Tiki to be the same 10 to 20 years from now the Acacia Koa or Monkey Pod is the best wood selection. Here is an example of premium Acacia Koa Tiki totems:
As we all know…selecting a Tiki can be difficult simply because of the many shape and forms available on the market. Why should you use a Tiki mask versus a Tiki totem? A Tiki mask is mostly used for indoor or entry way to greet your guest and protect your home from the evil spirit. Here is an example of Tiki mask measuring 40″ with a price point of $49:
Still not sure what to get, ask the master carver himself! We are always standing by to answer any questions you may have. Aloha! ~Kealoha (a.k.a. Tikimaster)
For more information visit us online at www.tikimaster.com
Giant Tiki Carving – 9FT God Of King Kamehameha
Friday, May 28th, 2010
This is my biggest Tiki that I carved so far…the “Tiki Story” behind it is that the Waikiki zoo was going to cut down a 150-year old tree for safety reason. Usually, trees are cut into pieces and are going to the green waste…thanksfully Tikimaster.com and its team were able to salvage this beautiful tree and make a magnificent Tiki from it. The tree is from the same family as Monkey Pod but this one was an Air Pod (technical name is Acacia Koa). It took me about 3 weeks to carve it, the Tiki weighed 2000 lbs. The only way to move it was with the use of a fork lift… The Tiki was purchased by the living legend of windsurfing Robby Naish.
The Tiki has a nice home overlooking the Northshore on the island of Maui.
The Tiki has a nice home overlooking the Northshore on the island of Maui.
For more information, please visit www.tikimaster.com or call us at 877-677-4440
How To Preserve Your Tiki? Wet Weather Vs. Dry Weather
Saturday, May 1st, 2010Now that you own a Tiki, you may wonder how can I preserve it for many years to come? They are a few different factors to take into consideration: for instance are you in a dry weather type, humid or wet?
Aku Kai "Tiki of the Ocean"
Also, what type of wood is your Tiki, the wood in fact has different properties like metal, plastic and many other materials. After nearly 10 years in dealing with Tiki products TIkimaster.com has come up with great solutions to not only maintain but preserve your “Tiki” investment.
Pine Wood: Pine is a light weight wood that has a tendency to reat very quickly to the element from expanding when it’s humid to cracking when it’s hot and dry. Remember, a crack is not a defect! It is the normal course that the wood takes when exposed to different elements. It is best to apply wax to any type of pine carvings which will one nourish the wood, two will repel the water when wet. If the weather is dry, inevitably you will see some some cracks which can be filled with some wood filler.
Palm Wood: Palm has the caracteristic to keep the water in that’s why when you purchased your palm Tiki the weight felt really heavy…well it is a good thing. The drier it will get, the weaker it will be! The best analogy is your skin/body, if you don’t drink then you become de-hydrated to the point where your skin would literally wrinkle at a certain extent. Same with palm, we recommend to water your totem from the top. But make sure that your totem is sitting on a concrete base otherwise your Tiki will rot from the bottom if it touches the ground not to mention that depending on your location, termites and other insects will get to it.
Monkey Pod Wood: Monkey Pod (Acacia Koa) is the ultimate wood for indoor and outdoor use. The wood is dense which allows the maximum details when carved. To maintain your Acacia Koa Tiki, simply apply some Thompson water sealant for complete water protection or some tung oil for a more polish oil looking finish.
Pine Wood: Pine is a light weight wood that has a tendency to reat very quickly to the element from expanding when it’s humid to cracking when it’s hot and dry. Remember, a crack is not a defect! It is the normal course that the wood takes when exposed to different elements. It is best to apply wax to any type of pine carvings which will one nourish the wood, two will repel the water when wet. If the weather is dry, inevitably you will see some some cracks which can be filled with some wood filler.
Palm Wood: Palm has the caracteristic to keep the water in that’s why when you purchased your palm Tiki the weight felt really heavy…well it is a good thing. The drier it will get, the weaker it will be! The best analogy is your skin/body, if you don’t drink then you become de-hydrated to the point where your skin would literally wrinkle at a certain extent. Same with palm, we recommend to water your totem from the top. But make sure that your totem is sitting on a concrete base otherwise your Tiki will rot from the bottom if it touches the ground not to mention that depending on your location, termites and other insects will get to it.
Monkey Pod Wood: Monkey Pod (Acacia Koa) is the ultimate wood for indoor and outdoor use. The wood is dense which allows the maximum details when carved. To maintain your Acacia Koa Tiki, simply apply some Thompson water sealant for complete water protection or some tung oil for a more polish oil looking finish.
Shack Waikiki By Tikimaster.com
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
You can now enjoy a cool burger in the heart of Waikiki – The Shack Waikiki – conveniently located between Kalakawa Avenue and Kuhio Avenue off of Sea Side Street.
Tikimaster.com was hire to produce the interior decor including Tikis, Hawaiian koa paddles, surf and beach signs, Hawaiian Koa weapons, vintage surf posters framed in high end Koa frames and all the thatch roofing and lauhala matting.
With now over 4 locations on Oahu, the Shack Waikiki is by far their signature project. You immediately feel like you are stepping in a luxurious yet casual burger joint. With a few waterfall running it adds a nice tropical feel to it.
Of course, let’s not forget how cutting edge is the restaurant with flat screen TVs everywhere and two 55″ screen by the main island bar on each side. Each customer can enjoy their favorite NFL football games, at the same time you won’t be able to resist to stare at the beauty of the framed curly Koa paddles in Koa shadow boxes executed by Tikimaster.com.
For more information on the Shack Waikiki project please call one of our representative at 877-677-4440.
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