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Tiki lounge

Handy Maxx — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:00:04 +0000

A luau party just isn’t complete without tropical Hawaiian barware and accessories. Let us help you stock and create a Tiki bar for your luau party with our selection of Tiki mugs, coconut cups, bamboo cups, bamboo bar signs, drink umbrellas and more. The perfect Hawaiian Tiki bar is at your fingertips. The first thing you’ll need of course is a Tiki! Choose from a variety of Tiki statues and place them around the Tiki bar area. Tea Leaves and loose flowers also make wonderful accents along the bar. Stock your Tiki bar with fun Tiki mugs or hula girl mugs complete with cocktail drink umbrellas, backscratchers for that tropical itch and a tropical orchid or tea leaf. Keep them thirsty by putting out some salty snacks in a coconut cup or wooden bowl. Don’t have a bar area in your home? Create one! Simply cover an existing table with a Hawaiian sarong or some of our tapa paper. Hang lauhala mats in the background.

American Tiki Bar

The rise of the Tiki bar in America started quietly in 1934 when a New Orleanian named Ernest Beaumont Gante opened a small bar in Hollywood and started making rum drinks. Ernest later changed his name to Donn Beach, the name of the bar was Don the Beachcomber and the Tiki bar was born. Donn created a Polynesian paradise with tropical plants, Tiki mugs, bamboo, lauhala and leis. The beachcomber style that Donn created would become embedded in American pop culture, but Donn would lose the rights to the company he created.

More of a great party

Another great American ambassador of Tiki bar is Victor Bergeron, or Trader Vic. Vic explored Polynesian and Asian foods for his menus. Vic was also an early champion of Mexican food in America. Vic was extremely successful and opened locations all over the U.S. and other exotic locations when the Polynesian boom of the 50’s occurred. Other note able Tiki bars are Bali Hai of San Diego, Mai Kai of Ft. Lauderdale, Kona Kai of Philadelphia and Kahiki of Columbus, Ohio. Tiki mugs, cups, matchbooks, menus and decor from tiki bars have become quite collectable. There were hundreds of Tiki themed bars in America through the 50’s and 60’s, most of which had completely vanished by the mid 70’s. Most Tiki bars had their own logo on Tiki mugs, matchbooks and more so look out for vintage tike stuff at flea markets and thrift stores.

Tiki mask

Handy Maxx — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:45:02 +0000

Tiki masks look great not only in your Tiki bar, Tiki lounge but also hanging up at your entry way to greet your guests and protect your home. Our hand carved Tiki’s will bring you Aloha in your newly decorated home. The Tiki masks are finished with oil or waxed and polished, and then hand rubbed to create a beautiful luster. Our collection of authentic Polynesian wooden sculptures is carved with the best materials available. Each piece is original and unique! These masks would be perfect not only indoors, but also outdoors in a garden setting, to greet your visitors at the front door, or on a patio for decoration.

Hawaiian Tikis

Hawaiian Tikis are spiritual figures who use their big, scary mouths and menacing expressions to frighten away evil. Their headdresses vary and have different meanings according to the shape. Each god assumed many different roles. For each role, they were perceived as particular and distinct gods, and had an epithet or specific name associated with each particular function. For example, the god Ku was Kuulakai or Ku of the sea’s abundance when he was the god of fishing. As the god of war he was Kukailimoku of Ku the snatcher of land. There were hundreds of Tiki themed bars in America through the 50’s and 60’s, most of which had completely vanished by the mid 70’s. Most Tiki bars had their own logo on Tiki mugs, matchbooks and more so look out for vintage tike stuff at flea markets and thrift stores.

Conclusion

Tiki style may have hit its hey-day in the ’70s but now its popularity is on the rise again. For an authentic Polynesian feel right in your own backyard, you can order Tiki huts and Tiki bars online and have they shipped right to your door. Tiki huts are characterized by a wood or bamboo frame and side panels, and thatched roof. Because they originated in tropical climates, Tiki huts are designed to withstand heavy rains and wind. In the heat of summer, the thatch also provides shade several degrees cooler than canvas shade. Tiki huts are used on decks, patios or poolside, and large Tiki styles work as bars, seating areas, or spa covers. Some kits even come with electrical receptacles, fans, bar sinks, and lights, and can be assembled yourself.

Build a Tiki bar

Handy Maxx — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:45:05 +0000

The essence of the use of bamboo in the states, nothing says party animal like a custom built Tiki bar. If you can construct a bird house, you can build a Tiki bar. Just take a look at this easy Tiki bar which uses our rain cape, bamboo, and reed fencing. One of the materials used largely in the world is bamboo. It has gone into every form of building structure, transport vehicle, weapon, and public competence. Scaffolding for apartment and industrial buildings are still prepared from bamboo in many Asian nations. In the early days of flight, imaginative inventors would not have been capable to get off the ground if it hadn’t been for the wonderful properties of bamboo. Pound for pound, one of the lightest, strongest, bendable building materials, it was the first choice of many aspiring aviators. One of the first ship-launched airplanes was prepared by Eugene Ely in a plane composed of bamboo and sail cloth.

Qualities of Bamboo’s

Bamboo’s intrinsic qualities, as well as its natural beauty, keep it in the forefront of the world’s attractive substances. If there is capability to imagine, bamboo can help achieve whatever you’re thinking of. We’ve been building custom fencing since us preliminary importing bamboo over 100 years ago. An attractive addition to any landscaping or garden, bamboo provides an organic feel and natural look not found in chain link or processed wood fencing. Built in panels sized for your job, bamboo fencing can usually be shipped by Carrier truck. Smaller fences can occasionally be shipped UPS. Due to the physical restrictions of bamboo, some curves may not be possible. If your design calls for a heavy curve, assume about substituting a large diameter pole with manual rattan or a bundle of small twig bamboo.

Conclusion

We began constructing custom bamboo fences when several customers, searching for either an oriental look to decorate their homes or an oriental look to elaborate their presentations, inquired about them. We have many dissimilar designs, some of which can be seen here under fence designs, or you can take a look at our custom sleeve fencing. Each of these fences are hand made and depending on the style, can take wherever from one day to weeks to manufacture. In addition, many customers come to us with visions in their heads of what they want their property or presentation to look like.

Tiki bar shelf

Handy Maxx — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:15:02 +0000

Exotic and genuine South African Thatch Reed Tiki Bars can make your pool or patio into a tropical garden paradise. These are hotel-grade, very heavy-duty products which are the same you will find at fine hotels and restaurants around the world to create a unique and fun atmosphere. Each bar features interior rope lighting, shelves and a GFCI protected outlet for your refrigerator and blender.

Features

Tiki huts are characterized by a wood or bamboo frame and side panels, and thatched roof. Because they originated in tropical climates, Tiki huts are designed to withstand heavy rains and wind. In the heat of summer, the thatch also provides shade several degrees cooler than canvas shade. Tiki huts are used on decks, patios or poolside, and large Tiki styles work as bars, seating areas, or spa covers. Some kits even come with electrical receptacles, fans, bar sinks, and lights, and can be assembled yourself. Prices range from $800 all the way up to $14,000. A quality Tiki bar will weigh over 1,000 pounds, when you include its wood construction, shelving, support structure and the thatched roofing materials. You’ll want to ensure this structure is properly designed, so it can safely hold the roof’s weight, not blow over easily in high winds and be safe for people to lean upon.

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Tiki bar thatch

Handy Maxx — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:30:04 +0000

Thatch is a plant stalks or foliage, such as reeds or palm fronds, used for roofing. Or it can also understand as something, such as a thick growth of hair on the head, that resembles thatch. It is basically a dead turf, as on a lawn. Tiki style may have hit its hey-day in the ’70s but now its popularity is on the rise again. For an authentic Polynesian feel right in your own backyard, you can order Tiki huts and Tiki bars online and have they shipped right to your door. Tiki huts are characterized by a wood or bamboo frame and side panels, and thatched roof. Because they originated in tropical climates, Tiki huts are designed to withstand heavy rains and wind. In the heat of summer, the thatch also provides shade several degrees cooler than canvas shade. Tiki huts are used on decks, patios or poolside, and large Tiki styles work as bars, seating areas, or spa covers. Some kits even come with electrical receptacles, fans, bar sinks, and lights, and can be assembled yourself.

Own Tiki Bar

You can also save big bucks by building your own Tiki hut or bar. If you are looking for plans, tips, or advice, have a look at this e-book from Kevin Dunn on building your own Tiki bar. How to Build Your Own Tiki Bar comprise of illustrations and annotated photographs, proven plans with step by step instructions, advice for treating and maintaining materials, sources for obtaining all materials, such as thatch, bamboo poles, etc. You can also construct your Tiki bar with a help of a Palapa is an open-sided dwelling with a thatched roof. The roof is made up of dried palm leaves. It is often a structure, such a bar or restaurant, in a tropical resort that is one-sided and thatched with palm leaves.

Tiki Accessories

You can add more of a South Pacific feels with Tiki accessories and Hawaiian, such as masks, Tiki totem poles and signs that point the way to your tropical oasis. All of the Tiki bar umbrellas are made from natural materials. The center pole and latilla supports are purchased locally and made from Southwestern Pine. The palm covering used to cover the top is called a Rain Cape which is hand woven in Mexico and provides an authentic Tiki-type look.

Tiki room

Handy Maxx — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:00:04 +0000

A Tiki bar creates a startling atmosphere that must somehow conjure up the lost spirits of ancient man, which these days end up in a party. When people see a Tiki hut bar, they just somehow shift into instant party mode, the conversation flows and the great times begin. Have you ever seen these grass huts? They’re often found at resorts, in the Caribbean islands, at restaurants and occasionally, in people own back yards. They’re catching on in popularity, and for good reason. They provide a great addition to any poolside venue, and create a distinctive, island type atmosphere that most people only get to experience when on vacations.

Tiki Rooms- Kinds

There are a couple of kinds of Tiki bars. The portable Tiki bar is a smaller version, whereas the “Tiki hut” is the larger house-like structure, which often contains a bar, seating areas, tables and decking. The unmistakable element of both types is the thatched roofing, a type of roofing that goes back many centuries and that’s been used by cultures across the world. A Tiki bar has that rustic feel of the islands, and looks like something the natives should be hovering around any minute. That’s usually true – it’s the party animals that just can wait to turn on some classic Jimmy Buffet music, crank up the blenders and let the good times flow.

Tiki Rooms

A quality custom Tiki bar costs many thousands of dollars, due to its quality construction and workmanship. These bars have the telltale thatched roofing, made of palm leaves and other special materials. This roof is what really gives the Tiki bar and Tiki hut its distinctive appearance and feeling of being in the wild days of yesteryear. Nowadays, it’s certainly possible to readily find the materials you’ll need to build your own Tiki bar. Of course, you’ll need some good plans and instructions to build one, because even though these structures look simple enough on the surface, there’s a lot to know to build one properly so it will last for years. It’s also important to ensure that it’ll be safe for you and your guests.

Tiki bar plans

Handy Maxx — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:30:04 +0000

Here is your chance to give your pool, patio or deck area a Polynesian island flavor with a Tiki Bar for parties and entertainment. Your family, friends and kids will love it and you will be the envy of all your neighbors. A Tiki bar attracts and somehow conjures up the parties, and with the party often comes the alcohol, and invariably, some smokers. Since a Tiki bar is made of flammable materials, it’s critical to use proper fire-proofing techniques when building it; otherwise, the whole thing could suddenly go up in a blaze – an abrupt end to a good time for all.

Construction process

First of all, get some good plans from an experienced, reputable builder. Make sure these plans are complete, well-illustrated and include step-by-step how-to instructions that are easy to follow. It’s a good idea to ensure you’ll have access to assistance and consulting advice, especially if this is your first Tiki bar, or you want to customize it to your own liking. Also, you’ll need a few materials that may not be obvious or available in your area, so you’ll need to know where to find these authentic materials. You’ll also want a few specialty decor items to finish up your Tiki bar and make it your own. In civil engineering, construction is the building or assembly of any infrastructure. Although this may be thought of as a single activity, in fact construction is a feat of multitasking. Normally the job is managed by the project manager, supervised on site by the design engineer and foreman, scrutinized closely by the stakeholders, and often, when construction delays occur, detested by the public.

Conclusion

The successful execution of a project often is more the result of effective planning than anything else. Those involved with the design and execution of the infrastructure in question must consider the environmental impact of the job, the successful scheduling, budgeting, site safety, inconvenience to the public caused by construction delays, preparing tender documents, etc. Just Add a touch of the tropics to any setting with this unique hand-made bamboo bar–it’s a fresh, fun look. Well constructed with large, sturdy natural bamboo poles. Appropriate for both outdoor and indoor use, this exotic bar will be a wonderful addition to your home, patio or pool area.

Tiki totems

Handy Maxx — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:45:12 +0000

All Tiki totem poles are made from natural Sabal palm trees (Cabbage Palms). These are found in abundance in Florida. The trunks are generally 8″ – 10″ in diameter. Tiki idols represent various gods, many a times in the same deity in different aspects. Tikis typically have big, wide, open mouths to scare away evil spirits. The big guy you see above, Ku was a warrior god and in this aspect is a protector. In other aspects, he could be even more ferocious. Ku here was made by the Tiki master in Hawaii and is a great piece of art which now hangs over my bed warding off bad dreams and more sinister evils.

Carving a Tiki

The nature of the wood and the artistic nature of the work insure that each Tiki Totem is unique in its own way. One can feel the differences in the color and consistency of each Tiki since God made sure each Sabal Palm is different from the next. The artist that does your Tiki will add his or her personal touch as the work is done. This insures you will receive a Tiki Totem that is uniquely yours and likely will be slightly different from the pictures shown on the website. The special uniqueness of our Tiki Totems prevents us from guaranteeing an exact likeness in color, diameter, or figure as shown on the website. We will work hard to provide the specific style you choose as long as you understand and accept that your Tiki will look unique in its own way.

An amazing fact to be considered

It is truly an amazing fact that the dead-ringer for bamboo and thatch was actually durable PVC that weathers beautifully through the seasons and the merriment of party guests. Beneath the seven-and-a-half-foot-tall faux thatched roof, guests will enjoy the Polynesian spirit while perching atop one of the four 30″-tall stools placed along the expansive bar. Amidst details like woven corners and faux bamboo columns, one can conveniently pull stemware down from the glass rack or grab bottles from the storage shelf below.

Tiki bar cooler

Handy Maxx — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:30:03 +0000

Tiki, a Polynesian term for carved wood amulets, figures and posts, first took hold after World War II when servicemen returned from the South Pacific, bringing home images of scantily clad natives and pounding drums that emblazoned the conformist 1950s culture. While Tiki collectibles were once relegated to garage sales and flea markets, today’s trend has gone mainstream…and mass market. Macy’s East opened a decorated “Patio Luau” department complete with patterned plastic plates. On the other end of the island, Kmart, Savon Drugs and Home Depot sell Tiki torches and figures for the yard. Ralph Lauren even sports a line of T-shirts with a wooden Tiki idol ingrained with “Polo.” For the ultimate in Petiki, Bamboo Ben, who designs custom Tiki bars, builds Polynesian-style dog huts and litter-box covers, complete with thatched canopy.

Tiki artist

Tiki artist and consummate hipster, Shag, provides the illustrations for Tiki Drinks. His clean, tight graphic style, reminiscent of ’50s and ’60s commercial art, has also been a hit with Time Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Forbes. Shag recently expanded into gallery work, and his latest piece, the Madonna of Kahiki, is nothing less than, well, shagadelic. The culture is as much lifestyle as it is art, and its revival may be an antidote to the frantic pace of a wired generation seeking comfort from a primitive haven at home. Perhaps the trend reflects a desire for a simpler time, tinged with a nostalgia that author Dennis Coupland, who coined the term Generation X, first described as a longing for experiences we never had, a hunger to be part of a previous generation.

Conclusion

Tiki is really about Tiki bars serving up flaming cocktails, and Gen X doesn’t have a lock on the fad: a president or two has been known to partake in Politiki. Richard Nixon, for example, used to escape to Trader Vic’s for some daytime tropical ambiance along with his favorite drink: the Navy Grog. Many bamboo-thatched bars and Tiki-toriums are vanishing, but Tiki drinks provides all that’s needed for spirit lovers of all generations to set up shop at home. So kick back, hang a light and sip a drink.

Tiki bar furniture

Handy Maxx — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:13:04 +0000

Our tropical-inspired bars are completely hand-made using 100% bamboo. All bamboo bars have received an initial varnish treatment. Any bamboo product used outdoors should be treated annually with a varnish containing UV and water protection. All bamboo furnishings used outdoors should be placed on a dry surface such as concrete or decking, and not in wet areas such as grass. Add a tropical flair to your poolside or patio with our deluxe bamboo bar. The sturdy, well-built bar cabinet has plenty of features, including two drawers, open cabinets and a two-tiered counter for preparing and enjoying your favorite drinks. The natural bamboo cabinet is done in a beautiful cross-weave, and a foot rail completes the necessary accoutrements for relaxing. The Molokai bar features an umbrella hole.

Bamboo Product

Any bamboo product used outdoors should be treated annually with a varnish containing UV and water protection. Bamboo products used outdoors should be placed on a dry surface such as concrete or decking, and not in wet areas such as grass. Bamboo is one of the most widely used materials in the Orient and is used for an astonishing variety of purposes, food utensils, roofing, paper, boat and raft building, furnishings and home building to name but a few. When crafting a moody, low-light environment, it becomes especially important to consider how bright light can affect it. Windows of course kill the scene, at least until nightfall. Neon is the scourge of the Tiki bar. The worst offender is that mighty false idol, the television set. Nothing can ruin a Tiki bar quite like a television set can. Even when showing supposedly Tiki-friendly tropical scenes, like an old surf movie or a Hawaii travelogue, the screen is too bright.

Conclusion

Even a television showing scenes that are dark is surprisingly bright. Worse, the moving scenes distract the visitor, and remove any sense of the exotic. Savvy tikiphiles are equipped with a device like TV-B-Gone, a small keychain device that works like a television remote, and can turn off virtually any television set. A quality Tiki bar will weigh over 1,000 pounds, when you include its wood construction, shelving, support structure and the thatched roofing materials. You’ll want to ensure this structure is properly designed, so it can safely hold the roof’s weight, not blow over easily in high winds and be safe for people to lean upon.

Tiki bar kits

Handy Maxx — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:53:43 +0000

Do you own a bar? Or perhaps you have your own personal bar in your home? If so, you’re undoubtedly interested in purchasing the necessary items to stock your bar, whether they be glasses, appetizer trays, glass hangers or bottle holders. There are large amounts of bar supplies available, so take your time checking out the links below. You’ll be sure to come across things you already have, but you’re also sure to come across many things you don’t! Every bar is only as good as its bartender and its bar supplies, so it’s important to keep your bar well-stocked with things your customers will want and need, whether it be drink stirrers or martini shakers.

Tahiti Bar

The Tahiti bar is 30″ wide and 60″ in length with open shelves gap under the counter. They are packed in a box knock down, easy mechanism with simple tools. By and large height of the Tiki bar is 89″, and the walk in height of the ledge of the roof is 72″. One should select the best like that of bamboo tile or the tropical grass thatch roof top. Bamboo components are finished a coating of lacquer. We proffer some of our product in natural yellow or bamboo green color. The green bamboo product is our new special color offer which retains the natural green color tune of the bamboo, however just like wood it will turn to lighter yellow color as time go by. The bar exterior is marine plywood with split bamboo overlay. The rear side of the Tiki Bar has shelves for storage, and it comes with 3 barstools.

Conclusion

When crafting a moody, low-light environment, it becomes especially important to consider how bright light can affect it. Windows of course kill the scene, at least until nightfall. Neon is the scourge of the Tiki bar. The worst offender is that mighty false idol, the television set. Nothing can ruin a Tiki bar quite like a television set can. Even when showing supposedly Tiki-friendly tropical scenes, like an old surf movie or a Hawaii travelogue, the screen is too bright. Even a television showing scenes that are dark is surprisingly bright. Worse, the moving scenes distract the visitor, and remove any sense of the exotic. Savvy tikiphiles are equipped with a device like TV-B-Gone, a small keychain device that works like a television remote, and can turn off virtually any television set.

Tiki bar sign

Handy Maxx — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:13:35 +0000

Our company provides with Beautiful Tropical Bedding, Beach and Surf decor, Hawaiian Baby Bedding, Surf and Hawaiian Teen Bedding and much more specialties. You will find everything from Beach House decor to Surf decor, Tropical decor and Hawaiian decor for your home plus great Hawaiian Bedding, Surfer bedding, Surf and Beach Art and lots of other great Tropical, Surfer and Beach themed accessories for your home. We hope you enjoy what you see here, and if you don’t see what you’re looking for please check back often or give us a call. We are always adding new items. In fact we add new items weekly. You may also give us a call or e-mail us we’ll be happy to help you. We can custom make you’re Tropical Bedding, Beach Shower Curtains, and Hawaiian Baby Bedding and Surf Print curtains too.

Best among the Best

We have the best and most complete selection of Beach Bungalow Designs Beach decor, Surf Decor, Hawaiian decor and Tropical decor. Whether you’re looking for Surf signs or Beach signs or unique Tropical home decor we have a large selection of Beach, Surfer, Tropical and Hawaiian wall decor. You’ll find great hand painted signs, Pub signs, Surfer signs, great beach pictures, Surf Art and cool wall decor with hooks. Many of our products are made exclusively for us so you won’t find them anywhere else. We have to mention our Cool Light Switch Covers. We make them here and we really believe these are an easy and fun addition to any room in your home and of course these coordinate with all of our Hawaiian and Surf Bedding and shower curtains.

Conclusion

In addition to this entire great Tropical decor we also offer our Hawaiian, Surf and Tropical prints in comforters and most of our bedding is available in many different prints with new Surf and Tropical prints added weekly. You will find everything for your Surf themed room, your Beach themed room or your Hawaiian or tropical themed room right here at Bungalow Beach Designs or our other store “Home by the seashore” where you will find great Beach decor, nautical decor, and Tropical decor and Seashell decor.

Tiki sculpture

Handy Maxx — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:22:09 +0000

More of the sculpture

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Tiki bar hut

Handy Maxx — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:31:56 +0000

A Tiki bar attracts and somehow conjures up the parties, and with the party often comes the alcohol, and invariably, some smokers. Since a Tiki bar is made of flammable materials, it’s critical to use proper fire-proofing techniques when building it; otherwise, the whole thing could suddenly go up in a blaze – an abrupt end to a good time for all. So, how do you build a Tiki bar? First of all, get some good plans from an experienced, reputable builder. Make sure these plans are complete, well-illustrated and include step-by-step how-to instructions that are easy to follow. It’s a good idea to ensure you’ll have access to assistance and consulting advice, especially if this is your first Tiki bar, or you want to customize it to your own liking.

Materials required

Also, you’ll need a few materials that may not be obvious or available in your area, so you’ll need to know where to find these authentic materials. You’ll also want a few specialty decor items to finish up your Tiki bar and make it your own. A quality Tiki bar will weigh over 1,000 pounds, when you include its wood construction, shelving, support structure and the thatched roofing materials. You’ll want to ensure this structure is properly designed, so it can safely hold the roof’s weight, not blow over easily in high winds and be safe for people to lean upon.

Conclusion

Fortunately, there are good plans available today on the Internet that enables an average do-it-yourself type of person to build their own Tiki bar. The specialty materials can be readily ordered over the Internet. A quality, custom Tiki bar can typically be built in just a few days by an average do-it-yourselfer by following good plans and instructions. There are also various options, like ceiling fans and controls, electrical hookups, shelving, glass holders and other options to consider in your own Tiki bar’s design. So, if you’ve wanted to host parties and give your back yard, poolside area or lakeside that island atmosphere, a Tiki bar could be just what you’ve been looking for. Crank up the music and the blenders and let the good times roll.

Outdoor Tiki

Handy Maxx — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:55:47 +0000

Spend your evenings relaxing or entertaining on your deck, patio, or in your garden with the special atmosphere created with outdoor patio lighting. A sole filling, of citronella or lamp oil lights an entire evening. It is easy to fill, just unscrew the oil container from the lantern body, fill and replace. Or enjoy these decorative copper torches for your table or scattered around the patio for subtle lighting. Our Copper Table Torches and Tiki Torches make a safe and decorative addition to any garden or patio. With a Lifetime Warranty they are a longer lasting, safer and more beautiful alternative to traditional Tiki Torches. Each torch comes with an exclusive anti-spill design. Our Tiki Torches will make an elegant environment in any backyard or walkway area.

European series Tiki Patio

The European Series patio and planter lamps are made of high quality weather resistant materials, powder coated aluminum, and U.V. protected acrylics and polyethylene, with stainless steel fasteners to protect against rust and salt air corrosion. These Table Tiki Torches have been crafted with a high quality powder coated iron torch with a powder coated copper bowl with matching genuine copper decorative wire bands. Each torch ships complete with a fiberglass wick. This Tiki torch measures 11.5 inches tall. Each torch bowl is removable from the iron torch and can be filled with 4 ounces of torch oil.

Conclusion

Add a unique and decorative touch to your patio or deck area. These table top torches create an elegant lighting effect on any deck or patio. Make the most of your backyard and enjoy your patio furniture day and night. All Table Tiki Torches come with a one year manufacturer’s warranty on the product’s quality. This product is available in a copper finish only. Outdoor Tiki Torches turn your garden in to a cozy and beautiful outdoor space. Tiki torches feature aluminum die cast weather tight construction. Available in 6 elegant color finishes. Fiberglass wicks only burn fuel. No wood to rot away. Tiki torches are great for year round beauty in your garden. Tiki torches light after rain or snow. Choose from pole torches or sconce torches in 6 elegant colors.

Bamboo Tiki bar

Handy Maxx — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:45:45 +0000

Bamboo Tiki bar are generally used at home or in commercial establishments as the entertainment centers, handcrafted with Muso bamboo poles seasoned for outdoor and indoor use. Our company proffers two bamboo bars with different look and sizes, the Tiki and the Tahiti, with choices of grass thatch, reed thatch or bamboo tile roof. The unit comprises of two doors open to the rear of the counter, with two tiers of selves for storage, a glass rack just above the counter for hanging glasses.

Tahiti Bar

Tiki-style bar

Add a classic Tiki-style bar that facilitates five adults to your deck, patio, or poolside with our corner-style bamboo bar. The bar is handcrafted with the highest quality Balinese bamboo. In spite of its light weight, bamboo is amongst the strongest building materials in existence. A high-yield renewable resource, bamboo is also an environmentally liable alternative to wooden furniture. It is the fastest growing woody plant on earth, and can be harvested in three to five years as disparate to the 10 to 20 years most softwood require to mature. Our Tiki bar’s bamboo is dried and treated over a six-week period until the moisture height is low enough to ensure e resistance to splitting and insects. The bar comprises of a bamboo foot rail and a surface with plenty of room for beverages and appetizer place-settings. Two shelves behind the bar proffer over 2,000 square inches of storage for beverages, glassware, bartending tools, and stereo components.

Tiki bar supply

Handy Maxx — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:07:40 +0000

There’s no better way to spend a balmy summer evening than drinking pina coladas, eating kahuna burgers and dancing to the sounds of Hawaiian guitars and ukeleles with a few hundred of your closest friends. Luaus and tiki parties are becoming more and more popular all the time, and you’ll find a huge range of tiki party ideas, tiki hut building guides, and tiki bar supplies available to order online. There’s nothing worse than a tiki bar supply shortage at a tiki party, so make sure you’re well stocked for the evening.

Things required for the luau or tiki theme party

The first thing you’ll need is decorations for your tiki hut or tiki bar. Some of these are easy enough to make yourself. Sand glued around the frame of the tiki hut is a very easy way to create a tropical beach effect. You could also cut out paper starfish, frangipanis and spooky tiki god shapes and glue them to the bar top and the tiki hut roof. Grass mats for the bar top are a must, as are some palm fronds, large leaves or grass roofing material for the tiki hut roof. You can make this out of paper if you have trouble getting the real thing. There are also all kinds of tiki party accessories you can buy, including Hawaiian or Pacific island printed paper cups, plates, place mats, coasters and napkins, tiki mugs in a variety of colors and designs, tiki god shot glasses, exotic tropical flower candles and even tiki hula skirts and decorative ukeleles.

Conclusion

Tiki bar accessories

Handy Maxx — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:02:35 +0000

A luau party just isn’t complete without tropical Hawaiian barware and accessories. Let us help you stock and create a Tiki bar for your luau party with our selection of Tiki mugs, coconut cups, bamboo cups, bamboo bar signs, drink umbrellas and more.
The perfect Hawaiian Tiki bar is at your fingertips. The first thing you’ll need of course is a Tiki! Choose from a variety of Tiki statues and place them around the Tiki bar area. Tea Leaves and loose flowers also make wonderful accents along the bar. Stock your Tiki bar with fun Tiki mugs or hula girl mugs complete with cocktail drink umbrellas, backscratchers for that tropical itch and a tropical orchid or tea leaf. Keep them thirsty by putting out some salty snacks in a coconut cup or wooden bowl. Don’t have a bar area in your home? Create one! Simply cover an existing table with a Hawaiian sarong or some of our tapa paper. Hang lauhala mats in the background.

Tiki Bar in America

Conclusion

Tiki bar designs

Handy Maxx — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:55:48 +0000

The way to achieve this is through the use of flame, low-wattage bulbs, colored lights, and fixtures that restrict much light from getting out. Flame is a risky endeavor in a Tiki bar, where flammable organic elements abound. People who are drinking are not to be trusted with candles, but flames in drinks, now that’s good sport. Some locations have had grand Tiki fireplaces, and fire dancer shows are also part of the tradition. Flame-look flicker bulbs can be purchased, but their wattage is so low that they really are not useful for light at all. Disneyland uses special trickery to allow bulbs of any sort to flicker like flame. The electrical controls can be expensive, but someone who knows what they’re doing can tackle the project for under a hundred dollars.

Tiki bar bulbs

Low-wattage bulbs are the most effective way to produce good Tiki bar lighting. 15- or 30-watt bulbs will often do the trick. The key is to have enough light fixtures to make the low wattage work. A good Tiki bar will have a ceiling that is nearly encrusted with low-wattage light fixtures. All these light fixtures would look a bit dull without some variety, and that’s where colored lights and unusual fixtures come in. Any color of the rainbow will look right in a Tiki bar, as long as the light level is low. Reds in particular will make everyone in the room look more attractive, and moody spots of green and blue add mystery.

Conclusion

Good Tiki light fixtures look unconventional, and give off a restricted amount of light. The most prized Tiki light fixture is a glass float. These large round glass balls were used on ships, and used to drift onto shore with their sides nicely blasted into a frosted look by the elements. They were once plentiful, but are now rare, with original floats going for well over a hundred dollars. Today, faux-floats are produced without light fixtures. Drilling one for use as a lamp can be tricky without proper equipment, many opt to instead mount the light on the outside of the float, and mask it with bamboo. Another popular Tiki light fixture is the puffer fish lamp. It is not difficult to make a puffer fish lamp yourself, but it can be messy and smelly. Other lamp styles include old fish traps, bamboo bird cages, and frames wrapped in tapa cloth.

Tiki Umbrella

Handy Maxx — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:26:25 +0000

Tiki refers to feeling fantasies of South Seas. The pacific romanticism vibrates through various so called Tiki products. One such product inspired by Tiki is Tiki Umbrella. A big wide umbrella of about 40-square feet or more get you the feeling of exotic Pacific.Tiki umbrella provides you a shady spot in a tropical beach or region. This can be also regarded as escaping to one’s own tropical paradise with Tiki umbrella. A Tiki umbrella is erected on a stand and can be used anywhere included beaches. There are various colors available in varieties of Tiki umbrella. Different materials are also used to manufacture them. This unconventional umbrella has plenty of head room and plenty of shade to keep the activity or party going under hot summer sun.

Specification of Tiki Umbrella

Some common features which can be found in a standard Tiki umbrella are widely unambiguous. It should cover around forty or mare square feet. Height should be around eighty six inches. It should have a pointed lower pole for easy set up. The pole angle should be adjustable to block the sunlight. Six to eight aluminum ribs should be provided. It will provide support and ensure it will survive all of sun-season. A natural effect of Tiki concept is sought after in a Tiki umbrella. The manufacturer should provide standard warranty for its product. It should be waterproof and sun proof. Tiki umbrella should also be fire-resistant. These factors will ensure the umbrella to stay bright and beautiful all summer long. Normally polyester thatch and Raffia material are used to manufacture Tiki umbrella to make it waterproof and sun proof, respectively.

A status builder

A Tiki umbrella truly feels like being in an island in paradise. Envious friends also make party a great high ride by enjoining under the grand umbrella. It gives a real tropical feel. Football parties and wedding parties are some ideal events which can be performed and organized successfully by using a Tiki umbrella. Moreover a Tiki umbrella can be made shorter and can be elongated when required. Go on and get one Tiki umbrella for yourself. It will be a prized possession.