How To Bone Carve: Ancient Hawaiian Hook by Louie the Fish

Louie the Fish is a Master Bone Carver, carving since the 70's, when he earned a Degree in Fine Arts in Hawaii. Since then, he's worked in Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand, and currently lives and works on O'ahu, Hawaii. Check out his replica Hawaiian fish-hook-- ancient technology that beats throwing spears. Full version available on www.kettlebottom.com, under web-only videos.

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[rhynoheart]

I've used the pet bones for knife handles before and they work very well. I fully enjoyed your clip. I have two of these hooks from New Zealand and give one to my friend during different stages of their lives. It has gotten where with the hooks popularity is increasing and quality pieces are higher in price. So I've decided to start making them for friends, instead of buying them. Thank you for the video and sharing. I picked up a few new things from it.

Thanks,

Jonathan

[KettlebottomCrew]

@rhynoheart No problem! Good luck with Bone Carving!

[jackjaggerjaw]

does anyone know how to sand of the inside curve of the hook without using power tools. Im also using koa wood instead of bones

[KettlebottomCrew]

@jackjaggerjaw You can use fine round or half-round files to get it close and hand-sand for the final finish. For sand paper, we use 100 grit at first, switch to 220, and finish with 320...

[VideoScore]

BTW if anyone is interested in some of the ways to tie cords to bone pendants I could make videos and post them up on here.

[chiefwaz]

Can someone post how to tie the knot to attach this type of hook to necklace, the type with holes drilled in don't look authentic. Thanks

[articulatebonehead]

great video! wish i could have heard you better at certain points over the harmonica, though.

[JChoneybell]

Cool Dude!!!

[JohnDrakeMI6]

Very educational and answered all my questions as to how a REAL bone Hawaiian Fish hooks are made and much different form the "plastic" ones on the market. P.S. Get rid of the harmonica music, it was very annoying trying to concentrate on the details.

[micers]

@rhynoheart The harmonica is too loud relative to your voice. It irritates rather than supports your presentation. Thanks for the presentation though.

[Zeriouslly]

PS i came across a guy selling a couple of pig tusks he'd bought over in Vanuatu years ago. Exquisitely polished! And do you know how they'd been polished/sanded?? Toothpaste on wood!! The carver must have had either the patience of Job - or no tv...

[Zeriouslly]

into pieces about 2 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches, using an old pair of scissors because the scissors give the sandpaper a fine cut edge, unlike ripped paper, and that makes it easier to sand carved edges.

[Zeriouslly]

@jackjaggerjaw first off - use Wet and Dry sandpaper! I only use 220grit as its the best - by the time its worn down a bit it turns into 320 grit anyway lol. And sand the hook over a bowl of water, dipping into the water now and then to unblock the sandpaper and restore its 'cut'. For getting into inside places you can either simply fold the sandpaper over or roll it into a small roll which gives it a bit of strength. By the way, when I get a sheet of 220grit I immediately cut the whole sheet up

[pinkmonk13]

@VideoScore Please do! I would be so grateful. My husband purchased a beautiful fish hook necklace while we were holidaying in Hawaii and the cord where the hook attached snapped and we don't know anywhere we can get it fixed here in Australia. I honestly thought there would be SOMETHING on youtube, but ZILCH! :(