Tiki God - Hand-Carved Aesthetic
Bring the spirit of the islands to your desk with this highly detailed Tiki God sculpture. Designed specifically for post-processing, this model captures the traditional "hand-carved" look that thrives when paired with wood-infused filaments and stains.

The Secret to the "Amazing Finish"
To achieve the realistic, deep-grain look seen in the photos, I followed a specific wood-staining process. Unlike standard plastic prints, this method transforms the model into a piece of art that looks and feels like genuine timber.

Choose the Right Material: I recommend using a Wood PLA or a PLA in the brown family for the base color.
2. Strategic Sanding: Start with a 220-grit sandpaper to knock down some of the layer lines. Don’t sand it perfectly smooth—leaving some of the layer texture actually helps mimic natural wood grain once the stain is applied! I only gave it a quick once over.
3. Applying the Stain: Use a high-quality wood stain (like Minwax or Rust-Oleum Ultimate). Apply it generously with a foam brush or lint-free cloth, ensuring it gets deep into the carvings of the Tiki’s face. use multiple different colors ( brown, gray, black)
4. The Wipe-Off: Let the stain sit for about 5–10 minutes, then gently wipe away the excess. The stain will remain darker in the crevices and layer lines, creating an incredible "weathered" and "aged" depth. Let it dry over night. Apply paint to areas you want to stand out. I used white and red around the mouth area.
5. Final Seal: Once dry, a quick coat of Satin Polyurethane will protect the finish and give it a professional, handcrafted glow.

Watch the Process
Want to see exactly how I did it? Check out the full step-by-step staining tutorial here: https://youtu.be/FhmX9dDkM1w

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TIKI GOD

0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill