Halo Halo Creations

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With the pandemic going on I’ve stepped back to make space for other artists whose art is their sole income. Stepping back has also squashed my momentum. My #etsyshop is still open but I will probably not be pushing much to sell. I will be taking this time to get to work on some projects I’ve had on my list for years, and hopefully to find my stride again. I’ve had some #cowhorn for a few years and was looking for the right project. I think I’ve found it! Since barbershops are closed my hair has gotten longer than I normally keep it so I’ve been looking for my comb which I couldn’t find so I decided to make some out of horn. I just started learning about #okir designs from the Southern Philippine islands (Mindinao) AND just found out that the design was used on textiles and also combs! Here are my ideas so far, we’ll see how they come out! Thank you to @kapuwaco @jeromenoveras @agyagi @kristian.kabuay for the chance to connect and talk art, I really needed that! ✊🏾 (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_6llb0DlFK/?igshid=1nx2xy0zmikms

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Came across one of my Grandfather’s #poems while cleaning/reorganizing during this pandemic. Within adversity there are silver linings, I hope that maybe those of you (like me) who have been putting things off whether due to thinking you have more time, out of fear, or out of laziness now might be a good time to take action (while social distancing/quarantining) #mementomori (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_LAtBRj0fP/?igshid=13s4ovzf3twaz

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Now I’m ready to go grocery shopping! #leatherfacemask (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_AkWxmDs_7/?igshid=1ctimtr0tzk3t

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Man, I wish I had been casing my leather this way long ago! Soak it with some more water rather than just spraying it a little yields amazing color! The wait for it to reach the right water content is soooo worth it! #leathertooling #austronesian #polynesian #filipino #maori inspired #leatherfacemask #linglingo (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-5f9y0jtUt/?igshid=ovgxr0uzjroq

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***New listing*** I am trying to do my part to help provide people with a little but of peace of mind. These leather #facemasks are listed in my shop, if you’d like to purchase one please visit (link in the bio). These masks ARE NOT FOR CLINICAL USE, these are for the general public and only act as a barrier between you and others. It is NOT designed to prevent any infection to anyone. I will try to find some other materials to lower the cost as much as I possibly can. #staysafe #stayhome #protectyaneck (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-nbvGPjGSM/?igshid=6na6fb4j7jg3

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Just finished the #buaya (I believe this is the name for it, correct me if I’m wrong pls). It is ready to be safely packed and shipped. This one is inspired by the #kalinga #ifugao peoples of the #philippines. Real #boarstusk but I used leather to hold it all together, where traditionally they would use rattan. Someday I will make one just for me! (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-irSdBjEOT/?igshid=14r3e9pyryjnj

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A couple days late to the party but I made it! A lot of amazing and talented people were getting ready to attend the #madeintucsonmarket set for the 18th and then Covid-19 hit. The amazing team found a creative solution, the Made In Tucson Virtual Market! Go check it out, (event page in FB)! @madeintucsonmarket @historic4thave @4thavetucson (at Tucson 4th Ave) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-hc69hD4Qu/?igshid=1o7pu9opqg4u3

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Hoy! Pick yourself up some cards to help you pass the time while #quarantined! @lekz55 has some awesome #carddecks for you. Awesome art and the joker cards are amazing! #cardistry #cardart #cardartistry #polynesian #hawaiian #fijian #tongan #filipino #samoan #islander #ilsandstyle (at Maui Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9-TmvGDHI4/?igshid=1hbcwzpuq2udu

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Finished my first Tangkil #igorot armband made of #boarstusk and rattan. Since I live in the middle of the Sonoran Desert I don’t have easy access to rattan so I used #leather on this one. It is up for grabs, betters pics when I put it in my #etsyshop. . I used the #headhuntersknot to help bind the #tusks. Stopper made of #yakbone hand-carved into a #skull. I’m purposely leaving the cordage longer to make it a one size fits all, trim to desired length or leave it as is because it doubles as a necklace that way. $175, free shipping DM if you’re interested. #boarstusk #tangkil #armlet #armband #filipino #filipina #filipinx #indigenousart #polynesianinspired #austronesian #islander #islandstyle #handmade #madeintucson #creativetucson #knowyourroots (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B97rHWGnYtr/?igshid=jqr1btzwjgko

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Making things during the quarantine! #boarstusk #tangkil #armlet #armband #filipino #filipina #filipinx #indigenousart #polynesianinspired #austronesian #islander #islandstyle #handmade #madeintucson #creativetucson #knowyourroots (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B97qTwCHwYi/?igshid=8juu8byarjs9

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Hee hee #arivacaaz (at Arivaca, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9x_7DFnWa3/?igshid=g86nuy8wh3e

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Just finished this #customleatherbag for a returning client. It was a challenge for me that took a lot of forethought to make sure I got all the little pieces in the right order as I put it together. Some little bells and whistles on the inside too that are too hard to get a good picture. 100% #handstitched. Looks like I’ll have more time to #makethings since the AZ governor just ordered all schools closed until the 27th. 😬 #handmade #leathergoods #leathersmith #leatherworker #etsy #etsyshop #stitchordie (at Sabino Canyon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xsQAcHGOU/?igshid=ymz2t3gpuab9

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Current #contemplation Death is the source of life #deathisthesourceoflife (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9if4WOjWJy/?igshid=ni9e4hle18cv

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Have a small workspace to create amazing things? One #organizationtip that I’ve found are #neodymiummagnets !! They work wonders from keeping rivets and caps from bouncing all over to keeping most used tools handy, magnets can help you free up some desk space! I’m currently working on a four pouch custom bag with all kinds of small customization requests, so the mess you see is basically what my workspace looks like on a daily basis. (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9fgy87neWW/?igshid=qai9mlxvwgd

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Finally finished my #knifeinaday that I made with Rich’s teaching @desertmetalcraft a couple weeks ago. I wrapped the handle with some Kodiak Lace and finally figured out what to do with the excess: #vertebraebeads from @scordvolution I have had for a few years waiting for the right project. #beginnerblacksmith #leathersmith P.S. any gentlemen out there looking for a 💈 I recommend Pair-A-Dice barbers, they’ll take great care of you! #tucson #tucsonaz (at Pair -A-Dice Barbers) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9cJtcBn4fb/?igshid=aeyevs94l066

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One of the flu strains has knocked me down for the past few days. Finally feeling good enough to do something with leather, but don’t want to work on any of the custom orders so instead I’m taking the day to care for my belts and current wallet. I’m really liking @smithsleatherbalm ! Smells good, and I don’t mind it getting on my hide either! #leathercare #iloveleather #sickdayactivities (at The Loop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9S5MQ-n8CG/?igshid=1xenr3wq79h2g

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There’s a story here that I need to know! #adventuresinteaching (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9KBA2wnVJ9/?igshid=10lydbe8cmjxu