Steps on how to make a foe.

Steps on how to make a foe.

Equipment.

A round saw.

Black paint with a paint brush.

A toki.

Varnish ink.

And finally a piece of sandpaper.

Steps.

1st. Cut out the general shape of the foe with a circular saw. Only an adult wearing safety gear does this.

2nd. Use the toki to give the foe its form. This step takes a lot of patience, careful work.

3rd. Use sandpaper to make the foe smooth. 

4th. Paint each foe with koru shaped designs. The designs represent waves.

And finally 5th. Varnish the foe. 

After you have finished the steps you then can practice your Te tiafoe with your friends.