[Baren]: The mailing list / discussion forum for woodblock printmaking. Baren Digest Monday, 10 August 1998 Volume 04 : Number 241 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: April Vollmer/John Yamaguchi Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 12:23:47 -0400 Subject: [Baren 1355] Boxes again I don't know, I live in NYC where prices are high, but $20 for a handmade box for prints sounds awfully cheap to me! I would certainly be interested in finding out about this option for the print exchange project. April Vollmer ------------------------------ From: jimandkatemundie@juno.com (James G Mundie) Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 12:52:53 -0400 Subject: [Baren 1356] another exchange update We're well underway with the first [Baren] exchange. This morning, I received an e-mail message from Ray Hudson in Vermont stating that he will also be taking part. So far, twenty people have expressed interest, and seven of those have finalized their commitment to the exchange. I trust that everyone is busily selecting boards and sharpening their chisels (or buying new razor blades, in my case!). Please remember, I must have received an e-mail message from you by the 1st of September in order to include you in this project. Mise le meas, James Mundie, Philadelphia USA ------------------------------ From: Patsy Wilson Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 15:49:47 -0500 Subject: [Baren 1357] Re: Baren Digest V4 #229 Jean Eger wrote: > A print exchange sounds good to me. (delurk alert! ;)"me, too!" Patsy chirps, as she remembers the last time she she participated in a print exchange -- 6 years ago when she majored in printmaking at Minneapolis College of Art & Design. I am looking forward to getting my first intaglio press (Conrad, 18"x44") -- I'm so excited I could evaporate! I won't be getting it until Oct. or Nov., which may be too late for your exchange (then I could always do wood & spoon) -- Have any details been set for the date or edition? do I need to be invited or can I just boisterously jump in? thanks again for all the insight and encouragement all of your letters and websites have brought me -- I look forward to becoming more involved in this wonderful forum. Walk Brightly! Patsy Wilson ------------------------------ From: David Bull Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 08:48:21 +0900 Subject: [Baren 1358] Updates ... After doing those two large books for the Encyclopedia, my girls have run out of steam for doing any more ... But they're not finished yet with their summer contributions to the Encyclopedia. During the past week or so, as I was: - - drying off my previous print - - making a hanshita for the next print - - carving the hair on this print ... they were busy with the camera. The results are up in the Encyclopedia: http://www.woodblock.com/encyclopedia/updates.html They have two weeks left before they head back to Canada for school. I'm going to encourage them to shoot as many pictures of the work as possible before they do ... Dave ------------------------------ From: Patsy Wilson Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 20:57:04 -0500 Subject: [Baren 1359] Re: Portfolio Julio.Rodriguez@walgreens.com wrote: > Please count me in for participating in the BAREN portfolio. I have > some questions. can I throw in $.02 here? :) I think one of the most important criteria for a print swap is uniform size. I know that some prints are a treasure for their minute size, but a size *limit* could be quite useful. I have had the most success with archival storage & framing with uniform sizes, esp. since I also enjoy binding, I know that making your own archival portfolio book for your prints to live in can be ~fun & rewarding~! (t.v. drama off...) I don't know how large many of you print, but many different large sizes could be quite a burden for the person collating the prints. (do many of you ever roll your prints? eek! flat, flat, flat, it makes me cringe to roll a print for travel, but that's just me...) ;) I don't mind at all the idea of using old special plates to share for the swap, except, of course, for those that have already been retired or striped. ;) I hope to do a new image, but I guess I won't start until I know a size suggestion. a theme sound pretty neat as an option (tho I don't think a theme should be a requirement for those who are steamrolling through personal imagery & don't want to slow down)... some thoughts on themes; "atmosphere", tension, paradox, structure vs. ephemera, solidity vs. translucency, travel/your last visit abroad (or out of state), etc. -- I guess I'm not a "lets all make pictures of cats" kind of gal, but if you guys like working with a more ~tangible~ theme, such as underwater life or landscapes, I'm just as excited. back to the sketchbook..... ;) have a great evening! Patsy, Guardian of Reckless Perfectionism ------------------------------ From: "Haydee Landing" Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 00:17:54 -0400 Subject: [Baren 1360] Re: Final decision James I don't know what is Oban paper. I know others type of paper. Please specify. Another question, will be print be hand? I usually use Rives BFK, Goyu, Hosho and others with more fibers. I Puerto Rico, a caribbean island, with too much humidity, I preffer to use no japanese paper ( in few years grow fungus). And include were I can buy. Thanks Haydee ------------------------------ From: Graham Scholes Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 21:05:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Baren 1361] Re: Portfolio Patsy, Guardian of Reckless Perfectionism wrote....... >I think one of the most important >criteria for a print swap is uniform size. You are my kinda gal Patsy. However I think most of the rules have been carved in wood. I was going to attached the latest that was issued by James Mundie so you are up to date. Then thought, I bet James has already sent it. If not let me know. >I know that making your own archival portfolio book for your prints to >live in > can be ~fun & rewarding~! Say, I bet you it could. I recall back when I was just out of art school I did sample making with a Packaging Co. Made all sorts of wonderful cases and boxes out of chipboard and fancy papers for jewely and expensive perfumes. >it makes me cringe to roll a print for travel, >but that's just me...) ;) No....it's a no no. Is that a double negative? It certainly is the worst thing you can do to a print. Oh...and welcome to the Baren....Walk Brightly Patsy....... I don't recall seeing you name before. Regards, Graham ------------------------------ From: Graham Scholes Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 21:05:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Baren 1362] Re: Cases ... >Graham wrote: >> Does the box maker use acid free materials? Dave replied: >If you mean 110% certified, guaranteed for 999 years, 'stop Father time' >materials ... then no, he doesn't. The cases are made the same way that >books are made, with an under-structure of a sort of thick 'card' >material. A lightly patterned decorative paper is glued on the inner >faces, while the outside is covered with the sort of 'cloth' material >that one sees (used to see ...) on hardback books, and which 'wraps' >around all the edges and corners. Thanks for this feedback..Dave I use to make cases and bookbindings and specialty boxes a way back and on the occasion we were asked to produce a unit that used or had acid barriers on the inside to prevent yellowing of the article being stored. We would only concern ourselved with the laminating glue which was an animal hot glue and papers that would not yellow over time. Sulphate or Sulphite that had a neutral buffer. I can't remember now. Not important. I didn't realize that the humidity there was so high. What do you do about webbing.....as in feet. Makes our westcoast seem like a desert. We have no problems of that nature at all. Just now we are in a drought .... haven't hand rain for over a month. We might be lucky to get some by mid Sept. Regards, Graham ------------------------------ End of Baren Digest V4 #241 ***************************