Baren Digest            Wednesday, 27 February 2002    Volume 18 : Number 1742


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From: Graham <gscholes@woodblock.info>
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 22:17:52 -0800
Subject: [Baren 17247] Re: registration ideas 

There is a method of making use of the quasi kento corners, a good suggestion 
from Barbara, and printing in the tradition manner... i.e. print all sheets with 
one colour, change plate and print the next sheets with another colour.   It is 
a method designed by Noboru Sawai which I have not used but have seen the rig.   
Very simple to make, for accurate registration.  I have a print of his that is 
14 colours 30 x 32 with extremely tight registration. Boot Campers will recall 
the "Girl in the Wheelbarrow" I would have to draw you a picture of the rig so 
you could best see how it works.  There is one draw back.... it takes two persons 
to handle the operation but at least you will not have to face the drying problem.

My experience is that the printed piece of paper can be left in the open for about 
3 to 4 minutes depending the the temp and humidity before it begins to dry.
It is going to take much long than that to ink and prime the next plate and 
slip it into the register position. I recall you saying this was going to be 
three colours so drying is going to definitely be a stumbling block.  If you 
are not using the Hanga method then Bob's your Uncle.  

Lots of luck.

Graham 






>Thanks all for a virtual full-course of registration ideas!
>I actually used a variation of a couple of them, I purchased two $1
>clipboards and attached them (with screws) to my usual registration jig. I
>had to trim them down a wee bit. Man, oh man, does this work like the
>proverbial tin whistle...the clips hold the paper beautifully in place
>through my abusive printing.
>
>To get the margins perfect I used the glue-a-piece-of paper to the corner
>method and cardboard kentos, giving me perfect margins every time.
>I have to modify my printing method so that I print both blocks in
>succession without moving the paper. Usually I would print all one color and
>then all the other color, but for something this big and only 10 prints,
>leaving the paper in place and switching blocks will be far more accurate
>than trying to place a 30" x 44" sheet of paper exactly in the same place
>twice. I lack the wing-span!
>Anyhow, pictures upcoming and y'all are going to help me name this thing.
>
>Incidentally, a report on a little jewel that Matsumura-san sent me. It's a
>smallish baren and I really have no idea which one it is, but it is my very
>first "real" baren. Wow! what a powerful little thing! It did a better job
>on western paper (BFK heavyweight) than my ball-bearing baren. This one fits
>my hand perfectly and I can actually "feel" the block right through it; it
>also did a better job with a couple of low spots in the block. I'm in love,
>sigh...
>
>Health and fortune cookies to all,
>Maria
>
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>Maria Arango
>Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
>http://www.1000woodcuts.com
>maria@mariarango.com
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