Baren Digest               Friday, 22 March 2002       Volume 18 : Number 1771


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From: Daniel Dew <ddew@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 08:47:13 -0500
Subject: [Baren 17614] Music Exchange 

Now that I finally have my image completed and on the block, I wonder:  If I
didn't sign it, would any one know it is mine?
It might be fun someday, after an exchange is over, to show the prints with
no names attached, then provide a list of participants and have the group
try to match the print to the artist.  The winner could get something
inexpensive from the Mall or something.
Oh well, get ready for a surprise!

Daniel L. Dew
Suncoast Equipment Funding Corporation
http://www.dandew.com/
ddew@tampabay.rr.com



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From: John and Jan Telfer <jtelfer@iinet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 02 00:11:08 -0000
Subject: [Baren 17615] Re: 2003 New Year Cards!! 

Wanda asked:

> So what's 2003 going to be?


Gee, Wanda, I thought I was the only one who had already started thinking 
about What to do in 2003!!

My Encyclopaedia sources state:

"Sheep, may also be called the Goat, the sign of art.  The Chinese 
consider Sheep to be the instigators of peace and harmony.  Sometimes 
deeply religious, the Sheep is typically sure-footed, fastidious, 
conservative, selfless, charming, witty, but also possibly complacent, 
stubborn, capricious, contentious, and liable to wander.  The most 
compatible partner for anyone born in the year of the Sheep is the Horse."

I think they are describing human character here, not "sheep" although 
the "liable to wander" could have been cross-matched!!!

I think there are a few snakes, still hiding someone else mentioned.....

Jan

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From: Louise Cass <lcass@primus.ca>
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 13:17:17 -0500
Subject: [Baren 17616] cleaning blocks 

I've just encountered a bizarre problem. 
When printing with oil base I use Graph Chem ink - cleans up fine
with veg/baby oil - whatever- but just recently am using their water
base which is very dense and heavy (had to thin it with the water soluble
vehicle)
the prints are fine but the block is the devil to clean - ink takes forever to
come off - had to run water over it and paractically scrub - talk about
raising grain!! I don't need this since right now since I'm not using large
shapes in my work - it's mostly line - anyway I left my block sitting on
blotters
and newsprint for several days with no  weight on top- had a shock when I 
went to work on it some more - it had warped hideously (my blocks are 3/4"
pine
and I can usually use both sides) 
This has never happened before -probably because I was using Speedball
water base which cleans up easily and quickly) - I've managed to more or less
flatten the block again but don't like the look of it 

Does anyone have tips on cleaning up with the denser inks?

Louise Cass
http://www.LCassArt.com

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From: Daniel Dew <ddew@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 13:28:15 -0500
Subject: [Baren 17617] Re: cleaning blocks 

Louise, Dean at Graphic Chemical is actually a member of this list and
occassionally "checks in".  Either call them directly at 800-465-7382 or
e-mail them at   graphchem@aol.com
I sure they can offer the correct answers.




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From: Myron Turner <mturner@Ms.UManitoba.CA>
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 17:06:47 -0600
Subject: [Baren 17618] Re: cleaning blocks 

If you are using a press, you can just keep running the block though with 
scrap paper.

Myron


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From: Julio.Rodriguez@walgreens.com
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 17:57:29 -0600
Subject: [Baren 17619] Re: Warmspot ? 03/21/2002 05:57:34 PM 

Hi John, congrats, I saw your cat print from Baren #1, "Warmspot" on sale
at www.hanga.com.  This version is more colorful, and seems to have an
overall different feeling than the exchange version.....was this a second
rendering  ?

 http://www.hanga.com

check under "prints for sale"   (John Amoss)

Julio Rodriguez (Skokie, Illinois)






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From: Louise Cass <lcass@primus.ca>
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 19:41:20 -0500
Subject: [Baren 17620] Re: cleaning blocks 

Myron-

Thanks, but unfortunately I'm hand printing - baren and spoon, etc.
I keep taking more impressions on dampened newsprint and paper 
towel but ink still stays on the block!!?? The Speedball ink is so much easier
to clean up but I imagine the Graph Chem is better (?) -it looks good on
the paper
at any rate. 

Incidentally, I'd meant to write and tell you how much I've
admired your work on your site - the autobiography is great
- -I come from a similar background - Russian and Rumanian then
imigration to London (U.K.) and Montreal (Que) on each side- many 
fascinating stories there I wish I had the energy and ability to
to set down.

regards,
Louise C.



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From: Cucamongie@aol.com
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 23:19:42 EST
Subject: [Baren 17621] Ruth Leaf's show 

Ruth, thanks for posting info about your show - I'll definitely stop by!
best wishes
Sarah

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From: Graham <gscholes@woodblock.info>
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 21:42:36 -0800
Subject: [Baren 17622] Re: cleaning blocks 

Louise,

Can you or any body explain the composition of the Graph Chem ink.  
Is it water base,  i.e.  a colourant suspended in what medium.
Is it an acrylic or a watercolour?

Have this info I may be able to help you.

Graham 

P.S.  I could never endorse Speed Ball inks.  They are barely acceptable as student quality.
 




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