Baren Digest              Sunday, 29 December 2002      Volume 21 : Number 2077


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From: Louise Cass <lcass#primus.ca>
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 11:07:34 -0500
Subject: [Baren 20242] apology 

Sorry -  I should have sent yesterday's epistle (which included personal
stuff)
to after-five - would anyone know why the format turns out so broken up
(when it
gets back to me)? 
Louise Cass 
http://www.LCassArt.com

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From: LEAFRUTH#aol.com
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 14:53:47 EST
Subject: [Baren 20243] Re: Baren Digest V21 #2076 

In a message dated 12/28/02 7:00:40 AM, owner-baren#ml.asahi-net.or.jp writes:

<< http://www.1000woodcuts.com/puzzle/project.html  >>

Maria,  I recieved the block and I'm delighted.  Ruth  @ leafruth @aol.com

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From: Julio.Rodriguez#walgreens.com
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 16:44:26 -0600
Subject: [Baren 20244] Re: puzzle page updated 12/28/2002 04:50:30 PM 

Maria......Block 9C is here and in fine condition. Tear-drop shape, now I
can adapt my original design ideas to fit
this great shape.

thanks.....Julio Rodriguez (Skokie, Illinois)



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From: rham#bellatlantic.net
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 20:01:39 -0500
Subject: [Baren 20245] Re: one more puzzling post 

Yep I got the **** block and am working on the sketch.  can't wait to start cutting.
block ( 2C)  Ray Hamilton.   thanks Maria for all your many efforts.

"Maria Diener (aka Arango)" wrote:


> On the puzzle project, it is imperative that everyone follow the
> instructions that are posted on the website:
> http://www.1000woodcuts.com/puzzle/project.html and that (hopefully) arrived
> with your block.
>
> For everyone's convenience, here are the instructions again:
> INSTRUCTIONS TO PUZZLE PROJECT PARTICIPANTS:
>
> In redesigning the block, I think I came up with one ideal way to keep us
> all together while we are all out in the world doing our own thing. The
> final print will certainly reflect this reality.
> Your tiny block is cherry plywood, the best quality I could find, and has
> been sanded and polished to a 600 grit finish. Some of your blocks sport the
> tiny scars of some inevitable accidents with the jig-saw foot plate;
> fortunately not many. Once you see the final design you will understand
> that: a) IÕm crazy as a loon (quoted by my husband) and, b) I did the best I
> could.
> One last thing, any contributions to the final mailing of the prints will be
> greatly appreciated. A tube Priority Mail USPS runs $5.95. World
> participants contribute as you see fit and can afford.
>
> DO:
> á       Remember the theme: ÒWhat is Baren?Ó
> á       Observe the orientation as marked on back by an arrow pointing to the TOP
> and a horizontal line parallel to the bottom
> á       Please note there are no guiding lines and no underlying design, I
> ingeniously(!) thought of another way to keep the design together and no
> longer need this restriction to make your life easier
> á       Oil the block if you want to make cutting easier (linseed or mineral oil
> works well)
> á       Practice cuts on the back of the block if you have never cut cherry
> plywood before
> á       Trace the block shape onto sketch paper and practice your design(s) there
> if you feel stumped
> á       E-mail me anytime with questions: lostandpuzzled#mariarango.com
>
> DONÕT!
> á       DonÕt worry about the small scratches (left by the bouncing jig-saw in
> selected blocks), with as much ink as I usually use, they wonÕt matter, I
> swear
> á       DonÕt change the shape or height of the block, i.e. no sanding, no cutting
> off the ends, no chewing by small pets, no wetting
> á       DonÕt proof the block except by dry means such as a graphite/crayon
> rubbing
> á       DonÕt use a border in your design
> á       DonÕt be a weenie and drop out
>
> ABSOLUTE ÒMUSTÓ:
> á       Get blocks back to me by August 15th 2003
> á       Sign the back of your block with a permanent marker or carve your name on
> the back if you feel extraordinarily industrious
> á       E-mail me when you receive the block: gottheblastedthing#mariarango.com
> and make sure you tell me the letter/number on the back of your block
> Let me know if you need to drop out and for cryinÕ outloud, mail the block
> back to me if you do have to drop out
>
> Happy cuttin'
> Maria
>
> <||><||><||><||><||><||>
>      Maria Arango
>   Las Vegas Nevada USA
>   www.1000woodcuts.com
> <||><||><||><||><||><||>



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From: "Carol Myers" <carollm#concentric.net>
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 21:17:43 -0500
Subject: [Baren 20246] Re: scary hanga stuff

Good news-as a total beginner at this hanga stuff, I've found a local
printmaker who can help me and answer questions. The Bad news-after talking
to him today, I am now really scared! Ignorance is bliss. I was buying paper
(from Dolphin Paper here in Indianapolis) rather than from the Baren mall,
and I guess I have to size this paper myself. Help! This wasn't something I
thought I had to do.

It still feels like I understand intuitively what I'm about, but my
technique (or lack of it, I should say) may hang me up.Any advice? Or shall
I just dive in? Should I use gelatin or rabbit skin glue for the size. Both
sides of the sheet, or just one? I've been cruising the Baren website for
the answer-just not sure I've got it right.

Thanks for your help!
Carol Myers


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