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Message 1
From: edmund # michaelfraley.com
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:06:50 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Baren 29843] Re: Black line crosshatch
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Thanks Carol. I just read about using linseed oil today in the Forum
Archives, and plan on using it on the shina blocks I got in the mail a few
days ago from McClains. Didn't know that my oil painting materials would
help me out in this ...

Michael F.
from "the neighborhood" in Ft. Wayne, IN


> Rob and Michael
> Thank you for several good ideas including using bound together exacto
> knife blades for making fine lines. Imaginations never cease.
> To keep wood from splintering and chipping someone mentioned oiling the
> wood
> along the lines. I used it on shina yesterday It worked. Now I'll just
> wash
> it off.
> Now to get an image that's worthy of the method.
> Carol L.
> Irvington, NY

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Message 2
From: AGott26909 # aol.com
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:08:04 EST
Subject: [Baren 29844] Re: New Baren Digest (Text) V34 #3334 (Jan 13, 2006)
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>I took 5, 10 , and 20 xacto knife #11 blades and bound them together
>flat and the small space between them worked perfect for me. Not traditional,
>but hell it worked, very fine and even lines.

Ingenious- An Understatement! Why I have I never thought of this???

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Message 3
From: ANDY ENGLISH
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:15:04 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Baren 29845] Fine cross-hatch lines
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Hi Michael.

I occasionally engrave fine crosshatched lines and use
a lozenge tool. I understand that this is the tool
used by the Dalziels et al used but I suppose one can
never be sure. There are some 19th Century engraving
manuals about and they may provide the answer. Looking
at Simon Brett's work is a fine idea - there is no
better all-round engraver working in the world today
(IMHO).

Andy

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Artist Printmaker

Wood Engraving "Blog" - http://studiodiary.blogspot.com/
Albion Press Restoration "Blog" - http://albionstory.blogspot.com/

Website - in dire need of an update - www.andyenglish.co.uk

Forthcoming: New website and the launch of Oak Apple Press

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Message 4
From: edmund # michaelfraley.com
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:15:39 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Baren 29846] Re: Black line crosshatch
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I really do appreciate the link. I've heard of a video by Woodman (is that
one good?) but haven't heard about the Scholes video at all. If I did get
it, it might save me from sending out dumb or redundant messages here ...

== M

> You should look into graham scholes dvd video on woodblock printing. It
> covers soooo much and He is a great guy!
> here is the link:
> http://www.woodblock.info/how-to/
> Cheers, Rob

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Message 5
From: edmund # michaelfraley.com
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:17:35 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Baren 29847] Re: Black line crosshatch & fine lines
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Thanks so much. I've done a lot of searching/researching the subject on
the web, but it's great to know that there's material out there that I've
not exhausted yet. Much appreciated.

== M

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Message 6
From: edmund # michaelfraley.com
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:20:35 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Baren 29848] Re: Fine cross-hatch lines
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Wonderful. I'm familiar with your web pages, and have gotten some good
ideas from them. Thanks much for the response.

== M

> Hi Michael.
>
> I occasionally engrave fine crosshatched lines and use
> a lozenge tool. I understand that this is the tool
> used by the Dalziels et al used but I suppose one can
> never be sure. There are some 19th Century engraving
> manuals about and they may provide the answer. Looking
> at Simon Brett's work is a fine idea - there is no
> better all-round engraver working in the world today
> (IMHO).
>
> Andy

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Message 7
From: "robert"
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:48:33 +0000
Subject: [Baren 29849] Re: New Baren Digest (Text) V34 #3334 (Jan 13, 2006)
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sometimes I do amaze myself. No I am not modest. Brilliant, not modest!
Ha


>Ingenious- An Understatement! Why I have I never thought of this?

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Message 8
From: "robert"
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:56:30 +0000
Subject: [Baren 29850] Re: Black line crosshatch
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no question is dumb or redundant. we all need to refresh now and then!


> I really do appreciate the link. I've heard of a video by Woodman (is that
> one good?) but haven't heard about the Scholes video at all. If I did get
> it, it might save me from sending out dumb or redundant messages here ...
>

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Message 9
From: "Matt Laine"
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:48:59 -0500
Subject: [Baren 29851] Re: Fine cross-hatch lines
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What is a "Lozenge" tool, Andy? I'm unfamiliar with the name.
Matt
www.mattssculptureplus.blogspot.com

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Message 10
From: cucamongie # aol.com
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:06:58 -0500
Subject: [Baren 29852] question to mindy re tool
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Hi all - Mindy, where can you purchase the scratch art tool which you posted on your blog and what is it called?

looks very interesting,

best wishes
Sarah

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Message 11
From: Marissa
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:44:09 -0500
Subject: [Baren 29853] Re: question to mindy re tool
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Sarah,

Unless I am missing something I was the one that posted a picture of a
scratch art tool in my blog. I bought mine about five years ago and
don't think it is even available anymore. When a number of fellow
printmakers showed interests in it I poked around online looking for
one with no luck. Sorry.

~marissa

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Message 12
From: "Mindy Wilson"
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:30:19 -0700
Subject: [Baren 29854] Re: question to mindy re tool
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Hi,

You know, I think it was M. Lee/Marissa who posted that nifty tool. I did some checking on it myself~it looks great.

Mindy

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Message 13
From: slinders # comcast.net
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:09:08 -0600
Subject: [Baren 29855] Off list.............Re: Baren Digest (old) V34 #3332
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Accidental posting of message not intended for Baren Forum

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Message 14
From: slinders # comcast.net
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:12:03 -0600
Subject: [Baren 29856] Apologies ..........
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My apologies for for misposting to the list!
Sharen

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Message 15
From: edmund # michaelfraley.com
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:46:57 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Baren 29857] Re: Fine cross-hatch lines
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I'm sure Andy will give you a much better answer, but here is a page with
a photo of the tool, a drawing of the tip (diamond shaped), and a short
description of how it's used.

http://www.imcclains.com/catalog/engravingtools.html

More close-up photos/descriptions from another online catalog:

http://www.polymetaal.nl/siteUK/shopukwork/en-gb/dept_389.html

== M



> What is a "Lozenge" tool, Andy? I'm unfamiliar with the name.
> Matt
> www.mattssculptureplus.blogspot.com

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