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Message 1
From: Diane Cutter
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 07:11:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 28589] Re: Cigar Boxes
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Thank you once again, Mike... You are a treasure trove of information...

Diane

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Message 2
From: "marilynn smih"
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 07:27:54 -0700
Subject: [Baren 28590] RE: Baren Digest (old) V32 #3167
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Blogs? I found the making of a blog very easy. They are great for just sharing. For me this probably sounds unusual, but I did not put much verbal talk on mine, just mostly posted pics of my work. Finally I could share. I would encourage those who are not into making a web page, due to time or funds or whatever to try the blog. Annie I too have truly enjoyed watching your work evole. Dave it is always a pleasure to see your work and hear your voice on this list. I had a bad experience once on a list, but not here. Yes, Barbara there is very little that you folks on our council need to do , but one person can destroy everything if things are not kept professional and under control. Making sure we stay caring and follow the rules set up by our council makes us all happy, a big friendly world wide community. Friendship is a great treasure, one bad word can destroy a lot.
Oh and Annie I liked the idea of work created by one word. Maybe we should consider such a simple idea for one of our exchanges???? Keep it in mind for later, it seems our next exchange has some strong evolving themes.
Marilynn
Marilynn

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Message 3
From: "Maria Arango"
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:25:36 -0700
Subject: [Baren 28591] New book on Woodcut and Woodengraving
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For everyone's information, please see forwarded message!

>Hi Maria
>
>I just wanted to let the members of Baren know about my new
>book, "The Woodcut Artists' Handbook". It's a practical
>handbook ideal for beginner and advanced woodcut artists. In
>addition to being an illustrated manual of instruction, the
>book showcases a gallery of woodcuts and wood engravings by a
>broad spectrum of artists working in both traditional and
>contemporary styles. The foreword to the book is written by
>Barry Moser and the book reveals tips and tricks from some
>leading artists working in the mediaum such as Michael
>McCurdy, Jim Westergard, Ralph Steadman. Noako Masubara and more.


Maria Arango
www.1000woodcuts.com
Las Vegas Nevada USA

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Message 4
From: Aqua4tis # aol.com
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:36:30 EDT
Subject: [Baren 28592] question
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have any of you ever used vegatable oil to prime your wood? (instead of
linseed oil)
thanks
georga

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Message 5
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:18:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 28593] Re: question
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Georga,
Any oil will work...but you want to use one that will not get rancid and smell after time and also will not draw bugs. The more refined the oil, the less chance of this happening. Baby oil or mineral oil would be a better choice if you do not have linseed oil. Has anyone had experience with cooking oil??? I use it to clean up oil based inks and then follow up with Water...almost use no solvents at all, ever. But have not used it on wood since I am using water based pigments.
Best to all,
Barbara

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Message 6
From: Mary Brooks-Mueller
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:57:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 28594] Print competition opportunity and a bit o brag
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Hola,
Thought this might interest some people. The Gallery
is in Bulgaria, a ways away, but then Mexico is not so
near to New York either!

http://www.lessedra.com/annual.php

MaryAnn
Mexico

I also just got 3 photomontage prints accepted into
the Cathedral Foundation Visions IX. I'll try to post
something on it if I can.

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Message 7
From: "Gilda Zimmerling"
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 12:07:09 +0900 (JST)
Subject: [Baren 28595] Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:07:18 -0700
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Hi out there ,
I was in need of some help I am trying to finish 3 woodblock prints approximate. 20 x 24 and 14 x 18 and am in need of a press in the Los Angeles area. If anyone knows of someplace that rents out studio time could you please let me know. I used to print at Self Help but they are currently closed. Georgia were do you print?


Ruth Leaf , If you get this email could you please contact me off list.


Thanks a million,
Gilda Zimmerling
gemzeditionz#earthlink.net

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Message 8
From: Aqua4tis # aol.com
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:33:34 EDT
Subject: [Baren 28596] Re: question
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Barbara
thanks so much for your reply i never thought about the bug situation
also how long after applying oil can you start printing?
georga

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Message 9
From: Aqua4tis # aol.com
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:35:48 EDT
Subject: [Baren 28597] Re: Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:07:18 -0700
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gilda
id talk to ruth i print at my home or in my classroom but its a very
small press 12x36
have you heard anything new about self help will it reopen anytime soon?
georga

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Message 10
From: Blog Manager
Date: 24 Aug 2005 03:55:04 -0000
Subject: [Baren 28598] Baren Member blogs: Update Notification
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This is an automatic update message being sent to [Baren] by the forum blog software.

The following new entries were found on the listed printmaker's websites during the past 24 hours. (8 sites checked, just before midnight Eastern time)

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Site Name: Woodblock Dreams

Author: Annie B
Item: Reflection - Still the Same Block
http://woodblockdreams.blogspot.com/2005/08/reflection-still-same-block.html

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[Baren] members: if you have a printmaking blog (or a website with a published ATOM feed), and wish it to be included in this daily checklist, please write to the Baren Blog Manager at:
http://barenforum.org/contact_baren.php

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Message 11
From: "Gilda Zimmerling"
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:01:08 -0700
Subject: [Baren 28599] Re: Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:07:18 -0700
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Georgia
I don't know when they will reopen but their web site says that they will be having their annual sale on October 9th

gilda

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Message 12
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:32:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 28600] Re: question
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If you oil the blocks before you carve I think you can print as soon as you are done carving...if you are printing with waterbased inks and the blocks are too oily, I would sand them very lightly with 600 grit sandpaper and a block of wood, be careful to keep it flat.

I think the oil will go into the wood and you will have no problems...just don't saturate it with oil. The water in the hanga method will lift the oil pretty fast....I find that oil and water do not mix, but water sure lifts it off of almost anything. Seems hard to believe but if you clean your glass slabs with water and a paper towel you will sure see stuff come up with the water. Maria uses Simple Green and I know it works, it really cleans oil based stuff off, but it also smells way too much like simple green. Reminds me too much of cleaning the floors.
Barbara

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Message 13
From: Aqua4tis # aol.com
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 01:05:57 EDT
Subject: [Baren 28601] Re: Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:07:18 -0700
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thanks gilda i hope they do have a sale on oct 9 id hate to see that
place go out completely

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Message 14
From: Aqua4tis # aol.com
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 01:08:27 EDT
Subject: [Baren 28602] Re: question
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thanks barbara
ill be printing tomorrow someone recently said how great this list is
and i totally agree i belong to alot of internet groups and hands down
this one is the best
georga

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Message 15
From: Jan Telfer
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:23:50 +0800
Subject: [Baren 28603] EXHIBITION on line
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Woodblock Exhibtion - Jan Telfer

You will all be the first to hear that a few of my exhibition woodblock
prints are now on line........... I am keeping this quiet for those
of you may be able to come to the Opening and exhibition...........

It does not open till 3rd October............ so here is a limited
preview:

> http://www.gadflygallery.com/pub/obj.cgi?exhid=05_10_03&artid=TELJ

There are still a few little glitches as I viewed it this morning at
the gallery....... like one incorrect subtitle and two lying on their
sides, but what the heck........ we are nearly there!!

Enjoy

Jan

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