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Message 1
From: Sharri LaPierre
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 08:53:41 -0700
Subject: [Baren 31395] Re: introduction and newbie question
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David,

I would never recommend Setswell for thinning an ink - better to use a
Gel medium. Graphic makes a very good one. It will think your ink
properly and give you a wonderful transparent hue. It is similar to
using burnt plate oil, but much nicer! As far as clean up goes, if
you're working with oil based inks you can clean up with vegetable oil
and rubbing alcohol nearly as fast as with soap and water for the water
based inks. It has been my experience that the oil based inks are
still richer in color than the water based inks. Maybe its the vehicle
that keeps the pigment more transparent: a comparison would be
transparent watercolor (vehicle is gum arabic) or gouache or casein
(vehicle is a milk product). Happy printing! You will learn what
works for you by experimentation, which is where all the fun is to be
found! What a great coincidence!

Cheers,
Sharri

PS - if its transparency you are after, you can also get the company's
tint base and add color to it. I still prefer the gel medium....., but
it depends on how transparent you are going for. Maria has good advice
for lightening hues value; use the contrasting color on the color wheel
for darkening a tint, rather than adding black.

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Message 2
From: Anna Huskey
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 12:46:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 31396] Re: introduction and newbie question
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Hi Barbara,
I am still working on my dog print. I am trying to use Akua colors and found the phthalo blue too dark a shade. From your last email you mentioned that it is not a good idea to use water to dilute the color.. Perhaps another shade of blue would be better. Do you prefer the akua colors to using dry pigments?How do they differ? As far as getting dry pigments have you used the pigments from the baren mall?

I am looking forward to the summit.
Thank you,
Anna Huskey

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Message 3
From: "Maria Arango"
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 13:53:08 -0700
Subject: [Baren 31397] Q on waterbased inks
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I work with oily inks mostly but also playing around with water-based inks
from Daniel Smith and Graphic Chemical.
I bought some extender and tint them with pure Akua pigments as well, kind
of fun and reminds me of my job as a color-matcher in the automotive
industry, long long ago.

Anyhow, after working with oily inks, I find that the water-cousins don't
have as long "slab life", especially when our humidity dips below 5% or so.
Since I work mainly with custom mixes, I find this rather annoying and admit
mostly because I'm used to the oily stuff. However I am rather in love with
the process of cleaning up solely with vinegar-based Windex.

So my question(s):
Is there a way to extend the life of these inks after they have been rolled
out on the slab?
In addition to the transparent mediums for each brand, are there any
universal extenders that will allow for longer working time?
Are there any other additives that will alter the inks for a variety of
effects?

Any suggestions or crazy ideas are all appreciated,

TIA Maria


Maria Arango
www.1000woodcuts.com

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Message 4
From: baren_member # barenforum.org
Date: 2 Aug 2006 22:07:32 -0000
Subject: [Baren 31398] Woodblock printmakers to gather in Clark County

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" That's part of the reason Clark County will become a mecca this month for printmakers from throughout the world. Sharri LaPierre is the other reason. ..."

Full story:
http://www.columbian.com/lifeHome/lifeHomeNews/08012006news47469.cfm

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Message 5
From: David Harrison
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:13:16 +0100
Subject: [Baren 31399] Un-warping a lino block
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Hello all again,

Please does anyone have any suggestions for removing the bend from a
lino block that got wet?

Many thanks,

David Harrison

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Message 6
From: "Lee Churchill"
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2006 16:15:36 -0600
Subject: [Baren 31400] warped block
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have you tried heat? the blocks I've used get very soft when heated with a hair dryer, that might help flex it back into shape...
Lee.

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Message 7
From: bridget pilip
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:59:52 -0700
Subject: [Baren 31401] Re: Woodblock printmakers to gather in Clark County
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Great article about the summit Sharri.
You should be very proud to get such wonderful exposure for the summit
and the show!!!!!
bridget

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Message 8
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 18:30:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 31402] Re: introduction and newbie question
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Anna,
I haven't really really used it for moku hanga with brushes, just to roll on. Thin it with transparent base, that is ink with no pigment in it. I will help you at the summit!
Barbara

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Message 9
From: Diane Cutter
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 18:41:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 31403] Re: Woodblock printmakers to gather in Clark County
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Great article... and I'll be able to recognize Sharri at the Summit!!!

Diane

www.dianecutter.com
www.theitinerantartist.blogspot.com
www.DCutter.etsy.com

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Message 10
From: Blog Manager
Date: 3 Aug 2006 03:55:06 -0000
Subject: [Baren 31404] 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. (21 sites checked, five minutes before midnight Eastern time)

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Site Name: David Bull, Woodblock Printmaker

Item: Scroll Project Update: Carving continues ...
http://woodblock.com/scroll/progress/08_02.html

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Site Name: Woodblock Dreams

Author: Annie B
Item: Playing With Fire
http://woodblockdreams.blogspot.com/2006/08/playing-with-fire.html

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Site Name: Mike Lyon's Moku Hanga

Author: Mike Lyon
Item: "Sara" 42x77 inch woodblock print complete from 17 blocks on 10 sheets
http://mlyon.com/blog/2006/08/sara-42x77-inch-woodblock-print.html

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Site Name: pressing-issues

Author: Ellen Shipley
Item: Sheep Monotype
http://pressing-issues.blogspot.com/2006/08/sheep-monotype.html

Author: Ellen Shipley
Item: Gold Dolphin
http://pressing-issues.blogspot.com/2006/08/gold-dolphin.html

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Site Name: The Itinerant Artist

Author: Diane Cutter
Item:
http://theitinerantartist.blogspot.com/2006/08/some-of-better-experimental-orchid.html

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Site Name: Depicture

Author: Miss
Item:
http://readdevine.blogspot.com/2006/08/rebeccas-lamb-another-little-hand.html

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Site Name: Mokuhankan Conversations

Author: Dave Bull
Item: Progress Updates ...
http://mokuhankan.com/conversations/archives/2006/08/progress_update.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

For reference, sites/blogs currently being checked are:
http://barenforum.org/blog
http://woodblock.com
http://woodblockdreams.blogspot.com
http://studiodiary.blogspot.com
http://larimerart.blogspot.com
http://artflights.blogspot.com
http://printmakersmaterials.blogspot.com
http://mlyon.com/blog
http://room535.blogspot.com
http://mleeprints.blogspot.com
http://snowgum.blogspot.com
http://onthisblock.blogspot.com
http://pressing-issues.blogspot.com
http://www.1000woodcuts.com
http://theitinerantartist.blogspot.com
http://PLawing-Printmaker.blogspot.com
http://readdevine.blogspot.com
http://mokuhankan.com/conversations
http://mokuhankan.com
http://belindadelpesco.blogspot.com
http://vizart.blogspot.com

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Message 11
From: "baschwar"
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2006 19:55:23 -0800
Subject: [Baren 31405] Re: Un-warping a lino block
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I'd put it between some damp cloths and put some heavy pressure on it for a few days.

Brad

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Message 11
From: "baschwar"
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2006 19:55:23 -0800
Subject: [Baren 31406] Re: Un-warping a lino block
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I'd put it between some damp cloths and put some heavy pressure on it for a few days.

Brad

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Message 13
From: "Doug"
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 23:51:16 -0600
Subject: [Baren 31407] Da summit
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Congratulations on the press coverage Sharri! I wish I could join everyone
at the summit, but I will be visiting my daughter just a bit north of Portland
in Bremerton.

I hope some of you bloogers will keep the rest of us apprised on what's
going on.

Enjoy the week and the fun!

Doug
www.haugdesigns.com
719/473.4284

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Message 14
From: "Wouter and Pamela ten Broek"
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 20:48:38 +1200
Subject: [Baren 31408] website
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Hi all

I did introduce myself a few months ago and mentioned a website in the making. Here it is, still raw...
www.acwwoodcuts.com

Regards

Wouter ten Broek

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