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[Baren 37060] Re: exchange 38 (mkrieger # mts.net)
[Baren 37061] RE: exchange 38 ("Maria Arango")
[Baren 37062] Re: New Baren Digest (HTML) V44 #4552 (Sep 29, 2008) (Marilynn Smith)
[Baren 37063] Future exchange change suggestion (Eileen Corder)
[Baren 37064] RE:exchange 38 ("viza arlington")
[Baren 37065] Re: exchange 38 (ArtSpotiB # aol.com)
[Baren 37066] Re: exchange 38 (ArtSpotiB # aol.com)
[Baren 37067] Re:exchange 38 (ArtSpotiB # aol.com)
[Baren 37068] Baren Member blogs: Update Notification (Blog Manager)
[Baren 37069] Exchange 38 FULL! (ArtSpotiB # aol.com)

Message 1
From: mkrieger # mts.net
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:25:39 GMT
Subject: [Baren 37060] Re: exchange 38
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>Hello Maria and Fellow Printmakers.
>
>I'm a little unnerved... Exchange 38 still lacks a full compliment of
>artists. I never did hear from 4 signups. Of the 4 substitutes, one
>accepted, one
>declined, no response from the others. I've checked and checked the spam folder,
>so that's not the problem...
>
>Any sugguestions from the group on how to deal with this? I am new and have
>hopes that others will step up and help out with this aspect?
>
>Thanks.
>
>ArtSpot Out
>Benny Alba in Oakland, CA.

Hi all,

Well, I'm up for the challenge if you'll have me - 1 oban sized woodcut in an edition of 31 to be delivered by November 1, 2008.

It's been quite a while since I was an active poster but some of the old timers might remember me.

Here's a link to my website..

www.marykrieger.com

Check out A Magpie Folio in the galleries section to see some of my woodcuts.

Let me know what you decide.

Mary Krieger
Winnipeg, Canada

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Message 2
From: "Maria Arango"
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:07:49 GMT
Subject: [Baren 37061] RE: exchange 38
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Benny and all,

Here's is something we've done in the past, really it is up to the
coordinator to "herd cats" as much as humanly possible within reason (one of
my cats just spent a night outside after she reached the limits of my
"herding" patience).

What I recommend:

1. Issue ONE LAST CALL to both the signed up participants and the
waitlisters.
2. If anyone answers, put them on the list in the order they signed up.
3. Once you have waited a reasonable amount of time (a week max), officially
drop the participants who did not answer and let me know who they are so the
proper penalty can be applied.
4. Accept new eager beavers who swear they will produce 31 prints last
minute, like the one who already answered "the call of the desperate."
5. After a reasonable amount of time, again, close the shuffling and herding
procedure and go forward with how ever many participants we have on hand.
This should happen no more than two full weeks prior to the deadline, which
would make it around October 18. If there are less than 30, notify all the
participants of the new number.

I think that should be fair to all involved.

Maria

O=O=O=O=O=O=O=O=O=O=O=O=O
Maria Arango
http://1000woodcuts.com
http://artfestivalguide.info
O=O=O=O=O=O=O=O=O=O=O=O=O

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Message 3
From: Marilynn Smith
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:48:41 GMT
Subject: [Baren 37062] Re: New Baren Digest (HTML) V44 #4552 (Sep 29, 2008)
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Shawn,

If you decide to get the honing strop, I suggest getting the one with
the grooves that fit the shape of the tools. Also, just using a strop
will not totally give you a very very sharp edge. It is best to have
wet stones to use. I suggest a good fine stone to use either before
you begin a new carving project or right after you finish one so your
tools are extra sharp. I have found that unless my tools are either
very dull or chipped that I really do not need to use the course
stones, but rather the finer one and than finish off with a strop.
For best results you need a courser stone, a finer stone and a leather
strop. Good tools also are important because they will hold an edge a
lot longer than cheap tools. Moving from lino to wood means you must
maintain your tools correctly. The better the wood, the better the
tools the easier it will be to carve a nice block. Further, I have to
agree with Graham, I rarely use a v gauge. If you learn to use that
hanga knife properly it will do a better job than the v gauge.
I am certainly not the most skilled carver in this group, but, I made
the transition from being only a painter to carving. I made the
transition from lino to wood and am glad I did. Having been there not
that long ago, I suggest good tools and good sharpening stones, it
will make a huge difference. Personally, I do not like shina, I prefer
a solid piece of wood. Start with a nice piece of basswood (just my
preference).
Marilynn

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Message 4
From: Eileen Corder
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:28:36 GMT
Subject: [Baren 37063] Future exchange change suggestion
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Hi Benny and All,

I know I¹m still new, but after completing two exchanges, one of them short
a print, I do have a suggestion:

Since most everyone in an exchange makes more than 31 prints AND since most
exchanges have a few artists on the waiting list, WHY NOT consider ALL those
folks in the exchange.

For example, 35 people sign up for an exchange and each one sends in 36
prints (one for the archive). If, in the eleventh hour, 4 people get lost in
the mix there would still be 31 prints in the coordinator¹s hands and he or
she would simply return the ³extra² prints to their rightful owner or
perhaps send them to the newly revived Swap Shop!

I guess this would foul up the ³magic 30² but in the case of Exchange 38,
the alternates might have taken the exchange more seriously and finished
their prints. It would be great if everyone could be included (to a point
where there would need to be a double exchange). I mean, isn¹t the idea of
printing to make MANY copies available to virtually everyone?

Peace,
Eileen

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Message 5
From: "viza arlington"
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:04:25 GMT
Subject: [Baren 37064] RE:exchange 38
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If you end up needing another printer i would love to join the exchange.
Viza

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Message 6
From: ArtSpotiB # aol.com
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:19:35 GMT
Subject: [Baren 37065] Re: exchange 38
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Thank you, Mary Krieger!

You're in. And blessings to your house and family....

ArtSpot Out
BA in studio

"It is neither wealth nor splendor, but tranquility and
occupation, which give happiness."
--Thomas Jefferson

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Message 7
From: ArtSpotiB # aol.com
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:33:20 GMT
Subject: [Baren 37066] Re: exchange 38
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Gee Oscar, what can I say? I've posted the reminder numerous times... and am
in the process of finding substitutes kind enough, like Mary Krieger, to fill
the gap since three of the four waiting list printmakers have declined. If the
difference of running 3 prints is that important, I am not sure that I can
please you.

So sorry to have been difficult. I had no idea that it would trouble anyone
this way to put out a call for help. Perhaps volunteering for this task was an
error in my part? At any rate, we just need a 2 more and then all will be
well, so everybody do your printing, please. I look forward to seeing your art!

ArtSpot Out
BA in studio

Hi Benny & Baren,
There may be a "protocol" on this from past exchanges, and hopefully one of
the oldtimers can chime on this. I am in this exchange and would hope, if we
decide to go with 27 instead of 30 participants, that we decide in time for
folks to reduce the number of prints to send to you.

"It is neither wealth nor splendor, but tranquility and
occupation, which give happiness."
--Thomas Jefferson

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Message 8
From: ArtSpotiB # aol.com
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:33:58 GMT
Subject: [Baren 37067] Re:exchange 38
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Viza, you're a star in my book. And you're IN!

Thanks a bundle.

ArtSpot Out
Benny Alba in studio

"It is neither wealth nor splendor, but tranquility and
occupation, which give happiness."
--Thomas Jefferson

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Message 9
From: Blog Manager
Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:55:39 GMT
Subject: [Baren 37068] Baren Member blogs: Update Notification
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Message 10
From: ArtSpotiB # aol.com
Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:48:02 GMT
Subject: [Baren 37069] Exchange 38 FULL!
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My thanks to the wonderful people who stepped in to fill the breach:

Wait list's Amanda Gordon MIller and new friends, Mary Krieger, Viza &
Andrew.

Exchange Information Page ... (general info)
Exchange Details ...(info for the colophon)

Thank you for making my experiece improve AND for the prints that everyone
will enjoy.

Best.

ArtSpot Out
BA at OMebase

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