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Message 1
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:50:41 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40461] Re: Transparent Base Question
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use burn plate oil or setswell, both are fine for paper, linseed oil will damage paper that is not gessoed. It is why printing with oil paint on paper that is not gessoed is a bad idea.
my best
Barbara

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Message 2
From: Amanda Miller
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:52:47 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40462] Re: Quandry Over Editions
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Hi Ellen,

I don't know if there's a rule of thumb, so I'm interested in how others
answer this question, too. I've printed editions that are too big and had
them sit around, which maybe will end up being a waste of materials. I've
also printed smaller editions of 5 or so, had them sell out, and wished I
could print more. Recently, I completed a couple of projects on tight
deadlines, so I just printed a few, but numbered for a larger edition of 25
or 50 (I don't remember off hand), so I can go back and print more as needed
or when I have a chunk of time available. I have mixed feelings about
this--on one hand, you don't tie up a lot of paper in one edition and then
possibly have it sit around. On the other hand, with all the little
adjustments for each block, it seems way more efficient to just print all at
once you get in a zone.

On a related note, I'm interested in doing a better job of keeping track of
my editions, what I've printed, sold, given away, etc. I downloaded a trial
of the art database program Flick to try out (http://www.arawak.com.au/).
Have others tried this, or would you recommend another system?
Amanda


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Amanda Gordon Miller
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Message 3
From: Viza Arlington
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:58:37 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40463] Re: Transparent Base Question
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thanks Barbara,

i will get some burnt plate oil in town today.
viza

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Message 4
From: Lana Lambert
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:51:33 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40464] Re: Transparent Base Question
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Viza,
I have never been satisfied with metallic inks. Are you in a situation where you could dust a transparent base printed paper with the mica? I used to do this in my studio with a particle mask but since I've moved to a communal studio I will be using a converted plastic storage box to keep the particulates under control. I like the look of a dusted print better than the metallic inks as the reflection has a more uniform coverage.


-Lana

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Message 5
From: Sharri LaPierre
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:20:44 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40465] Re: magnifiers and back saver
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Hey! No husband needed to build Graham's hori dai - just a saw,
electric drill and a screwdriver. I had the fellow at Home Despot cut
the plywood for me - he has such a nice saw. Then I brought them home
and put them together. Getting the holes the right size for the dowel
was the hardest part ;-)

Viza, do you have any miracle gel reducer or setswell? Either of
those will thin your transparent base very well.

Cheers ~
Sharri

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Message 6
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:04:02 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40466] Re: Quandry Over Editions
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Ellen,
Every artist had to decide this for themselves and it is sort of supply and demand. I set my editions at 20 unless it is an exchange and needs more. I sometimes print 4 or 5 and sometimes that is all, but I leave myself the option to do the rest
My best
Barbara

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Message 7
From: Viza Arlington
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:55:45 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40467] Re: Transparent Base Question
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I am not using metallic inks. I don't want to dust either because it is tooo
much for this print i just want a some what subtle sheen that is way i want
to mix the mica powder in with the transparent base. I think i will add a
drop or two of boiled linseed oil since that was all i could find around i
hope this will work any thoughts?

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Message 8
From: "Phare-Camp"
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:32:36 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40468] RE: Transparent Base Question
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Hi Viza: if the trans base is oil based then a few drops of burnt plate oil
will be perfect. Just a few drops, then adding a drop or two at a time till
it's the right tack. Happy Printing! Patti

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