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Message 1
From: Leigh Beatty
Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:04:30 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43147] Shina Plywood source?
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Yikes! I see that McClains is out of Shina Plywood until the end of April and
I'm participating in "Inspired by Japan". I'm sure there are other sources but I
just don't know where to get some. Suggestions?
Leigh

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Message 2
From: Mike Lyon
Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:34:38 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43148] Re: Shina Plywood source?
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Basswood isn't too expensive -- it's almost the same wood, but solid rather
than plywood?

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Message 3
From: Gayle Wohlken
Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2011 21:15:07 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43149] basswood
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...and basswood's easy to carve!

~Gayle

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Message 4
From: Robert Arnold
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 03:57:27 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43150] Printing Problem
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I am trying to print some blocks and plates on a Conrad etching press. But I
am having a problem with the paper sliding as I run it through the press. I
have tried damp and dry paper. I have been using Caligo Relief Ink. The
plate is adhered to the bed so I know it is not moving. Any suggestions?

Robert
The Dog House Press

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Message 5
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:50:48 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43151] Re: Printing Problem
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Are you using blankets...if so try using a piece of matboard instead on top of
the paper when you print
Do you have a chase for the roller to sit on, that is a frame around the edge of
the bed that is slightly higher than the block? If not build one and your
problems will probably be solved. I use a simple frame made with 1x2 wood that I
cobbled together....it looks awful but works. Eventually I had to replace it as
the wood compressed.
When the roller of an etching press hits the block it wants to bounce or
sometimes slide things around
My best
Barbara

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Subject: Carving - Thor & Mother Nature
Posted by: Ellen Shipley

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