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Baren Digest               Saturday, 15 May 1999       Volume 07 : Number 563

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From: Gayle Wohlken <blueman@nacs.net>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 09:21:37 -0400
Subject: [Baren 4380] Re: Baren Digest V7 #562 

Jeanne, you asked about my registration method.
This is one I sort of developed myself.  I have an
el-shaped board.  Through trial and error, using
the size paper I want, I figure where would be the
best place to line the paper up on the board so
that when printed, the margins will be even on
both sides.  I also figure top to bottom margins.
This way I can draw a line down the el shaped 
board (the vertical) exactly where the paper will
be placed.  I do this for the bottom, too.  I use
removeable scotch tape and gently tape the
paper to the line I have drawn (I like doing it
this way because I can change the line for
different sizes of paper--I believe some people
like to glue on a ruler or a piece of cardboard, 
but that's too permanent for me).  I tape only
the left edge in two or three places and I 
don't try to stick it down too hard.  Now I 
lay the paper back like opening a page. 
I put the inked board against the el shape
of the registration board and carefully 
bring the paper over it and begin burnishing.
When I'm finished, I lay the paper back like
turning the page again, and place the next
inked block in, burnish it and continue til
all the blocks are finished.  So each print
is done in one sitting.  

Hope that helps.

Gayle

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From: "Haydee Landing" <hlanding@coqui.net>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 09:59:51 -0400
Subject: [Baren 4381] Re: Possible Exchange print #1 exhibit 

Sarah:
I sent an e-mail before  telling you my interest to participate in that
exhibition.  I'am part of the portfolio #1.  
Days before I read an e-mail that informed  few people interest in
Manhattan activity.  What happen in only a few of us want to exhibit? 
I  appreciate your effort. Thanks, Haydee

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From: "Jeanne N. Chase" <studiojnc@prodigy.net>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 12:18:13 -0400
Subject: [Baren 4382] Re: Possible Exchange print #1 exhibit  

Baren Group

i am surprized that so many of you talented people did not sign up for the
Exhibition in Manhattan. Just getting seen in New York is a plus on your
resume.
Come on , let us get out there for all to see!!!!!!
Who knows maybe someone with clout is lurking around.

Jeanne

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From: agatha <agatha@uswest.net>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 10:36:52 -0700
Subject: [Baren 4383] Re: Possible Exchange print #1 exhibit 

when are you folks planning to have the show, tentatively?  i was not in the
first exchange, and i don't feel comfortable enough to put any of my newer
woodblock prints in the show yet.  however, the print i am doing for the second
exchange is coming along nicely.  let me know.  thanks-agatha.

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From: Jean Eger <jeaneger@LanMinds.Com>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 11:54:33 -0700
Subject: [Baren 4385] Re: Baren Digest V7 #562 

Hey all you exchange print #1 Barens and Barenesses!
I know you-all are not shy retiring violets!  I am pretty sure you like to
have some good New York exhibitions on your Artist Biographies!  Not even
on Long Island.  Right there in the center of lower Manhattan. So how about
it!  Give us newbies a break and come on board for the Manhattan Graphics
show.  It only costs $20 and you're not gambling with it either!
Sincerely,
Jean Eger

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From: Sherpsm@aol.com
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 16:28:13 EDT
Subject: [Baren 4386] Re: Baren Digest V7 #562 

Jean
I was not part of the first exchange but I do have a woodblock that I could 
exibit. (When I recover from a dead hard drive I hope to have it on the web 
for you all.)
Is it possible to explore that? I could meet you in NYC and talk if you like.
Thanks Joe

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From: "Jeanne N. Chase" <studiojnc@prodigy.net>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 16:34:56 -0400
Subject: [Baren 4387] Re: Baren Digest V7 #562 

Gayle
Thanks for the very good explanation re; registration.
I will try it tomorrow.
I know you do oil based printing and I am still surprized that the ink does
not obliterate the one that went before. But I will try it anyway.
One thing that is going to make me do a hanga print is the mess that I have
to clean up everytime I do an oil based print. I can deal with brushes and
canvas etc; but those rollers are almost impossible to clean thoroughly.
I have a print already to go, and I think I will try this one in
watercolors. Also two more all carved, ready to go, but they will be oil
based for that is why I did them. THey just would not be good in water
colors.

I certainly hope we get a little more enthusiasm from the group for the
Manhatten Print show. Sounds good to me!!!

Do you have your print already for the second exchange? I just did my first
run today. But I am a little suspicious about what it is going to look like.
It looks great in black and white. I have a habit of ruining prints when I
put color in them. Guess that is why I like to draw!!

Print Away
Jeanne

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From: judy mensch <mensch@interport.net>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 22:31:39 -0500
Subject: [Baren 4391] Re: Possible Exchange print #1 exhibit 

Hi Agatha:  The First Baren Exchange Portfolio Exhibition is scheduled
for October, 1999. That is if at least 20 of the 30 participants want to
do it.  Judy

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