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Baren Digest              Sunday, 26 December 1999      Volume 09 : Number 833

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From: Vollmer/Yamaguchi <jy6@columbia.edu>
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 1999 10:20:28 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Baren 7267] Measuring 

I have a thing about measuring. I just do it as little as possible. That's
one thing I like about hanga, the measurements of prints aren't in inches
or centimeters, they are in halves and quarters and thirds of sheets.

And since you always have to adjust the relative proportions of water,
paste, and color on the block for printing, it really doesn't do you much
good to measure! I usually start with a tablespoon of methyl cellulose in
the bottom of a plastic quart container (like a yogurt container), and add
water, stirring until it seems thick. The powder will continue to absorb
water overnight, so it usually becomes thicker than you thought. Adjust to
the thickness of heavy cream, or till it just drips off your spoon. Thicker
than milk, and thinner than yogurt.

The important thing is to add WATER to the Methyl cellulose, not the
reverse, which makes big LUMPS.

Bea, what does the baking soda do?

Juan, I look forward to hearing more about your trip to Japan!

And Phil, you've created a monster! the dragon has turned into a huge
project, with 30 names! However, the one's I've got so far are pretty
great, so I guess I better follow through!

Oh yea, is anybody thinking of going to the 28th Annual Southern Graphics
Council Conference in Coral Gables, Florida, March 1 - 5, 2000?
www.as.miami.edu/art

Best to all for the big nothing: 00! Happy dragon year!

April Vollmer

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From: Wanda <robertson@canby.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 1999 19:46:08 -0800
Subject: [Baren 7271] James Mundie's new exhibit! 

Go to the woodblock.com message board & then to the Fleisher Art
Memorial page & check out James' new drawings in this exhibit! His
quirky humor is coming through bright and clear! Plus his attention to
tiny, tiny detail. 

Congratulations, James, wish I were coming to Philadelphia this January,
I'd love to see the exhibit.

Wanda

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From: Studio Dalwood <severn@acay.com.au>
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 1999 05:35:57 +1100
Subject: [Baren 7272] Washi 

Hi everyone

Doing a little research here and found this page, thought you might like
to see.

http://www.kippo.or.jp/culture/washi/index_e.htm

Its about Washi

Josephine

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