Baren Digest Tuesday, 10 April 2001 Volume 15 : Number 1384 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Marco Flavio Marinucci Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2001 08:55:50 -0800 Subject: [Baren 14136] Shina wood? Hey there everybody this is Marco, I have been buying shina wood from Mr. Sawai in Vancouver and he has been out of stock for a while. I substituted the Baltic Fir and have been really unhappy with it; the top layer is so thin that the knives do not hold their edge and get blunt really really fast. Not to mention 2 of them broke the little hook at the back of the blade that holds them firm so I had to re-order them and am rather unhappy about that. I have found McClain's shina to be even worse as it has an incredibly thin veneer of good wood on top. Any other suggestions? I would really appreciate it. Otherwise I will just wait till June when Mr. Sawai gets his shina back. Feel free to reply off list to: marco@speedingbullet.com Grazie ------------------------------ From: Julio.Rodriguez@walgreens.com Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 11:16:22 -0500 Subject: [Baren 14137] Re: Snakes? You want snakes? Georga writes: "....im going to be printing my exchange 9 print tomorrow hopefully but i have a question im using rives lightweight paper and printing on a press with oil based ink do i need to dampen or soak this paper?.." Hi, I have used this paper and I find it too light to do water hanga, instead I use the medium or the heavy Rives (not the BFK) ...and of course have to dampen it since I am a water guy. I would think since you are doing oils & a press, there's no need to dampen the paper at all. Depending on print size, it may be hard to hold and place if wet....it is so light already. Just my opinion. thanks...Julio ------------------------------ From: "bemason" Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 11:38:19 -0700 Subject: [Baren 14138] Re: Shina wood? Marco, If you order "all shina" ply from McClains you will find it is pretty good. You must have ordered the wrong stuff, I have gotten this in error myself and it is lousy but the all shina is almost as good as the stuff from Vancouver. Barbara I have found McClain's shina > to be even worse as it has an incredibly thin veneer of good wood on top. > > Feel free to reply off list to: > marco@speedingbullet.com > ------------------------------ From: "Larry Giacoletti" Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2001 18:55:44 Subject: [Baren 14139] Endangered Species #9 As the deadline approaches for this portfolio, I just realized I have no idea where to mail it off to.  Help.  Also, what else should be included? I remember discussion concerning resume and letter of intent, but was that required? ------------------------------ From: Sunnffunn@aol.com Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 19:08:16 EDT Subject: [Baren 14140] Re: Baren Digest v15 #1381 Carol I looked at our site. Your work is beautiful and I love the color overlays and the abstract nature of your work. The site was easy to traverse and I found out quickly that I could double click and get an enlargement, that was a treat for the eyes. I felt a little sorry for the poor flying fish on a page all alone, but I am sure he will soon have neighbors. Marilynn ------------------------------ From: Cucamongie@aol.com Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2001 19:13:08 EDT Subject: [Baren 14141] Carol's site, Jeanne and Sue, etc Hi folks, Carol, your work looks great on the artfulstyle.com website - I hope it generates many sales for you! Are these prints which you did on the dryer sheets like you showed me when you met? they have that textured look to them. I also discovered the picture of Jeanne and Sue on the Barenforum website, was it member's activities or something like that?? I won't say more about it as everyone should go have a look, bravo, ladies! love it- of course I'd love to see some picture of the dog show Sue's husband judged as well, which doggies got prizes?? In NYC on April 21st they're having a "Mutt Show" dedicated, of course, to all the wonderful mutts! best to all, Sarah ------------------------------ From: Sunnffunn@aol.com Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 20:09:29 EDT Subject: [Baren 14142] Re: Snakes? You want snakes? damp lightweight paper on a press is hard to keep straight for registration. I like damp paper to get an emboss and also it helps to release the ink better, when I press run but with a light paper and oil based i would not dampen. Marilynn ------------------------------ From: "bemason" Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 20:07:55 -0700 Subject: [Baren 14143] damp paper and presses I have been using damp paper with a press for many years with excellent results. You can prestretch the paper, send it through the press on a blank plate or piece of plexiglas before you print on it and afterwards it will stay the same size. To keep it the same dampness and therefore the same size while printing, stack it under a sheet of plastic or put it in a plastic bag. If I have a lot of printing to do, I layer paper, mylar, paper, mylar, using mylar that is twice as big as the paper to keep the edges from drying out. This keeps the paper the perfect dampness. If you need to keep it wet for a long time, lay it on damp newsprint with the mylar on top. This works well. I never have registration problems doing it this way. Rives light weight, heavyweight and BFK can all soak for 20 minutes minimum and I have left it in water overnight when I was just too tired to do anything with it with no ill effects. I have left it in a plastic bag in the freezer for weeks with no ill effects. I usually use oil based inks, but have used watersoluble inks with damp paper also, rives lightweight will bleed a little if the paper is too damp. Be sure to blot you paper well when you take it out of the water bath. I use old bath towels, hanging them to dry as soon as they get too wet and then washing them every couple of weeks. Old towels have a lot less lint than new towels. I think they work better than blotters and they certainly are a cheaper way to go. Always print from the same end of the press, run editions only one way and your registration will work better, especially with block printing. I have run etchings both ways keeping the paper caught under the roller for registration and dropping the plate onto a lined registration template. If you have specific questions about registration email me and I will be happy to answer them. The kento system is still my favorite, it seems to work so well, I am adapting it to all kinds of printing. Since it has been used for hundreds of years it must be good! Keep printing... Best to all, Barbara ------------------------------ End of Baren Digest v15 #1384 *****************************