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Message 1
From: Diana Moll
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 13:34:33 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38866] Re: gold leaf on prints
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I tried gold leaf, I got a little kit with the adhesive and the
leaf. You put the adhesive on then burnish the leaf, it seemed
pretty stable. I ended up just painting on gold ink because the area
(a toad's eye) was too small not to mess up half my attempts.

Al Best,
Diana

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Message 2
From: Cucamongie # aol.com
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 14:01:55 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38867] gold leaf
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I think April told me that she used transparent base to adhere gold leaf,
running it through the press to stick it on. April, can you clarify this?

I have also used rice paste for tiny areas but found it to be not so
consistent for larger areas. I have also used 1-Shot which is an oil size, but
that was used after gessoing the areas of the print which were going to be
gilded. I did this after the print was made. Due to the delicacy of the
gold leaf I personally would not roll it but it probably depends on the size
of the gilded area etc. Any other thoughts on this?

Sarah

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Message 3
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 14:27:22 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38868] Re: gold leaf on prints
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Georgina,
If you go to the archives of Baren you will find a lot of past discussion about this...just be sure you search within the barenforum
http://www.google.com/custom?q=gold+leaf&sa=Google+Search&cof=AH%3Acenter%3BGL%3A0%3BAWFID%3A3616837a5692b03a%3B&domains=barenforum.org&sitesearch=barenforum.org
My best
Barbara

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Message 4
From: Graham Scholes
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 15:59:43 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38869] Re: selling prints on line
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Sharri LaPierre wrote:
> My experience told me that my work doesn't belong on Etsy - I think
> it is a great place to shop for crafts, jewelry, baby gifts, etc.,
> but maybe not so great for fine art. Having said that, I realize
> that I risk being called a snob, so I may as well add that
> representational artwork also probably has a better chance of
> selling. Well, now I've done it — Foot is firmly lodged in mouth.

You are quite right Sharri.... You mentioned a price of $25.00 as the
limit for these trinket sites....
Actually the price is $37.95. according to research by my buddy who
does this all the time.

Snobbery has nothing to do with your assessment.... Practical common
sense about the reality of the situation may be a better snob
phrase !!!!!

The way I define it is....
“If you have a item and sell it in a junk shop .... it is a piece of
junk
If you sell this same item in a antique shop.... it is an antique”.

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Message 5
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 17:40:49 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38870] photopolymer plates
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These plates were used first in the commercial printing industry in India, so I think they must be available if one know what they were called. If you put photopolymer printing plate into the internet I think you might find a lot of suppliers for different types. They all have their own learning curve as are all a bit different but they all work well. Solarplate is a brand name for one type.
My best
Barbara

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Message 6
From: Graham Scholes
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 18:26:46 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38871] Re: photopolymer plates
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Actually Barbara.... these were originally called dycrel plates which
was a new material invented by Dupont as far back as the late 50’s.
It was a very innovative material which was to replace copper plates
in the commercial printing industry. It had a much better release of
ink onto the substrate which meant that finer screens (150) could be
used for illustrations and photos.

Graham

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Message 7
From: Julio.Rodriguez # walgreens.com
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 21:24:13 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38872] Re: Paul Binnie print and F. Morley Fletcher in Project Gutenberg
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While checking an old link to the Ukiyoe Gallery website (and while most
of the info there is related to selling, collecting and more advanced moku
hanga explorations ) there is a link that gives inside to Paul Binnie
(english printmaker) making of his print "Red Fuji"......a 22+ impression
that took over three months to complete in 2002.

http://www.ukiyoe-gallery.com/fuji.htm

While there, be sure to check Gallery #4 at the same website for images of
prints by Bareners Tom Kristensen (Obama series) & Mike Lyon plus Paul
Binnie and others.

http://www.ukiyoe-gallery.com/gallery4.htm#kristensen

and also for more informative articles......
http://www.ukiyoe-gallery.com/library.htm



Looks like woodblock printmaking made it into Project Gutenberg......there
are free ebook downloads available.

http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/20195

Of course the same book is available for free download from the
Barenforum.org library (courtesy of David, Fumi & Himi) ......and if I say
so in a much more pleasant format !

http://woodblock.com/encyclopedia/entries/011_03/011_03.html

thanks....Julio

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Message 8
From: Eileen Corder
Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 02:58:45 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38873] Michelangelo
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When I saw the thumbnail, I thought it was Japanese comic book art. But it's
³The Torment of St. Anthony² painted by a 12 year old Michelangelo! Check
out the slide show, too.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/13/arts/design/13pain.html?_r=1

Peace,
Eileen

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