Baren Digest Saturday, 28 December 2002 Volume 21 : Number 2076 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Milky Scarabs Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 06:40:47 -0700 Subject: [Baren 20234] Exchange #15 Dan Dew asked: What is the due date? The deadline for Exchange #15 is February 1st, 2003. As I wrote before, all information for Exchnage #15 is at the following url: http://www.barenforum.org/exchange/exchange_15/exchange_15.html :) Love <3 & Lint * ! Kat Pukas http://home.earthlink.net/~milkyscarabs ------------------------------ From: Artsmadis#aol.com Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 11:28:09 EST Subject: [Baren 20235] Re: puzzle page updated In a message dated 12/20/02 6:08:34 PM Central Standard Time, maria#mariarango.com writes: << You will receive a set of the instructions with your block >> My block arrived yesterday. Maria, is it OK to tint the block with diluted India ink so carving is more visible? Darrell ------------------------------ From: "Maria Diener (aka Arango)" Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 08:44:28 -0800 Subject: [Baren 20236] Re: puzzle page updated > My block arrived yesterday. Maria, is it OK to tint the block > with diluted > India ink so carving is more visible? > > Darrell Excellent point to bring up, and the answer is... Yep! No problem there. I almost tinted the whole thing before cutting, but didn't know exactly how everyone worked and did not want to put additional chokers on my fellow artists. Just so everyone knows, the block was cut with a jig-saw, not a scroll saw. Main difference is that there is a handsome kerf on the jig-saw bladeas compared to the scroll saw, even the very fine scroll type. There is also a "framework" so that every block is separate from every other block. The framework stayed here in Vegas with me. The blocks simply fit into the "cells" of the frame. No block from one participant touches another block. The practical application of this is that blocks expanding or contracting a little won't make a difference in how that block fits back into its slot, especially after returning to single digit humidity, which effectively sucks near all the moisture out of the poor little things. Also, after printing all the prints, I will leave the last layer of ink on the block to dry for display purposes, so the tinting won't be visible. I'm having a lot of fun receiving emails addressed to: gottheblastedthing#mariarango.com! Happy cutting, Maria <||><||><||><||><||><||> Maria Arango Las Vegas Nevada USA www.1000woodcuts.com <||><||><||><||><||><||> ------------------------------ From: Louise Cass Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 11:57:42 -0500 Subject: [Baren 20237] sheep/goats! Hear Ye, Hear ye All! I found the answer to why all English language references to the upcoming Chinese New year give Sheep & Goat - last night while chatting with my Chinese neighbour. He said that there is only one word (or symbol) for both - it sounds like "YOONG" (he wouldn't or couldn't transliterate it so I'm doing my best) a symbol that sounds like "MHYEN" = 'woolly' is added for 'sheep' with the symbol "SEN" = 'horned' being added alternatively to "YOONG" to indicate what he called 'the mountain goat'. So there we are! It all makes perfect sense. My little Normandy sheep will soon be on their way - and so far many thanks to Myron, Sarah, Ruth and Jan for their delightful cards. Barabara M. - late congrats on your grandchild - I have 3 - the most charming one being 3 yrs old who thanked everyone at Xmas for their gifts diplomatically adding 'it is a perfect present' (don't know where he picked that up!) Hope everyone had a Happy Christmas and all sick ones are well again Best wishes for a happy new year - we shall celebrate another one in Feb. (I go to a huge Chinese 'do' here in Toronto) - this makes 3 new year's with the Jewish one back in Sept.! Louise Cass http://www.LCassArt.com ------------------------------ From: "Maria Diener (aka Arango)" Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 09:05:14 -0800 Subject: [Baren 20238] one more puzzling post On the puzzle project, it is imperative that everyone follow the instructions that are posted on the website: http://www.1000woodcuts.com/puzzle/project.html and that (hopefully) arrived with your block. For everyone's convenience, here are the instructions again: INSTRUCTIONS TO PUZZLE PROJECT PARTICIPANTS: In redesigning the block, I think I came up with one ideal way to keep us all together while we are all out in the world doing our own thing. The final print will certainly reflect this reality. Your tiny block is cherry plywood, the best quality I could find, and has been sanded and polished to a 600 grit finish. Some of your blocks sport the tiny scars of some inevitable accidents with the jig-saw foot plate; fortunately not many. Once you see the final design you will understand that: a) IŐm crazy as a loon (quoted by my husband) and, b) I did the best I could. One last thing, any contributions to the final mailing of the prints will be greatly appreciated. A tube Priority Mail USPS runs $5.95. World participants contribute as you see fit and can afford. DO: á Remember the theme: ŇWhat is Baren?Ó á Observe the orientation as marked on back by an arrow pointing to the TOP and a horizontal line parallel to the bottom á Please note there are no guiding lines and no underlying design, I ingeniously(!) thought of another way to keep the design together and no longer need this restriction to make your life easier á Oil the block if you want to make cutting easier (linseed or mineral oil works well) á Practice cuts on the back of the block if you have never cut cherry plywood before á Trace the block shape onto sketch paper and practice your design(s) there if you feel stumped á E-mail me anytime with questions: lostandpuzzled#mariarango.com DONŐT! á DonŐt worry about the small scratches (left by the bouncing jig-saw in selected blocks), with as much ink as I usually use, they wonŐt matter, I swear á DonŐt change the shape or height of the block, i.e. no sanding, no cutting off the ends, no chewing by small pets, no wetting á DonŐt proof the block except by dry means such as a graphite/crayon rubbing á DonŐt use a border in your design á DonŐt be a weenie and drop out ABSOLUTE ŇMUSTÓ: á Get blocks back to me by August 15th 2003 á Sign the back of your block with a permanent marker or carve your name on the back if you feel extraordinarily industrious á E-mail me when you receive the block: gottheblastedthing#mariarango.com and make sure you tell me the letter/number on the back of your block Let me know if you need to drop out and for cryinŐ outloud, mail the block back to me if you do have to drop out Happy cuttin' Maria <||><||><||><||><||><||> Maria Arango Las Vegas Nevada USA www.1000woodcuts.com <||><||><||><||><||><||> ------------------------------ From: Daniel Dew Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:35:31 -0500 Subject: [Baren 20239] Beam Me up Scotty Hello Baren World, can Ruth Leaf contact me off line since the e-mail address listed on Baren Forum doesn't work? d. dew ------------------------------ From: "Bea Gold" Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 12:17:52 -0800 Subject: [Baren 20240] Re: Beam Me up Scotty Here's Ruth's e-mail address LEAFRUTH#aol.com Hope you get her. Bea >Hello Baren World, can Ruth Leaf contact me off line since the e-mail >address listed on Baren Forum doesn't work? >d. dew ------------------------------ From: "Maria Diener (aka Arango)" Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 15:40:05 -0800 Subject: [Baren 20241] source of wood and other faq's Howdy all, Yet another post regarding the puzzle. FAQ's answered here for your enjoyment: - -You can get your own delicious cherry and other hardwood plywood from Rockler Hardware www.rockler.com. - -You can make it smooth like that with much elbow grease (or an electric sander, I chose elbow grease for dust control reasons); begin with 220 grit sandpaper, proceed to 320, 400, and a final polish with 600. Slick as snot on a glass doorknob, ooops, sorry for the vulgarity, it's a Kansas thing... - -Jig-saw is a decrepit one-speed 24-year old Black & Decker, but, hey, still works slick as...er- - -Blades are, or were (8 of them to be precise) Black & Decker scroll type 21 teeth to the merrican inch. They don't break easily, but I tend to force those curves a wee bit. The very last blade broke on the very last piece, appropriately so. ;-) Maria <||><||><||><||><||><||> Maria Arango Las Vegas Nevada USA www.1000woodcuts.com <||><||><||><||><||><||> ------------------------------ End of Baren Digest V21 #2076 *****************************