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Message 1
From: Charles Morgan
Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 08:47:36 -0800
Subject: [Baren 24185] Re: registration
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At 09:41 PM 2/7/04 -0800, you wrote:
>I do see the need for the upside down work though, at times it seems the
>only way to solve a problem.

Yes ... sometimes when I am printing a block that is inked edge to edge, it
seems I cannot keep a bit of ink from appearing along the edge of the print
area where it should not be. I think I pick it up when placing the paper.
But if I print with the paper down first and then place the block on top,
there is no problem at all.

Cheers .... Charles

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Message 2
From: "Andrew Argyle"
Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2004 12:05:42 -0500
Subject: [Baren 24186] Re: side runners on a press
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I'm sure you mean www.1000woodcuts.com, although I am intrigued by how 1000woocuts.com relates to japanese culture ( perhaps it's another category for baren members to make prints of?) As an aside, there is an interesting newsgroup called 'alt.binaries.multimedia.japanese' where light entertainment and general information shows from japan are regularly posted.

-Andrew

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Message 3
From: Reneeaugrin # aol.com
Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2004 13:13:24 EST
Subject: [Baren 24187] Ray Trayle
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Hello everyone,

Before my son and I go out to tackle our gardening projects (we have about
three acres of landscaping and were hit hard by the ice and snow, we are mostly
still cleaning up).I thought I would relay the story of Ray Trayle's interest
in building presses.

First, Barbara, I was glad to hear that Ray was able to attend First
Thursday, as the last I heard he had some heart related problems. If I stray from any
accuracies, please excuse my hazy memory.

Ray worked as a machinist. His sister is a wonderful printmaker, mostly
intaglio work. She wondered if Ray could build a press and so took him to see an
American French Tool press. He used it's elegant design and functionality for
his example. He really enjoyed building his first press for his sister
Helen. Word got out and other printmakers wanted these beautifully made presses.
Because of Ray's generous nature and his industrious attitude, he agreed to
build presses for whomever was interested, however, he only wanted to be paid
for the cost of the materials and time to make each press well. Fifty six
presses later the governor of Oregon became aware of Ray's generous contributions
to the artistic community and was given an award for his work. His presses are
all over the west coast including Alaska and Hawaii. There is a Trust set up
on Ray's behalf that awards an outstanding printmaker each year.

Cordially yours,

Renee U.
Damascus, Oregon

PS Barbara, I just visually line up the edge of the first color with the edge
of the block. It works fine, most of the time--I do have some wonderful
collage material, though!

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Message 4
From: "nancy osadchuk"
Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 14:49:33 -0700
Subject: [Baren 24188] animal products
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As a former horse owner, growing up with them, riding, etc., I couldn't resist a response to the queries about hide glue and horse hair. As someone else replied about the sharkskin coming from food processors, it is similar with the horse, cow, pig products. These animals go to slaughter houses for food, or just because they are old, and hides, hooves, bones etc get used other ways. So it is just a way not to waste useful products. A horse needs its hooves trimmed regularly but I doubt anyone makes use of these scraps to make glue! The horse is also groomed and mane and tail hair is often kept for braiding decorative objects such as belts, watch fobs, or hatbands but this is usually from two year old's mane hair as it is finer. Also someone recently mentioned the wool used for felt. Sheep and goats shed their coats regularly so it makes little difference if it is sheared by man, it is always going to grow back.More on topic, I am enjoying the new crop of Monkeys coming in. They are all so different and interesting, especially the ones with 'stories' . And I am waiting for Canada Customs to let me have my Exchange 18.......Because the contents were described only as 'original prints', they apparently thought they were purchased. I have faxed my explanation that they are part of an exchange between artists and no money changed hands....something to keep in mind for future co-ordinators sending to Canada. Calling them 'gifts', or 'printed matter' or just putting 'no value' seems to work better.
For a lurker I've become pretty long winded this time, better get back to carving!
Nancy O.

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Message 5
From: John and Michelle Morrell
Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 13:02:47 -0900
Subject: [Baren 24189] Year of the Monkey Exchange - Sarah Hauser's Morning Sun
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All of the incoming monkeys have been charming, but I am really baffled by
Sarah's. Is is a stone litho (I've never seen a real one) or what? It's
lovely, especially I like the watercolor wash effect. But then, it has the
line texturing in the pigment, is it from a textured plate or printer pixels
or something else? Sarah, if you are reading this, could you please let us
know the technique?

Michelle Morrell
jmmorrell@gci.net

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Message 6
From: Emma Jane Hogbin
Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2004 17:32:01 -0500
Subject: [Baren 24190] portfolio of work "photos"
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Hi everyone,

This is (hopefully) a quick question for those of you who submit
portfolios of work to whatever places require them...

When "photos" are required, do you always submit photographs taken with a
35mm camera, or would it be acceptable to sumbit digital images printed
onto photo paper with an ink jet?

thanks,
emma

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Emma Jane Hogbin
[[ 416 417 2868 ][ www.xtrinsic.com ]]

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Message 7
From: Mary Brooks-Mueller
Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2004 21:24:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Baren 24191] Re: portfolio of work "photos"
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Hi Emma,
Whenever I decide on a new venue for my work I call
them and ask what format they prefer. Some galleries
simply still won't take digitals. others no longer
want slides, but some want 8x10 glossies.
Mostly, the reps are very willing to tell you what
they prefer. And many times they will just tell you to
send whatever media shows your work off the best.
Don't forget a good cover letter.
Mary

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Message 8
From: Emma Jane Hogbin
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 00:35:04 -0500
Subject: [Baren 24192] Re: portfolio of work "photos"
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Hi Mary,

Mary Brooks-Mueller wrote:
> Whenever I decide on a new venue for my work I call
> them and ask what format they prefer.

I already know the preferred format is "photos", I'm just not sure if it
has to be a glossy 8x10 with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the
back OR if I can print pictures from my computer onto photo paper. I
personally think the quality of inkjets is pretty good these days, but I'm
wondering if it is accepted in the biz yet.

This is for applications to craft shows, not galleries. Only one of the
craft shows (out of about 10-15) requires slides. Everyone else wants
"photos" or it's a non-juried craft show.

I'm working on my cover letter right now. :)

thanks,
emma :)

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Emma Jane Hogbin
[[ 416 417 2868 ][ www.xtrinsic.com ]]

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Message 9
From: LEAFRUTH # aol.com
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 00:47:30 EST
Subject: [Baren 24193] Re: Baren Digest (old) V26 #2542
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Georga, The show was really very handsome and I was pleased to be in it. It
will be up until February 29th so if you get a chance to look in I think you
will enjoy it. Love to see you too. Ruth

http://www.ruthleaf.com

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