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Message 1
From: ArtfulCarol # aol.com
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:07:16 EST
Subject: [Baren 30203] More about Slide lecture
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Hi Bareners.,
Added to what I said before:

At my slide lecture at the Nippon Community Center I told them all about
Baren and our Exchanges. They were fascinated. I included a slide of my shunga
print contribution, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". A Japanese lady said that the
Mothers of young brides would put shunga prints in the pockets of their
daughters' kimonos so they would know what to expect. This was an interested
audience!
Included was a beautiful slide of Maria's Baren Puzzle Print and how it came
about. They thought the idea, the stories behind them, and the print were
awesome.

I had my standard anxieties before the presentation, but when the time came
the presentation was relaxed and fun. Even though lots of preparation goes
into a slide lecture I recommend it. It feels so good when it is over and you
have reached a new group of people who have learned and enjoyed the
experience.
Carol L.
(http://www.rst-art.com/carolbiblical.htm)
_http://www.rst-art.com/artfulcarol.htm_ (http://www.rst-art.com/artfulcarol.htm)

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Message 2
From: "Bea Gold"
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 09:09:45 -0800
Subject: [Baren 30204] RE: barens - which to buy?
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Hi Rob, I have used my ball bearing Korokoro baren for several years with
great appreciation for it's versatility for different projects. It suits my
less than precise method perfectly. You can see it in the Baren Mall. The
cost is US $137.37. For me it means not changing sheaths and I appreciate
that. Bea Gold

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Message 3
From: "Robert Viana"
Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 15:12:52 -0200
Subject: [Baren 30205] ball Bearing barens
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Hi everyone!
Do these ball bearing barens need much in the ways of maintenance? Are they stainless steal bearing? do they rust at all? what about oiling? Thanks.
Cheers, Rob

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Message 4
From: "Bea Gold"
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:09:51 -0800
Subject: [Baren 30206] RE: ball Bearing barens
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My baren is a Korokoro "the entire unit is one molded piece of plastic, from
the base of which the bearings protrude." I keep it protected between
printing and use a little Camellia oil on the ball bearings when I'm
printing. I have it several years with no problems. I'd love to feel the
difference in the variety of barens without needing to buy them. Bea Gold

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Message 5
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 12:49:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Baren 30207] ball Bearing barens
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Robert,
I think you might use a slip sheet or piece of waxed paper between the print and the ball bearing baren. They do not really need maintenance, just a little oil and you should not get them very wet, of course. I don't think they would rust, but they can get clogged up with paper fibers eventually so I think the idea of the slip sheet will save you frustation down the line. The negative thing about them is you cannot "feel" the printing, but I have used them a lot with success. I have about 4 kinds, one being a double strength one I got from Richard Steiner. It was pretty expensive but is amazing. It is not for delicate work. If I could only have one baren, I would get the regular one with the bamboo leaf cover as I can finally "feel" what it does and you do have more control with it. But the ball bearing ones are really good and print very fast, so maybe having lots of "tools" is a good thing.
Best to all,
Barbara

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Message 6
From: Mike Lyon
Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 15:13:51 -0600
Subject: [Baren 30208] Re: ball Bearing barens
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Robert Viana wrote:
>Do these ball bearing barens need much in the ways of maintenance?
>Are they stainless steal bearing? do they rust at all? what about
>oiling? Thanks.

Most are intended for oily printing, but have ALL worked fine for
hanga, too -- balls are a bit rough on paper, so a sheet of baking
paper between baren and print paper is a good idea -- "volatile oil"
recommended -- nothing which can set and gum up bearings -- I use
WD-40 with excellent results -- korokoro baren is my current 'fave'
ball-bearing baren (I've tried a bunch)...

-- Mike


Mike Lyon
Kansas City, Missouri
http://mlyon.com

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Message 7
From: FurryPressII # aol.com
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 19:26:36 EST
Subject: [Baren 30209] 'steel barens'
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mine is a steel baren made by vandercook all I have to do is feed it
regularly other wise it bites.

john c.

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Message 8
From: "Chris Bremmer"
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 20:56:02 -0600
Subject: [Baren 30210] Homemade printing press completed
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Thanks for info I've received over the past few days on my printing
press questions.

After a week of inventing and some trips to the local hardware store,
I completed the press and turned out a batch of 30 prints in no time
flat, and had a blast doing it.

Here's a link to show some pics of the press

http://guitarjava.blogspot.com/

Chris

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Message 9
From: Blog Manager
Date: 5 Mar 2006 04:55:04 -0000
Subject: [Baren 30211] Baren Member blogs: Update Notification
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This is an automatic update message being sent to [Baren] by the forum blog software.

The following new entries were found on the listed printmaker's websites during the past 24 hours. (14 sites checked, just before midnight Eastern time)

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Site Name: David Bull, Woodblock Printmaker

Item: Small Print Collection - 1st print uploaded
http://woodblock.com/collection/prints/print_01.html

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Site Name: guitarjava

Author: Chris Bremmer
Item: Finished press
http://guitarjava.blogspot.com/2006/03/finished-press.html

Author: Chris Bremmer
Item: Woodcut Printing Press Project
http://guitarjava.blogspot.com/2006/03/woodcut-printing-press-project.html

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[Baren] members: if you have a printmaking blog (or a website with a published ATOM feed), and wish it to be included in this daily checklist, please write to the Baren Blog Manager at:
http://barenforum.org/contact_baren.php

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Message 10
From: Charles Morgan
Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 20:59:36 -0800
Subject: [Baren 30212] Re: Homemade printing press completed
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Hey, Chris ... looks great. Very glad you kept us posted, and glad it works
so well.

Cheers ..... Charles

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Message 11
From: baren_member # barenforum.org
Date: 5 Mar 2006 12:08:12 -0000
Subject: [Baren 30213] Wood Engraved postage stamps ...

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New British postage stamps to feature wood engravings ...

Continuing our Animals series which started in 2001, Royal Mail ‘defrosts’ five hairy, and in most cases scary, Ice Age beasts which roamed across Britain. These creatures became extinct around 10,000 years ago, with rising temperatures and melting polar ice caps. Until then, they had been hunted by the country’s human inhabitants for thousands of years.

The fine detail achieved on the stamps is the work of illustrator and artist Andrew Davidson, a master of the traditional craft of woodblock engraving. His work includes the Giant Deer, which had the largest antlers of any known deer, the Woolly Mammoth, with its massive spirally curved tusks, and the Cave Bear, which was larger than the American grizzly.

http://www.royalmail.com:80/portal/rm/content1?catId=22900465&mediaId=22900493

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