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Message 1
From: "Louise Cass"
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:40:45 GMT
Subject: [Baren 36660] Re: Sanding blocks & Printing with india ink
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PS I forgot to add that I use the 'rubbing alchohol' from the chemists -I
personally think that evryone worries too much about toxicity - I've known
many artists over many years and no one has been made ill or worst
scenario - died- from their proximity to their materials - I know there
appear to be more allergies popping up these days and you do have to take
care BUT sometimes people worry more about their materials than getting on
with producing 'art' - a difficult job at best!

Louise

(My work may be viewed at www.LCassArt.com)

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Message 2
From: Scholes Graham
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:25:40 GMT
Subject: [Baren 36661] A couple of subjects.
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Re Prestons site....
Thanks Barbara for asking Preston about size of work....
also I would like to know what Vitreography.... ?

Louise.... Good to keep the thought front row, re ventilated space..
I do all my coating in a open garage or covered area behind my studio.
I neglect to forward that advice.

About Maria using linseed oil.... I wonder about that.... would you
clarify Maria!
My suggestion is to use boiled linseed oil as it dries over a short
period of time Linseed oil takes for ever, and maybe never, to dry.

Regards
Graham

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Message 3
From: Scholes Graham
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:36:01 GMT
Subject: [Baren 36662] Re: better prints?
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You will enjoy Richard.... Several years back (two?) I invited him to
my studio
to do a workshop.... He as been going to Portland ever since....
You will enjoy Richard and his unassuming demeanor and gentle way of
teaching.
Good stuff.... You will have to kid him about the absence of a Hot Tub
in Portand
He and I would finish off the day and plan the next day having a wine
and relaxing in our tub.
It don’t get better than that.!

Graham

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Message 4
From: Annie Bissett
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:43:56 GMT
Subject: [Baren 36663] Re: Preston's Work, Sanding, Japan Trip
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Wow, Preston! I second Barbara Mason's praise about your work. Great
woodcuts!

On sanding, for what it's worth, I rarely sand my blocks, only if
they're obviously rough. I should note that I use shina plywood and
occasionally lauan ply. I like the natural absorbency of the raw wood
for moku hanga, and if I get some wood grain or texture, all the better.

Jan, I envy you your Japan trip! Good for you for braving it alone --
I think you'll be fine. I found people very willing to help me when I
visited there, and since you've been there before you know what
you're getting into! Please do tell us about your trip when you
return, especially the part about seeing Dave's studio.

best,
Annie B in Massachusetts

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Message 5
From: Charles Morgan
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:39:12 GMT
Subject: [Baren 36664] Re: Sanding blocks & Printing with india ink
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A quite prominent artist who lived here in Victoria did large scale sculptures cast in bronze ...
at least one of which is at University of Victoria. She worked by carving styrofoam with a hot wire.
She died not long ago due to complications from inhaling the fumes over the years. It does happen. Many
toxic effects are the result of long term exposure. It pays to be careful and reduce your exposure as much as possible.

Cheers ..... Charles

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Message 6
From: debra percival
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:24:16 GMT
Subject: [Baren 36665] Re: New Baren Digest (HTML) V44 #4491 (Aug 19, 2008)
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Hi,
This is probably common knowledge, but just in case.  I use Graphic Chemical etching inks and their lithographic inks.  I do not have any solvents in my studio at all.  All my clean up is done with cooking oil to loosen up the ink on any surface: tables, plates, woodblocks, and brushes  also.  Then  I wipe  everything down with soap and water.  If you are not working this way it is worth switching.  You will never turn back!

The subject sort  of came up in this Baren and also I have noticed while looking for a supplier close to PEI, Canada, a lot of websites say you need to use solvents with Graphic Chemical inks.  People need to update their websites I guess.  All oil based inks can be cleaned up with cooking oil and soap and water.

**Extra note for interest:  oil rags with ink on them in your garbage can are not combustible. 


Debra James Percival
Artist/Instructor/Non-Toxic Printmaker
www.debrajamespercival.com
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