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Message 1
From: Gayle Wohlken
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:05:02 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44375] Exchange #50
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Hey Exchange #50ers. No pressure here, but...November 1st is getting real close ;-) - I've collated 18 sets so far.

~Gayle Wohlken
Exchange 50 Coordinator

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Message 2
From: "Jeanne Norman Chase"
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:06:43 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44376] Re: [Norton AntiSpam]Exchange #50
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HI GAYLE

MINE WENT OUT BY UPS YESTERDAY. I FORGOT IF I POSTED INFORMATION RE; THE
PRINT. IF I DID NOT PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL SEND INFO. TO YOU ASAP

A PS. I REALLY HATE MY PRINT, GRRRRRR, BUT THAT IS NOT USUAL.

JEANNE

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Message 3
From: Gretchen Greene
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:16:02 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44377] Re: printing 101 prints
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I had a similar experience. I don't know about the block, but the process got very, very smooth and fast. I printed the last 32 in a half hour, including some of the paper tearing.

The first day I went to print, I printed 50.

But only afterwards did I figure out how to avoid variations I was getting.

The block is cut away at all four sides so the brayer drops down to the highest parts of the cut away section. The block gets dirtier/inkier over time and so the prints have more and more of the carved sections showing. Uncarved blocks on both sides while inking solves the problem. My carved block was a little lower. I shimmed it with cardboard. It rocked a little and some of the carved area got ink (which I like the look of) but always the same areas so I didn't have unwanted variation anymore.

So the next time I went to print, I printed 112. 7 to realize I wasn't leaving room for a signature. 2 to print too close to the edge. 102 because I couldn't remember if the edition size was 102 or 101. And 1 more, because apparently I can't count and after signing the 102 I had one left over, so that'll be the artist's proof.

So I threw the first 60 out of the edition.

I'm going to frame the first 50 together as a variation series in a 5 x 10 block in the order I printed them because I think it's interesting to see the ink on the block increase over time.

Gretchen

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Message 4
From: Maria Arango Diener
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:34:35 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44378] Re: printing 101 prints
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That's funny, Barbara!
When printing engravings it is indeed the case that the "real" printing starts after you get past number 40 or so.
Then you get into that mechanical bliss that just keeps on churning perfect print after perfect print.
Maria

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Message 5
From: Bronwyn Merritt
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:10:03 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44379] Re: printing 101 prints
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Oh, NOW you tell me! I always stop after 30 or so... Dang it!

Bronwyn

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Message 6
From: Joe Martin
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:18:55 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44380] printing 101 prints
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Well, I have 72 prints done and have just a run through of the second color (easier to print than the first) on the rest. I haven't gotten to that perfect spot that Barbara found, but my later prints are better than my first. Printing the usual 31 prints for an exchange always seems like a big job to me and I had to make a deal with myself to get the 101 going. I'm only printing each color one time. I am ditching the ones that are obviously bad, but my key block has a spot that just won't take the ink as well. Maybe another run through would help out, but that might push me over the edge! I am feeling pleased that it turns out I am able to make this many prints.

Suzi SM

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Message 7
From: Terry Peart
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:33:35 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44381] Re: printing 101 prints
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Well done Barbara M! I don't have the strength or stamina to do that many
at a time. I need to experiment with the amount of pressure needed with the
baren. I think I'm using too much and wearing myself out. I end up with
sore muscles and a headache.

Terry
West Seattle
WWW.terrypeart.blogspot.com

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Message 8
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:08:41 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44382] Re: printing 101 prints
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Terry,
It might be the baren itself, I found that one that was very smooth worked best for this print...I have about 5 different ones and I like the bamboo covered ones the best. Sometimes the really cheap ones work well but of course they don't hold up as well. I think it is because they are somehow softer inside. I hate the plastic ones and the ball bearing ones are good for huge prints with dry paper. So maybe you just need a different baren. I found I hardly had to push, my chair is a little low so I was printing mid chest height or just a little lower, I was not pressing hard and because my arm was high my wrist was pretty straight. Also I got a good light that rakes across the block so I can really see it...that sure helped. I agree you might be working too hard, this is supposed to be a zen experience, not punishment! ha
Barbara

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Message 9
From: "Jeanne Norman Chase"
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:37:43 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44383] What to do????
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Actually started on #51
I did a proof test on the lines and it turned out so nice, a white line woodcut.
What if I went ahead and printed the white line woodcut and then when I reached the correct number, I could carve out the colors and run another print. Only this one would be the same subject, exactly, but it would be in three colors.
What kind of print would you call that, and is it ethical.

So I would have , say, 50 white line woodcuts and 50 three color woodcuts.

Any comments, please, before I get started.

Jeanne N

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Message 10
From: Terry Peart
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:26:52 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44384] Re: printing 101 prints
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Thanks Barbara M. I only have a cheap bamboo covered baren. I'll have to
experiment with the pressure, angle and light. I enjoyed this smaller print
since the registration is easier. I should do more this size and work my
way up. Great learning experience!
Thanks,
Terry P

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Message 11
From: "Bea Gold"
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:10:33 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44385] Re: printing 101 prints
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I finished my 101 prints - not all perfect so I may redo some! but fun to do. I love my ball bearing baren - I actually have two but the lighter one is the one I used for this print and I really like it. Now - what are people doing about getting the artist name and the name of the print on the tiny print? Bea Gold

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Message 12
From: Gretchen Greene
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:25:36 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44386] Re: printing 101 prints
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For signing, I planned my print so there was 3/8" at the bottom for the print number, title, signature and year. It helped that the title was only three letters long and my signature is my initials.
Gretchen


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