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Message 1
From: Marilynn Smith
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:04:56 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44509] Re: New Baren Digest (HTML) V57 #5793 (Nov 1, 2011)
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Hi,

I am keeping track of the woods used. But, we are readying for our
trip south. As a result it will be a few weeks before I get round to
compiling the information. I also plan on doing a bit of research to
find anything of interest to include. Some years back I belonged to
another art list. Someone asked about watercolor papers. I was amazed
at how much knowledge I had about the different papers out there.
Experience is the best teacher, combining our knowledge can help
others. Using a wood tells more than any book ever could.

Marilynn

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Message 2
From: Guadalupe Victorica
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:03:57 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44510] pamphlet educational print C. Chapel
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Hello. Great idea Carol. If someone from Baren has
a booklet or chapter (from 8 to 12 pages8 x 11 inches ?) showing how to print I
could exhibit it in our Educational Prints for Peace in 2012. For this exhibit we present the same print that is sent for Prtints for
Peace plus 1 or 2 artist proofs to show the process.

Our last exhibit in 2011 ( 6 artists participating) was presented at
Centro Cultural Arquitectura of UANL Monterrey in May and Casa de la Cultura San
Nicols de los in August 2011

(photos in our page) .

Our new Fifth Prints for Peace 2012
, visiting country Japan, is now in our web page if you would like

to help us distribute it and participate. (deadline April 1, 2012 no fee
only donation of print).

Thank you, Saludos, Guadalupe

http://www.printsforpeacemexico.blogspot.com/

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Message 3
From: alexg # riseup.net
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:58:52 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44511] Re: New Baren Digest (5793): Re: Large image transfer to the woodblock
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Possibly the slowest method but last year when I did three large woodcuts
(three panels, each at 85cm x 120cm) I tried a few different ways and in
the end decided that the safest way was to use carbon transfer paper.

I went to a print shop and printed out an A0 size reverse of my image and
then taped down the top and one side of the printout. I then re-drew the
whole image onto the block, making any changes I wanted along the way. It
took me a few hours (and a sore hand) but all the detail was exactly how I
wanted it.

a photo of the block with the image drawn on:

http://againstthewoodgrain.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/1.jpg

the final print (with me in the photo for scale):

http://againstthewoodgrain.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/scrolls_sml.jpg

I know there are faster ways but this worked for me.
Alex

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> Has anyone a hint or a suggestion how to transfer large format images to
> the woodblock? The images are fine detailed.
> Many thanks,
> Luc

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Message 4
From: "Terry Sargent Peart"
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:06:10 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44512] Re: New Baren Digest (5793): Re: Large image transfer to the woodblock
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Alex and all,
I tried using carbon paper to transfer a design onto a woodblock today, and I was very disappointed with the results. The lines were very faint and hard to see. I could tell that after a few hours of carving most of them would be indecipherable. I was also very hesitant to push too hard with the pencil I was using to trace the lines, because I didn't want to indent the woodblock.
I could have had an inferior quality of carbon paper, too. Any thoughts on the brand of paper?

Terry P
West Seattle

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>Possibly the slowest method but last year when I did three large woodcuts
>(three panels, each at 85cm x 120cm) I tried a few different ways and in the end
>decided that the safest way was to use carbon transfer paper.

>I went to a print shop and printed out an A0 size reverse of my image and then
>taped down the top and one side of the printout. I then re-drew the whole image onto the block,
>making any changes I wanted along the way. It took me a few hours (and a sore hand)
>but all the detail was exactly how I wanted it.
>
>Alex

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Message 5
From: Darrell Madis
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:24:44 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44513] Re: New Baren Digest (5793): Re: Large image transfer to the woodblock
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There are 2 kinds of carbon paper--for pencil and for typewriters. Make sure to use the pencil type, it marks much darker.


Madis Arts

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Message 6
From: "Graham S."
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:23:10 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44514] Re: New Baren Digest (5793): Re: Large image transfer to the woodblock
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I make a photocopy of my artwork, then place the copy face down on the block. Then I use a blender marker (colorless marker sold at most art stores) and draw on the back of the paper. This causes the toner to come off the paper and stick to the wood.

It needs to be a toner based photocopy (not inkjet), and I find it works best if I make the transfer from a very fresh photocopy.

Also it flips the artwork since you transfer it face down, so keep in mind when making copies.

You might need to break a large image up into sections to make the copies.

This method can transfer very fine details, and I have had it work on lino as well.

FYI, this is a technique I've found floating on the internets and take no credit for it, but thank goodness someone came up with it!

-graham

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Message 7
From: Lisa Toth
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:14:08 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44515] Re: New Baren Digest (5793): Re: Large image transfer to the woodblock
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The method I use which I think works quite well is this: first I roll a thin layer of ink (black) over the block and wipe down excess, let dry, and then use Saral transfer paper (sold in art supply stores) to trace image. Saral comes in different colors - the white or yellow shows up very well on the black. I also use a stylus rather than a pencil to trace. Hope this is helpful.

Lisa Toth

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