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The [Baren] Forum The newsletter of the [Baren] forum - 'Baren-Suji' - was started in the spring of 2000, as a means of communicating our activities and enthusiasm for woodblock printmaking to people outside the group itself It is published four times a year, and distributed by email (in various formats)
[Baren] Frequently Asked Questions This is FAQ #1 of two This FAQ includes information about woodblock printmaking The other FAQ includes questions about the list itself Note that technical information about how to subscribe, unsubscribe, post to the list, and change to digest mode is available on the [Baren] information page
The [Baren] Encyclopedia W elcome to the [Baren] Encyclopedia of Woodblock Printmaking (created by members of [Baren]: the Discussion Forum for Woodblock Printmaking) I n a moment, when you enter the Encyclopedia, you will find yourself in the midst of a world of information on woodblock printmaking There are three 'levels' to this Encyclopedia - the main outline
[Baren] Mall - Barens S osaku Baren These barens are similar in concept to the Murasaki on another page of the Mall, but somewhat less well made The backing disc is plastic, and the inner coil is a braided cord They come in two weights: 'sumi' (a finer cord, more suitable for printing key blocks with lines), and 'beta' (a heavier cord, useful for solid colour)
Who is Baren? This web site is the home of the [Baren] discussion forum for woodblock printmaking
[Baren] Mall - Take Barens T ake-barens by Goto Kikuhide (That's 'tah-kay' 'bamboo') This is a new type of baren being made by Goto-san, and is a kind of 'hybrid' baren, offering the best advantages of the professional 'hon' (real) baren, yet at about half the price The very high cost of the true hon baren comes from two factors: 1) the time it takes to prepare and twist the inner coil from thousands of slivers of
The [Baren] Forum - Information message About [Baren] This [Baren] convention is a forum open for anyone to join, but it is most definitely not an 'anonymous' forum After your subscription request is received, you will be sent an e-mail requesting you to make a short and simple post that introduces yourself to the members of the group As part of this message, please include your name and general location (e g Joe Blow, New York
Encyclopedia of Woodblock Printmaking - Outline - Baren] Forum General Aspects of woodblock prints What is a woodblock print? The Baren and the Burin (woodcuts and wood engravings) Japanese printmaking 'Traditional' printmaking 'Creative' printmaking 'Seditious Beauty' - How woodblock prints can change history 'Woodblock Dreams' - Story of a very special woodblock 'Traditional' printmaking 'Creative' printmaking 'Seditious Beauty' - How woodblock
The [Baren] Exchange Exhibits Organized by Gayle Wohlken "Baren Woodblock Print Exhibit" Selected prints from past Baren Exchanges In combination with Japan Summer Fest, at The Northwest Print Council and The Portland Art Museum, August 2002 Organized by Barbara Mason 2003 "Baren Exchange Print Exhibit", Skokie Public Library, Skokie, Illinois July 1st thru August 6th