Comments for Pressing Matters

Comment on Harakeke (NZ Flax) paper by Birgitta

Birgitta — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:17:36 +0000

Hi Andrew, is there a stockist in Auckland? Thanks

Comment on Harakeke (NZ Flax) paper by Fiona Langford

Fiona Langford — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:09:55 +0000

I wonder where do I go and have a look at your deckle and mould sizes? Is it at Bulls?
thanks
Fiona

Comment on Harakeke (NZ Flax) paper by Andrew Reilly

Andrew Reilly — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:03:32 +0000

After many years using Hotmail the excessive advertising on their site finally got to me. If you want to contact Andrew at Tenax Papers use: strmypetrel@gmail.com
Cheers!

Comment on Harakeke (NZ Flax) paper by Andrew Reilly

Andrew Reilly — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:58:33 +0000

Hi Puti,
It has been a while since you posted and I responded, but I have not heard from you. If E-mail is an issue, by all means call – 027 338 3328 or (06) 322 1956.
Post is an option…
5a Fagan Street,
Bulls 4818
Otherwise I hope you have solved your harakeke paper supply another way.
Cheers
Andrew

Comment on Glen Skien workshops – last few spaces… by lynsey

lynsey — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:31:00 +0000

Contact: Susan Hurrell-Fields 20A Tawera Road, Greenlane, Auckland 1051
Phone 09 520 3442 email hurrfiel@ihug.co.nz

Comment on Harakeke (NZ Flax) paper by Andrew Reilly

Andrew Reilly — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:20:02 +0000

Hi again Puti,
I guess it might also help if I knew or could see a sample of what grade you have used in the past. Will that be possible?
Cheers
Andrew Reilly

Comment on Harakeke (NZ Flax) paper by Andrew Reilly

Andrew Reilly — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:17:29 +0000

Hi Puti,
Yes I do make paper from muka (the fibre of NZ flax). Tenax Papers have several harakeke grades and if they are not quite what you want I’m pretty sure I can manage to get a better match to your needs. Tenax papers has a sample swatch. If you contact me I should be able to send you one when I get back to base. E-mail me your address on strmypetrel@hotmail.com
Cheers
Andrew Reilly

Comment on Glen Skien workshops – last few spaces… by elle anderson

elle anderson — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:59:04 +0000

Hi
are there any places left on the auckland workshop this coming weekend – 2nd oct
regards
elle

Comment on Harakeke (NZ Flax) paper by Puti Hauraki

Puti Hauraki — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:56:50 +0000

I have an Art Gallery with limited edition prints on flax (muka) paper where I used to buy from they are no longer making it
Do you make muka paper
Could you send me a sample
I need a lot
Puti

Comment on IMPACT 7 Update: Keynote Speakers by Susanne Khouri

Susanne Khouri — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:49:15 +0000

Hello
I am new on this site but very interested in taking part in the Canberra symposium. I have a question. Is the above event “Impact 7″ the same as the one called “Materiality” at 15-17 October? And who else from New Zealand is going?
Susanne Khouri

Comment on Improving copper etching with Ferric Chloride, using the Edinburgh Etch by Etchy girl

Etchy girl — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:36:43 +0000

Always read and understand the manufacturer’s safety warning when handling commercially available chemicals. Ferric Chloride can be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Wear gloves to prevent staining of hands.

Comment on Harakeke (NZ Flax) paper by Andrew Reilly

Andrew Reilly — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:55:30 +0000

Additional stockists:
The French Art shop, Wellington

Due soon:
Sienna Art Supplies, Whanganui

Comment on Utagawa – Masters of the Japanese Print, 1770-1900 by Kathy Boyle

Kathy Boyle — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:38:29 +0000

love the new website, how do I get to register
etc

Comment on Preparing your own etching mull by Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 24 May 2010 03:42:50 +0000

Has anybody tried using hessian as mull ?
It has a very open wove with a slightly scratchy finish.
I have a 50m roll of the stuff. A HUGE roll.
I’ll try washing it and use some spray-on starch to see how it goes.
I am sure it will be too rough, but you never know – and I have far too much of it too. Hessian is also available very cheaply from material shops.
I am sure it can be used for something besides cleanup rags…

Comment on Improving Ferric Etch by Mark Graver

Mark Graver — Tue, 11 May 2010 02:33:58 +0000

Edinburgh Etch can also be improved by using an aquarium pump to aerate the mordant. Though for aquatint it’s best to etch without the pump.
The etch can also be used in a vertical etching tank.
250g citric acid + 3/4 litre warm water
+
4 litres ferric chloride
is a standard recipe amount can be adjusted using this ratio. Should last for 2 -3 years.