http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/ Just another Utrechtblog.com weblog Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:37:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.0 http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-12 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:29:28 +0000 http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-12 yes! and we are generally less expensive than other local sellers. yes! and we are generally less expensive than other local sellers.

]]> http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-11 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:18:52 +0000 http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-11 Thanks for the tips! Do you sell moleskin journals at your store? Thanks for the tips! Do you sell moleskin journals at your store?

]]> http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-10 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:52:38 +0000 http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-10 hey champ, "best" for anything is a loaded question. best for someone who works in sharpie pens might not be best for someone who uses very light pencils. Moleskin journals are very popular, and I prefer the sketch (lilac cover) over the plain paper (green label) as it is slightly heavier paper and stands up better to erasure. the best way to choose is to just open up a book and feel the paper - that's your best indidcator of quality. hey champ,
“best” for anything is a loaded question. best for someone who works in sharpie pens might not be best for someone who uses very light pencils. Moleskin journals are very popular, and I prefer the sketch (lilac cover) over the plain paper (green label) as it is slightly heavier paper and stands up better to erasure. the best way to choose is to just open up a book and feel the paper - that’s your best indidcator of quality.

]]> http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-8 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:15:58 +0000 http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-8 I love your store! Everyone there is so friendly and helpful, and there is always interesting art on the wall near the entrance. I was just wondering which kind of notebook is best for writing. I like unlined paper, and I like to write in pencil. Thanks. I love your store! Everyone there is so friendly and helpful, and there is always interesting art on the wall near the entrance. I was just wondering which kind of notebook is best for writing. I like unlined paper, and I like to write in pencil. Thanks.

]]> http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-7 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:32:09 +0000 http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-7 Cotton vs. Linen Cotton and linen can both be used to create permanent, archival works of fine art. Linen is generally considered superior because it is resistant to tearing and rot. Cotton is more vulnerable to water damage, mold and mildew, and cutting in from the sharp edges of stretcher bars. Cotton has a more uniform and regular pattern to the weave, and linen exhibits a more varied appearance both in weave and in color. For some larger paintings, cotton can retain its tautness for longer periods of time, as linen can be more vulnerable to stretch. This was one reason that the ship America won the first America's Cup, as its american made cotton sails retained their tightness longer than the european linen. Cotton vs. Linen
Cotton and linen can both be used to create permanent, archival works of fine art. Linen is generally considered superior because it is resistant to tearing and rot. Cotton is more vulnerable to water damage, mold and mildew, and cutting in from the sharp edges of stretcher bars. Cotton has a more uniform and regular pattern to the weave, and linen exhibits a more varied appearance both in weave and in color. For some larger paintings, cotton can retain its tautness for longer periods of time, as linen can be more vulnerable to stretch. This was one reason that the ship America won the first America’s Cup, as its american made cotton sails retained their tightness longer than the european linen.

]]> http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-6 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:23:08 +0000 http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-6 stand oil is linseed oil that has been heated and held at high temperature until it polymerizes. Stand oil is thick, like honey, and is often used in glazing recipes, as it has excellent leveling qualities. Stand oil can sometimes take longer to dry than linseed oil, and it can be used to create saturated, enamel-like finishes. stand oil is linseed oil that has been heated and held at high temperature until it polymerizes. Stand oil is thick, like honey, and is often used in glazing recipes, as it has excellent leveling qualities. Stand oil can sometimes take longer to dry than linseed oil, and it can be used to create saturated, enamel-like finishes.

]]> http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-5 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:05:52 +0000 http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-5 What's the difference between cotton and linen? What’s the difference between cotton and linen?

]]> http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-4 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:14:09 +0000 http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-4 what's the difference between stand oil and linseed oil? what’s the difference between stand oil and linseed oil?

]]> http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-3 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:12:54 +0000 http://portland.utrechtblog.com/2007/12/18/technical-questions/#comment-3 thanks for the info on varnishing - you guys are the best thanks for the info on varnishing - you guys are the best

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