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The assumption that paper is white is, of course, faulty. So-called white papers come in varying shades of white and degrees of brightness. Then there are coloured papers and transparent media, such as self-adhesive vinyl. Producing “white” is a real problem for inkjet printers. That’s why I’ve always wondered why inkjet printers don’t include a…
There is a lot of confusion about crystalline glazed pots and their functionality. These dramatic and beautiful glazes are largely used on decorative pieces such as vases, where the interiors are glazed with a standard clear liner glaze. Never one to follow convention, I enjoy combining different coloured crystalline glazes on plates and bowls. Since the…
Many folks hold the view that art is partly, if not wholly, defined by its medium; that some work can’t be art because of the tools used to make it…
When you profile a new paper type on your Hewlett-Packard Designjet Z3100 printer, you need to choose the correct paper preset from the many that are supplied by HP. HP does have a “Fine Art Paper -> Canvas” preset, but it does not allow the use of Quad Black inks. However, there is a way to…
You should upgrade to Photoshop CS4. Scott Kelby, one of the “Photoshop Guys” agrees with me. Find out why…
Many people think that pottery is too beautiful to use and they are afraid it is too fragile to be functional. However, todays clay bodies are extremely durable and most potters expect and encourage you to use your hand made ware. There are some precautions to consider, however.
I imagine the HP Designjet Z3100 isn’t the only printer with an automatic cutter that doesn’t want to cut canvas. Afterall, canvas is tough material, with all that weave, warp, bias and such. If you try it (inadvertently of course, as I have done), the cutter jams up pretty quickly because the canvas just drags and…
Well, it has been quite a winter for us Vancouver Islanders. Today we shovelled yet again after another heavy snowfall last night. Brad could be seen wading through the snow after dark with a long stick to tap the snow off of Peggy’s prized Japanese Maple! The good news for you is that no one…