tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17253540206252680642024-02-19T04:10:37.729-05:00TALASConservation, Archival & Bookbinding Supplies <br><br>
<i>Keeping your old stuff like new, since 1962.</i>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-23615622932870159552011-07-26T12:34:00.009-04:002011-08-04T10:08:46.874-04:00Tycore: Same product, better price!<div align="center"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=24936"><strong>Tycore </strong></a><strong>is Tough...</strong><font size="2"><br /></font></div><font size="2"></font><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><font size="2">and with its new and improved price, it's practically indestructible!</font></div><font size="2"><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><br /> </div></font><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"></div><p align="center"><font size="2"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 170px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637000864203306562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtLpXEViEMGWtiNmKuqN0z-rgNQ14Q_NWY8-axauO7s2iUWxmofVHBE8jCaiaOADjghDw4_NZ_FUYA2jFv_dJ-OY8nzkwYtqyrsI2p7YXWhNADh5qrq6uSX2XsSUWWLlDqDoi6mkkZ2J8/s400/tycore.jpg" /></font></p><font size="2"><div align="left"> </div></font><p></p><div><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><font size="2"></font><br /><font size="2">Tycore's honey comb structure makes this material our most dimensionally stable board. That coupled with its pH neutrality (buffered to approx. pH 8), make it an ideal material for a variety of uses</font>.<br /><br />Already a fan? Or just now familiarizing yourself?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Either way, there's never been a better time to board up </div><div style="text-align: center;">in time for the winter!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" align="center">Check it out on our website <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=24936">here</a>. </div></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-20520069952859192802011-06-07T12:54:00.003-04:002011-06-07T13:02:27.658-04:00NEWsletter!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://talasonline.com/info/newsletter.cfm"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 175px;" src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/614bc140f3a0b94ee7061b65c/images/TALAS_Newsletter1306332020.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So, you're probably thinking we've been awfully quiet recently.<br />Agreed, we have been!<br />But, that doesn't meant that we haven't been busy.<br /><br />TALAS has an exciting lineup of new products, services, and goodness in store for the summer.<br /><br />To make sure that you stay up to date, we have introduced a NEWsletter.<br />We promise to include a wealth of information and interesting stories pertaining to your field.<br />So be sure to signup on our website today:<br /><br /><a href="http://talasonline.com/info/newsletter.cfm">NEWSLETTER</a><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span><br /><br />Already signed up for our newsletter in the past?<br />Please be sure to re-subscribe so we can cater emails more specifically to <span style="font-style: italic;">you</span>.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We dislike clutter & bulging mailboxes just as much as you do!</span><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-49970900779877388692011-03-30T12:36:00.003-04:002011-03-30T13:08:59.798-04:00Unbuffered Bond Paper, Re-purposed<div style="text-align: center;">Recently we were approached by a Marbler<br />looking for a new paper to use in his work.<br /><br />Frustrated by the predominance of buffering agents raping the surfaces of otherwise desirable papers for this artistic medium... he came to us, desperately seeking an alternative solution.<br /><br />At first, the "regular" marbling papers were discussed - to name a few:<br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=63533">Fabriano Ingres</a><br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=24429">Hahnemuhle Ingres</a><br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=24492">Mohawk Superfine </a><br /><br />... and then it dawned on us, <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=63498">BOND PAPER</a>!<br /><br /><a href="http://talasonline.com/photos/tissues/bond-paper-unbuffered.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 389px; height: 168px;" src="http://talasonline.com/photos/tissues/bond-paper-unbuffered.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />A newly sourced paper we introduced to feed the demands for a high quality unbuffered paper predominately for storage or printing when a buffering agent is undesirable.<br /><br />Based on the complaints our marbler friend was expressing (namely to due to paper containing fillers that subsequently effect the penetration of ink into paper) it occurred to us that an unbuffered paper would potentially do the trick & solve these problems!<br /><br />So, he bought a pack of <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=63498">Bond Paper</a> to experiment with,<br />and proudly sent us the end result...<br />which we believe speaks for itself.<br /><br />Needless to say he, and other marblers alike,<br />have been flocking to the newly re-purposed paper!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhNjgrN3JA8WIQYqODS-43GIi809FNGeRXxCKCxChC71X_H9a1e4e4O4B9hAuNp2SDkYT6-fkGZP2gk2Ka5WdE2H-Pm_tEqVNGrlQv4f1Zy0IGJrjXLoi86p2shLUmGnTlGM9jDxxWQQ/s1600/marbled_bond_paper.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhNjgrN3JA8WIQYqODS-43GIi809FNGeRXxCKCxChC71X_H9a1e4e4O4B9hAuNp2SDkYT6-fkGZP2gk2Ka5WdE2H-Pm_tEqVNGrlQv4f1Zy0IGJrjXLoi86p2shLUmGnTlGM9jDxxWQQ/s400/marbled_bond_paper.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589919844741989330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-26375983122883473942011-03-10T09:09:00.003-05:002011-03-10T09:17:47.149-05:00The Importance of Paper<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwb4PD_MVBqXEKjIf8gvB356o_-RkSnplG-8lcYXHVDUcosdCSUnwrkJFwwmTIUI8UYU_x6-qAM7UG6Yvm5tw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />Interesting video on the significance of well preserved and constructed documents.<br /><br />Want to learn more about <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=24235">Byron Weston paper</a>?<br /><br />Check it out on our website <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=24235">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Byron Weston Linen Record Ledger has been the National Standard for permanent records since 1863. For over 140 years Bryon Weston papers have continued to meet the highest standards for acid free, archival paper. They contain an alkaline buffer for maximum resistance to deterioration. The purity and intrinsic strength of cotton, coupled with 200 years of experience in papermaking, makes these ledger papers the best choice for permanent records.<br /></span></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-74276908809567489122011-02-11T10:09:00.006-05:002011-02-11T10:25:30.958-05:00Cut Heritage Corrugated Boards!<div style="text-align: center;">So, you've heard the buzz about our <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=28054">Heritage Corrugated Board</a>,<br />but you haven't yet been able to purchase a full carton...<br /><br />... well, that's no problem anymore as Talas now stocks <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=68391">Cut Sheets of Heritage Board</a>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJdAy9UmOG-M7R0xHJ-fWH9uZZhiKtRXK3RVCQiLqrLQHTWSo1K-FnqrZitYkTmTBIqiBvflnDNhTskwv-iScpsi8KGk8C8nHWU-rD4EQK7M7zqKs2vSohkzi2drtHWUTnrm4aYik1vs/s1600/heritage_4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJdAy9UmOG-M7R0xHJ-fWH9uZZhiKtRXK3RVCQiLqrLQHTWSo1K-FnqrZitYkTmTBIqiBvflnDNhTskwv-iScpsi8KGk8C8nHWU-rD4EQK7M7zqKs2vSohkzi2drtHWUTnrm4aYik1vs/s400/heritage_4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572451370604566546" border="0" /></a><br />Choose from one of our inventoried sizes, or inquire about custom size sheets, shapes, etc.<br /><br />We are excited to introduce this new product line, as we have been thrilled with its quality and think that everyone should have an opportunity to use it too. <br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-29258209513861604212011-01-26T11:24:00.003-05:002011-01-26T11:36:23.658-05:00Extra, extra READ all about it!<div style="text-align: center;">Sick of the cold, and the snow (or lakes of slosh)...<br /><br />Well, we certainly are!<br /><br />...and, to help you cozy up in that new Snuggie still sitting in its box from the holidays,<br />Talas has introduced 2 new and exciting books!<br /><br />So, go on, get comfy, relieve yourself from the wintery months, and grab yourself a new book:<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.talasonline.com/photos/books/artconservationandauthenticities.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 275px;" src="http://www.talasonline.com/photos/books/artconservationandauthenticities.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=68335">Art Conservation and Authenticities</a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />edited by Erma Hermens and Tina Fiske</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The papers presented in this volume focus on a series of conservation ‘flashpoints’ - painted works, drawings, sculpture, installations, new media, performance, interiors and historic houses, cultural objects - and revolve around three key areas considered vital in establishing or vouchsafing an artwork’s ‘authenticity’: material, concept and context.<br /><br />The papers, each in their own way, evaluate the critical potential of the pluralized form, ‘authenticities’, creating a platform for a continuous discussion on this important and fascinating theme.<br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.talasonline.com/photos/books/theoryandpractice_modernandcontemporaryart.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 254px;" src="http://www.talasonline.com/photos/books/theoryandpractice_modernandcontemporaryart.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=68329">Theory and Practice in the Conservation of the Modern and Contemporary Art</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ed. by Ursula Schadler-Saub & Angela Weyer</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Confronts the theoretical foundation and the ethical and aesthetic principles of the conservation of modern and contemporary art, testing the limits and possibilities of the development of established positions and seeking new challenges.<br /><br />The authors tackle the crucial question - whether there should be specific theoretical, ethical and aesthetic guidelines for the conservation and restoration of modern and contemporary art - by starting from important historical theories and seeing how these might be adapted to meet the demands of contemporary society in dealing with modern artworks and all the multiform cultural manifestations of today.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-83252458078707346422011-01-17T16:15:00.008-05:002011-01-24T15:55:06.691-05:00Brush off 2010...<div style="text-align: center;"><br />... and welcome 2011 with the help of our new<br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=68297">KOI Water Brushes</a>!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZNERaXaK_B6ErDwouHF9LlXOsByzjy_N_geYGf5OY44TP4zBjdcwpYe7PrgoD9_AGFMRD2713NhYj6nu0rbtdelGSGpeexAtn4kutf8u6NlToG1b5NFrkE1B2M5lvvTRDsfSRWIBXHo/s1600/koi.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZNERaXaK_B6ErDwouHF9LlXOsByzjy_N_geYGf5OY44TP4zBjdcwpYe7PrgoD9_AGFMRD2713NhYj6nu0rbtdelGSGpeexAtn4kutf8u6NlToG1b5NFrkE1B2M5lvvTRDsfSRWIBXHo/s400/koi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563267234222298034" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">KOI water brushes are lightweight, sleek and perfect<br />for artists and conservators.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">They are made of fine flexible nylon bristles and have a unique water reservoir.<br />The water level is visual through the transparent barrel and the brushes are available in three sizes to produce strokes from fine to broad.<br /><br />Great for all types of conservation and artistic purposes. </span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Visit our website <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=68297">here</a> to order your <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=68297">KOI Brushes</a> today!<br /><br /><br /></span></span></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-87812407317038040572010-12-21T10:26:00.003-05:002010-12-21T12:46:30.527-05:00Happy Holidays from Talas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKNrbX0SoQ3VTzWfkaDv3wxeGfeRL1oWG-KHfe0EJWzsAwcRxVc_6NfJF8SxVhxQZlWtmYMfy7bzIIaXeaFh-CyFD5FFZg8o8CjJayok2wle58DKYisf5xIhQcCubnLZSkdczfwlD2P0/s1600/happy_holidays.jpg"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKNrbX0SoQ3VTzWfkaDv3wxeGfeRL1oWG-KHfe0EJWzsAwcRxVc_6NfJF8SxVhxQZlWtmYMfy7bzIIaXeaFh-CyFD5FFZg8o8CjJayok2wle58DKYisf5xIhQcCubnLZSkdczfwlD2P0/s1600/happy_holidays.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKNrbX0SoQ3VTzWfkaDv3wxeGfeRL1oWG-KHfe0EJWzsAwcRxVc_6NfJF8SxVhxQZlWtmYMfy7bzIIaXeaFh-CyFD5FFZg8o8CjJayok2wle58DKYisf5xIhQcCubnLZSkdczfwlD2P0/s400/happy_holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553190313629888002" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Stress no more about holiday shopping.<br /><br />Make Christmas unforgettable this year...<br />and fill your tree with all kinds of Talas goodies!<br /><br />Too late to dress your tree?<br />We’ve still got the perfect gift for everyone on your list:<br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=20837">Talas Gift Certificates</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">...well, what more could you ask?</span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:85%;">In observance of the season's celebrations our office will be closed:</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;font-size:85%;">Thursday, December 23<br /> and will reopen Monday January 3rd.<br /></span></p><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Happy & Healthy Holidays to all!</span><br /><br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-81294901492975710352010-12-20T13:53:00.002-05:002010-12-20T13:59:41.189-05:00Zund Cuts Leather!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VU9HtrPDr8L36TCViURD8b8JJyjChiaIJTCJ8gjrwxTwB6PCglw8Twl0eiZDY_LaVCN-NgX1LcO-i956JExzbpqaZRBQywfv3v4znYDhJlYAoRuLaUznSSsnoMF3P6RT-_5GXK_qsz8/s1600/cut_leather.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VU9HtrPDr8L36TCViURD8b8JJyjChiaIJTCJ8gjrwxTwB6PCglw8Twl0eiZDY_LaVCN-NgX1LcO-i956JExzbpqaZRBQywfv3v4znYDhJlYAoRuLaUznSSsnoMF3P6RT-_5GXK_qsz8/s400/cut_leather.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552840029144022402" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Not only has the Zund been proven wonderful at cutting boards, papers, etc.<br /> but it rose to the challenge when presented with leather!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />The image above shows Harmatan Goatskin (brown)<br />and Hewits Calfskin (scarlet).</span><br /><br />Talk about a precise inlay!<br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-10756175729857826512010-12-15T10:33:00.001-05:002010-12-15T10:44:15.104-05:00Slim Down in Time for the Holidays<div style="text-align: center;">The holiday season has arrived, which not only means<br />bundles of shopping & a thinning wallet...<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:78%;" >i<br /></span>but also an abundance of sweets and eggnog galore.<br /><br />Which is why we suggest you slim down in time for the holidays... or at least slim down your leather (and perhaps your wallet) with that <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=17482">Scharf-Fix</a> machine you've wanted for ages!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3fKY2WPlqmZ3kdaguKWOx3S4RWt1BwNblkvoSEeabajQMgsg-0_UmW2WCI4rIHxsAc1Vn9WPXkOBCOg2Xof94W1Zp1kSlsjpAUOatd8dt7rM3ARNBnmDFvLfW9-LwnxTYht_aYd2s53Q/s1600/scharf_fix.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3fKY2WPlqmZ3kdaguKWOx3S4RWt1BwNblkvoSEeabajQMgsg-0_UmW2WCI4rIHxsAc1Vn9WPXkOBCOg2Xof94W1Zp1kSlsjpAUOatd8dt7rM3ARNBnmDFvLfW9-LwnxTYht_aYd2s53Q/s400/scharf_fix.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550931287615760914" border="0" /></a><br />Treat yourself, or that special person, this holiday season!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(and not only to that extra cookie or slice of cake)</span><br /><br />Nothing says "I love you" quite like a paring knife will.<br />because every slice begins with S.<br /><br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-77773246979914573852010-12-14T15:39:00.000-05:002010-12-14T17:57:30.840-05:00Zund Training by way of Germany<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6KN48nYIVj4-CGME70Ets2JX7ecSmKlW_UvhgR5MVPbRVpqo4AxBqF4BYIkY8PFuIT412r0mwMgtNFNaAlB1RgCU3rYM00tJ_y1KlW6EBmAP-ycqsA8veJM-vZRcgt03DWMCPxLSn2AU/s1600/zundtraining_machine.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6KN48nYIVj4-CGME70Ets2JX7ecSmKlW_UvhgR5MVPbRVpqo4AxBqF4BYIkY8PFuIT412r0mwMgtNFNaAlB1RgCU3rYM00tJ_y1KlW6EBmAP-ycqsA8veJM-vZRcgt03DWMCPxLSn2AU/s400/zundtraining_machine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550642683210533938" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Last week was an exciting one for Talas, and in turn for you...<br /><br />it was Zund training week in Germany!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The week began with 3 intensive days of Impact CAD instruction,</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">which is the program we will use to operate and plot on the machine.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOd2xNhoqtbvAjpnFFxIAKLf5F2kqM89HOJghkgUfu0gf-hsJjLCsYsmDCilREnqLb7Pd8hEvqqMHRkESWwPtQnoXqS7mJo8CtWfT118MFpY__v-aAlhK-VS4nwKeJ6vAbhaJ6xa4nPP8/s1600/zundtraining1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOd2xNhoqtbvAjpnFFxIAKLf5F2kqM89HOJghkgUfu0gf-hsJjLCsYsmDCilREnqLb7Pd8hEvqqMHRkESWwPtQnoXqS7mJo8CtWfT118MFpY__v-aAlhK-VS4nwKeJ6vAbhaJ6xa4nPP8/s400/zundtraining1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550642986722972658" border="0" /></a></div><span style="font-size:85%;">Sure, lessons were tough... but we still found time for a bit of fun, and of course for sauerkraut!<br /><br />After the 3 days, we weren't quite Impact Masters by any means...<br />but we were at least competent enough to begin plotting away!<br /><br /><br />Below is a picture of a box we cut to specifically fit a notebook.<br />This box was drawn, creased, scored & cut with the Zund plotter all within minutes! </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji5FOvjfvjrrvEB5QWFyX6EmM2ErlSQWoLIl0VPm1Nug1eo0Njln9K9sSwfE81kVt9_4XG0QhOFJMceAZhoHipfanjVusD6Ckt_PISTR_KW5DuMXFye9nqP7se7wRYQzPuPJjx0NCFkH4/s1600/zund_box.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji5FOvjfvjrrvEB5QWFyX6EmM2ErlSQWoLIl0VPm1Nug1eo0Njln9K9sSwfE81kVt9_4XG0QhOFJMceAZhoHipfanjVusD6Ckt_PISTR_KW5DuMXFye9nqP7se7wRYQzPuPJjx0NCFkH4/s400/zund_box.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550644929207080482" border="0" /></a>Assembly of the box was also quick & easy,<br />and not to mention yielded an extremely sturdy product!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_idwby0zqCu-ZCPza5yOEwPYUd9e6wqD8z-RhTT_UxCwy7brzH1pj2UHlsrb3eYa9Eds6v5r4J57-gEtMgocdComxM8VIxnIIwW1ewRy9zlWJpXRVtnghg8ZMR8VABLLjCoObyMSS7Cg/s1600/zund_pileboxes.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_idwby0zqCu-ZCPza5yOEwPYUd9e6wqD8z-RhTT_UxCwy7brzH1pj2UHlsrb3eYa9Eds6v5r4J57-gEtMgocdComxM8VIxnIIwW1ewRy9zlWJpXRVtnghg8ZMR8VABLLjCoObyMSS7Cg/s400/zund_pileboxes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550646697800395810" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">To the left is an image of numerous custom boxes that have all been creased, scored and cut on the Zund plotter, and are ready for shipment.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">As you can see, the lay flat design adds additional wall strength (sides are doubled when folded), and also saves a bundle on shipping costs!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br />These boxes have all been cut from our <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=28054">Heritage Corrugated Board</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Not yet familiar with this board? </span><br />If not, it is definitely worth checking out. We are certain you will be as thrilled with its archival quality and rigidity as we are.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Now that we are on the way to becoming Zund Masters,<br />expect to see production begin in early 2011!</span><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVmkgUjVJOGngvwDnWgq8I-a-03bMsWD8NXZxegGYE5ZiMK14Neme3V93pH_ooLQwwYZHZYhj21ATSUdHOzsu4r3ps7vFD2tU_QwOz6nLI7xD1-qaPYobYeBJmcGrKR1f-PBGxNaXsQ8/s1600/zund_2machiens.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVmkgUjVJOGngvwDnWgq8I-a-03bMsWD8NXZxegGYE5ZiMK14Neme3V93pH_ooLQwwYZHZYhj21ATSUdHOzsu4r3ps7vFD2tU_QwOz6nLI7xD1-qaPYobYeBJmcGrKR1f-PBGxNaXsQ8/s400/zund_2machiens.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550649758041791154" border="0" /></a>Above is an image of 2 Zund machines hard at work.<br /><br />And below are some examples of boxes and enclosures:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XYeHTocgoOLiSL7a9SWPFEBqgi9QAWOsJcwddPY51vi62kQMdtrAhqoSx9qUQm5khF_2S7MJ5UQAwcsPTwj8RkBtIUqXML_2AM22ddraotGH6TsECXzxySUqUgpSERaRF4EmxIV-Tqs/s1600/zund_metal.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XYeHTocgoOLiSL7a9SWPFEBqgi9QAWOsJcwddPY51vi62kQMdtrAhqoSx9qUQm5khF_2S7MJ5UQAwcsPTwj8RkBtIUqXML_2AM22ddraotGH6TsECXzxySUqUgpSERaRF4EmxIV-Tqs/s400/zund_metal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550650967959306402" border="0" /></a></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf75lePsfmtTIhPuY8kv_WeiDGMS2V5qnJauYdjpOg_wcukotje0x4OMJDspqyv1BLzAgWWo_XrCSXBjJpuW7MsEItUHqtW7Ut5iIK8rCXBfthiEXrd1SAnkSHFKgZIXUFD9LMTPXTKT8/s1600/zund_inspection.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf75lePsfmtTIhPuY8kv_WeiDGMS2V5qnJauYdjpOg_wcukotje0x4OMJDspqyv1BLzAgWWo_XrCSXBjJpuW7MsEItUHqtW7Ut5iIK8rCXBfthiEXrd1SAnkSHFKgZIXUFD9LMTPXTKT8/s400/zund_inspection.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550651699303484706" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG-FPfUjBh1owruMpEtra0FbVF2ulv4OI145NxzCp4OyRXTwBn_0GylzNbTY2Q1-Wu6pHw6ze3U9x9oyQ9L1qNyWUNyaKEeJrthKhiWkd2ANfrLTminyjdvgmUHKrteOkci7lmd-djsPY/s1600/zund_openbox.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG-FPfUjBh1owruMpEtra0FbVF2ulv4OI145NxzCp4OyRXTwBn_0GylzNbTY2Q1-Wu6pHw6ze3U9x9oyQ9L1qNyWUNyaKEeJrthKhiWkd2ANfrLTminyjdvgmUHKrteOkci7lmd-djsPY/s400/zund_openbox.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550652801075223202" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKxN5h97V-wyrhg15sJ_bn6TIcgHV6wMG0DHhosRfRlBQouHkQcTKFNYu2de88yGcZtBNXNftzAuGVSaImvZL1_1kv3UQ5cuKcSGvmEpY4ZcYlr7UsjHepaJKsdIUZrqakOjmjlFwFbw/s1600/zund_openbox2.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKxN5h97V-wyrhg15sJ_bn6TIcgHV6wMG0DHhosRfRlBQouHkQcTKFNYu2de88yGcZtBNXNftzAuGVSaImvZL1_1kv3UQ5cuKcSGvmEpY4ZcYlr7UsjHepaJKsdIUZrqakOjmjlFwFbw/s400/zund_openbox2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550653221894566626" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Germany was fun (but snowy), and training was great - but we are glad to have returned home to NYC where we can begin plotting away on our very own Zund!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxAQ08I4rPotsew7hSGymstuezp0hxEwSo7-HEHx2lsCd2lFdsPLaqnEhtAuRmAQkxobHo6UiVzWECj0Ag8dOCSTQhESAKVoFyx_Dg2U3JCcs67m5a8SPibJV_V2knSyk8H9L76cCDQs/s1600/zund_snow1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxAQ08I4rPotsew7hSGymstuezp0hxEwSo7-HEHx2lsCd2lFdsPLaqnEhtAuRmAQkxobHo6UiVzWECj0Ag8dOCSTQhESAKVoFyx_Dg2U3JCcs67m5a8SPibJV_V2knSyk8H9L76cCDQs/s400/zund_snow1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550654296954779522" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4jbQoTSjPo3YaPkwLQiOwzfIUez6xrzSUlLMdek6VydbvpJvXgFS9BZHrhQIYVlPHdRH7jpA3l7sQodZhHSRqAFtjs0wPLxLBL7j5zTp8nFXwpUlKg9cAogNP1rdT41RDA1QQXK0y4g/s1600/zund_snow2.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4jbQoTSjPo3YaPkwLQiOwzfIUez6xrzSUlLMdek6VydbvpJvXgFS9BZHrhQIYVlPHdRH7jpA3l7sQodZhHSRqAFtjs0wPLxLBL7j5zTp8nFXwpUlKg9cAogNP1rdT41RDA1QQXK0y4g/s400/zund_snow2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550654724547491234" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4jbQoTSjPo3YaPkwLQiOwzfIUez6xrzSUlLMdek6VydbvpJvXgFS9BZHrhQIYVlPHdRH7jpA3l7sQodZhHSRqAFtjs0wPLxLBL7j5zTp8nFXwpUlKg9cAogNP1rdT41RDA1QQXK0y4g/s1600/zund_snow2.jpg"><br /></a></div></div></div></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-5651571190331543942010-11-29T14:03:00.000-05:002010-11-29T16:14:05.696-05:00Visit with Thornwillow Press<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgRsD0lhoU3J6c5yG79fCkwZeVH-aCNDHqWMaaDu_4eSQ80Y1hxEl1dOOZC89wI2KUD8By2dzZ3aLGgMiqLgYmAuKjzE63Tu17JPCh-SWgEDfE_VRDIZL8PMu0Eney4r5Fn72slBQDYw/s1600/prettypress.jpg"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgRsD0lhoU3J6c5yG79fCkwZeVH-aCNDHqWMaaDu_4eSQ80Y1hxEl1dOOZC89wI2KUD8By2dzZ3aLGgMiqLgYmAuKjzE63Tu17JPCh-SWgEDfE_VRDIZL8PMu0Eney4r5Fn72slBQDYw/s1600/prettypress.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgRsD0lhoU3J6c5yG79fCkwZeVH-aCNDHqWMaaDu_4eSQ80Y1hxEl1dOOZC89wI2KUD8By2dzZ3aLGgMiqLgYmAuKjzE63Tu17JPCh-SWgEDfE_VRDIZL8PMu0Eney4r5Fn72slBQDYw/s400/prettypress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545062696568194130" border="0" /></a><br /></div> </div>While most of us probably spent Friday at home, still recovering from all the turkey & mashed potatoes consumed the previous night on Thanksgiving...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">... a few TALAS folks avoided the imminent leftovers & headed up north to visit <a href="http://www.thornwillow.com/">Thornwillow Press</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjycHOwJS_d9TzGRUSgE4Of_t4aRIR1tXqDAbdL5anP9ndJTGbr4h406VWXKi4ldepl24QvA-UBwnxxlD4ldp0Fbq3ODjgABQAaYClMqNFyCYfF9eyJT73aFdQmqO7mP1v-B4cnEVkEGw0/s1600/downstairs.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjycHOwJS_d9TzGRUSgE4Of_t4aRIR1tXqDAbdL5anP9ndJTGbr4h406VWXKi4ldepl24QvA-UBwnxxlD4ldp0Fbq3ODjgABQAaYClMqNFyCYfF9eyJT73aFdQmqO7mP1v-B4cnEVkEGw0/s400/downstairs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545054697834225234" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Needless to say, we were extremely impressed by the scope of their operation and not to mention the quality of their finished product.<br /><br />Luke Pontifell was kind enough to show us around his large operation.<br /><br />To the left is a small corner of the shop, including several printing presses designed for a number of functions.<br /><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">Below is a glimpse at the printing process of some holiday cards.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIOgxNyh7hmI4hJgFmCVkuKY2mgEpS3EyD9tP7m1sf_FiRBhC14XjPiB2u5GxPTaExW-TMpf2x2Sn679-IMh8oUH9dJ0qA9qgzcI9PNoaOpZhW-upW-7D6R1zAIUgg_DZrvw9BHl1NOg/s1600/press_operator.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIOgxNyh7hmI4hJgFmCVkuKY2mgEpS3EyD9tP7m1sf_FiRBhC14XjPiB2u5GxPTaExW-TMpf2x2Sn679-IMh8oUH9dJ0qA9qgzcI9PNoaOpZhW-upW-7D6R1zAIUgg_DZrvw9BHl1NOg/s400/press_operator.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545056097046471250" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr6EEY70oYr0jrFWYXVOjYAAyhq8WD4s6oNq-DlEB2l_GrZ58ig-EupIsGsX3Ny68RZWPOrEN8WnFURdQ2IMkWoBlVBDWskntFCSiPmbyKk9PPsmd_dQPIXc0MSLaXRvyPFHdyk9mW6nQ/s1600/christmas_cards.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr6EEY70oYr0jrFWYXVOjYAAyhq8WD4s6oNq-DlEB2l_GrZ58ig-EupIsGsX3Ny68RZWPOrEN8WnFURdQ2IMkWoBlVBDWskntFCSiPmbyKk9PPsmd_dQPIXc0MSLaXRvyPFHdyk9mW6nQ/s400/christmas_cards.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545055370823576914" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Thornwillow is involved in all aspects of the job, from start to finish. From papermaking, to plate engraving & production, to printing & burnishing, to envelope die-cutting & lining! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Below you can see the press on the left is set up for die-cutting. To the right, Luke explains his novel approach to polymer stamping to Marge & Jake of Talas upstairs in his bindery. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQ_4f8gf1Iek-MJhP_9Vz8CAcCJF4_fc04EcXyHP7dMpWfTxqjkeuwvlwmoqUsukZy-7A5slzBg3l9Jj6N5Lgsx_K3U0XazOEk7xRaYppr93RliS4XMMqcK7z8BaorYkmf7cPiLl55cM/s1600/box_diecut.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQ_4f8gf1Iek-MJhP_9Vz8CAcCJF4_fc04EcXyHP7dMpWfTxqjkeuwvlwmoqUsukZy-7A5slzBg3l9Jj6N5Lgsx_K3U0XazOEk7xRaYppr93RliS4XMMqcK7z8BaorYkmf7cPiLl55cM/s400/box_diecut.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545057997203650626" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8X4VtNtYngoe2Y8qHsXGJ5pj6T-Kd-CT_XL-EPYhpPxmfl1agEbaU2ybuhre4JYTRkhhy1BXtRTRcfB62LDTmRrxDmPSIqE1ljVFxRQ4bjbJb-QU1q9g0aK2GCZMC3rYC0Jiz-m2_Ac/s1600/luke.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8X4VtNtYngoe2Y8qHsXGJ5pj6T-Kd-CT_XL-EPYhpPxmfl1agEbaU2ybuhre4JYTRkhhy1BXtRTRcfB62LDTmRrxDmPSIqE1ljVFxRQ4bjbJb-QU1q9g0aK2GCZMC3rYC0Jiz-m2_Ac/s400/luke.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545058388662606770" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Some more pictures from the bindery...</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioN92TaLsdEv6byGCLqPVAVnXOj_ngE-HrkkfoI3P83lZcbrqyJC4gpP0laxOPosXqAcpMpSYXbnJLCN3hCgzBwJcV6-gBP1eGetl6-K601xhUzFfpxT7RiNYOqhK5pTAeQijvvPysjM4/s1600/bookpress.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioN92TaLsdEv6byGCLqPVAVnXOj_ngE-HrkkfoI3P83lZcbrqyJC4gpP0laxOPosXqAcpMpSYXbnJLCN3hCgzBwJcV6-gBP1eGetl6-K601xhUzFfpxT7RiNYOqhK5pTAeQijvvPysjM4/s400/bookpress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545059073605094498" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSXKtR1xAxR2FmsY6JRBtjap_ZXCs0EHdizu2oHQNpfAq1xpEkF5fOsu__44CulaG0xrhm89a1WVIIMFjupy4CKc3t5TwUBh09pAfhR6SKi1ombHUWwG47oLZUOrSujzd8Z2e1Gdbb7c/s1600/scharf-fix.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSXKtR1xAxR2FmsY6JRBtjap_ZXCs0EHdizu2oHQNpfAq1xpEkF5fOsu__44CulaG0xrhm89a1WVIIMFjupy4CKc3t5TwUBh09pAfhR6SKi1ombHUWwG47oLZUOrSujzd8Z2e1Gdbb7c/s400/scharf-fix.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545060347561839698" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Thanks to everyone at Thornwillow for showing us around!<br /><br />We hope you enjoy the photos as much as we enjoyed the visit.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgRsD0lhoU3J6c5yG79fCkwZeVH-aCNDHqWMaaDu_4eSQ80Y1hxEl1dOOZC89wI2KUD8By2dzZ3aLGgMiqLgYmAuKjzE63Tu17JPCh-SWgEDfE_VRDIZL8PMu0Eney4r5Fn72slBQDYw/s1600/prettypress.jpg"><br /></a></div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-83707847248523220132010-11-22T12:54:00.000-05:002010-11-23T11:35:11.972-05:00Rice paper, what's that? Japanese Fibers: Demystified<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Western papers are enough to wrap our hands around... </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">but then we enter the sphere of Japanese Papers.<br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Welcome to Washi world!</span></span><br /><br />All too often, students visit Talas requesting "Rice Paper".<br />I don't know what that is, do <span style="font-style: italic;">you</span>?<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">In the Japanese Paper (or Washi) 101 handbook, papers can be broken down into<br />3 key fibers: Gampi, Kozo & Mitusmata.</span><br /><br /></div><a href="http://uponafold.com.au/static/files/assets/e7f57b85/washi_5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 389px; height: 299px;" src="http://uponafold.com.au/static/files/assets/e7f57b85/washi_5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kozo:</span></span> (or Mulberry) Used in approximately 90% of the washi made today. This deciduous shrub can grow to a height of 3-5meters, thus providing a very long fiber in the papermaking process.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Mitsumata</span>: </span> This bush originated in China, and can grow to a height of 1-1.5meters. The fibers are shorter than Kozo's, and yield very fine papers.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Gampi</span>:</span> This bush grows to a height of 1-1.5m, it cannot be cultivated and is therefore rare and the most expensive of these 3 materials. The finished paper is somewhat translucent and has a shiny texture.<br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Now that you are familiar with the key fibers in Washi , </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">what distinguishes it from most Western papers?</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>FIBERS: Washi is made from long natural fibers (see above), which are light and strong in characteristics. They are usually pure in form with little or no additives. Special beating methods are used to facilitate the separating of fibers, and their length remains unaffected. On the contrary, Western Papers are mostly made from shorter fibers like cotton linter or paper pulp. Sizing, filler etc. are often times added to these plant materials depending on the particular paper and its function.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>COLOR: Traditional washi papers are often bleached by the sun, water, or snow using methods which date back for centuries. Western papers often employ either chemical & natural methods of bleaching.<br /><br />PRODUCTION: Sheet production is another very important distinction to acknowledge. Washi is produced using the Nagashisuki method. This means that paper is built up layer by layer utilizing a rocking motion. Fibers are suspended in a liquid mixture with the aid of Neri. Western papers are very different in that they are often formed in just one dip.<br /><br />DRYING: Drying is another variable that can effect a papers characteristics. In Washi production, sheets are brushed onto drying boards. This means low shrinkage, and papers dry incredibly flat. Western paper is hung on rope to dry, resulting in high shrinkage, which yields in a thicker, denser sheet of paper.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Watch the video below to see Washi production & boarding in a more commercial setting. </span><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6cbYiAvI9cQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6cbYiAvI9cQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Japanese papers can vary quite a bit, but can be easily distinguished from that of its Western counterpart.<br /><br />It is important to understand these basic principles of Japanese Paper & papermaking before choosing a paper that best suits your needs.<br /></span><br />Want to see and feel the different fibers in their final paper form?<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">No worries, we just so happen to sell a <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=25444">Japanese Paper Sample book</a>. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Like Talas on Facebook!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2FBrooklyn-NY%2FTALAS%2F308772370102&layout=standard&show_faces=true&width=450&action=like&font=lucida+grande&colorscheme=light&height=80" style="border: medium none; overflow: hidden; width: 450px; height: 80px;" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /></div></div><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-44689034550618577582010-11-19T10:08:00.000-05:002010-11-19T10:10:01.641-05:00Win a $100 Talas Gift Card!<div style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;" class="mbl notesBlogText clearfix"><p><span style="font-size:85%;">So fans, we need your <em>help</em>. As you may have noticed, Talas recently acquired a new team member, the Zund: digital cutting machine. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"> We are now on the quest for a <strong>Zund “catch phrase”</strong>, <em>and are asking you to help us write this phrase… in return we will award our favorite phrase with a $100 Talas Gift Certificate just in time for the holidays! </em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">The Zund is a Digital Cutting Machine that will facilitate the production of custom manufactured boxes, enclosures, etc. It will enable custom work to be produced in both small and large quantities, and make it much more accessible then ever before at prices that won’t make you stop in your tracks. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">We’re hoping you can come up with some better ideas, but here are a few we thought of to get your creative juices flowing:</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">- Custom, now within reach.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">- Because custom is the new black!</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">- Fit in, not out, buy custom.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">- Because the shoe doesn’t always fit. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"> Post or email (info@talasonline.com) your slogans for your chance to win your $100 Talas Gift Card!! </span></p></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-32057321241118590862010-11-15T16:55:00.000-05:002010-11-22T10:25:18.801-05:00It Has Arrived!<div style="text-align: center;">After literally years of chit-chat...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The ZUND G3 has arrived!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Digital Cutting System</span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Custom Box Making, and Board/Paper Cutting & Scoring</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYME4-A9MzZOd_CZ62MsX6h1mXhRo8pk0gsdnjG8MkWB9mN447y0HAqOUBU8NeexTU63Sjbuy8z-4F2F1VtLZFSqEwI_PAg1Fa_TC7dnSZK6YR3RKmqUy1MCYMuuDoshY6gi9yzaYUBTY/s1600/zund.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYME4-A9MzZOd_CZ62MsX6h1mXhRo8pk0gsdnjG8MkWB9mN447y0HAqOUBU8NeexTU63Sjbuy8z-4F2F1VtLZFSqEwI_PAg1Fa_TC7dnSZK6YR3RKmqUy1MCYMuuDoshY6gi9yzaYUBTY/s400/zund.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539899181539037698" border="0" /></a><br />Are you anxious about all those custom fit boxes that desperately need constructing? Can't find the time or the energy to make them? or the interns?<br /><br />Let TALAS help, with our brand new Zund G3 that will allow us to custom make boxes to suit all your needs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">What makes our custom boxes different from<br />other archival boxes on the market?</span><br /><br />The router driven software makes large and short run production hassle free and quickly made, without the need of expensive, custom made dies or equipment.<br /><br />Our construction of these boxes truly makes them a step above the rest.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDt9gxSlC2ZFw78dfjbdMXc1qm4fKCiyT5iewIEX0KXgKXVBSNcD2iVSO6YQttaazjD2LUjNyREUnjN7MiHcjQgElTq-wVXCaIjaipdaiV0D1wAXjqazO-DvKKe2N6SPbGeYV47MUiTfg/s1600/slipcase.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDt9gxSlC2ZFw78dfjbdMXc1qm4fKCiyT5iewIEX0KXgKXVBSNcD2iVSO6YQttaazjD2LUjNyREUnjN7MiHcjQgElTq-wVXCaIjaipdaiV0D1wAXjqazO-DvKKe2N6SPbGeYV47MUiTfg/s400/slipcase.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539901982758960402" border="0" /></a>Choose between metal forged edges, or a tucked wall construction, providing extra rigidity and support when necessary (particularly on larger or weight bearing boxes).<br /><br />A wide range of materials will be offered, including our full line of Heritage Corrugated Boards which has been regarded as the most rigid and dimensionally stable compared to other comparable corrugated boards. Other available materials include Coroplast, solid fibered board, museum board, paper, etc.<br /><br />The materials used, in conjunction with the incredibly precise router driven cutter and scorer results in an unprecedented product of the highest quality.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6BXzYTva6JDTJOr31mbVtnZo9ucgNL8EHNcOCOpKnB4CcthJPs2p3hMsHzak3GvHY_QmnL1R0zoFbEpEKwqjdJXAIs_0WVBDQ8BXyrGOc1mFm4eStl-Xn9QUNICL8nXqSD_83rk5r7Q/s1600/clamshell.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6BXzYTva6JDTJOr31mbVtnZo9ucgNL8EHNcOCOpKnB4CcthJPs2p3hMsHzak3GvHY_QmnL1R0zoFbEpEKwqjdJXAIs_0WVBDQ8BXyrGOc1mFm4eStl-Xn9QUNICL8nXqSD_83rk5r7Q/s400/clamshell.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539902168736890226" border="0" /></a><br />We will also offer the widest variety of complex box styles ranging from clam-shells (laminated to your specified covering material: bookcloth, paper, fabric), to 2-piece boxes, to slip cases, and many designs in between.<br /><br />None of our designs work for you? No problem. Just send us your template designs, and we can cut and score exactly to your specifications in your requested materials.<br /><br />The large bed allows us to handle sheets of material up to 70" x 98" for the largest boxes on the market!<br /></div><br />Ultimately, we would like our customers to see this machine as an opportunity to let your imagination run rampant. Projects that were deemed unrealistic, and unobtainable in the past due to either size or cost restraints may now become a reality!<br />Stop by our shop to see it in action, and...<br />... Say hello to your new best friend for 2011, the Zund G3!<br /><br /><br />Stay Tuned for more updates as the machine is installed!<br /><br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-78500325274953218772010-11-09T16:46:00.000-05:002010-11-10T09:37:27.770-05:00In the Movies<div style="text-align: center;"><br />Setting the Stage...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<span style="font-size:85%;">front door rings, Gwen - local artist & art director for various feature films- is buzzed in to 330 Morgan Ave and proceeds to Talas' showroom on the 2nd floor)</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOjAkqxo119-TrRmbAfv47g03FZagIBwdDJHf0d-yg0iSOUljSoG7yXNIGiAetrlYT1RfnFsM90hQHpU1FYksV1D5u-rGnRTAQ_V1wWXaNuX0OodD6IqYf_nMAD6mmi4T3H2JgAMkmc0/s1600/closeup.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOjAkqxo119-TrRmbAfv47g03FZagIBwdDJHf0d-yg0iSOUljSoG7yXNIGiAetrlYT1RfnFsM90hQHpU1FYksV1D5u-rGnRTAQ_V1wWXaNuX0OodD6IqYf_nMAD6mmi4T3H2JgAMkmc0/s400/closeup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537673573622459250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Gwen:</span> I desperately need your help! I was in earlier in the week, and purchased some supplies for the movie I'm working on... remember?<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Me</span>:</span> Yes sure, the one the where you had to stage an amateur book conservators bench... I helped you pick out some of the necessities.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Gwen:</span> That's the one! Well, now the director desperately wants a shot of type that reads "The Interpreter". Do you have type?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Me:</span> Sure! We sell brass type, and stock it in Edinburgh in a number of sizes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Gwen:</span> Can you lease or rent it out because we only need it for 1 scene, and the sets seem to be rather pricey?<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Me:</span> I wish, but this it's an extremely delicate product, and even the slightest scratch or ding and I wouldn't be able to sell it to a customer....<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWchLsMtcFuejiQXRbojMZvu-HOESHNdHvC9RmvrVw3-fMzr5le8ccOxsTCU4aSmnTApizIUZqlDr7HywvISqQGmc_uFHGvfTH7WnvrOiuFBxpQFOi_KZSsjBtTleSrmNEPulCRFYtCZg/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWchLsMtcFuejiQXRbojMZvu-HOESHNdHvC9RmvrVw3-fMzr5le8ccOxsTCU4aSmnTApizIUZqlDr7HywvISqQGmc_uFHGvfTH7WnvrOiuFBxpQFOi_KZSsjBtTleSrmNEPulCRFYtCZg/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537673872863847842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(deliberation... Gwen eventually leaves with a list of local letterpress shops and ventures off in her hunt for type).</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Later that afternoon I receive a call from Gwen explaining that the producer would like to hire me that evening as a type handler (similar to that of an animal handler). I agreed, and we shot the scene after I set the type and never let it out of my sight!<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ifx4AyhH4FTlT8KMolrU24hVtNXsXN7YVQQvzkUivcjeT5JIIQVlp5Em2zYz0tYWTYRb5tBgyI7Y783_91kcCsJlyDKcmT1sQ0zbFOhiO9WRaYcJeIQ9KNgiv7jKpJZre2Etogl9kUk/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 355px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ifx4AyhH4FTlT8KMolrU24hVtNXsXN7YVQQvzkUivcjeT5JIIQVlp5Em2zYz0tYWTYRb5tBgyI7Y783_91kcCsJlyDKcmT1sQ0zbFOhiO9WRaYcJeIQ9KNgiv7jKpJZre2Etogl9kUk/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537674133258249042" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6vHHAHcfNWyyzd9lmhVSwspjVSYdGfjs-_JKFAOUmQrtMsJuBijw40nBPMSKyH1dEjEPoel1NuOgcEe5noC5wco3LmZ8-TOcpjDOyfraWCB2LrCQMh_3PgwGWHumWl9F6n7IoMRxbA4/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6vHHAHcfNWyyzd9lmhVSwspjVSYdGfjs-_JKFAOUmQrtMsJuBijw40nBPMSKyH1dEjEPoel1NuOgcEe5noC5wco3LmZ8-TOcpjDOyfraWCB2LrCQMh_3PgwGWHumWl9F6n7IoMRxbA4/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537674324893894098" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyways, here are a few pictures from the set, the movie is called <span style="font-weight: bold;">In The Family</span>. Be sure to keep your eyes opened for it in the near future!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't it exciting when book arts make the big screen?<br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-42313907260906134312010-11-01T12:43:00.000-04:002010-11-01T15:58:21.610-04:0013th Edition Catalog is here!<div style="text-align: center;">Drum roll please...<br /><br />After countless weeks of teasing,<br />the <a href="http://talasonline.com/photos/catalog.cfm">13th Edition Talas catalog</a> has <span style="font-weight: bold;">finally </span>arrived!!!<br /><br />256 pages, including a 16 page full-color section for your perusing joy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7KtRp0smEHgqbVhfXyhXxaJteW8-hm39ggNZKtOGuzCFcw4xBI1SqV4kSqJfBFtAP6UrcaDa4ClWSoXLcrqSDpizWLcSLjpOFnryYjfolvRPX5ji61h-2loVu4oB0TC61OgNjyOGufM/s1600/catalog_paper.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7KtRp0smEHgqbVhfXyhXxaJteW8-hm39ggNZKtOGuzCFcw4xBI1SqV4kSqJfBFtAP6UrcaDa4ClWSoXLcrqSDpizWLcSLjpOFnryYjfolvRPX5ji61h-2loVu4oB0TC61OgNjyOGufM/s400/catalog_paper.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534624704402860034" border="0" /></a><br />It was a long road<br />full of re-prints and nit-picking, but the result is a product that we feel goes above and beyond that of any of our previous editions!<br />We hope that you feel the same way too.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">To the left is an image of a small selection of large scale paper (and palettes) at the printing site. </span><br /><br /><br />After countless tweaking & proofs, color was okay-ed for printing, and we were officially on press!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFOE_Sr7IDdE2RNH6qu7NLvPkTogpfjXoB27k6XNCpu2KW2o7N_zhyphenhyphenM2FuFxJS92dZUYGMpJCvirgsRUUMedMyARrK7UGdBTFHmCNphzSdLxRatzvxOijuTOJcVDzUkmjsyxLseVVlNoo/s1600/catalog_okforcolor.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFOE_Sr7IDdE2RNH6qu7NLvPkTogpfjXoB27k6XNCpu2KW2o7N_zhyphenhyphenM2FuFxJS92dZUYGMpJCvirgsRUUMedMyARrK7UGdBTFHmCNphzSdLxRatzvxOijuTOJcVDzUkmjsyxLseVVlNoo/s400/catalog_okforcolor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534625215734352130" border="0" /></a><br />Many have already inquired... does the new catalog have any "hidden items" (ie the Pulik) like in the 12th edition?<br />Well, there's only one way to find out now isn't there?!<br /><br />Catalogs are always gratis, and can be added onto any order for no charge. However, if you are only requesting a catalog, we do ask for customers to cover any shipping charges.<br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-88849769586496201042010-10-28T15:15:00.001-04:002010-10-28T17:04:53.701-04:00Witches & Zombies & Book Blocks, OH MY!<div style="text-align: center;"><br />Sure, witches, warlocks, ghosts and zombies are scary this season...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />but you know what's really scary?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">How easily you can case in your own book block!</span><br /><br />All you will need to do is follow these 10 steps to bookbinding bliss.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Materials:</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">PVA Adhesive: <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=18847">Jade 403</a><br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=20768">Glue Brush</a><br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=17572">Mull / Super / Tarlatan</a> (one in the same)<br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=23831">Bone Folder or Burnisher</a><br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=24306">Kraft Paper</a><br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=17560">Scalpel & Blades</a><br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_search.cfm?ClientID=15&SearchType=TalasOnline&SearchField=binder%27s+board&x=0&y=0">Binder's Board</a><br />Covering Material</span><br /><br />and of course... your <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_search.cfm?ClientID=15&SearchType=TalasOnline&SearchField=book+block&x=0&y=0">book block</a>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1qceHtHYhb6C_P11kygavKDUqWi0REEdiAfuO72A07gJmqShgloQoVtgNqSH7p1HkAzV5ZK-WvlWP-Dph_uVUCtK6AuvgxcFCPDXEQu67ceSMM5oJhqQYw1Vn2hyphenhyphenyTLabofTq0AWHV8/s1600/case1.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 335px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1qceHtHYhb6C_P11kygavKDUqWi0REEdiAfuO72A07gJmqShgloQoVtgNqSH7p1HkAzV5ZK-WvlWP-Dph_uVUCtK6AuvgxcFCPDXEQu67ceSMM5oJhqQYw1Vn2hyphenhyphenyTLabofTq0AWHV8/s400/case1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533183046608280354" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. </span> <span style="font-size:85%;">Place the book block between backing boards, a securing vice, or just between your knees. Using your glue brush, liberally apply Jade to the spine of your block. Take your Supercloth, and adhere the center along the spine. Burnish with your bone folder. Now, cover the supercloth with a strip of Kraft paper (cut to the width of the spine), and burnish again - making sure it is secured in place. </span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. </span> <span style="font-size:85%;">Place your cover material face down on a sheet of scrap paper or newsprint. Glue the entire back side of your cover material - make sure not to miss the edges and corners!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">TIP: Always start from the center & work out to avoid rips, folds, or creases to your material. Work Quickly as Jade dries fast. If you'd like to slow down the drying time - try adding <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=17219">wheat paste</a> or <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=18375">methyl cellulose</a> to your Jade for added drying time.<br /></span></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QJjlJontw6i1lec4eqMXP98kVqNh0wlKr6uxCPV6AoJLHzuqVnw4q3Ot9aGT4-B1yoO3VdXhMcCFNQtozvtHh5UfVoK7x-__76cDKQLp37yS0kkXOgODii2-vR_YVkM5BZSt6pl0u60/s1600/case2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QJjlJontw6i1lec4eqMXP98kVqNh0wlKr6uxCPV6AoJLHzuqVnw4q3Ot9aGT4-B1yoO3VdXhMcCFNQtozvtHh5UfVoK7x-__76cDKQLp37yS0kkXOgODii2-vR_YVkM5BZSt6pl0u60/s400/case2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533184478942075746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />3. </span><span style="font-size:85%;"> Cut a “center guide” out of scrap - to calculate: add the block height + at least twice the board thickness. Eye or generally gauge the center of the material & place your “center guide.” Now, butt your center boards up to the center guide making sure the top & bottom margins are the same size. Once the boards are down, remove the center guide.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4. </span> <span style="font-size:85%;">Center a second strip of Kraft Paper (same width as your spine) between the boards. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(this is where your spine will go)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5.</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">Now it’s time to trim the corners of your material. Gauging how much to trim can be tricky – but a proper amount to leave extending beyond the corner of the boards is just over the thickness of the boards. Cut at a 45degree angle.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvSMcm5soIbLgU6euUFuTGMUuE7pIgFt5js2QfTTwYV4nbHLW0TOWwEqjQD8Oirc-X78toI_r6CkQXV_0EWFc6XCQivwFnJqgbIjB_E_wdtFERLc3U3X_G3CA8izD_xhBxYVpJIxTZK0/s1600/case4-5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvSMcm5soIbLgU6euUFuTGMUuE7pIgFt5js2QfTTwYV4nbHLW0TOWwEqjQD8Oirc-X78toI_r6CkQXV_0EWFc6XCQivwFnJqgbIjB_E_wdtFERLc3U3X_G3CA8izD_xhBxYVpJIxTZK0/s400/case4-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533186289920295586" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uNsfdZkUSh3im3tMqR0fESedD0-13H3gi2q01WqmQyhMlM2A48RZMD3ofQH0VRfz3qjNoLXpZ2v-mmNHYz1591N6sMAF4cZf3xawrsvGzLNeYbgn1_IMhJpcNRNjQR8FYSaTnXVZe8I/s1600/case6a.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uNsfdZkUSh3im3tMqR0fESedD0-13H3gi2q01WqmQyhMlM2A48RZMD3ofQH0VRfz3qjNoLXpZ2v-mmNHYz1591N6sMAF4cZf3xawrsvGzLNeYbgn1_IMhJpcNRNjQR8FYSaTnXVZe8I/s400/case6a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533189021912199826" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">6. </span> <span style="font-size:85%;">Long sides always get folded first. Take your bonefolder and tease the material up – burnishing flat along the edge of the boards. Continue flattening the material to the inside of the boards. Pinch in the corners with your fingernail.<br /><br />Now fold in the short sides (using the same method as above). </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeSQAKnN4tXquHByF8UoQRkSldmVgytPjhWhzTo_ASXynd2rLO5Hjj4AcYcgVo5bexe1yDmtYwGO9RhyP60BH9RMG9PMfthSuaWUdzSPSdc71Y9jGCWnwr6Gs4Lv6cuJOaI7wCMpBwP7A/s1600/case6b.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 371px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeSQAKnN4tXquHByF8UoQRkSldmVgytPjhWhzTo_ASXynd2rLO5Hjj4AcYcgVo5bexe1yDmtYwGO9RhyP60BH9RMG9PMfthSuaWUdzSPSdc71Y9jGCWnwr6Gs4Lv6cuJOaI7wCMpBwP7A/s400/case6b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533189204147991858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">TIP: If you find that your glue is drying out – don’t be afraid to reapply in specific areas. </span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Just be careful to not add to much as to avoid pooling when burnished. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7. </span> <span style="font-size:85%;">Leave to dry under weight for several hours, or as long as you’d like. This will help ensure that your boards do not buckle or curl. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9n96Z8f3PIkbtM9AwJClfSU6bEGknmJvhZWE5QNN4Kq11EIGWyYEfPrDjsPjX5yl-xGgL-GeXucGaxl2dqMa4QFV1tQDKE2tmBTEtu-CMjpeAv3of_o4kFXdb8S12F58Cx5Ch2sXM9h0/s1600/case8b.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9n96Z8f3PIkbtM9AwJClfSU6bEGknmJvhZWE5QNN4Kq11EIGWyYEfPrDjsPjX5yl-xGgL-GeXucGaxl2dqMa4QFV1tQDKE2tmBTEtu-CMjpeAv3of_o4kFXdb8S12F58Cx5Ch2sXM9h0/s400/case8b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533191122922003906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8. </span> <span style="font-size:85%;">Now it’s time to place the book block into the cover. Holding the book inside of its jacket – knock it back against a hard surface to make sure it’s fully in place. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvhVK2ov00MQVRg5h34LiK8UbiQh-0OrNjvcmNN499f2XEhUmKZH8igimC4ACIibjwD6KxwMG_wkEJNZy3CZJY293cM4qifo8SYM9NGUdyO0-BUWOErTp-IEyaxi5VVox_BMoe0sP9aY/s1600/case8a.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvhVK2ov00MQVRg5h34LiK8UbiQh-0OrNjvcmNN499f2XEhUmKZH8igimC4ACIibjwD6KxwMG_wkEJNZy3CZJY293cM4qifo8SYM9NGUdyO0-BUWOErTp-IEyaxi5VVox_BMoe0sP9aY/s400/case8a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533191256300493410" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkIoiEAQueqdcpkliW_pu9HtBKBpnAQKXD76E8FmOxmdxNrD1f0UBapNW7FiiesyeSVeOCSdfgSzsIO3-ltn089cLDcUy4ZaA3uowI_iuA6joZhECWZeRrg2lh58gEMFhq2ae_JlNCmo/s1600/case9.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkIoiEAQueqdcpkliW_pu9HtBKBpnAQKXD76E8FmOxmdxNrD1f0UBapNW7FiiesyeSVeOCSdfgSzsIO3-ltn089cLDcUy4ZaA3uowI_iuA6joZhECWZeRrg2lh58gEMFhq2ae_JlNCmo/s400/case9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533191820750302786" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">9. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Once your block is in place (make sure there is an even extension on the top and bottom) take a sheet of your scrap paper and place it behind the first page in your diary block. Now take your brush and apply a coating of Jade across the whole end page. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">TIP: Make sure to completely cover Supercloth as this will act as the chief means of support between the block & case.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Shut the cover, and apply pressure.<br /><br />Now very carefully, hold the book & case in place and flip.<br />Repeat the same gluing process on this side.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10. </span> <span style="font-size:85%;">Leave your book to dry under weight - preferably overnight to help ensure flatness and to prevent your boards from curling.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj54ex0fG-q0vhS5k2nF0w7vlcBq25SaNPz3ikOjV7-qJ6gNGHCJLoevnADZRF2KtAk7OnCREv5sCN3oq5dO3Tck4lccUYmSSE8EUrtIHrKBONlt4Jp3pojOX4WsW5SnTnwbct8j7Uh9F8/s1600/case10.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj54ex0fG-q0vhS5k2nF0w7vlcBq25SaNPz3ikOjV7-qJ6gNGHCJLoevnADZRF2KtAk7OnCREv5sCN3oq5dO3Tck4lccUYmSSE8EUrtIHrKBONlt4Jp3pojOX4WsW5SnTnwbct8j7Uh9F8/s400/case10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533192158264020450" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />SMILE...<br />you have finished your own book block!<br /><br />See, that wasn't so scary!!<br /><br />Like this tutorial?<br />Download a copy <a href="http://www.talasonline.com/photos/instructions/casingin.pdf">here</a>.<br /><br /></span><br /><br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-19519974197567091372010-10-21T10:09:00.000-04:002010-10-21T15:59:22.694-04:00Texlifil Bookcloth<div style="text-align: center;">Fall has arrived, but summer has sprung at Talas<br />with our newest bookcloth addition:<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=66606">TEXLIFIL</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimEZX93ZMKbluHbMbI_pSyqWXjZFbrNce3HeoPsDuwK2ayR0DDhSMfWrzVmvp8s0oE7D1lx2tvv_91SjPymYutTkdlcPbLX0MVAdKRdKyXN5XsyNa5HFx9OzBLg2XvfRBYi3Xtwu5ivWA/s1600/texlifil_photo.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimEZX93ZMKbluHbMbI_pSyqWXjZFbrNce3HeoPsDuwK2ayR0DDhSMfWrzVmvp8s0oE7D1lx2tvv_91SjPymYutTkdlcPbLX0MVAdKRdKyXN5XsyNa5HFx9OzBLg2XvfRBYi3Xtwu5ivWA/s400/texlifil_photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530501803760499810" border="0" /></a>This line of paper backed bookcloth has a vibrant range of colors reminiscent of Provence, and is manufactured in France. It has a wonderful sheen and feel, for an elegant high end look.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Do you like working with Iris or Cialux? </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Well Texlifil has similar characteristics in 11 eye-catching colors!</span><br /><br />The cloth is easy to work with, and can be silk screened, foil stamped, and blind stamped. Excellent for books, boxes, journals, albums and other book and packaging applications.<br /><br /><br />Don't let winter blues get you down...<br />Spice up this Autumn with this new line of summery, bright & cheerful Texlifil!!<br /><br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-28796452069242933352010-10-19T12:44:00.000-04:002010-10-21T16:01:04.740-04:00Guild of Bookworkers: 2010 Standards of Excellence<div style="text-align: center;">Yep, it was that time of the year again...<br /><br />Autumn arrives and bookbinders from all over the world converge at this much anticipated annual <a href="http://guildofbookworkers.org/events/se-main.php#presenters">Standards of Excellence</a> meeting.<br /><br />This year the 3 day long meeting took place in sunny, dry Tucson Arizona.<br />(certainly a nice change of pace from cold & rainy NY)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">As always, the board assembled an impressive lineup of presenters, including:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Michael Burke <span style="font-size:85%;">(Byzantine Binding)</span><br />Nancy Ruth Leavitt <span style="font-size:85%;">(In Search of Content, the Joys & Challenges of Creating the Book Form)</span><br />Martha Little <span style="font-size:85%;">(Book Forensics: Interpreting Evidence of Structure)</span><br />Jeffrey Peachey <span style="font-size:85%;">(Late Eighteenth Century French Binding Structures)<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyE0E2dXTcfp0znA7Wmszpz2wfg9bR9G3B7DRVy0pjwPLTsK69Co9IKdp1c34c8uK0BDgV8JBAigr5oFwkv2bqCaXZLQRVqCmMnpaD3CntSvZfa7L5h7ika2XQdKbPa1lW0LWNCwbRaTU/s1600/guildshow.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyE0E2dXTcfp0znA7Wmszpz2wfg9bR9G3B7DRVy0pjwPLTsK69Co9IKdp1c34c8uK0BDgV8JBAigr5oFwkv2bqCaXZLQRVqCmMnpaD3CntSvZfa7L5h7ika2XQdKbPa1lW0LWNCwbRaTU/s400/guildshow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529827985370456562" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">And also, as always, Talas, along with various other vendors exhibited some our goods. The vendor rooms were first only opened to participants, and later to the public & all book enthusiasts alike.</span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">To the left is a view of what </span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">our booth looked like. </span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">We were extremely excited to begin circulation of our newest Talas catalog, and not to mention share a number of new products with all of this years attendees! </span></span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />More pictures (hopefully) to come soon!<br /><br />But we'll leave you with this cheery photo taken in </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Pheonix,</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> in the backyard of Starr Bindery.<br /><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_H_uZ-s3bWavp7Ow9PsYHmPB1XFXzIel54MQ5aNQV5HsgqLpNwdvEp4i1sxZ4JbSKygZ-BCgyhP80_aThR3Ztxydx1sxMOH4HGiLCO_HNINuNO1c8tKMlzuz8bA9OaE2f02vUl2LV5RQ/s1600/starr.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_H_uZ-s3bWavp7Ow9PsYHmPB1XFXzIel54MQ5aNQV5HsgqLpNwdvEp4i1sxZ4JbSKygZ-BCgyhP80_aThR3Ztxydx1sxMOH4HGiLCO_HNINuNO1c8tKMlzuz8bA9OaE2f02vUl2LV5RQ/s400/starr.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529833699201383026" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><br />Have some photos from the week in Tucson that you'd like to share on our blog?</span><br />Email them to info@talasonline.com<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-34008453073248878562010-10-08T09:11:00.000-04:002010-10-08T15:06:11.384-04:00Alran Goatskin<div style="text-align: center;">Just when you thought we've introduced enough products<br />in the month of September...<br /><br />September ends and October arrives,<br />which means time for some more new stuff...<br /><br />Enter: <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=66618">Alran Goatskins</a><br /><br />Our newest line of of full-vegetable tanned & aniline dyed goatskins from France.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_meGvtc5hpX8aZkmpJyeYBEsUkcGPQN_kM57oprUANvX8JFHFIHNEAlSJuTjA5z9a-jD_h8RbH69SlsZlI3-nhVelYYFQVo5M33T5bwnvumBf2p5v3LCqEtWuOscAfKyN6bjN-kT6cc4/s1600/alran_goatskin2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_meGvtc5hpX8aZkmpJyeYBEsUkcGPQN_kM57oprUANvX8JFHFIHNEAlSJuTjA5z9a-jD_h8RbH69SlsZlI3-nhVelYYFQVo5M33T5bwnvumBf2p5v3LCqEtWuOscAfKyN6bjN-kT6cc4/s400/alran_goatskin2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525684150199313170" border="0" /></a><br />These skins have a genuine grain and a soft touch.<br />Their finishing is well adapted to wet works, gold decoration, fillet wheels and titling, among other uses.<br /><br />The skins are hand boarded 4 times providing a sought after small & round grain.<br /><br /><br />We are extremely excited to introduce this new high quality but extremely reasonably priced goatskin to our collection of leather & we hope that you are equally as excited!<br /><br />Available in 11 colors:<br /><a href="http://www.talasonline.com/photos/leather/alran.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 569px; height: 160px;" src="http://www.talasonline.com/photos/leather/alran.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Get your <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=68207">Sample Book</a>, or the <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=66618">real deal</a> today<br />and see what all the rage is about for yourself!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1WNLjt-o83XVFnrzXrH2deoTvbozHuM2V5vkDgPlipv6y1r3pn4nKum6021J2HyfdCNnFh5HAIQHlrhlcvt-nUywBoMRJBjoxMPTCECWvXywzzAwbiSdnWD7jFohT3IFLVaW3eu-U1IU/s1600/alran_goatskin.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1WNLjt-o83XVFnrzXrH2deoTvbozHuM2V5vkDgPlipv6y1r3pn4nKum6021J2HyfdCNnFh5HAIQHlrhlcvt-nUywBoMRJBjoxMPTCECWvXywzzAwbiSdnWD7jFohT3IFLVaW3eu-U1IU/s400/alran_goatskin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525684477848329666" border="0" /></a>(click on the image above to enlarge and to better see grain pattern)<br /><br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-52161798690768559752010-10-04T10:54:00.000-04:002010-10-04T11:01:40.645-04:00Sturgeon Glue<div style="text-align: center;">After its long hiatus... <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=17576">Sturgeon Glue</a> is back again!<br /><br />It was a long and tiresome journey, but we are pleased to announce that we now have our very own Fish & Wildlife Permit, and are able to successfully import this product into the states!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhciO-W_Dl46u8yyBtnHtpJpHLUpJ-bPzz-OX7hjKshzRUViNEmyoB8QK_Y9Pjd_dmz8SWRpNOi0fTeLPMsueqyCFq6uz9WB141HkghqONSIA024O1K1u7wfARpev_W0-2R1AzOyrHB9No/s1600/sturgeon_glue.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhciO-W_Dl46u8yyBtnHtpJpHLUpJ-bPzz-OX7hjKshzRUViNEmyoB8QK_Y9Pjd_dmz8SWRpNOi0fTeLPMsueqyCFq6uz9WB141HkghqONSIA024O1K1u7wfARpev_W0-2R1AzOyrHB9No/s400/sturgeon_glue.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524205825471825970" border="0" /></a>Please see our website <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=17576">HERE </a>for more information & ordering details.<br /><br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-16723837895575312022010-09-29T09:38:00.001-04:002010-09-29T10:22:06.350-04:00Split French Goatskin!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRBlpKzp1Zq3ozM4auJ1tq6SR9k0APPC-lbCtRtWUss0qvyLddcfFBNR9f6Cufes3SCCXYRigDN836lMDjtnvp7Ii-UjURySOAMinvE0yF_M9KWpp23YjUlczrvC5iYM9VdaNWvFvYsY/s1600/split-goat.jpg"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ever want to work in leather but are bothered by all of the work and preparation involved?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sick of sending your skins off to the mountains to be split?<br /><br />Worry no longer, as TALAS now stocks a variety of our French Goatskin’s in a “split” variety.<br />At only 0.5-0.6 mm thick, make these skins an absolute pleasure to work with!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=66601">Split French Goatskin</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRBlpKzp1Zq3ozM4auJ1tq6SR9k0APPC-lbCtRtWUss0qvyLddcfFBNR9f6Cufes3SCCXYRigDN836lMDjtnvp7Ii-UjURySOAMinvE0yF_M9KWpp23YjUlczrvC5iYM9VdaNWvFvYsY/s1600/split-goat.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRBlpKzp1Zq3ozM4auJ1tq6SR9k0APPC-lbCtRtWUss0qvyLddcfFBNR9f6Cufes3SCCXYRigDN836lMDjtnvp7Ii-UjURySOAMinvE0yF_M9KWpp23YjUlczrvC5iYM9VdaNWvFvYsY/s400/split-goat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522340447938159698" border="0" /></a><br />Did I also mention just how <span style="font-style: italic;">very, very </span>economically priced they are?<br />So, what's stopping you - go and check them out <a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=66601">here</a>!<br /><br />Vegetable tanned and aniline dyes there are 7 colors and available in two grades.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.talasonline.com/photos/leather/splitchagreen.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 554px; height: 248px;" src="http://www.talasonline.com/photos/leather/splitchagreen.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-56506254091130055412010-09-27T15:29:00.000-04:002010-09-27T15:46:19.780-04:0013th Edition Catalog!<div style="text-align: center;">Can't wait until our <a href="http://talasonline.com/photos/catalog.cfm">13th Edition Catalog</a> returns from the printer next month??<br /><br />Well, no worries - the new catalog has just been uploaded to our website<br />& is waiting for you to download your copy today!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Here is a sneak-peak of what our cover looks like:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lfAPQDJjf1uqSI37EhFvRbiCp2ZojLzNqp6F1c5h6vfdycb6QKpYVfzJB_fkhnCid5Uo88OT3S94_KLMXSsPBC38hCMi1ru2CI3LJdsHNshT7Td0hkljy9EczcaRUKP6kqCIPtqfFLw/s1600/TALAS_cover_5color+copy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lfAPQDJjf1uqSI37EhFvRbiCp2ZojLzNqp6F1c5h6vfdycb6QKpYVfzJB_fkhnCid5Uo88OT3S94_KLMXSsPBC38hCMi1ru2CI3LJdsHNshT7Td0hkljy9EczcaRUKP6kqCIPtqfFLw/s400/TALAS_cover_5color+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521680781608280274" border="0" /></a>Our inventory lines have expanded into 256 pages...<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(including a 16 page color section in the back, providing a large number of color swatches)</span><br /><br />Be the first to get your hands on our newest edition!<br /><br />For those who still prefer the hard-copy version,<br /> we expect it to be available the week of October 11th. <br /><br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1725354020625268064.post-43605658316850878912010-09-22T10:49:00.000-04:002010-09-22T11:05:31.854-04:00Fabriano CMF Ingres<div style="text-align: center;"><br />Were you as upset as we were upon receiving notice that<br />Fabriano Ingres was to be discontinued?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />For close to a year now we have been selling out our inventory... that was until the recent introduction of:<br /><br /><a href="http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=63533"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fabriano CMF Ingres</span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCx7dvQgAm20qTBf0woclf2Kt_2f5LopOzHh-WZ0qTa6LYej-bpC8WgB5rAACezy5YDbYEWkz-8vquS3Lv3rKfFUpUrTRkDI0Tn6ysN3qnz4erUilDytUi2VoBXJUYgqI2KiexXtEJjhI/s1600/cmf_ingres.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKofbyG992uZjVz6LlArlgYCxgONo-EBaRUdtmzzOuMcX54ENxhqZYbkVYuOeuePd4mnwohHaQ-Q-KAkjVG38gGLtgUBxvRqBBolFmyveoVXg42mjI3qaZvMbL8F80DHweLT3KWReXaM/s1600/cmf_ingres.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 57px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKofbyG992uZjVz6LlArlgYCxgONo-EBaRUdtmzzOuMcX54ENxhqZYbkVYuOeuePd4mnwohHaQ-Q-KAkjVG38gGLtgUBxvRqBBolFmyveoVXg42mjI3qaZvMbL8F80DHweLT3KWReXaM/s400/cmf_ingres.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519752132639523938" border="0" /></a><br />The CMF Ingres is very similar to the discontinued Fabriano Ingres line, however, it only includes natural colored papers and are available for sale at a much lower price point.<br /><br />The unique grain and the highly lightfast colors are characteristic of these papers. Acid free, they are ideal for fancy paperwork, bookbinding, drawing (pastel and charcoal)and collage as well as deluxe editions, brochures and presentations.<br /><br />Available in 90 gsm and 160 gsm. All sheets are 27" x 39" (70cm x 100 cm) and grain long. <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Interested in this new product & want a swatch book to see what it's really like?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Be one of the first 10 people to email info@talasonline.com with the header "Send me my <span style="font-weight: bold;">free</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> CMF Ingres sample book" and you will recieve your CMF Ingres book on the house!!</span></span><br /><br />Please be sure to include your address in your email and we will send you a book, no charge. <br /><br />Sorry out-of-towners, this offer is only valid for U.S. addresses... but just to fair, if you live outside of the USA and would like your sample book, mention this post in your next order & we'll throw one in gratis!<br /><br />So get emailing before someone else beats you to it and snags your free sample book!<br /><br /><br /></div>Talashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721435053053446121noreply@blogger.com0