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Silverlode
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Nov 22 2007, 4:07am
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I've been trying to watch for map-related posts but I missed his number. It's been added to the list.
Silverlode "Of all faces those of our familiares are the ones both most difficult to play fantastic tricks with, and most difficult really to see with fresh attention. They have become like the things which once attracted us by their glitter, or their colour, or their shape, and we laid hands on them, and then locked them in our hoard, acquired them, and acquiring ceased to look at them. Creative fantasy, because it is mainly trying to do something else [make something new], may open your hoard and let all the locked things fly away like cage-birds. The gems all turn into flowers or flames, and you will be warned that all you had (or knew) was dangerous and potent, not really effectively chained, free and wild; no more yours than they were you." -On Fairy Stories
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FarFromHome
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Nov 22 2007, 5:46pm
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Sorry, I didn't see that you had compiled a list! Mine came last week - by chance I'd switched shifts with a colleague that day, so was at home to take it right out of the postman's hands. I wrote a thankyou note to Daniel, and got a lovely reply saying how glad he was that it had made it safely all the way to Ireland!
...and the sails were drawn up, and the wind blew, and slowly the ship slipped away down the long grey firth; and the light of the glass of Galadriel that Frodo bore glimmered and was lost.
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entmaiden
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Nov 23 2007, 12:32pm
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Info on the paper for the print
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diedye asked Daniel what type of paper used for the prints, and here's his reply: I got an answer back from Daniel Reeve on what kind of paper it was made of: ...the maps are acid-free, linen-free, lignin-free. They're printed on Lyson Fine Art (Smooth) paper, 100% cotton - it's archival quality. And, Altaira, you may be interested to know this about that your map: I drew (and painted) the original map on Fabriano Artistico E/W Soft-Pressed 300gsm watercolour paper, also 100% cotton, acid-free etc, archival paper. Thanks, diedye!
Each cloak was fastened about the neck with a brooch like a green leaf veined with silver. `Are these magic cloaks?' asked Pippin, looking at them with wonder. `I do not know what you mean by that,' answered the leader of the Elves. NARF since 1974. Balin Bows
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deej
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Nov 24 2007, 4:04pm
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I got a very nice reply from Daniel the other day
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I sent him a thank you email just after I got my map, and received a nice response from him this week: "Thanks for letting me know it arrived safely Rebecca, and also for your comliments. As I'm sure you realise, I got pretty attached to that project, so I'm glad that everyone seems happy with the result, and I'm pleased with the prints - they do it justice. I hope your print brings you lots of enjoyment!" Now i've just got to decide on the perfect frame for it!
Sincerely, deej - The Artist Formerly Known as djdeathskiss
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Morwen
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Nov 28 2007, 12:02pm
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I'm pleased Very pleased. I picked it up from the framer Tuesday evening, and couldn't wait to see how it looked on the wall.
Others dwelt here before hobbits were; and others will dwell here again when hobbits are no more. The wide world is all about you; you can fence yourselves in, but you cannot for ever fence it out.
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entmaiden
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Nov 28 2007, 2:09pm
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You picked a beautiful frame and mat. Can't wait to get mine this weekend! I haven't put anything on my walls since I moved last summer, so this will probably be the first to go up.
Each cloak was fastened about the neck with a brooch like a green leaf veined with silver. `Are these magic cloaks?' asked Pippin, looking at them with wonder. `I do not know what you mean by that,' answered the leader of the Elves. NARF since 1974. Balin Bows
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Lily Fairbairn
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Nov 28 2007, 2:49pm
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Mine won't be back from the framer's until next week, although I already have the wall where it's going cleared off and ready! I'll post a photo, too.
* * * * * * * Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight? A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!"
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Elberbeth
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Nov 28 2007, 3:18pm
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Mine will look similar, I think, in the colours chosen. I get it back next week!
"There are some things that it is better to begin than to refuse, even though the end may be dark."
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Patty
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Nov 28 2007, 5:03pm
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I went to a framer's today to get an idea of the cost. I'm sure this will be waiting till tax refund time. Mr. P. will be better able to do it then, in the style that I want. I'll be keeping it way up high and safe from grandPatty fingers till then.
For Gondor!
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entmaiden
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Dec 2 2007, 9:41pm
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I picked my Map up from the framer today. It's beautiful. I missed it while it was gone and I'm so glad to have it safely home again. I haven't hung it on the wall yet, but it's leaning against the wall where it will be hung. Probably a project for next weekeend. I don't have a great picture since the only way I can take a digital image is from my cell phone, and it's a dark, rainy day today so there isn't a lot of light. But here's what I have: If I get a sunny day I'll get another picture and post it.
Each cloak was fastened about the neck with a brooch like a green leaf veined with silver. `Are these magic cloaks?' asked Pippin, looking at them with wonder. `I do not know what you mean by that,' answered the leader of the Elves. NARF since 1974. Balin Bows
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Patty
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Dec 3 2007, 12:20am
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Beautiful. I love seeing these...
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thanks, Entmaiden.
For Gondor!
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Lily Fairbairn
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Dec 4 2007, 3:15pm
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The frame shop finished mine a bit early, and the Gaffer hung it on the wall of my (home) office yesterday. Isn't it purty? The russet mat-border is textured like the surface of the map itself. The black frame has parallel ridges that I see as lines of print in the books -- because, after all, the books are what frame everything here. The little picture to the left of the map is one I took of the Scottish seacoast. While I moved the other pictures that were originally on my wall, I left that one there, opposite the Grey Havens part of the map. I've always seen Scotland as my personal far green country under a swift sunrise, after all.
* * * * * * * Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight? A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!"
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Elberbeth
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Dec 9 2007, 6:12pm
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and it looks great. I don't know yet where to put it, I may have to do some juggling. Now if I attached the link correctly, you can see it. http://i67.photobucket.com/...berbeth/100_0206.jpg
"There are some things that it is better to begin than to refuse, even though the end may be dark."
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entmaiden
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Dec 9 2007, 11:09pm
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Looks like your mat color is similar to mine.
Each cloak was fastened about the neck with a brooch like a green leaf veined with silver. `Are these magic cloaks?' asked Pippin, looking at them with wonder. `I do not know what you mean by that,' answered the leader of the Elves. NARF since 1974. Balin Bows
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Lily Fairbairn
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Dec 10 2007, 2:32pm
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One of the mats around my map is that same fawn-brown as well. It really picks up the map colors. I'm impressed by your stone fireplace, Elberbeth. It looks very Middle-earthian.
* * * * * * * Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight? A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!"
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a.s.
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Dec 13 2007, 1:14am
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It's back! It's beautiful! my pictures stink!
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OK, I don't have a working camera right now and can't get a good picture of it, but I'll send what I can get on my cell phone. It's a "marbled" brown mat with some dark reddish-brown mixed in--I don't know why the picture makes the marbling look greenish, it isn't. The frame is carved with leaves, which are hard to see. It looks wonderful. Maybe I can get a better picture over Christmas when one of my kids gets here! Obviously it's not on the wall, yet! I can't seem to type under the pictures, so there's one of the frame corner, and then one of some detail of the frame in an attempt to show the leaves...darn this camera phone! It looks a lot better than this picture. The leaves are brown with an antiqued background. Anyway, I love it! a,s,
"an seileachan" Forgiveness means giving up all hope of a better past. ~~~Landrum Bolling
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Patty
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Dec 13 2007, 2:09am
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Oh, the close-up of your frame is beautiful...
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great job, a.s.!
For Gondor!
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Silverlode
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Dec 13 2007, 7:08am
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Silverlode "Of all faces those of our familiares are the ones both most difficult to play fantastic tricks with, and most difficult really to see with fresh attention. They have become like the things which once attracted us by their glitter, or their colour, or their shape, and we laid hands on them, and then locked them in our hoard, acquired them, and acquiring ceased to look at them. Creative fantasy, because it is mainly trying to do something else [make something new], may open your hoard and let all the locked things fly away like cage-birds. The gems all turn into flowers or flames, and you will be warned that all you had (or knew) was dangerous and potent, not really effectively chained, free and wild; no more yours than they were you." -On Fairy Stories
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Lily Fairbairn
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Dec 13 2007, 3:19pm
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I like the frame. I was tempted by a similar one, but it wasn't nearly as delicate and would have overwhelmed the print. What fun to see everyone's framed maps!
* * * * * * * Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight? A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!"
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Elberbeth
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Dec 15 2007, 8:08pm
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That frame is beautiful.
"There are some things that it is better to begin than to refuse, even though the end may be dark."
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entmaiden
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Dec 16 2007, 4:30am
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I'm looking forward to more pictures from everyone who's getting their print framed for Christmas.
Each cloak was fastened about the neck with a brooch like a green leaf veined with silver. `Are these magic cloaks?' asked Pippin, looking at them with wonder. `I do not know what you mean by that,' answered the leader of the Elves. NARF since 1974. Balin Bows
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Morwen
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Dec 17 2007, 2:14am
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It's wonderful what a variety of colors, shapes and styles of frames look perfect with our Map! I told myself that the map was my birthday present to myself, and the frame was my Christmas present. It worked out perfectly.
"It is required of every man," the ghost returned, "that the spirit within him should walk abroad among his fellow-men, and travel far and wide; and, if that spirit goes not forth in life, it is condemned to do so after death."
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Patty
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Dec 17 2007, 2:40am
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Another absolutely beautiful frame.
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Great job, sevilodorf!
For Gondor!
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