I thought I knew the color wheel, you know, red, yellow, blue. Well evidently it would be more accurate if I stated that I recognized a color wheel when I saw one. Knowing it is quite another thing. So most everyone knows that the wheel depicts the primary colors and variations thereof; but did you know about the tertiary colors? Yes you did, you just knew them as a combination of the primary and secondary colors. Well then, what about shades, tints, tones, values and color dominance? Hmmm, do you know about those? You better get a color wheel, it's all right there...and it's fun. You don't need to invest in the mack-daddy of all color wheels to be able to learn, although having said that, all wheels are not created equal. A great basic wheel with plenty of options and explanations is here, http://www.dickblick.com/zz049/15/. Then again this one here, http://www.dickblick.com/zz049/60/ might make a good case for more is more. Naturally you wouldn't want to be without this shown here, http://www.dickblick.com/zz049/47/. And when you determine how one might use this, http://www.dickblick.com/zz034/03/ let me know.
There's so much out there on the web about color wheels, lots of useful tools, and how to's, but if you don't have access to your computer 100% of the time, you need the real deal in hand. My recommendation is the pocket model, the size of a CD it's easily kept with your regular stitching supplies. Thank you Jennifer for supplying it with our class materials.
Yes, I've used links to one particular art supply website but there are many more out there. I have no affiliation with Dick Blick Art Materials, but I have ordered successfully from them in the past.Keeping it short and sweet in Colorado. Thanks for stopping by today.
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Hi Madonna,
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about not having photos for every post as we can only stitch so fast! A text post is just fine but don't forget to share pictures of works in progress. I still enjoy seeing the projects even if not much has been done! :-)
I love color and enjoy playing with a color wheel. Maybe that's why I have several in my stitching supplies! I also enjoy just pulling threads from the stash to play with. Lot's of fun to see what happens when you dump them on the table.
I saw your question on Pat's blog about sticky tape versus fabric on the edges of a canvas. I don't use sticky tape either as I don't like the feel of tape and the possibility of residue left on the canvas.
What I do is hand sew on 1/2" single fold bias tape around the edges of my canvas. I stitch on the bias tape while traveling, while watching TV, or while sitting in the car waiting on teh kids.
Now I also have to admit that there are lots of times that I don't bother sewing on the bias tape. I just tack down the canvas and start stitching!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Hi Cyn,
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more with you about the joy of color. Whether it's playing with the color wheel or looking through my stash drawers, I'm entertained! Curious though, why one person's color preferences can be so different from someone else's. Most people seem to have very distinct color attractions. And when a color is disliked, it's really disliked. My favorite color is turquoise and light (aqua) and dark(teal) variations thereof. The worst color combination of all time for me is red and yellow. Although I don't really understand why.
I've always admired the patience of those that sew their canvas edges. Imaging how organized, deliberate and careful you all are as I quickly slap tape on mine. At least using masking tape is a thing of the past for me. One of these days I'll slow down enough to become a perfectionist.
Thanks for your encouragement on my blog, I've really enjoyed blogging whether reading someone elses or writing my own. I would encourage anyone to give it a try with the knowledge that one can't be stitching if one is blogging. But for me, my needlework blog and stitching are obviously very closely related.
Take care and I hope you're stitching something you love today. And thank you so much for your comments.