Birchbark Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I was told recently that black wasn't the preferred color for the lines and fill on my patterns. I had been thinking that was the cheapest to print and the most contrast. Well, that and it was what everyone else was doing, so i made mine that way. I have several different colors in mind. What color would everyone like to see? Has anyone ever asked? Russell Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Hi Russell. I prefer red. It's easiest for mee to see. The red that you shoe above is a little pale and may also be hard to see. Just my $0.02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I never thought about it. Black (F) always worked for me. I can say NO to C & E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Russell, F(black) is what i see the most .....A(gray) works for me and is used by others a lot. I have to agree with Larry.....C & E would make me go blind! Edited January 9, 2015 by Scrolling Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) a, or red,sir yes sir Edited January 13, 2015 by amazingkevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubec Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 F (black) works for me. Couldn't work with B, C or E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 About 5% of the population is color insensitive to reds and greens. Personally I like the black but then i cut with a LOT of light and this cuts down on the loss of where the blade is on the pattern as I have several shadows from the blade at various angles pointing to where I am currently cutting. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I like "A" the best and then I print on a pastel which is just a little darker than "C". It really lets me follow the line I want better and the blade or kerf does not get lost in the pattern and the light I use does not cause reflection like can happen printing on white paper. If I have a black pattern I will generally use the printer settings to lighten it to a medium to dark grey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Never tried anything except Black . Will have to try other colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatknobtony Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Well I'm 55years old and still learning my colours so I like the contrast that the black gives me. I'll stick with that. But on the bright side in the summer the lawn can be brown and dead but it still looks fine to me. Lol Birchbark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendita Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) You know my answer all ready it grey for me (A) Edited January 9, 2015 by Bendita browders and Birchbark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Hi Russell A and/or F work best for me E is acceptable B,C,D - is not good for me at all To save ink when printing A and E work the best For cutting A, E and F work fine Thanks for asking Fab4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Well for the colour blind I say A or F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 "A" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullyscroller Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 A for me, I can see my kerf cut better sully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browders Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 A for me with a nice sharp outline. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I personally like the A for a filler color and a black out line. that works really well for me. When i take a pattern that is made with red, I usually copy it with black anyway. The black outline helps a lot for me Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Red or bright orange work best for me. The blade look black or dark grey and doesn't stand out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I prefer a solid black or red line with no fill color. If a fill is necessary, gray is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birchbark Posted January 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hey thank you all for the great input on this. I'm glad i asked. Thanks to Bendita for bringing this subject up. I would have never thought to ask. I think in the future i will use gray. It was the most requested. Thanks again to all of you for the suggestions. Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) Sorry I late to Chime in on this I like A or F . Edited January 10, 2015 by lawson56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Russell I would prefer black or gray to me its easier to follow, just my opinion. edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodknots Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I prefer A or E but thats just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Having a laser printer that only prints black the black works best Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I go grey or black. I might try the red though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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