Pattern Fill Color?

[Birchbark]

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 

 

 

[Dan]

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.

[LarryEA]

I never thought about it. Black (F) always worked for me.

I can say NO to C & E

[Scrolling Steve]

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

[amazingkevin]

a, or red,sir yes sir

Edited January 13, 2015 by amazingkevin

[aubec]

F (black) works for me.  Couldn't work with B, C or E.

[DWSUDEKUM]

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

[Doug]

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.

[ike]

Never tried anything except Black . Will have to try other colors.

[thatknobtony]

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

[Bendita]

You know my answer all ready it grey for me (A) 

Edited January 9, 2015 by Bendita

[Fab4]

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

[Phantom Scroller]

Well for the colour blind I say A or F.

[Scrappile]

"A"

[sullyscroller]

A for me, I can see my kerf cut better

 

sully

[browders]

A for me with a nice sharp outline.

 

Jim

[heppnerguy]

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

[New Guy]

Red or bright orange work best for me. The blade look black or dark grey and

doesn't stand out as well.

[dgman]

I prefer a solid black or red line with no fill color. If a fill is necessary, gray is best.

[Birchbark]

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

[lawson56]

Sorry I late to Chime in on this I like A or F .

Edited January 10, 2015 by lawson56

[edward]

Russell I would prefer black or gray to me its easier to follow, just my opinion.  edward

[woodknots]

I prefer A or E but thats just my 2 cents

[stu]

Having a laser printer that only prints black the black works best

Stu

[Fish]

I go grey or black. I might try the red though.