Wichman Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Just got this cut and I can't get out to the shop until tomorrow ( 93 in the shop ! ) to finish it. What color do you like best? I also have silver, but it didn't photograph well ( and maybe for the moon ? ) Be_O_Be, Dave Monk, crupiea and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 I'm color blind. Or my wife says I am. Who says stripes don't go with plaid? Anyway, sorry. I can't help. danny and MarieC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman Posted July 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, OCtoolguy said: I'm color blind. Or my wife says I am. Who says stripes don't go with plaid? Anyway, sorry. I can't help. Whattya mean I can't wear desert came pants with woodland tops with a white t-shirt. danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millwab Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Wichman said: What color do you like best? I’m a bit chromatically challenged too, and this one is the only one that stands out to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Wichman said: Whattya mean I can't wear desert came pants with woodland tops with a white t-shirt. Yeah, like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Well, they all make the details of the cutting pop.. I've never been one to put colors behind a animal that wasn't more realistic.. those bright colors would be neat behind a car / motorcycle cutting.. This looks like it's cut from walnut and so once finished the wood probably going to darken up a lot.. As they are right now I like the blue.. however I think that gold color once the walnut has it's finish on it might look pretty neat. MarieC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman Posted July 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Once I have finished the piece I will post it in the bragging rights thread, I just wanted opinions on the colors The wood is elm once again so it will have this look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Martinson Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Of those presented, I'd choose the blue. However, I'm not usually one for drawing attention to the colorful background, so I prefer to display my pictures with a black felt backing. Roberta Moreton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctutor Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 I'd rather see a contrasting wood tone brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctutor Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 how about a metalic tan or gold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 That is so beautiful and I love the Elm.....I also agree with the others regarding the more earthy tones or black background for an animal. That is such a beautiful cutting that the more gold tone or earth tones would really make it look richer from my humble opinion. danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 I like the blue the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 The blue is perfect. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIrving Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 The blue certainly pops and will get more attention at the first viewing. However I think that a pleasantly coordinated tan or wood-tone or perhaps even gold will be more elegant and will be enjoyed long after the interest in the blue has expired. MarieC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Fengstad Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 I usually do a contrast dark coleo so blue would be my first choice but they are all interesting and have merit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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