Stencil - FMQ - votes needed!
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I vote for grey as the marking looks sort of grey & looks very good on the black. That being said, is this a "practice" piece that is not meant for anything in the end? If so, why not try each of the 4 sections in a different color & see which one you like. I can't imagine you NOT planning on using such an intricate stenciled piece for just practice & that's all but you didn't say what your plans are for it when you have finished. You are really going detailed with your stencil work to get the hang of FM. I wish I was as brave as you. Be sure & let us see then end results.
Can you give us the brand of that marking pencil? I have such a hard time finding something that I like that will give me a fine line like yours.
Can you give us the brand of that marking pencil? I have such a hard time finding something that I like that will give me a fine line like yours.
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Black on black is very difficult to see - so - for a practice piece, I would not do that.
Other than that - it's your project - I think gray or silver on black is a very understated, sophisticated look. Plus, any bobbles and wobbles would be relatively inconspicuous.
If you want sharp contrast, use a lemon or canary yellow - then every little bobble will show.
Other than that - it's your project - I think gray or silver on black is a very understated, sophisticated look. Plus, any bobbles and wobbles would be relatively inconspicuous.
If you want sharp contrast, use a lemon or canary yellow - then every little bobble will show.
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Black would be very nice. You would need a “side light” so you could see where you had stitched. If not black, then a dark gray. I would not use verigated thread. Just my personal choice.
If you use the white or a light color thread, you will see every hic-up. I like my practice pieces to not look like practice pieces. :-)
If you use the white or a light color thread, you will see every hic-up. I like my practice pieces to not look like practice pieces. :-)
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