I don't suppose anyone has composed a list of thread colors that work well together? I am handicapped to begin with, since I suffer from color blindness. Ergo, I have a tough time putting colors together for crosswraps, etc.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/11/2009 02:07AM by Bobby Newsom.

Almost any color goes with any other color, it depends how you put them together in the wrap. COntrasting, complimentary - google color wheel.

Begin noticing the world around you - the colors used in ad campaigns on billboards by the roadside. What colors are used on golf bags. What colors major companies use in their company logos. This way, you're benefitting from the work of very talented commercial artists.

Karen Campbell does a seminar at the Expo on color combinations - she uses nature's own combinations such as the colors that occur on certain fish species, etc. Nature doesn't make mistakes - most of its color combinations are well done.

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What color is your blank? I believe that is your first color, then choose guides, and finally thread colors. If you are going to go bass fishing, look through your fishing magazines to find a photo of a fish. Examine all of the colors on the body and try choosing colors seen there. Same with big game fishing - blue marlins have several colors on their bodies: light and dark blues, Silver, green and yellow (gold). Choose some colors and then look at the color wheel, you will see that there are analogous colors (that are beside each other on the color wheel, or contrasting colors (across from each other on the wheel). If there is no one to assist your eyes, call me at Fishsticks and I will lend a hand - I do it all the time for folks who like some help!

"I don't suppose anyone has composed a list of thread colors that work well together? I am handicapped to begin with, since I suffer from color blindness. Ergo, I have a tough time putting colors together for crosswraps, etc."

I think what you guys may have missed is that he is color blind. I have the same problem. I'm not totally color blind but just don't "see" some colors. Red on black for example don't come through at all. On the other hand I can see a deer in the brush when nobody else does. My solution is to go through pix of other wraps that appeal to me and then ask my wife to help me identify the colors.

John

I usually just run it by my Wife, she is an expert at color combinations. Not that it helps you out..Sorry.

Steve Bro
(BroCo Custom Rods)

Garnet is a good color for just about any blank.

Bobby,
Get a good color wheel and use the complimentary colors.

Also, if you have an artist friend, or a photographer friend, they will certainly have a good eye for color - and what works with other colors.

Take care
Roger

ER GUYS
Please reread the original post ( sorry tom but I don`t think youre advice would be suitable)
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I am handicapped to begin with, since I suffer from color blindness.

Bobby run it by with the wife or a friend bud
You have my sympathy I suffered it for a few weeks when i decided to give myself arc eye couldn`t distinguish blue and yellow for the life of me

I also suffer from what I call color ignorance. There are too many of them to suit me. I was told by my wife that the color I painted the dining room is mauve-whatever the heck that is.

Thanks so much guys. For the most part, I can SEE colors okay if they're by themselves, but once they're put together, the color blindness sinks in. I really appreciate all the input guys.