Hi: Can someone help my aging brain. Years ago everyone used to chat about a certain brand of colored paper cards that you bought in packages to help design colors for a project. They weren't exclusive to weavers but for any art work. I cannot remember the brand or the official name of the object and google is really letting me know. Name? Where to buy them? Any help appreciated.- Kate

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Mon, 09/02/2013 - 18:25

Artistry

Are you thinking of Color Aid papers? You can buy them in a set, I don't know 200 + colors? Or you can buy single sheets of paper ,I believe from the company. But they are excellent for designing with color and practicing color theory excercises. I've had one set for at least 15 years getting ready to buy another. They are expensive . My last set cost about $50.00. I don't know what they cost now Any art store will have them. If you want to study color further, the Munsell student Color Set ( I think that's what it is called) is great. Munsell has his own wheel, and a different approach to naming colors. However this set is very cool in that there are pages for a hue on his color wheel. On the particular page for let's say red, there are littles chips. You have to sort them by value, and saturation. It's difficult, interesting to see how the color turns when it gets lighter or darker, great training for the eye. There are no answers for the excercises, so you're on your own. There are many excercises in this book.The book is again expensive about $80.00 but in my mind worth every penny. However that may be more then you're looking for! I'm just a fanatic about studying color:)
Tue, 09/03/2013 - 03:02

Bonnie Inouye (not verified)

The name that comes to mind is Pantone. They make color charts, papers, forecasts, and more.

Bonnie Inouye

Sat, 09/28/2013 - 06:09

fiberassociations

I forgot how to log in so I apologize for the delay in responding. It was Color Aid papers I was thinking of and now I've found an art store locally where I can look at them and decide how much they'll help me. Thanks,
Sat, 09/28/2013 - 22:54

ReedGuy

I was wondering if it better to get a color sampler of the yarns your using and a free or demo of drafting software to closely match the yarn color for a draft. You may not be able to get the color you want when working the other way around. Like heathers for instance or where each ply is different color in a yarn.

Sat, 09/28/2013 - 23:16

Artistry

ReedGuy, I agree with you that there is no substitution for having the color card by your side as you plan your project. The Color Aid papers are for the study of color. To see how colors interact with each other. Often times there is a color and design book that you follow Along with excercises, or you take a class. You can use them for weaving to find pleasing combinations, but unless you're a very good dyer good luck finding the yarn to match:)
Sun, 09/29/2013 - 17:42

ReedGuy

I'm designing a bedside rug by color. The weave structure allows me to choose teal blue warp and peacock blue weft. It gives it a 3D look.

I looked at another weave structure and it would not work at all, no contrast.

Mon, 09/30/2013 - 00:12

Artistry

Sounds nice! I like 3D:) for color and structure interaction, I do use my software to get a general feel of what colors might do. But when it gets right down to it, wheather it's color and/or structure, I sample and sample, I've seen your samples too. BTW, how are the Cord Drapes? I missed a few weeks.