Color Mixing I

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Welcome to Color Mixing I! In this class, you’ll explore the magic of color and how it interacts in woven fabrics. You’ll discover how optical mixing – which controls all color mixing in weaving – works. You’ll also master creating your preferred level of optical mixing, enabling you to create smooth color blends or patches of distinct colors, as you prefer.

By the end of this class, you’ll have a solid understanding of optical mixing and how to control it in your weaving projects. You’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create beautiful woven fabrics with the exact degree of color mixing that you want.

Are you ready to get going on this colorful journey? Let’s get started!

Course Content

INTRODUCTION

Overview

WHY DO COLORS MIX IN WOVEN CLOTH

Why do colors mix in woven cloth?

CONTROLLING THE PHYSICAL SIZE OF COLOR AREAS

Woven patterning

Blending Drafts

Separating Drafts

Semi-blending and semi-separating drafts

Demo: Playing with Drafts

Your turn: Playing with drafts

OTHER COLOR BLENDING FACTORS

Color contrast

Demo: Controlling Color Blending

Your Turn: Controlling Color Blending

Summary

Course Content

INTRODUCTION

Course Includes

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Color Mixing I

Course Content

INTRODUCTION

Course Includes

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