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Helmut Nisters <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 14 Jan 1999 20:34:40 PST
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Another question:
 
Is there where the black raninus are the water or feed full of
iron and oxyde. Maybe this will an explanation.
Helmut
 
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> Howdy Sarah,
>
> The topic of color interests me very much as I used to teach color
> theory seminars to weavers..took 'em right to the edge of quantum
> mechanics and then stopped because they all had that glazed look in the
> eyes.And if Paul will overlook this bit of bad logic, which I am
> probably becoming famous for in many circles...the following suggests
> itself..
>
>              Black is a combination of all colors, and
>              White is a combination of all colors
>              Ergo, black is white.
>
> As a weaver/dyer, when given time, I find it important to work both with
> subtractive and additive color theories to analyze objects that I am
> trying to get a feel for. I may be able to study an object under full
> spectrum lighting to find the correct pigment blend, but then it changes
> when put into context with other objects because of simultaneous
> contrast, lighting situations, etc. I have used shells for color and
> design inspiration on many occassions, and I do have a certain affection
> for the weird ones.(Even thought I can't explain them.)
>
> Hvae a colorful day!
> Patti in New Mexico
>
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