Black batik... is it in your stash?
#45
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Got to say out of all my Batiks in my stash ( alot) , I do not have a single peice that would "read" black solid. I do have a smaller collection of black batiks but they all have other colors to give them more character. I doubt that I would really use a Black watercolor like Hoffman ( 1895) or Kaufman makes. It would probably be my last choice. But I can see it having its uses , in limited amounts.
IF I did have an occasion to use it , believe it or not .... I would look for a true solid ..... and a poly blend ....a poly blend holds its color better than a 100 percent cotton. Can't tell you how many pairs of black cotton pants i have because they are not black ... really black for too long.
IF I did have an occasion to use it , believe it or not .... I would look for a true solid ..... and a poly blend ....a poly blend holds its color better than a 100 percent cotton. Can't tell you how many pairs of black cotton pants i have because they are not black ... really black for too long.
#46
Yes I've used the "solid" black batik in a BOM that was using all bright batiks. At first I didn't know it was batik and when I compared it to a black Kona I could see the difference. It really did make a difference in the overall look.
#47
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rather than Raven which is more solid looking, you might try #4 Black. It has an undertone of another color.
When I use "black" batik I try to find those that have some under color. Hoffman did have one but discontinued that was black/cherry. Had a slight undertone of red., It blended with all colors and gave a sparle to the blocks. If I can't get that one then a black with undertone of dark navy works well.,
When I use "black" batik I try to find those that have some under color. Hoffman did have one but discontinued that was black/cherry. Had a slight undertone of red., It blended with all colors and gave a sparle to the blocks. If I can't get that one then a black with undertone of dark navy works well.,
#48
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Location: Mississippi
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I got some black "hand spray" at my LQS and I love it. I have used it several times. It is black, but has some gray shading and gives a bit of movement to the fabric. I will buy more of that, I am sure.
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