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    Old 04-12-2015, 02:17 PM
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    Can someone tell me where I can purchase a value finder? I have a grayscale, I'm trying to find the red plastic that you hold over fabrics to determine values.
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    Old 04-12-2015, 02:23 PM
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    There are plastic glasses that are made for this use. Your shops can order a pair for you. They are not expensive.
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    Old 04-12-2015, 02:28 PM
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    Amazon carries a variety of hand held items and glasses. Just put 'value finder' in their search.
    I have the red/green set. I like red fabrics and the red filter doesn't always work!
    http://www.amazon.com/Cottage-Mills-...s=value+finder
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    Old 04-12-2015, 02:49 PM
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    I bought a Ruby Beholder made by That Patchwork Place:

    http://www.amazon.com/That-Patchwork.../dp/B003KXKI6U
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    Old 04-12-2015, 03:08 PM
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    Thanks, I will now make a purchase.
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    Old 04-12-2015, 03:54 PM
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    Or just go to Staples and buy a red report cover. Bigger, cheaper, and just as good at showing you color values. Splurge and get a green one too, for the red fabrics. lol
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    Old 04-12-2015, 04:48 PM
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    Originally Posted by ghostrider
    Or just go to Staples and buy a red report cover. Bigger, cheaper, and just as good at showing you color values. Splurge and get a green one too, for the red fabrics. lol
    Great idea, I tried Staples but they don't carry the covers. I did find transparent film red and green at Dock Blick so I think I'll drop by tomorrow.
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    Old 04-12-2015, 05:18 PM
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    I have the glasses and they work great but they do make me dizzy if I wear them too long.
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    Old 04-12-2015, 05:32 PM
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    ​Any red clear plastic will work. I used the red side of the 3D glasses that came in a cherries box for years.
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    Old 04-12-2015, 06:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
    Amazon carries a variety of hand held items and glasses. Just put 'value finder' in their search.
    I have the red/green set. I like red fabrics and the red filter doesn't always work!
    http://www.amazon.com/Cottage-Mills-...s=value+finder
    I have this set too--bought it on eBay.
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