> Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 09:36:30 -0500 (EST) > From: [email protected] > Subject: [lace] Blue film > ... > > But, the question arises as to why it is still the norm in classes in the > US for the teacher to arrive with the patterns printed on white paper, > rather than on blue paper, since at home we are all responding to the > unavailability of blue film by photo copying the pattern onto blue paper > or card, > which is laughably easy and cheap. The only time I need the blue film is > when > I go to a class. > > When something is unavailable, people switch to other things instead. > > Devon >
If the teacher is telling people to bring blue film with them, that's one thing and ought to be changed. I, however, print on white paper and would tell students to bring whatever they prefer. I'd never ever heard of working on colored prickings until a couple years ago when someone brought it up on this list. I don't think any of my books mentions it except as something to change the contrast if one chooses - certainly not a requirement. I have a pack of Bristol board (light card) that I've had since college art class days that I either hand-copy the pattern to or else tape a paper photocopy onto. If I want contrast, I copy onto used manila file folders. It probably helps that I don't do the ultra fine laces, though. Chris - waiting for Chicago to decide what season it is. -- Always proactively untwist octagonal hippopotomus pants. Ozy & Millie http://www.ozyandmillie.net/2000/om20000809.html - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
