[Nfb-krafters-korner] new color identifier

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Hi Laurie -- if you have a vial of seed beads you can put the probe up 
against the top of the beads in the container and take a reading.  It 
usually works, however irridescent beads give variable results.
I have a color test, the old one that is ridiculously overpriced as it 
claims to give more accurate results and has a handful of other features. I 
tried the colorino (the $200 one) and the color test (I can't remember how 
much it was but I think it was $600) side by side at a convention  and the 
color test was able to identify the dark colored clothes I brought more 
accurately, whereas the colorino just said "black" for the dark blue ones.
Well, that's when I decided to stop going to convention without a budget. I 
go crazy at the tech exhibits.

As for small beads, if you don't have enough of them to cover the opening 
where the camera is, you will not get a good result.  The color identifier 
will average the color of the background and foreground. It is a small hole 
however, so it shouldn't take too many beads.

Happy beading.

Now as for tools and gizmos I carry around with me, when I have my big 
purse, I pack everything in it, including the color test etc. But some 
things I pack in my cell phone pouch (that I bought from Becky on this 
list -- Hi Becky!) I pack a pair of folding scissors -- it's amazing how 
often I need those, to open boxes, cut fingernails, cut yarn or thread or 
paper...
Other things besides money and id and cards include hearing aid batteries 
and barettes to keep my hair out of the way.
Things I often wish I had include a stapler, crochet hook and a suitable bag 
for crafts, and a bag that can be hung on my wheelchair in back to keep it 
out of the way. That is a major drawback to carrying a jumbo shoulder bag, 
which I am known for -- it kind of gets in the way when you want to get 
close to people, such as reaching out to give a hug or play with little 
children who love my wheelchair. And that leads to the last item I find 
useful: trinkets such as necklaces and stuffed animals that keep children 
occupied. (I don't have any children, but for some reason they gravitate 
toward me, to look at the chair and also get things to play with.)

Anyway, I would probably carry plastic canvass and yarn as Terry has gotten 
me hooked on that -- I haven't finished the tissue box I was working on as I 
am modifying the design of one side to incorporate a message.  Lots of 
stitch counting before I start to be sure the words fit.

Anyway, happy krafting all.
--le


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Laurie Porter" <freespirit1 at tds.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:35 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new color identifier


Hey Joyce:

if you can try using that color identifier on beads and tell me if it works. 
I have 1 heck of a time withkeeping bead colors straight and I have resisted 
bying  one  because I don't know how well it can identify glass or small 
objects.
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