Hand stitching and comparing different colours:

For the next step of this project I wanted to experiment a bit more with the colour of the thread that I would be using within my work. The more I looked at the neon yellow thread that I used the more I questioned if it was the best colour to use. I like the contrast and bold elements of this colour but I have a concern that this might take away and distract from the overall body of work. I decided to experiment with a pink, green and light yellow thread and I did a simple long stitch by hand. While looking at all three colours I can immediately tell that the green and yellow won't work, the green is too dark and blends in too much. It's the same case with the yellow thread, the thread is so pale that it looks almost white which unfortunately seems to merge with the lighter parts of the cyanotype. The best option out of them all has been the pink thread, the colour is different enough to provide a contrast and stand out and I think that the pink tone is warmer and more inviting than the other colours. The only thing that I need think about is how much of this to use in my work and where. I need to consider the composition and make sure that I am not overwhelming the work with extra embellishments that might distract from the cyanotype images. This is something that I will consider carefully moving forwards.