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nike103103 New user 72 Posts	Posted: Oct 9, 2008 02:53 pm 0 Ok, so I stripped some IET from some stockings like Michael Ammar shows on his video. I am going to attempt to tie some loops; the only problem is the IET isn't black, it is kinda like a reflective brown. What could I put on it to make it black and have a more matte finish? Would a Sharpie work? Thanks.
Bill Thompson Elite user Mississippi 422 Posts	Posted: Oct 9, 2008 03:39 pm 0 Get some black stockings? Dernit, back to the old drawing board... "To let understanding stop at what cannot be understood is a high attainment. Those who cannot do it will be destroyed on the lathe of heaven." - Chuang Tse
nike103103 New user 72 Posts	Posted: Oct 9, 2008 03:42 pm 0 Quote: On 2008-10-09 11:39, misterbill wrote: Get some black stockings? Dernit, back to the old drawing board... They are black, and the thread is all black until I get to the Elastic thread, and that is the reflective brownish color.
Michael J. Douglas Inner circle WV, USA 1645 Posts	Posted: Oct 9, 2008 05:32 pm 0 I've colored threads with a Sharpie. Stretch it out before you color it, though. I've also tried only coloring in patches, like a camo look, and that works well with the right background. The problem with doing this for loops is, if you have pale skin like me, you'll have a black string around your wrist. So, I tend to leave it alone. But then, I don't do any "out in the open" loop work where it really matters. Michael J. ï¿½Believe then, if you please, that I can do strange things.ï¿½ --from Shakespeareï¿½s ï¿½As You Like Itï¿½
nike103103 New user 72 Posts	Posted: Oct 10, 2008 07:54 pm 0 Quote: On 2008-10-09 13:32, Michael J. Douglas wrote: I've colored threads with a Sharpie. Stretch it out before you color it, though. I've also tried only coloring in patches, like a camo look, and that works well with the right background. The problem with doing this for loops is, if you have pale skin like me, you'll have a black string around your wrist. So, I tend to leave it alone. But then, I don't do any "out in the open" loop work where it really matters. What do you mean "'out in the open' loop work"? Thanks
Michael J. Douglas Inner circle WV, USA 1645 Posts	Posted: Oct 10, 2008 09:21 pm 0 I don't do things where the loop is out in the open where people could really see it. It's kind of like a thumb tip that way, I guess. Michael J. ï¿½Believe then, if you please, that I can do strange things.ï¿½ --from Shakespeareï¿½s ï¿½As You Like Itï¿½
Decomposed Eternal Order High Desert 12056 Posts	Posted: Jul 2, 2009 10:27 pm 0 Quote: On 2008-10-10 17:21, Michael J. Douglas wrote: I don't do things where the loop is out in the open where people could really see it. It's kind of like a thumb tip that way, I guess. Excellent, I agree. Basically hidden the entire time. ClICK HERE for HOW TO MAKE TRANSITION FROM MAGICIAN TO MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER WORLD NEW BOOK! Click here for NEW PROMO TRAILER! 90 seconds of pure laughs without a standing ovation! Click here for Magicians Austin Mentalist Performance https://www.facebook.com/AustinMagicians https://www.speakermatch.com/profile/gianicano/ Magicians Company Entertainers in Dallas, TX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8sHW_zVuSc https://about.me/motivationalpublicspeaker
Airave Regular user Germany 137 Posts	Posted: Jul 4, 2009 08:53 pm 0 Hidden all the time is always great. I've bought a couple ITs that "show" and tried coloring them with a sharpie but was always disappointed with the results. Maybe that is just me. Go with the "good stuff" for your style. Trial and Success is the way to go.