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Tions In Color And Shading:
The final repeat is known as a drop-match. These papers have patterns that repeat in diagonal lines, and so each new length of paper has to be moved either up or down to allow for this. You can minimize wastage with drop-match patterns by cutting alternate lengths from two rolls.
Each roll of paper should be stamped production batch number. When selectiH rolls, check that all the production numb ne same. If they are not, this means :he rolls have been produced in differ-atch runs and there may be slight tions in color and shading. For this >n, it is a good idea to over-order. If lave to buy one or two more rolls at a date, you may be supplied from a 'ent batch. If you do order too many the supplier will usually allow you to n any that have not been used, ided that the wrappings are intact. If lave to accept rolls from a different i, plan to use this paper in an alcove or ,s, or somewhere in the room where .light differences in color will not be ^diately obvious.Shade. Certain plants, including most orchids and gesnerads (African violet, gloxinia, and re-kted genera), require shade during all or part of the year; this can be provided by applying a shading compound to the outside of the glass or by covering the glass with lath or Saran roller shades. One useful shading compound is a thin mixture of gasoline and whiting.
Colors that are on opposite sides of the color wheel, such as blue-green and red, are highly contrasting. Known as comple-mentaries, they will fight for dominance and tend to clash if used in their "pure" intensities. However, you can incorporate them in your decorating scheme either by using them in extremely unequal proportions or by muting one or both of the colors as lighter or darker tones. You can then enliven the overall color scheme by introducing just a few hints of strong contrasting color.
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