Making of a Lei Print II:
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Step 5 -  Laying down a bottom layer -  This can involve setting down 5-7 different base colors.  At this point, I need to know what color ranges  are going to go where before I get to anything resembling a final stage.  Mess this part up, and it’s a big do-over.   
 
Step 6 – Putting in the top layer of color using the planned scheme.  Finally getting somewhere . . . . .
 
Step 7 – Digital work - This involves adjusting the colors on screen to resemble those in the original drawing and choosing a background.  At this point, I’ll start printing test proofs to see how the colors look in the final print.  It generally takes about 20 test proofs to get it right.