Gold VS Silver

I thought I was going to like the inclusion of silver sumi more than the gold, but there is so little contrast. The silver shows up when the light hits at just the right angle, but overall I think the gold is more striking... I am planning some much larger pieces using this technique & am now in a debate of gold vs silver striping. I am so thankful that this is the sort of dilemma I face. Follow along to see what I decide. 


Arches Hot Press 140lb.  7"x10", Winsor & Newton Payne's Grey, Morton's Kosher Salt, American Painter Round 1 & Sumi Silver