Purple is a combination of red light and blue light.An object that we perceive as purple has a makeup that causes it to absorb all wavelengths of light except those that fall around 700 nanometers and 475 nanometers in length. The object reflects those exact wavelengths mixed together, which...
The book on how to make all the colour paints for illuminating booksinvites readers to step inside the workshop of a fifteenth century illuminator in Portugal. This illuminator was the carrier of a tradition on how to make colours with ‘which you can illuminate or paint or capitalize or writ...
Adding black pigment to white paint makes a neutral gray that is neither cool nor warm, so you can use it anywhere. Here's how to mix black and white to make a neutral gray: Add black pigment or paint to white paint; have a color reference handy to tell you when you've achieved th...
Berries can produce colors like blue, purple, red and pink. With just a few ingredients you probably already have around the house, you can make your own homemade paint, using berries for a colorant. Homemade paint is a safe, toxin-free alternative to purchasing paints from the store. Th...
Monochromatic design is an easy way to form harmony, especially with your apparel collection.单色设计是一种很容易形成和谐的方式，尤其是与你的服装系列搭配。Take one spot color and adjust the saturation and values, making it lighter or darker to make different variations.选取一种专色，调整饱和度和...
Turmeric To make a yellow or gold Turmeric dye: Paprika Powdered Paprika makes a red to brown colorHow to make a dye from beansI did not use any beans for this experiment but if you are interested, you can learn how to do that in this tutorial for making a black bean dye. Basically...
Did you ever wonder how paints or crayons (彩色粉笔) make all of those different colors when you paint or draw? If you're thinking like a scientist, you may already suspect that it has something to do with light. The ordinary white light that we see every day is really made up of a...
Glaze is used when sponge painting a room to help slow down the drying process, allowing you to work with it longer. This is especially useful when working with quick drying paints. Adding a glaze will also make paint more transparent. The more you use, the lighter the color will be, ...
First, use some water to make acrylic paint a bit less dense so you can pour it easier. But don’t add too much water! A too-watery solution doesn’t produce the sculpture-like shapes we want to see. Also, mix the color to match the tone of your object. It doesn’t have to be...
Ever chosen a wall paint color, only to hate it?! Demystify choosing paint colors with this actionable step by step guide to creating a cohesive Whole House Color Palette. These tips and tricks act as a money and time saving blueprint to make the right choice! Table of Contents Why ...