Spin Art Guide

Guide to Mixing Colors with Your Spin Art Kit

With the paints provided in your kit (red, blue, yellow, black, and white), you have everything you need to create a full spectrum of colors! Here’s how to use the extra mixing bottle and combine colors to get new, vibrant shades.

Primary Color Mixing Basics

  1. Red + Blue = Purple
  2. Blue + Yellow = Green
  3. Yellow + Red = Orange

Tip: Start with small amounts in your mixing bottle to test the colors. Once you find your ideal shade, you can adjust the amounts as needed.

Creating Secondary Colors

  • Purple: Start with 1 part red and 1 part blue.
  • Green: Start with 1 part yellow and 1 part blue.
  • Orange: Start with 1 part red and 1 part yellow.

Adjusting with Black & White

Use black and white to create lighter or darker shades, adding versatility to your colors.

  • Lighter Shades (Tints): Add a drop of white to your mixed color for a lighter version. Example: Purple + White = Lavender.
  • Darker Shades (Shades): Add a small amount of black for a darker color. Example: Green + Black = Forest Green.

Advanced Color Creations

  • Teal: Mix 2 parts blue with 1 part yellow, then add a touch of white.
  • Pink: Add a small amount of red to a larger amount of white.
  • Turquoise: Combine 2 parts blue, 1 part yellow, and a small amount of white.
  • Brown: Mix all three primary colors (red, yellow, and blue) in equal parts. Add more yellow or red for a warmer brown.

Experiment & Record

As you experiment with colors, record the ratios you use to recreate shades you love. This can be especially useful if you want consistency across multiple paintings!