How to Mix Green Paint
Gather your supplies., Put a coin-sized drop of yellow paint onto a palette., Add a drop of blue paint., Mix the two colors together., Use the paint.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather your supplies.
Mixing paint seems like it might be simple.
Most people will reach directly for a paintbrush when mixing the paint, but this is actually not a good idea.
Not only will you risk ruining your paintbrush, but you won't get a very smooth color.
Here is a complete list of what you will need:
Blue paint Yellow paint Paint palette, paper plate, or cup Something to mix with (palette knife, spoon, popsicle stick, etc) -
Step 2: Put a coin-sized drop of yellow paint onto a palette.
This will count as "one part yellow." When mixing paints, you will be working with "parts" as a form of measurement. , To begin with, make the blue drop the same size as the yellow drop.
This will give you a basic shade of green.
If you want to make a different shade, click here. , Keep mixing the paint until the color is uniform and you don't see any streaks.
If you are using a thin paint, like tempra, poster, or craft-grade acrylic paint, try using a spoon or popsicle stick.
If you are using a thicker, paste-like paint, such as oil or acrylic, use a palette knife to smoosh and move the paint around until it you get an even color. , You could create a green landscape or use green to mix realistic skin tones.
The possibilities are endless! -
Step 3: Add a drop of blue paint.
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Step 4: Mix the two colors together.
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Step 5: Use the paint.
Detailed Guide
Mixing paint seems like it might be simple.
Most people will reach directly for a paintbrush when mixing the paint, but this is actually not a good idea.
Not only will you risk ruining your paintbrush, but you won't get a very smooth color.
Here is a complete list of what you will need:
Blue paint Yellow paint Paint palette, paper plate, or cup Something to mix with (palette knife, spoon, popsicle stick, etc)
This will count as "one part yellow." When mixing paints, you will be working with "parts" as a form of measurement. , To begin with, make the blue drop the same size as the yellow drop.
This will give you a basic shade of green.
If you want to make a different shade, click here. , Keep mixing the paint until the color is uniform and you don't see any streaks.
If you are using a thin paint, like tempra, poster, or craft-grade acrylic paint, try using a spoon or popsicle stick.
If you are using a thicker, paste-like paint, such as oil or acrylic, use a palette knife to smoosh and move the paint around until it you get an even color. , You could create a green landscape or use green to mix realistic skin tones.
The possibilities are endless!
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