How to mix paint colors for furniture
You can create any color you desire!
We are often asked how to mix paint. Often times customers are looking for just a slightly darker, or slightly lighter version of their favorite color of MudPaint. We have decided to put together this small graphic to help you measure and get your favorite colors of MudPaint. Mixing MudPaint helps in distressing, helps in aging and ensuring you get that perfect shade you are trying to match. There is no limit to the colors you can create!
Mixing paint colors is easier than you think with MudPaint!
All colors start with the primaries yellow, blue and red.
Secondary colors are 2 primary colors mixed together. Those colors are green, orange and purple.
Tertiary colors are primary colors and secondary colors mixed. An example is yellow green or blue green using different ratios of blue and yellow mixed with green.
To make any color lighter or a tint of any color mix it with China White, Manor White, or Simply White.
To darken a color mix it with Charcoal or Just Black. For example a deep red can be created by mixing Pomegranate and Charcoal together.
To make a color more muted mix it with the color that is opposite on the color wheel. For example mix Suede Blue with Vintage Coral for a light muted blue.
You can also lessen a color’s intensity by mixing it with Smoke or Faded Gray or Driftwood.
Create your favorite color!
For that perfect balance of gray, blue and green mix Storm with Jade or Harbor.
For a plum color – Mix Burgundy Wine and Catalina.
For a light purple – Mix Blush or Petal with Suede Blue or Newport.
For a rose color – Mix Aged Red and Manor White.
For a bright pink – Mix Burgundy Wine or Pomegranate and Manor White.
How to paint Furniture with color
Using multiple colors when painting your furniture with MudPaint clay furniture paint is easy and looks beautiful! Here is some inspiration from furniture artists on Pinterest and Facebook...
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