Polymer Clay Color Mixing Trick - Color Plus 1 Method

Video #413: Making it quick, simple and easy for you to come up with your own custom color palette blends... More Info: www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?... Polymer Clay Tutor.
Topics Covered In This Video:
* This color mixing trick is something that I call the 'Color Plus 1 Method'. I use it all the time... and you can too.
* Color mixing polymer clay can be intimidating for a lot of people, but this trick will make it a lot easier to come up with your own custom color palette.
* I show some colors from the Premo color line, that don't go together very nicely straight from the pack.. Fuchsia, Orange, Cadmium Yellow, Green and Raw Sienna.
* If I take those same colors and 'Plus 1' them with some Gold or Black or any other color, I can make a really neat color palette that pulls everything to together in an aesthetically pleasing way.
* I demonstrate mixing 1 part of the base color Fuchsia and 1/2 part Gold clay to make a beautiful iridescent Raspberry color. I then continue down the line, mixing 1 part color and 1/2 part Gold to each of the colors. Watch the video to see how simple this technique is to do.
* Mixing my plus one color (in this case it was a 1/2 part Gold), to each of the base colors I want to use, creates a new color palette that flows together, because each of them have the underlying Gold color in common.
* I show the same formula being done with the same base colors (Fuchsia, Orange, Cad. Yellow, Green, Raw Sienna) mixed with a Plus 1 color of 1/8 part Black. Because Black is such a strong color, I chose to much less in the mix, than I did the Gold.
* You can use this 'Plus 1' color mixing trick for making palettes with any colors that you choose. You will have to experiment with amounts of the Plus 1 color you would like to add, because each color has a different strength.
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[@SmileAMinute1]

Just a beginner here, and always struggle with colors and mixing. This was SO helpful! Thank you! In one of the recent comments said you moved from this platform to FB. If so, what is your fb page so I can come follow?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Oh, I am so glad to hear the video helped you, Lisa! I haven't moved from this platform... we have just temporarily stopped making new videos while we are upgrading our website and business model. unfortunately, it has taken us far too long to get back here. Though it shouldn't be too long now before we start filming for KZbin again. In the meantime, we have been doing a weekly LIVE Q&A Broadcast on Facebook. It is on Wednesday's at 12:00 NOON Pacific Time on our Faceboobk Page facebook.com/polymerclay Hope to see you there!

[@jernst777]

Please, please, please, Cindy! I can never learn enough of these color mixing tips and tricks! Bring it on - I’m like a sponge! Thank you for all that you do for us clayers!

[@GB58able]

Oh my goodness, yes! My husband has a hard time with color and more of these types of videos would really help him out. I make Kumihimo ropes (beaded or with specialty yarns) and he makes the Cabachons to compliment the colors I use. Sometimes we just can't get it to work the way we want it. This technique is just fantastic! What a great video! Please do make more videos showing other color combinations that turn out as fantastic as these. We appreciate your tutorials so very very much!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

That is awesome news Suguna Srinivas! Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your testing results!

[@susannaalonso4735]

Yes I would love to see more color mixing videos!

[@ramonagarciabryant9051]

I just watched ur video, 10 yrs after u posted it, it is still a great video. I love how easily u fix a common issue I know I have had more than once lol. Thank u for ur help

[@tonifafa]

Do you have anything on your channel that discusses the use of transparent/translucent clay and mixing it with colors? If not, that would be helpful to learn. Thank you.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you Jeannie! For the color mixing compliment and the hair cut one. Such a nice thing to hear from you!

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Im amazed by such a simple technique can change everything! Very helpful video Cindy!

[@joyceparkes2678]

Yes to more colour mixes please! Thanks Cindy

[@mom-d-7793]

I ❤️ Color Mixing!!! Sometimes the colors are fun-ta-mental - terrific !

[@kathleensammy9184]

Fantastic idea! Thanks, I love your tutorials. Can't wait to try it out.

[@eternal8song]

this makes a lot of sense. it's sort of like the effect you get drawing or painting on a toned substrate rather than a white one.

[@sandyhearth8249]

I loved this video. It was an "Aha" moment. I am brand-new to polymer clay and haven't even started my first project yet. I'm so glad I found your channel! I also subscribed 😊

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you Sandy!! I am so happy to hear that this concept was a good one for you. Thanks for commenting!

[@jamjamgardens4677]

Green with 1/8 black was gorgeous! Yes please to colour mixing vids!

[@carmitarius]

You make everything possible and easy. Thank you

[@karenbutler2314]

This is exactly what I needed to see, thank you SO much! I can't wait to try this. I would also love to see more videos on colour mixing. Thank you!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@baublesbeadsbraids5565]

I would love to see more colour mixing tips because I'm definitely intimidated by my polymer clay. It just sits there but looks very sternly at me. :-D

[@joycebower3007]

Yes I would love to see more color mix's. But I love all ur videos !!!

[@mahogatstfm8160]

I'd LOVE to see more of you mixing these colors together- you're a genius to be able to create such beautiful colors out of bold...ugly colors straight from the packets! Subscribed and liked! You're awesome! Oh- and I'm not intimidated by color-mixing, I just love to watch other people do them :) ~have a great day

[@PolymerClayTutor]

MahoGats TFM Thank you so much for saying that. I do plan on adding more color mixing videos in the future.

[@webwolfie]

This is fascinating! I would love to see more videos for color mixing.

[@galady8632]

Yes, more color mixing info please. So very helpful. Thank you.

[@emossway]

Such a simple trick for color mixing, thank you! I'd love to see more of these videos.

[@julissimo1]

What a great trick, Cindy! Thank you. The color palettes were lovely.

[@YoursTrulyMrsMoores]

These ones came out so crisp and autumn like. I LOVE color mixing!

[@sleepyblooms9452]

i can't stop smiling, this is awesome!!! more color mixing tricks please :) :)

[@karenwinkowski8719]

This was so simple! I have played with polymer clay from time to time but your videos are so easy to follow and creative, I keep wishing I had more time to do more. I love the plus one idea especially with the gold added in for Fall!

[@babetterussell5617]

Loved the plus 1 color mixing. That actually helped me a lot!

[@SvetlanaOstrovskaya27]

Yes, Cindy, please share more of the tricks you have - it'll be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

[@roseannarabia6461]

Yes, please make more videos like this. This is probably the most helpful and useful video that I have seen yet.

[@maggiem4734]

Yes, I would find more color mixing techniques very helpful, ty ❤️👌🏼

[@apfelala]

I really appreciate your tutorials and thank you for your generosity in sharing them. I definitely would like more color mixing tips. Thank you Lissa

[@Penny.Royalty]

I love these tricks you show! Please keep on sharing!!🥰

[@LittleWitchCharms]

It would be amazing to see more of this coloring mix videos! Very helpful as always!

[@marciaeovino3584]

That was an excellent color tutorial..and yes! Would love to see more! Thanks!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you so much Marcia for the kind words of support!! 🙏

[@milokatrak4148]

Super helpful. Yes please do more. I'm always stumped for what colors go tog. Thanks

[@LynzCraftz]

Thanks for saving the fushia for me...it looks beautiful with the gold added! Lyn

[@marystoddard9138]

Great tut. I'd live to see more on color mixing

[@JSmith8388]

This Was a Great Video, I do hope you do more! Thanks !!!

[@mypaperjourney]

Great video on color mixing! Please make more! I'm new at polymer clay and I've learned so much from you. You've answered many of my questions I had. TFS

[@AdamsBonBon]

Yes. I'd love to see more color mixing tricks. You're the best! Thanks.

[@selketmyles3265]

YES, this is all new to me and seeing the mixing is very helpful. Thank you

[@bonniedesaulnier8692]

I love this color mixing trick and would love to see more.

[@ClareCreationsAL]

I have always purchased the colors I wanted or at least the colors closest to what I wanted. I am so thankful that you went through this! Many times we have made a piece of jewelry, and from my point of view, one or more of the colors would be just a bit off. This is an easy guarantee that the colors in my pieces will look great together! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!-- Leslie

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You are very welcome creativepzazz I am glad this method for mixing polymer clay colors will help you! Thanks for commenting!

[@SuperRocketdog1]

Oh yes PLEASE it's such a great thing to learn! Thank you👏👏👏👏

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Kimberly G, thanks for your kind words! Glad you liked my Plus 1 color mixing technique.

[@lourde1958]

I love your tutorials. Please do all that you can about color mixing it’s so helpful. Thank you.

[@rubydragonjd1]

That's brilliant!! Thank you so much for sharing this tip, that's incredible!

[@dawncraig3340]

I'd love to see more about color mixing! Not afraid of it at all, I actually love it, it's one of my favorite parts of working with clay. I'm a fiber artist and just starting with clay so I've worked a lot with color mixing with yarn and fiber.

[@fawnwolfe7355]

Color pallets make my head spin.... Definitely more please!

[@pamsacco5382]

yes yes please more color mixing. That was great!

[@cornishtt]

This is a great tip and would work very well for projects I have in mind. Thank you for sharing x

[@liletteautrey8481]

Yes of course I would like to see more, thank you for sharing

[@charlottarosenberg5106]

Thank you for this insight! I'm still fairly new to clay and want to do more color mixing, this was a really helpful tip!

[@snooziesuesue]

I love all your videos and I especially found this one helpful. I've been very intimidated with color so I can't wait to try and experiment with this. Thank you so much!

[@susiepeterson-lalonde4197]

I'd love to see more color mixing tricks and tips!

[@lindabenjamin4444]

Would love seeing more color blending tricks. This video was very helpful! Thanks!

[@andreao6148]

I am new to this and catching up, I'd love to see more. You're a good teacher. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks.

[@Lola_CreamCake]

This is awesome! Thank you so much. Please more color mixing tricks.

[@jeanellenewman9]

I love your tutorial on Plus 1 color mixing. Thank you.☺

[@beverlycoccari1880]

Great tutorial! So informative, would love to see more on mixing colors. It looked so easy. Thanks

[@Lesleyfish]

Interesting and helpful! .... and yes, would love to see more colour-mixing tips. Thanks!

[@nvega1961]

🙋Love Your tutorials .. Soooo inspirational TY! My question: When marbling how do you know when to stop? I have an extremely bad habit of over mixing- seems okay until I bake then colors look muted (and not over baking- temp & time accurate).

[@kalonakitu]

yes, I would like more of these...your tips and tricks are very helpful!! Thanks for putting so much time into these videos!

[@mypaperjourney]

After watching your video, I feel more confident with mixing polymer clay colours. Your video is helpful and encouraging. Thank you. I would definitely want to see you make more helpful tips videos such as this.

[@lorifarrell5705]

thanks for this idea-it's one of the best tips I've seen on polymer clay ! gotta go experiment...

[@katelee9908]

Thank you so much. 8 years on your video is still helping people just like me 😍

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate you taking the time to let us know that this video helped you.

[@MayaLiladiVento]

I'm just getting into polymer clay and these tutorials are AMAZING. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@marianclough8577]

I'd love more color mixing tips, please. Thanks so much.

[@FoodieAu]

very helpful thank you. Im so glad I saw this and some of your other tutorials right at the beginning of my clay journey. The basic knowledge stuff is not often handed down in other peoples tutorials. Your vids also helped me chose which type of clay to buy in the first place. I chose primo. I would like to see more on colour also.

[@ArlenepPreston]

Color mixing for me is very intimidating for me I would love more videos like this. It was very helpful thank you Cindy.

[@dotgreene2435]

More mixing colors would be great ,love watching you.

[@maureenrice545]

Such a fantastic and simple idea Cindy. Thanks for sharing this. It'll be a huge help to me.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathyskiados8570]

Would LOVE to see more about color cominations and color mixing! Thanks!

[@srednaart]

Makes so much sense! Thanks for such a helpful video

[@charlottephillips4272]

Yes, I would love to see you see more color videos.

[@janetself8927]

I just love this video - my favorite so far because having the right color is the most important and fun element to work with clay. It will save so much time and clay for me. I usually bring the blouse that I want to make a necklace for and try to mix the colors by guess. Never thought that adding the same common color would do the trick. So fabulous! Thank you so much!

[@leisapmericle9932]

I love ,LOVE, mixing colors. .. cuz there is just NOT enough colors in the world. :-)... never thought to use gold as a common base color. .. I have used pearl in everything. . Very similar results. .. inspired to play with silver now too!! Your tutorials are very informative, well defined, and of course. .. inspirational! !!!

[@cynthiaedwards2099]

Thank you very much for this tutorial I'm wanting to mix some custom colors and this helps a lot as I could not find the shades I see in my mind for a project. I have also watched your Tut. on skinner blends and asking a question there on it also .

[@TheThrillofTheThrift]

Great tip! Thanks so much!!

[@heatherandbirdiesyahoo.com2217]

I love this truck! Makes everything so much easier now for me!

[@carlacarella2339]

yes I would love to see more on color blending

[@lesliemplsmn]

This was very helpful! I am just starting to work with clay and your information will make color combination much easier. Thank you!!!

[@karoncowger9501]

Very helpful thanks.... This will be added to the knowledge you have passed along in our paid tutorials. Great short tip. You have helped me so much already with color, another great idea to round out my mixing abilities.

[@zarinaholman9186]

This is so great !!! Thank you ! Can’t wait to try it!

[@RameyRocks]

When you added that black to that fuchsia I was wowed!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you! It is really amazing how just a simple addition to a color really transforms it. Try adding a touch of black to yellow, and you'll get an amazing green as well! Have fun color mixing!

[@Lasarita67]

Pls continue with these color mixing tips and tecniques, it is so useful and interesting... Thank you for sharing with all of us!!!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Yup!

[@DustRhinosFan]

I have been looking for a formula for doing this rather than my usual hit and miss. It is such a simple idea but it took you to come up with it. Thank you so much! This is one of the most helpful and easy hints ever. You are my clay hero.

[@dianedetmer9457]

I am new to polymer clay and this was great information! Thank you so much. Yes, I would love to see more tips and tricks with color!

[@lynnesheehan3881]

I would love to see more! That was very helpful

[@shirleyburton6957]

A Big YES, I would love more color blending ideas. Color blending is not my best suite. Learning how to create my own color line would be the icing on my cake. I'm a seed bead beader to match my bead collection would be awesome.

[@bossman2003]

Yes would love to see more of color mixing vids.

[@hsun2004]

It IS a really neat trick! Will definitely give it a try! Thank you!

[@janpeterson21]

Thanks! Such a simple trick that’s makes this much easier to figure out!

[@lasterlizia]

an excellent method, especially for little test trials before jumping into a larger project - good one Cindy!

[@barbaracalfee1846]

You proved my saying "You CAN teach an old dog a new trick!" I've been a polymer clay artist for many, many years - and a lot of my work was beads and canes. But sometimes, you look at your clay supply and NOTHING seems as if would ever go together - now that problem is gone! Thank you. Barb

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You are more than welcome Barbara! Thank you so much for the kind words! 💖💖💖

[@ednamarlowe1527]

You have amazing ideas, I was a printer and so there was a lot of ink toning and I enjoyed it very much. I have become disabled and couldn't do any work so I have now started beading and other crafts and I'm waiting on my first shipment of polymer clay and some tools. It's not a lot but it's a start. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with all of your subscriber's.

[@charlenebyington7405]

Awesome idea...yes more, thanks

[@MegaPraiseHim]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this tip. Thank you!!!!!