Tag Archives: color mixing

More Clay Color Play – Practical Application

Posted on April 11, 2020 by synclay

I decided to do some practical color application and play shape and color. First, imagine my surprise when I mixed Cornflower and Latte and got what looks like Bluestone! It has a tiny bit more saturation than Bluestone. The Cherry … Continue reading →

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Using the Color Bridge

Posted on April 4, 2020 by synclay

There are lots of color theories and formulas out there.  But what if you have, say a new shirt and you want to make necklace to go with it?  And maybe the shirt is a solid color or maybe 2 … Continue reading →

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There’s ALWAYS Options

Posted on January 14, 2018 by synclay

I had an assignment the other day for a specific design.  I was pretty excited because I had been thinking about doing some work with this type design.  My brain was firing instantly – “2 colors? just circles? circles and … Continue reading →

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The Mother of Invention: A New Creative Map

Posted on July 24, 2016 by synclay

Sometimes I  sit down at my clay table with a specific goal in mind, but no idea really how I’m going to do it.  Then I document each and every step of the design process to create what I call … Continue reading →

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Now This is Serious Bling!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by synclay

OK, it’s my birthday today, but I’m giving you guys a present!  It’s a NCT (New Color Tuesday) on Friday because 1) I just can’t wait 2)If you are lucky enough to have these colors, I *know* how you are … Continue reading →

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New Color Tuesday: Put on Our Wine Sweaters

Posted on January 20, 2015 by synclay

NOTE:  I’m going to start releasing the color mixes on my blog a week or so after they appear on the Sculpey blog, so that if you miss the Sculpey post, you can pick it up here! Pantone has announced … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 30, 2014 by synclay

Just thought I would pop in and share some of the stuff I’ve been trying to work on when I have a few moments during the holidays.  As you know, I’ve been OBSESSED with mixing the Moroccan colors for the … Continue reading →

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New Color Tuesday – Premo! Green Gets the Blues

Posted on December 24, 2014 by synclay

For my final Green mix I decided to try some blues.  I expected to produce some really pretty teals and greens, but not so much with the Ultramarine Blue.  Since I’ve been on such a Turquoise kick, I added a … Continue reading →

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New Color Tuesday – Holiday Mints

Posted on December 18, 2014 by synclay

UPDATE!  oops!  I forgot to post this from the drafts last week! Well, hey!  This old Premo! Green is proving to be a very interesting color.  I thought I would do a mix with Premo! White to see how “minty” … Continue reading →

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New Color Tuesday – Green Goes Metallic

Posted on December 17, 2014 by synclay

I wanted to see what the effect of mixing Premo! Green with the various metallics would be.  Not too many surprises, except that I really like the Gr/C mixes the best. Then I decided to do some three-way mixes and … Continue reading →

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