How to make your own powder colouring
In today’s post I want to show you how to make your own powder colouring. Take a pencil and paper because it is very simple.
In my case, every time I buy a colour, I repeat this process. Here you can see the collection I have.
Sometimes, when we use powder colouring to highlight some elements, it is difficult to find the desired shade. I would have to buy many and it would be really expensive.
Therefore, today I want to share with you how to save some money.
How to make your own powder colouring
This is the process and the materials needed:
- Jars or small containers
- Different powder colouring
- A tool or spoon
- Cornstarch or white powder colouring
- Kitchen or toilet paper (optional, it is for avoid dust on the surface)
In this case, I am going to show you how to do it with one color, since the procedure is always the same.
- I place the kitchen paper on the table. I forgot it for the picture.
- I take the chosen coloring.
- I add a measure of coloring in the empty containers.
- And then I add more or less cornstarch, depending on the hue I want. To make it lighter, you need more white. To get a darker, add less.
TIP: It is best to use the same measure. For instance:
- The lightest blue has 1 blue measure + 3 white measures (cornstarch).
- The light blue has 1 blue measure + 2 or 1 white measures.
5. Once cornstarch is added, I mix with the tool or better, I close the container. I make sure it’s tightly closed, and I shake it. This way, I will get it completely mixed.
6. I repeat the process with each of the containers and mixes.
7.When I’m done, I open them, and make sure each has a different hue.
If you want, you can add more to one of them and mix again.
This way, I get the same colour, but different shades without investing in so many colours. In addition, I always achieve the tone and intensity needed in each case.
I hope you liked it and create your own mixes. Let me know if you have any doubts in comments.
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