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How to Mix Colors to Make Pink

Pink has traditionally been a feminine color. However, it is becoming increasingly popular with men as well. Pink is really just a lighter shade of red so combining white with red will make pink. However, the method used to mix colors to make pink will depend on what you want to color pink.

Instructions

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      Add a drop of red paint to white paint to make pink. With acrylic paint, you'll need to use mostly white paint with just a touch of red. For water colors, add water to the page first and then cover the water with red paint.

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      Make food pink with red food coloring. For foods such as frosting, you will need to use only a tiny drop of red food coloring. If you want a deeper shade of pink, add one more small drop.

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      Mix lights to make pink light. For pink light, use an equal number of red light bulbs and white light bulbs.

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      Create a pink flower. To make a pink flower you must first start with a white flower. Then, mix together red food coloring and water to make red water. Cut the stem of the flower under water and then insert the stem into the red water. The flower will soak up the red water and turn pink.

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