How to Mix Basic Colors to Make Silver

The art of mixing colors to make just the right shade for your project begins with a basic knowledge of color combinations. Red, blue and green -- the three primary colors -- can be combined to make any color. Adding white or black allows you to fine tune your new color so that it becomes the exact shade that you need. Making silver from these colors requires a little knowledge and the patience to keep mixing until you get the perfect shade.

Things You'll Need

• Blue Paint
• Black Paint
• White Paint
• Palette or wax paper
• Palette knife or other mixing tool

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Place a small amount of blue and black paint on the palette or wax paper. The amounts of both paints should be equal.

   • 2

     Mix one part blue paint with one part black paint. Mix thoroughly until the color changes to silver.

   • 3

     Mix in small amounts of white paint in order to adjust the silver shade. Keep adding white paint in small increments until you get the shade of silver that suits your needs.