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The Powder Blend Recipe Book: The Ultimate Color Exploration Companion
The Powder Blend Recipe Book: The Ultimate Color Exploration Companion
This e-book is the essential resource for glass artists looking to expand their color palette and unlock endless creative possibilities. With over 1,400 unique blends and dilutions using Bullseye glass powders, it offers a comprehensive approach to color mixing that inspires experimentation and artistic innovation.
A World of Color Combinations
The guide features an extensive library of blends, using a wide range of Bullseye powders to spark creativity. Discover dilutions with white for subtle gradients, Deco Gray for muted tones, and Neo Lavender for unique and unexpected shades. The guide also explores playful and surprising combinations such as Spring Green with Light Turquoise and Salmon Pink with Neo Lavender. Additionally, it offers recipes that approximate BE colors not available as powders — including Robin’s Egg and Peacock.
The blends are created using a consistent, easy-to-replicate method that pairs two colors in 25% increments. To ensure ease of use, the guide includes quick how-to videos that demonstrate the mixing process, empowering artists to create these blends — and discover new ones — with confidence.
A Studio Essential
More than just an e-book, this beautifully designed 100-page PDF serves as an indispensable tool for any glass artist’s studio. Instead of spending years experimenting with combinations, artists can rely on this curated collection of useful and inspiring two-color blends. The guide acts as a reliable foundation for developing a personal color mixing style.
An Abundance of Color
This e-book functions as a color cookbook: filled with inspiration, techniques, and practical tips for achieving stunning blends. Whether used by beginners or seasoned artists, it supports creative journeys with a structured and insightful approach to color mixing. Additionally, artists can connect with others who share a passion for Bullseye glass through a private Facebook group — a space to share unique creations and discuss the endless potential of color.
Inside the Guide:
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Covers the basics of color mixing and making sample tiles, featuring two demonstration videos. -
Chapter 2: Blends to 113 White
Shows how to create beautiful gradients by blending colors with white. -
Chapter 3: Blends to 1442 Neo-Lavender
Offers unconventional hues through transparent Neo-Lavender blends. -
Chapter 4: Blends to 136 Deco Gray
Provides subtle, muted tones that complement nearly any project. -
Chapter 5: Pale Colors from Dark Colors
Demonstrates how to soften vibrant shades like orange and red to produce pastel tones. -
Chapter 6: Interesting Two-Color Blends
Explores unexpected and intriguing combinations, offering bold new options. -
Chapter 7: Bullseye Color Approximations
Includes recipes to mimic elusive Bullseye colors, such as Robin’s Egg Blue. -
Chapter 8: Suggested Color Palettes
Presents curated color pairings to inspire new projects.
Designed to support both practical application and creative experimentation, The Powder Blend Recipe Book is the ultimate reference for any glass artist seeking to enhance their color repertoire.
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