Color Mixing: How to Make Your Own Paint Swatches

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Paint swatches are not just pretty — they’re practical. Swatching your paints and color mixes helps you track your favorite color recipes, plan your palettes and get to know your colors well. Let me show you step by step how you can easily create your own paint swatches from your favorite color mixes.

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🧰 MATERIALS USED
Acrylic paints (Process Yellow, Cadmium Red Hue, Titanium White)
Small white cards (precut or cut from thick paper)
Water and paintbrush
Hole puncher (small craft punch or standard paper punch)
Book rings or string
Pen for labeling

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction: Let's Make Paint Swatches Together
01:01 Color Application: How to Make a Paint Swatch Step-by-Step
03:34 Cover Card: Recording Paint Names and Color Codes
04:42 Side Note: Tips to Make Transparent Colors More Opaque
06:46 Punching Swatches: Tools for Perfect Punches
08:31 How to Bind Your Swatches: Book Rings vs. String
09:48 Final Assembly: Your DIY Paint Swatch Booklet

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ABOUT ME
I’m Anna Budin, a German artist working mainly with acrylics. I love helping beginner artists build confidence with color. My focus is on color theory, intuitive painting, and making art feel joyful and accessible. Whether you're just starting out or growing your skills, you’re in the right place.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME
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MORE ABOUT THIS VIDEO
In this video, you’ll learn how to create your own custom paint swatches using acrylic (or other) paints. Follow along as I show you how to make your own paint swatches from your color mixes, label them for easy reference, and organize them into a handy little swatch booklet. This practical method helps artists keep track of their color experiments and build a personalized color library. Whether you’re mixing colors for the first time or just want a better way to store your favorite shades, this tutorial on making paint swatches is a useful tool for any creative workflow.

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FAQs:

What is a paint swatch?
A paint swatch is a small sample of color applied to paper to show how a paint looks when dry. Swatches help artists visualize, organize, and repeat their favorite colors.

Can beginners make paint swatches?
Absolutely! Making paint swatches is easy and a great way to build confidence with mixing and organizing your paints.

Do I need a special paper for my paint swatches?
No, you do not. You can use any thick white paper - for example watercolor or mixed media paper.