Color Explorer Tools
Curated Resources for your Classroom and Studio
There is no better way to learn about color than by hands-on explorations. You can find many examples of color exercises and experiments in books and online but sometimes finding affordable, good quality products to conduct the explorations can be difficult.
Here are few of my favorite tools, books, and supplies for designers, artists and teachers interested in exploring the art and science of 21st Century Color. I use all of the products in my Color Explorer STEAM Room in Portland, Oregon.
I do not have a shop. The products that make the short list are all tested by me and by my students over many years. You can purchase many of these items at your local stores but if you can’t find something, I’ve included either the manufacturer’s links or the Amazon links.
NOTE: The links are not affiliated and I do not earn income from my recommendations. I recommend only what I find helpful for exploring color!
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D50 LIGHTING INDICATOR
Age 15+
Under $50
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COLOR PADDLE SET
All Ages
Under $25
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RGB+W FLASHLIGHTS
All Ages
Under $25
$22.99 Buy product -
COLOR FILTERS + DIFFRACTION GRATING
All Ages
Under $25
$20.00 Buy product -
COLOR FILTERS + SPECTRUM GRAPHS
All Ages
Under $25
$20.00 Buy product -
CRAYOLA CRAYONS
All Ages
Under $5
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NATURAL COLOUR SYSTEM
Age 15+
Under $50
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PASCO COLOR MIXER
Age 15+
Under $150
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LIGHT BLOX FLASHLIGHTS
All Ages
Under $50
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ACRYLIC PRISMS
All Ages
Under $25
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FOUR FLASHLIGHTS
All Ages, Age 5+
Under $25
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TRUTH ABOUT THE COLOR WHEEL
Age 15+
Free
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KOLORMONDO LIGHT App
All Ages
Free
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COLORDOT APP
Under $5
Age 15+
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3-IN-1 COLOR TOOL
Age 15+
Under $25
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SHADES COLOR SWATCHES
Age 15+
Under $50
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GOLDEN FLUID ACYRLICS
Age 15+
Under $50
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Holbein Artists Gouache
Age 15+
Under $50
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NUJI SPLASH INK
Age 15+
Under $50
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COLOR AND LIGHT
Age 15+
Under $25
Buy on Amazon