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
Buy on Amazon -
RGB+W FLASHLIGHTS
All Ages
Under $25
$22.99 Buy product -
WIRELESS MICROSCOPE CAMERA
Age 10+
Under $50
$40.00 Buy product -
COLOR FILTERS + DIFFRACTION GRATING
All Ages
Under $25
$20.00 Buy product -
CMY BLICKRYLICS
Age 5+
Under $25
Buy from Blick -
COLOR FILTERS + SPECTRUM GRAPHS
All Ages
Under $25
$20.00 Buy product -
COLOR SAVVY App
Age 10+
Free
Download on the App Store -
WATERCOLOR MAGIC
Age 5+
Under $50
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NATURAL COLOUR SYSTEM
Age 15+
Under $50
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LIGHT BLOX FLASHLIGHTS
All Ages
Under $50
Buy on Laser Classroom -
COLORCUBE PUZZLE
Age 10+
Under $50
Buy from ColorCube -
LIGHT
Age 5+
Under $25
Buy on Amazon -
ACRYLIC PRISMS
All Ages
Under $25
Buy on Amazon -
COLOR
Age 5+
Under $25
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COLOR ANALYZER – App
Age 10+
Free
Download on the Google Play -
FOUR FLASHLIGHTS
All Ages, Age 5+
Under $25
Buy on Amazon -
4 TEMPERATURE LAMP
Age 10+
Under $25
Buy on Amazon -
POCKET SOFTBOX App – Android
Age 5+
Free
Download on Google Play -
PIXAR IN A BOX
Age 10+
Free
Link to Kahn Academy -
FLAME CHALLENGE: COLOR
Age 10+
Free
Link to Video -
TRUTH ABOUT THE COLOR WHEEL
Age 15+
Free
Link to Video -
BLENDOKU APP
Age 10+
Free
Link to Download -
I LOVE HUE
Age 5+
Free
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KOLORMONDO LIGHT App
All Ages
Free
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COLOUR BASICS DECK
Age 10+
Under $50
Buy from Breakthrough Color -
3-IN-1 COLOR TOOL
Age 15+
Under $25
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SHADES COLOR SWATCHES
Age 15+
Under $50
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WATERCOLOR PENCILS
Age 10+
Under $25
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GOLDEN FLUID ACYRLICS
Age 15+
Under $50
Buy on Amazon -
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