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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COLOR PADDLE SET
All Ages
Under $25
Buy on Amazon -
RGB+W FLASHLIGHTS
All Ages
Under $25
$22.99 Buy product -
TOPS FOR MIXING
Age 5+
Under $10
Buy on Amazon -
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 -
WATERCOLOR MAGIC
Age 5+
Under $50
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OVER THE RAINBOW
Age 5+
Under $10
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THEODORIC’S RAINBOW
All Ages
Under $10
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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 -
LINEAR POLARIZED FILM
All Ages
Under $10
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ACRYLIC PRISMS
All Ages
Under $25
Buy on Amazon -
COLOR
Age 5+
Under $25
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FOUR FLASHLIGHTS
All Ages, Age 5+
Under $25
Buy on Amazon -
4 TEMPERATURE LAMP
Age 10+
Under $25
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CMY COLOR WHEEL
Age 10+
Under $10
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100 ORIGAMI PAPERS
All Ages
Under $10
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COLOUR BASICS DECK
Age 10+
Under $50
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WATERCOLOR PENCILS
Age 10+
Under $25
Buy on Amazon