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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OPTICAL GLASS PRISM ON STAND
Age 3+
Under $10
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TOPS FOR MIXING
Age 5+
Under $10
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MINI KOLORMONDO
Age 10+
Under $20
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COLOR SAVVY App
Age 10+
Free
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LIGHT MIXING PROJECTOR
Age 10+
$50-100
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COLOR & LIGHT
Under $10
Age 3+
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MUNSELL STUDENT SET
$50-100
Age 15+
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THESE COLORS ARE BANANAS
Under $20
Age 3+
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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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LINEAR POLARIZED FILM
All Ages
Under $10
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COLOR ANALYZER – App
Age 10+
Free
Download on the Google Play -
POCKET SOFTBOX App – Android
Age 5+
Free
Download on Google Play -
CMY COLOR WHEEL
Age 10+
Under $10
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PIXAR IN A BOX
Age 10+
Free
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LIFX BULB
Age 10+
$50-100
Buy on Amazon -
THE NEW 12
All Ages
Under $20
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100 ORIGAMI PAPERS
All Ages
Under $10
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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
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I LOVE HUE
Age 5+
Free
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KOLORMONDO LIGHT App
All Ages
Free
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