Colorways: Emperor's Silk

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Opposites Attract

Opposites on the color wheel (Blue and Orange) not only attract but are stunning when paired together. This old pine pie safe, notice the vents for cooling, is a perfect example. Mix and layer a little Emperor's Silk with Barcelona Orange over Greek Blue. Old White lightens each of the colors and is dabbed on for texture and highlights. Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ makes this an incredibly easy technique for a vintage, distressed style.

I like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for my craft and furniture projects, but for walls nothing compares to Pure & Original Fresco Lime Paint. I love the natural variations of shades and tones the lime creates within one paint color. You have to see how gorgeous it is! Checkout my most recent interior design make overs with Fresco. It can be purchased online at www.502paint.com

P.S Pure and Original also makes a chalk based paint called Classico in 140 colors! Its amazing too!

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Country Cabinet

A country cabinet proudly wears its age. Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ color palette.

Here Comes the Sun

Gradations and tints of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, Emperor's Silk, Barcelona Orange, and Arles on an old pine cabinet.

Frozen Treats

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Frozen Flavors

Mixing Yellow + Red + Blue

My last few posts have been about mixing English Yellow, Emperor's Silk and Napoleonic Blue, 2 at a time to make additional colors.You can also add Pure White in varying amounts to further extend your range of colors.This next chart will show my results of mixing all 3 colors together.

These variations are more muddied and organic than when only 2 colors are mixed. Here are few additional suggestions when mixing your own colors.

Start with the lightest color and add the stronger color to it. Emperor's Silk will easily become dominant to just about any other Chalk Paint color. It's best to add in small amounts, until you are satisfied. This helps avoid too much of a color.

Mix 2 colors thoroughly before adding a third color.

Start with small measurements and keep a record of your results. You can always make

more as long as you know the quantities. Best to make only the amount you will use.

Keep any extra paint in a securely closed container. I use Mason Jars, but you also can use plastic as long as it has a tight seal. There is a shelf life to Chalk Paint and I like to prolong it. Although you can add water if it becomes too thick, once it dries out completely there is little you can do. Never let it freeze- I store all my paints inside, not just Chalk Paint.

If you are considering painting one of your favorite pieces in a mix of English Yellow, Emperor's Silk, and Napoleonic Blue, here are some Pinterest photos to inspire you.

Mixing standard colors in different amounts and combinations is a great way to create a diverse and unique color palette. To see some the custom colors you can make from Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®, see my posts, Mixing for Green, and Mixing for Orange.

Mixing for Purple

Continuing on the theme of mixing primary colors, the chart above illustrates what happens when Emperor's Silk and Napoleonic Blue are combined together. A range of strong purple hues is the result.
At this time, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint does not offer a dark purple (or bright pink), pre-mixed, so knowing how to mix your own is the only way to add it to your color palette.

I used the same process that was used for the red-yellow color options, a 1/2 cup measurement for equal parts. The middle column shows what happens when Pure White is added to each result. These are similar to the purples that are available pre-mixed from Chalk Paint.

If you are trying to match exactly any of the Chalk Paint colors, you may be disappointed. Annie Sloan's formulas for paint colors are more complex than merely mixing 2 of them. But, if you want to add a range of purples to your palette, this is an easy and inexpensive way to do it.

Here are some ideas found on Pinerest to use custom mixed purples.

P.S Pure and Original also makes a chalk based paint called Classico in 140 colors! Its amazing too!

Mix Your Own Annie Sloan Colors

This is a follow-up on yesterday's post. Although not an exact match,

a little mixing of Emperor's Silk + English Yellow + Pure White,

will result in adding 4 more colors to your Chalk Paint supplies. In addition,

white + single color, allows you to make these tints:

Tomorrow, Emperor's Silk + Napoleonic Blue

Color Studies

I have been working on some color studies with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to show how to extend the range of colors. The first ones are focused on what I would consider are her "primary colors"; red, yellow, and blue or Emperor's Silk, English Yellow, and Napoleonic Blue. Adding Pure White to these three colors of paint results in an amazing number of colors, shades and tints.

I used actual paints, measured carefully, and recorded my results. The resulting paint samples were scanned into my computer for accurate color representation. Keep in mind, however, that your computer may display these colors differently.

This first chart shows the results of mixing Emperor's Silk with English Yellow. Once I had these samples I added various amounts of Pure White. A "part" can be any amount you choose, as long as you are consistant - tablespoons, cups, ounces. I used a 1/2 cup measurement. Its also a good idea to keep a swatch anytime you mix paints and note the formula you used. I keep a notebook because I find I easily misplace separate pieces of paper. I also make a note of the colors I use on pieces I paint.

The color cards below may help if the chart is at all confusing. In my next post I will be adding Napoleonic Blue to Emperor's Silk, and English Yellow. I'd love to know if you have any questions and if you find this helpful in any way. Thanks so much for all your comments and feedback.