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COLOR MIXING.

The following compound colors or tints can be made by mixing the colors as given herewith. The exact shades required can be made to suit by the exercise of a little judgment in proportioning the colors.


BLUES.

When it is desired to tone a blue down, a little burnt sienna and white should be added.

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Fig. 22. Angular Bristle Fresco Blushes.

Antwerp Blue. This color should always be bought ready made. If necessary to imitate it, mix one part of bright green with two parts of ultramarine, add a very little zinc or other white, but not lead. Brunswick blue is frequently used in the place of Antwerp blue.

Azure Blue. One part of ultramarine blue and forty

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