Red, a primary color, is needed to make purple.
On the color wheel, purple is a secondary color. This means two primary colors, red and blue, are needed to make purple. Mixing tempera paint is similar to mixing other types of paint, but because it is available in powder and liquid form, you may need to prep your paint first. If you purchased powdered tempera, be sure you have red and blue, and then follow the directions to make both colors of the paint.
Instructions
1. Place equal amounts of blue and red into a plastic container. Adjust the amount based on the area you will be painting. It's best to start with smaller amounts of paint, because you can always mix more.
2. Stir the paint with a craft stick until it's thoroughly blended. The equal portions of paint will create a true purple tone.
3. Adjust the shade of the purple by adding more red or blue. Red will lighten the purple shade and blue will darken it. Be careful about adding too much red and turning the color to magenta, or too much blue and making it violet.
