- 1). Prepare the container or paper by laying it on a sturdy, flat surface.
- 2). Pull out the colors you are starting with. Whether it be crayons or tubes of paint, get all the tops ready and able to work with, as you start the mix.
- 3). Pour or squirt the paint into the cup or onto the palette you are working with. If you are mixing with crayons, choose your first color and rub it on the paper.
- 4). Add an equal amount of the next color in the cup or onto the paper. Mix them together well.
- 5). Add the final color, also in an equal amount. Make certain to mix the substance thoroughly and you will have achieved the color black.