{"product_id":"how-to-be-a-color-wizard-forage-and-experiment-with-natural-art-making-isbn-9781536229400","title":"How to Be a Color Wizard: Forage and Experiment with Natural Art Making","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn a bountiful book combining art and chemistry, a celebrated ink maker invites kids to become color wizards—by foraging and transforming natural materials to make their own paint and artistic creations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn this book you will find secret recipes, magic formulas, and wild experiments that will delight your friends, intimidate your enemies, and turn you into a color wizard.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat colors might await in a leafy forest, a berry-stained back alley, a seaweedy beach, or even the dark corners of an ordinary fridge? With this book as a guide, curious young wizards can make natural confetti, unlock the hidden color power inside a leaf, and craft a paintbrush wand. They’ll brew magic potions from beets and acorn caps to produce their own colors, from the darkest black to the palest pink to invisible ink, then share their discoveries with friends, family, and the whole color-hungry human race. With whimsy and infectious enthusiasm, master ink maker Jason Logan explains the science of color while presenting “quests,” recipes, and hands-on activities using materials kids can find in their own homes and neighborhoods. Featuring both photographs and the author’s own gorgeous homemade-ink illustrations, \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Color Wizard\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal blend of art and science—plus a little bit of magic.There are certain people for whom ink, and the making of ink, is truly magical. For those people, whether they be kids or adults, this book is a treasure map. It’s also a way to open up anyone’s idea of what can be used to make images and art. If you have a young person interested in art, or in using and connecting to the natural world, or both, this book is a bridge that can show them a new way to think about materials, and once it’s crossed, there’s no going back. One of the most important messages you can tell young people is that their work is legitimate—that it counts. This book and its spirit take that message one step further and say that anything you can think to make your work \u003ci\u003efrom\u003c\/i\u003e also counts. It’s a hugely inspirational gift to get.\u003cbr\u003e—Jon Klassen, Caldecott Medal winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWizardly advice and instructions for creating inks and art from common and found ingredients. . . . Brightly hued photos both on their own and in montages feature close-up views of supplies in raw and finished states. They also depict busy, focused, diverse young children. 'Dress to get dirty,' the author writes, also cautioning that 'the path to real magic is not straight but winding.' Wise words. Practical, imaginative, magical fun.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafting from nature is a kind of magic, and this book fully embraces this spirit as it instructs young wizards on how to make art projects using natural inks. . . A gallery of works from wizards in training, acknowledgments, and an index conclude.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author offers clear, step-by-step instructions for fun projects using common ingredients, alongside safety tips and a whimsical personality quiz. Featuring bright photos and Logan’s own illustrations on a white background, this beautiful book is rich with text and visual appeal, perfect for outdoorsy and creative types who don’t mind getting a bit messy.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003eJason Logan \u003c\/b\u003eis the founder of the Toronto Ink Company (maker of ink for Margaret Atwood, Yoko Ono, Michael Ondaatje, and Harley-Davidson). His art has been exhibited in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, and the Yukon, and his inkmaking revolution has been featured by the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, Martha Stewart, the\u003ci\u003e New Yorker,\u003c\/i\u003e and NPR. His book for grown-up wizards, \u003ci\u003eMake Ink: A Forager’s Guide to Natural Inkmaking\u003c\/i\u003e, was included in the\u003ci\u003e Guardian’\u003c\/i\u003es Best Books of 2018 roundup. \u003ci\u003eThe Colour of Ink\u003c\/i\u003e, a film featuring his work, was a special selection at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022. He can be found picking up rusty nails and scavenging for berries on the streets of Toronto, where he lives with his family and a giant dog known as Baby.\u003ci\u003eRight now,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e in your kitchen and just outside your front door,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e are all the supplies you’ll need\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e to start your quest to become\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e a full color wizard.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e In this book you will find\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e secret recipes, magic formulas,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e and wild experiments\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e that will delight your friends,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e intimidate your enemies, and\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e impress even grown-ups. But you\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e can handle it because . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Note to Wizard Assistants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e (aka the Parents and Guardians of Aspiring Wizards)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e As an assistant to an aspiring wizard, it’s your job to make space for the magic to happen. So . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe\u003c\/b\u003e prepared. This book is designed so that wizards in training can start making color magic right away with materials so easy to find that some are literally falling from trees. But if you read the first page or two of each section, you’ll find helpful fundamentals like safety tips, which materials work best, and how to set up your space for successful experimenting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe \u003c\/b\u003esafe. For younger, wilder, or first-time wizards, I recommend adult supervision. Protective gear is recommended, and activities that require hands-on help are marked with the one- or two-hand symbol (see \u003cb\u003eDecoding the Secret Activity Symbols\u003c\/b\u003e, p. 11). But beyond these specific notes, it’s best to set up a tool kit, workspace, and foraging area with an eye to safety, which may be of only passing interest to the fearless wizard you’re assisting.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSav\u003c\/b\u003ee your money. In support of inexpensive, DIY magic, the activities and recipes in this book call for supplies that can be found easily outdoors and in refrigerators. The one thing you might splurge on\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis good watercolor paper or rice paper. Really, any paper that is well made will support the complexity of natural color. To save money, you can cut large sheets of paper into small squares and have a pile of cheaper or recycled test sheets on hand.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe \u003c\/b\u003eadventuresome. You probably want your wizard to find what they seek, and make that perfect blue color that you saw on p. 94, all before lunchtime. But who are you to decide if an experiment is perfect? You can help your wizard follow the rules, but keep in mind that the path to real magic is not straight but winding and full of fruitful cul-de-sacs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTak\u003c\/b\u003ee a picture. Unless you have a photographic memory, a picture can be a great way to capture these moments (and make your wizard’s friends want to join in the fun).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiv\u003c\/b\u003ee yourself permission to be imperfect. If you skip a step somewhere and wind up finger painting with the beet juice on your plate, you might have just stumbled upon some powerful magic yourself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Kind of Wizard Are You Today?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAs you prepare for adventure, why not use this handy quiz to find out what kind of wizard you are today? Get a sheet of paper, and for each number, write down the letter that is truest about you. Then turn the page.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. I’m happiest when . . .\u003cbr\u003e             Digging things up\u003cbr\u003e             Stirring things up\u003cbr\u003e             Explaining things\u003cbr\u003e             Heating things up\u003cbr\u003e            All of the above\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 2. My favorite tools are . . .\u003cbr\u003e           A shovel and an old satchel\u003cbr\u003e          Bottles and containers\u003cbr\u003e          Flags and paper airplanes\u003cbr\u003e          Stoves and BBQs\u003cbr\u003e          All of the above\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 3. My favorite part of myself is . . .\u003cbr\u003e           My feet\u003cbr\u003e           My spit\u003cbr\u003e           My dreams\u003cbr\u003e           My fingers\u003cbr\u003e          All of the above\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 4. My favorite question is . . .\u003cbr\u003e           How?\u003cbr\u003e           What?\u003cbr\u003e           Why?\u003cbr\u003e           When?\u003cbr\u003e          All of the above\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 5. My favorite kinds of places are . . .\u003cbr\u003e           Hills, caves, and piles of rock\u003cbr\u003e           Lakes, rivers, and mud puddles\u003cbr\u003e           \u003cbr\u003e Tree branches, bleachers, and tall buildings \u003cbr\u003e          Kitchens, grills, and fire pits\u003cbr\u003e          All of the above\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 6. I’ve been called . . .\u003cbr\u003e           Messy\u003cbr\u003e           Nerdy\u003cbr\u003e           Spacey\u003cbr\u003e           Rebellious\u003cbr\u003e             All of the above\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNow Find Your Wizard Element!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you selected . . .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMostly \u003c\/b\u003e’s\u003cbr\u003e You are an Earth Wizard. Earth Wizards can discover whole worlds right at their feet. Your object is the spade. Your animal is the worm.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMostly \u003c\/b\u003e’s\u003cbr\u003e You are an Air Wizard. Air Wizards find magic by looking up and shouting their spells into the wind. Your object is the flag. Your animal is the owl.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMostly \u003c\/b\u003e’s\u003cbr\u003e You are a Water Wizard. Water Wizards use all kinds of liquids to make colors and don’t mind the rain at all. Your object is the glass bottle. Your animal is the rainbow trout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMostly \u003c\/b\u003e’s\u003cbr\u003e You are a Fire Wizard. Fire wizards are hard to satisfy, which is why they love to see things change, and they are a little bit dangerous. Your object is the wand. Your animal is the firefly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMostly\u003c\/b\u003e ’s\u003cbr\u003e You are a Rainbow Wizard. Rainbow wizards are brave, curious, and always changing. Your object is the prism. Your animal is the peacock spider.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTo figure out your full wizard classification:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdd your name + the number of activities from this book you’ve completed (that’s your level number) + your favorite color. For example, you might be known as “Annie, the Level 4 Silver Earth Wizard” or “Soren, the Level 0 Purple Water Wizard.” This formula also works for wizard assistants. Ask yours. Who knows, they might surprise you by being a Level 30 White Fire Wizard Assistant. Also note that your wizard type may change from day to day or hour to hour. Then again, it might just last your whole life. If you like, note your wizard type in your notebook (see \u003cb\u003eMake Your Own Wizard’s Notebook\u003c\/b\u003e, p. 22). And as you leaf through this book, pay special attention to the activities that are marked with your wizard icon.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Special Note to Young Wizards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Following the ancient three-step process of color wizardry, this book is divided into three sections: GATHER, TRANSFORM, and SHARE. Gather is about finding natural tools, materials, and mysterious ingredients. The activities in this section will send you searching for color in leafy forests, seaweedy beaches, berry-stained back alleys, mysterious city parks, and even the dark corners of your fridge. After gathering, you’ll learn how to transform your ingredients into color brews—from the boldest black to the palest pink. And finally, you’ll share your discoveries with friends, family, and the whole color-hungry human race.\u003cbr\u003e   As you go deeper into this book, you will meet some of the powerful (and often forgotten)\u003cb\u003e Color Wizards of History\u003c\/b\u003e, like the woman who figured out how to use the end of the rainbow to fix people’s eyes and cell phones (p. 104). Observant wizards will also uncover some astounding \u003cb\u003eTrue Magic\u003c\/b\u003e facts, like how dying stars made barns red (p. 84).\u003cbr\u003e   You can read each section in order, or if you prefer to forge your own path, use this guide like a cookbook and jump right into a color recipe. For independent-minded wizards who don’t mind doing a bit of fiddling, there is a universal recipe for making color (p. 54) that works with all kinds of colorful natural objects. 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