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CraftForge

Learn to paint tiny worlds. Mix colors like real paint, layer techniques on a miniature, and see why "wobbly is fine — the eye fixes it from arm's length."

Opening the studio…

All activities

Get painting

Paint Studio Mix two paints and watch pigment behave (mixing darkens, opposites make mud), then paint a shield one technique at a time. Predict the mix Guess the color mix or the right technique before the reveal — errorful guessing makes the idea stick.

Learn & practice

Mixed practice A short round that shuffles the kits you have played, resurfaced when they are ready to review. CraftForge Sprint Race your OWN best on what you already know. Timer optional, no penalty for a miss. Trick Questions Brain-teasers with a twist — spot why the obvious color or technique is a trap. Progress Your levels, days active, and how each skill area is coming along — saved on this device.

Play together

Color Duel 2–4 players take turns on one device (or start an online room) — highest first-try score wins. Craft Quest A progression trail through all 16 kits — clear each stop, then move on.

Concept Kits — 16 kits of color, technique & material

Color theory, brush techniques, and paint chemistry — a short round with a hint whenever you get stuck. Take them in any order; progress stays on this device.

Kit 1: Color Theory and HSB Mixing Color Theory · grades 4-5 · 25 questions Kit 2: Brush Techniques: Basecoat to Drybrush Brush Technique · grades 4-5 · 25 questions Kit 3: Paint Material Science Paint & Material Science · grades 5-6 · 25 questions Kit 4: Layer Workflow and Painting Order Brush Technique · grades 5-6 · 25 questions Kit 5: Surface Preparation and Priming Paint & Material Science · grades 6-7 · 25 questions Kit 6: Pattern Work and Fine Detailing Brush Technique · grades 6-7 · 25 questions Kit 7: Color Composition and Visual Harmony Color Theory · grades 7-8 · 25 questions Kit 8: Varnish, Protective Finishes, and Display Paint & Material Science · grades 7-8 · 25 questions Kit 9: Metallic Effects And Lighting Brush Technique · grades 5-6 · 25 questions Kit 10: Weathering And Texture Techniques Brush Technique · grades 6-7 · 25 questions Kit 11: Freehand Vs Masking Strategy Brush Technique · grades 6-7 · 25 questions Kit 12: Advanced Paint Chemistry Paint & Material Science · grades 7-8 · 25 questions Kit 13: Cross Topic Connections Putting It Together · grades 5-6 · 25 questions Kit 14: Real World Painting Applications Putting It Together · grades 6-7 · 25 questions Kit 15: Misconceptions And Reasoning Putting It Together · grades 6-7 · 25 questions Kit 16: Advanced Synthesis Putting It Together · grades 7-8 · 25 questions

For grown-ups — progress report →A private, on-device snapshot mapped to the skill areas practiced. Export a CSV or print — nothing that names you leaves this device.

More ways to play

Quiz Arena Craft Run

CraftForge mascot

Meet the cast — the characters who teach this

Each one stands for an idea you’ll practice. Tap a character to read their illustrated story and hear their audio drama.

Ensemble stories — the cast together

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What next? Pick a door

Chosen from what this app is about. What you open is remembered on this device only.

📚 Books for CraftForge

Read the story, print a workbook, or color the cast — free PDFs to read offline or print at home.

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