Coloring Instructions B.O.T.A. Minor Tarot KeysSuit of WandsAce of Wands RED - Yods; Wand (except the two ends, which are left as they are, and this will be the case with all the wands). FLESH COLOR - Hand (all faces and hands on subsequent cards will be painted flesh color). LIGHT GREY & WHITE - Clouds. UNCOLORED - Do not paint the background or outer border (This will be true of all Aces and numbered Keys of all suits.) Wand Keys No. 2 through 10 RED - Wands (same as on Ace). King of Wands RED - Wand (as before); Tapestry behind throne; Shoes; Lining of cape; Cape (a deep red, but make ermine collar and cuffs white); Skirt of robe (a light red). GOLD - Crown (color jewels red, blue, amber, green, etc.). BROWN - Hair. BROWNISH GREEN - Ground. PALE VIOLET - Hills. LIGHT BLUE - Sky. Queen of Wands RED - Wand; Cape (deep red); Tapestry (deep red, the lions in design will be gold); Skirt and sleeves (light red); Veil (lighter red than skirt to give the effect of sheerness). GOLD - Lions in tapestry; Crown (color jewels as before). YELLOWISH BROWN - Throne. BROWNISH GREEN - Ground and hills in foreground. GREEN - Leaves on sunflower. ORANGE - Petals of sunflower (paint center BROWN). PALE VIOLET - Mountain in background. LIGHT BLUE - Sky. Knight of Wands RED - Wand; Bridle and trappings on the horse; Plume of helmet; Roofs on castle. REDDISH BROWN - Horse. STEEL - Knight's armor (to make steel, mix blue with silver). GREEN - Grass; Trees (darker green). LIGHT BLUE - Sky. UNCOLORED - Leave castle itself white. Page of Wands RED - Overblouse; Shoes; Hat (deep red); Wand; Tight sleeves and hose (light red). GREEN - Grass; Trees (darker green). PALE VIOLET - Hills. LIGHT BLUE - Sky. LIGHT YELLOWISH BROWN - Path. TAN, LEATHER COLOR - Belt, Dagger (darker yellow-brown, leaving crystal top of dagger unpainted). LIGHT BROWN - Hair. Suit of CupsAce of Cups SILVER - Cups (or closed chalice) except columns and some lines and embelishments. LIGHT BLUE - Columns, lines, and some embelishments on chalice. LIGHT GREY & WHITE - Clouds. Cups Keys No. 2 through 10 SILVER - Stem and design, but not upper rim. PALE BLUE - Rim of cups. King of Cups PALE BLUE - Sky; Inner robe; Rim of cup. DEEP BLUE - Cloak; Shoes. DEEP BLUE-GREEN - Water. MEDIUM BLUE-GREEN - Throne, with back panel a ligher shade. SILVER - Crown; Clasp of cloak; stem and body of cup. BLOND - Hair. SAND COLOR (Light yellow brown) - Pebbles and sand. Queen of Cups LIGHT BLUE - Sky; Dress; Rim of cup. DEEP BLUE - Cloak; Shoes. BLUE-GREEN - Sea; Throne, including fish design (paint lobster design CORAL RED). SILVER - Crown (colored jewels); Shell clasp on cloak; Cup as others. BLOND - Hair. GREEN - Grass on cliff. LIGHT TAN - Cliff. SAND COLOR - Pebbles and sand. UNCOLORED - Sails on boat. Knight of Cups LIGHT BLUE - Sky; Rim of cup. DEEP BLUE - Feather on helmet. BLUE-GREEN - Water. SAND COLOR - Shore. SILVER - Saddle and trappings; Cups as others. STEEL BLUE (Mix blue with silver) - Knight's armor. Page of Cups LIGHT BLUE - Sky; Feather on hat; Blouse; Cup rim. DEEP BLUE - Hat; Cloak. GREY-BLUE - Hose. REDDISH BROWN - Belt and dagger. YELLOW OCHRE - Shoes. BLOND - Hair. BLUE-GREEN - Water; Fish. SAND COLOR - Pebbles and sand. SILVER - Clasp on cape; Cup as others. Suit of SwordsAce of Swords DEEP YELLOW - Blade of sword. GOLD - Hilt of sword; Crown (colored jewels as before). YELLOW-ORANGE - Yods. LIGHT GREY & WHITE - Clouds. GREY-GREEN - Olive branch. DARK-GREEN - Palm branch. Sword Keys No. 2 through 10 Paint all Swords yellow and gold as in Ace. King of Swords DEEP YELLOW - Cloak; Blade of sword. LIGHT YELLOW - Inner robe; Butterfly design on panel behind King. OCHRE (BROWNISH-YELLOW) - Background of panel; Shoes. GOLD - Hilt of sword; Crown (colored jewels); Ring; Winged clasp on cloak. LIGHT BROWN - Hait; Book; Fur edging of cloak. GREY & WHITE - Clouds. LIGHT BLUE - Sky. FLESH COLOR - Cherubs in background panel. BROWNISH GREEN - Ground. Queen of Swords DEEP YELLOW - Cape background, leaving cloud pattern white on upper half of cape; Blade of sword. LIGHT YELLOW - Inner robe; butterflies on lower cape half. OCHRE YELLOW - Throne; Shoes. GOLD - Butterfly clasp of cape; Hilt of sword; Crown (colored jewels). GREY & WHITE - Clouds. LIGHT BLUE - Sky. BROWNISH GREEN - Ground. BLOND - Hair. Knight of Swords DEEP YELLOW - Blade of sword; Bridle & trappings (but not wings). DEEP OCHRE YELLOW - Knight's armor. GOLD - Hilt of sword; Winged plume on helmet; Wing designs on trappings and bridle. PALOMINO (COFFEE WITH CREAM) - Horse. BROWNISH GREEN - Grassy ground. GREY-BLUE - Sky (with grey clouds). Page of Swords DEEP YELLOW - Blade of sword. DEEP OCHRE YELLOW - Hat; Overblouse (not sleeves). LIGHT YELLOW - Sleeves; Hose (or tights). GOLD - Hilt of sword. LIGHT BROWN - Wallet and belt at waist; Shoes. BROWN EARTH COLOR - Cut side of hill. LIGHT GREEN - Hills; Ground; Trees. LIGHT BLUE - Sky. LIGHT GREY & WHITE - Clouds. Suit of PentaclesAce of Pentacles OLIVE (COMBINE VIOLET & GREEN) - Rim of coin. RUSSET (COMBINE ORANGE & VIOLET) - Center background of coin. CITRINE (COMBINE GREEN & ORANGE) - Pentagram. GREY - Cloud. Pentacle Keys No. 2 through 10 Paint all Pentacles same as in Ace. Do not get colors too dark. Also paint all Pentacles in Court cards in same manner. King of Pentacles RUSSET - Bull's head on tapestry; Scepter handle and continents on globe; Crown (leave cut-outs unpainted); Background on Pentacle, which is same as above. CITRINE - Grass in front of castle. PALE BLUE-VIOLET - Sky; Ocean part of globe. DEEP BLUE-VIOLET - Lining and horizontal trim on robe; Scarf at neck. VIOLET - Grape design on robe; Shoes. GREEN - Garland on tapestry; Foliage. GREY - Castle (paint roofs RED). BROWN - Path on cliff. Queen of Pentacles RUSSET - Chair (not cupid design); Gown; Slippers (ligher). BLUE-VIOLET - Cloak; Sky (paler color). VIOLET - Grape clasp on cloak; Queen's veil (ligher color). CITRINE - Grass. OLIVE - Hill; Path. FLESH COLOR - Cupid's face and body (cupid's hair YELLOW and wings RED-VIOLET). DARK GREEN - Foliage. DEEP-PINK - Roses and buds. REDDISH GOLD - Queen's crown. WHITE - Lilies. Knight of Pentacles RUSSET - Horse. CITRINE - Grass; Land cut by castle. BLUE-VIOLET - Saddle and trappings. PALE BLUE-VIOLET - Sky. VIOLET - Feather plume on helmet. RED-VIOLET - Knight's armor. GREY - Castle. RED - Roofs of castle. LIGHT BROWN - Road. Page of Pentacles RUSSET - Plume on hat; Sleeves; Hose. CITRINE - Shoes; Grass. PALE BLUE-VIOLET - Sky. VIOLET - Hat; Lining of cape (except ermine collar); Strap and belt. PALE VIOLET - Blouse. LIGHT BROWN - Road. GREY - Castle. RED - Roofs of castle. WHITE - Collar of cape. LIGHT GREY & WHITE - Clouds. DARK GREEN - Trees.
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