Paint Set - Darth Purple

Green Stuff World Paint Set, Darth Purple

A set of acrylic paints put together around a single color theme, which according to the name is purple. An acrylic binder means thinning and cleaning with water; lacquer and cellulose thinners do not belong in these paints. The advantage of a themed set is that the shades are matched to one another, so you can build a transition from shadow to light straight away without looking for what goes with what.

Why purple is demanding

Purple pigments, together with reds and yellows, are among the worst at covering. On a dark surface they go dark into obscurity, and on a white one they look garish. The key is therefore in the ground: under a saturated purple a neutral gray or light pink base pays off, and the color is then built up in more thin coats rather than one heavy one. It pays off above all on cloaks, robes and cloth, where purple has the largest area.

Use

• Shake thoroughly before use, as a saturated pigment settles to the bottom
• Cover with more thin coats, as a heavy coat drowns engraved detail
• Choose a lighter, neutral base coat, not black
• Thin the paint for an airbrush, as unthinned it does not pass through the nozzle well
• Purple is set off well by a contrasting warm accent, for example gold or ocher

Who the set is for

For painters of figures and wargaming armies whose scheme rests on purple, whether for robes, cloaks, magical effects or a single color mark for a whole warband. It can also be used on accessories and bases that are meant to match the scheme.

Keep out of the reach of children. When spraying, work in a ventilated space and protect your airways. You will find the specific composition of the shades on the packaging of the set.