IONIC DRYBRUSH Cold Yellow

What it is

One shade from the IONIC DRYBRUSH range, that is from the paints intended for work with a dry brush. The designation Cold Yellow names a cold yellow, that is a tone shifted toward a light lemon, with no warm orange cast. It is laid down on a finished base and is not meant to cover the surface but to pick out the edges on it.

What it is suited to

A cold yellow suits anywhere a warm yellow would read as too rich and dirty. It is used on faded lettering and markings, on lichens and mosses on stones, on sulfurous and poisonous effects in fantasy, on the cold highlights of artificial lighting and as the lightest step over green-yellow surfaces. It gets along well with green, because it comes out of it in the same direction, while next to a warm ocher it creates a noticeable contrast.

How to work with a dry brush

Dry-brushing is a technique, not a property of the paint. Pick up a little paint on the brush and wipe it off on a paper towel until the brush no longer leaves a continuous mark. Only then pass the almost dry brush over the surface, so that the paint catches on the edges and the raised places alone. Light shades cover less well, so count on several light passes rather than one heavy one. Do not thin the paint for this technique. Wash the brush out immediately after work.

Who it is for

For builders of dioramas, figures and wargaming models. This is a single shade, not a set. The thinner meant for this range and the thinning ratio are given by the manufacturer on the packaging. A brush, thinner and further paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.