ATOM COLOR Satin Black

What the shade offers

A paint from the ATOM COLOR model range by AMMO of Mig Jimenez. The name determines two things that matter in the choice: the color tone, that is black, and the degree of sheen, that is satin. A satin surface lies between a matte and a gloss one. On a model that is most often the most natural choice, because a deep gloss gives an enlarged surface away as artificial, while a full matte swallows the shadows and the shape gets lost in it.

Where black is used

Black is among the shades that never stay untouched on the bench. It has its use on small interior parts, on equipment and everywhere a dark area is to anchor the composition. In modeling practice, pure black is often mixed with other shades instead of being used on its own over large areas: even a black object really looks lit and slightly grayed, and so a lightened shade looks more faithful on a model than black with nothing added.

Application and care

The thinner, the thinning ratio and the recommended way of applying it are stated by the manufacturer on the packaging; stick to them, because every range has a different composition. Stir the paint thoroughly before use, otherwise the settled pigment stays at the bottom and both the shade and the covering power will be different. Apply several light coats and let them dry in between. Close the bottle carefully after work and wipe the rim of the neck, otherwise the cap dries shut.

• a black shade from the ATOM COLOR range by AMMO of Mig Jimenez
• a satin degree of sheen between matte and gloss
• best applied in several light coats
• the paint has to be stirred thoroughly before use
• thinner and thinning ratio according to the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging

Terms of supply

The thinner, brushes and other material are not included, unless stated otherwise.