IONIC-456 Ioninks Basic Set

The set

The starting set of paints from the IONIC range, the manufacturer's part number IONIC-0456, named Ioninks Basic Set. The designation Ioninks names a group within the range, and the word Basic the starting set, onto which expansion sets follow in similar ranges. It is several shades supplied together. How many there are, which they are and whether they are opaque or transparent is stated by the manufacturer on the packaging.

What a basic set is good for

A starting set serves as the backbone of a palette. A few tones that go together and can be mixed with each other cover more work than the same number of bottles bought at random, because you derive transitions, shadows and highlights from them. If they are paints with a higher transparency, they behave differently from opaque ones: they do not cover the base but tint it, so the resulting tone also depends on what is underneath. That is precisely why it pays to lay an even base down first with them and to build the color up only on top of it.

Application

Stir every paint thoroughly before work, as the pigment settles to the bottom. Work in thin coats and add the next one only once the previous has dried; a heavy coat fills engraved lines and fine relief. Choose the thinner and the thinning ratio according to the manufacturer's directions on the packaging. Before you use a shade on a model, try it on a test piece, as it behaves differently on a figure than in the bottle. Rinse brushes and tools out immediately after work.

Terms of supply

The package contains a set of shades according to the manufacturer's information. A model, a figure, thinner and brushes are not included, unless stated otherwise.