IONIC DRYBRUSH Groundwork

What the paint is for

The paints of the IONIC DRYBRUSH range are prepared for laying down with a dry brush. Only a minimum of paint is left on the brush, the rest is wiped off on a towel, and a light stroke then leaves paint on the edges and the protruding places alone. The recesses stay dark and the surface gains depth at once, without having to shade shade by shade.

The Groundwork Shade

The designation Groundwork points to work on the ground, that is on bases, groundwork, terrain and dioramas. The shades meant for this work tend to be in the earth range, because on a base the point is above all to draw out the edges of stones, clods, furrowed earth and the ruts left by running gear. Dry-brushing is the most suitable technique of all for terrain: the surface of a base is broken up, so the effect catches exactly where it should. Because the word Groundwork on its own does not name the paint, compare the tone against the manufacturer's color chart before you buy, so that it matches the shades you are building the terrain with.

How Dry-Brushing Works

Use a flat brush with stiffer bristles, pick up a small amount of paint and wipe almost all of it off on a paper towel, until the brush leaves hardly any mark. Then pass lightly and quickly over the raised places, with no pressure. On terrain it pays to pick out only part of the area, not all of it, because unevenness looks more natural. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging for the thinner, brush cleaning and the drying time.

• a paint of the IONIC DRYBRUSH range under the designation Groundwork
• intended for the dry-brushing technique
• suited to bases, groundwork and terrain
• the brush is wiped almost dry before the stroke
• compare the shade against the manufacturer's color chart

Terms of supply

The package holds the paint. A brush, thinner and further accessories are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.