IONIC DRYBRUSH Pale Sand

What the paint is for

The paints of the IONIC DRYBRUSH range are prepared for work with a dry brush. Only a minimum of paint is left on the brush, the rest is wiped off, and a light pass then leaves paint on the edges and the protruding places alone. The broken surface steps forward and the model stops looking flat. The technique suits vehicles, figures and bases and scenery alike.

The Pale Sand Shade

Light sand is one of the most used tones for dry-brushing of all, because it comes close to the color of dust. It comes into its own on desert and semi-desert finishes, on dusty fenders and running gear, on sandy bases and tracks, on sandbags and on tarpaulins. It works well outside the desert theme too, as a final light over ocher and khaki tones, where it reads more naturally than white. It is laid down in a small amount and in several layers. Compare the exact shade against the manufacturer's color chart.

How Dry-Brushing Works

Pick the paint up on a flat brush with stiffer bristles and wipe almost all of it off on a paper towel; the brush should leave only a barely visible mark. Run quick light strokes across the edges and do not press. With dust it helps to run the strokes from top to bottom, the way dirt would settle, so that the effect looks 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, the Pale Sand shade
• intended for the dry-brushing technique
• a light sand tone for dust and dry earth
• the brush is wiped almost dry before the stroke
• thinner and cleaning per the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging

Terms of supply

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