IONIC DRYBRUSH Pure White

What the paint is for

IONIC DRYBRUSH is a paint prepared for the dry-brushing technique. That is one of the quickest ways of getting depth onto a model: only a tiny amount of paint is left on the brush and the rest is wiped off, so a light stroke leaves paint on the edges and the raised places alone. The raised surface steps forward and the model stops looking flat. It is used just as well for weathering vehicles as for painting figures and scenery.

The Pure White Shade

The name points to a pure white with no admixture of another tone. It is the lightest tone that can be laid on a model, so it suits places where the highlight is meant to be sharpest: the edges of white and light gray surfaces, winter and snow finishes, rigging, canvas and fabric, or the last and highest light on a figure. On a dark surface it reads very strongly, so use it sparingly and preferably in layers. Compare the exact shade against the manufacturer's color chart.

How Dry-Brushing Works

Pick up a small amount of paint on a flat brush with stiffer bristles and wipe almost all of it off on a paper towel, until the brush leaves hardly any mark. Then run light, quick strokes across the edges and the raised places. You must not press, or the paint will get into the recesses as well and the effect will be lost. The result is built up in layers, so a little several times is better than a lot once. 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 Pure White shade
• intended for the dry-brushing technique
• it picks out the edges and the raised surface of a model
• 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.