IONIC DRYBRUSH Vivid Orange

What it is

One shade from the IONIC DRYBRUSH range, that is from the paints intended for work with a dry brush. The designation Vivid Orange names a rich, strong orange. It is not a base covering coat; it is laid down on a finished base, and its job is to draw out the edges and the highest places of a surface.

What it is suited to

A strong orange is used in two ways. As a color in its own right it fits warning markings, life vests, cones, tarpaulins and gaming models, where it has to be seen at first glance. As a secondary tone it suits going over a red-brown rust base, where a fine pass along the edges makes a freshly chipped spot, and fire effects, where it forms the transition between red and yellow. Over a dark base it reads more strongly than over a light one.

How to work with a dry brush

The work is simple but does not tolerate haste. Take just a pinch of paint on the brush and wipe most of it off on paper; the brush has to be almost dry. Run it briskly across the edges, so that the paint catches on the highest places only. Cover gradually in two or three passes and look at the work against the light in between. Unthinned paint stays on the edges; thinned, it runs into the recesses and the effect disappears. Wash the brush out immediately after work, as dried paint at the ferrule will ruin the bristles.

Who it is for

For builders of dioramas, figures and wargaming models. This is a single shade, not a set. The thinner meant for this range and the thinning ratio are given by the manufacturer on the packaging. A brush, thinner and further paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.