IONIC DRYBRUSH Vivid Yellow

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 Yellow names a rich, warm yellow. It is laid down on a finished base, and its job is not to cover the surface but to draw out the edges and the highest places on it.

What it is suited to

A rich yellow suits markings and lettering, warning stripes, construction machinery, yellow fabrics and gaming models that have to stand out from a distance. As a secondary tone it serves to lighten ocher and sand surfaces, where a fine pass along the edges brightens the surface, and fire effects, where it is usually the lightest step above orange. Yellow asserts itself less well over a dark base, so lay it down in several light coats.

How to work with a dry brush

Pick up a small amount of paint, wipe it off on a paper towel and try a stroke on scrap. As long as the brush draws a continuous line there is still too much paint on it; a correctly set brush leaves only a fine dusting on the edges. Lay it down in several light passes rather than one heavy one, since it can always be strengthened and hardly ever taken away. Thinning does not help with this technique, as the paint then runs into the recesses. 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.