Vallejo 77141 - True Metallic Metal 141 Sterling Silver Shade acrylic paint 18 ml

Vallejo 77141 Sterling Silver Shade – Acrylic shading wash for True Metallic work

Vallejo 77141 – Sterling Silver Shade is an acrylic SHADE paint from the True Metallic Metal range. This non-metallic wash is formulated to shade silver metallic tones while preserving the natural brightness and reflective character of the metal.

It is chromatically matched to the BASE and LIGHT versions of Sterling Silver, enabling smooth shading transitions, enhanced depth and controlled contrast without muting the metallic lustre.

Set details:

• Volume: 18 ml
• Type: SHADE acrylic wash (non-metallic)
• Color: Sterling Silver Shade
• Finish: satin, preserving metallic shine
• Use: shading light and neutral silver metals
• Application: brush or airbrush

About Vallejo 77141 Sterling Silver Shade:

This wash features a cool-toned, darkened silver shade that settles naturally into recesses, creating structure and definition. Based on Vallejo’s Xpress Color technology, it provides controlled flow, smooth layering, and quick drying.

It can be thinned with water to produce softer gradients and subtle modulation, or used neat for strong, crisp shadow placement. It is also effective for tinting metallics and enhancing surface texture.

About SHADE paints in the Vallejo True Metallic Metal system:

SHADE colours are non-metallic washes designed specifically to complement the BASE and LIGHT metallic tones. Their satin finish maintains reflectivity while adding depth — crucial for achieving realistic, high-contrast True Metallic Metal results.

• BASE: high-coverage metallic foundations
• SHADE: satin washes like 77141 Sterling Silver Shade
• LIGHT: metallic highlights for bright transitions
• AIRBRUSH: BASE colours formulated for airbrush use

Usage tips:

• Shake well before use.
• Apply over fully dried BASE or LIGHT layers.
• Brush: apply neat or thinned with water.
• Airbrush: use straight from the bottle.
• Ideal for enhancing depth in silver metallics without dulling shine.

About Vallejo:

Vallejo is a leading global producer of acrylic paints for miniature painting and scale modelling. The True Metallic Metal system offers a complete workflow for realistic, expressive and high-definition metallic finishes.