Vallejo 77148 - True Metallic Metal 148 Amethyst Purple Shade acrylic paint 18 ml

Vallejo 77148 Amethyst Purple Shade – Acrylic shading wash for True Metallic work

Vallejo 77148 – Amethyst Purple Shade is a non-metallic SHADE wash from the True Metallic Metal range, formulated to shade metallic tones in purple and cool violet hues. It is chromatically matched to BASE and LIGHT colours such as Amethyst Purple, Celestial Violet and related tones.

The satin finish preserves the reflective behaviour of metallic surfaces while enhancing depth, contrast and shape definition. This makes it ideal for magical armour, arcane constructs, sci-fi plating and any project featuring refined purple-metal schemes.

Set details:

• Volume: 18 ml
• Type: SHADE acrylic wash (non-metallic)
• Color: Amethyst Purple Shade
• Finish: satin, preserving metallic shine
• Use: shading purple metallic tones
• Application: brush or airbrush

About Vallejo 77148 Amethyst Purple Shade:

This deep cool-purple wash uses Vallejo’s Xpress Color technology to ensure smooth application, controlled flow and crisp shadow placement. It settles cleanly into recesses, providing dramatic depth without muting the base colour.

About SHADE colours in the True Metallic Metal system:

SHADE washes form an essential part of the BSL (Base – Shade – Light) workflow:

• BASE: core metallic paints
• SHADE: satin washes like Amethyst Purple Shade
• LIGHT: metallic highlights
• AIRBRUSH: BASE shades optimized for airbrush use

These washes deepen contrast while preserving the reflective qualities that define TMM-style metallics.

Usage tips:

• Shake thoroughly before use.
• Apply over fully dried BASE or LIGHT layers.
• Brush: use neat or thin with water.
• Airbrush: ready to spray from the bottle.
• Ideal for shading cool and purple metallic effects.

About Vallejo:

Vallejo is a world-leading manufacturer of acrylic paints for miniature painters and scale modellers. The True Metallic Metal range offers a complete system for expressive, realistic and visually rich metallic finishes.