Vallejo 77151 - True Metallic Metal 151 Sapphire Blue Shade acrylic paint 18 ml

Vallejo 77151 Sapphire Blue Shade – Acrylic shading wash for True Metallic work

Vallejo 77151 – Sapphire Blue Shade is a non-metallic SHADE wash from the True Metallic Metal range designed to shade metallic surfaces in vivid deep blue tones. It matches perfectly with BASE and LIGHT colours such as Sapphire Blue, Hydra Turquoise, Ultramarine Blue and Celestial Violet.

The satin finish preserves the reflective nature of metallic paints while enhancing depth, contrast and shape definition. The wash flows naturally into recesses, creating clean, elegant shadows that elevate the TMM effect.

Set details:

• Volume: 18 ml
• Type: SHADE acrylic wash (non-metallic)
• Color: Sapphire Blue Shade
• Finish: satin, preserving metallic shine
• Use: shading bright and deep blue metallic tones
• Application: brush or airbrush

About Vallejo 77151 Sapphire Blue Shade:

This rich blue wash uses Vallejo’s Xpress Color technology to provide smooth flow, controlled behaviour and fast drying. It excels on sci-fi armour, futuristic plating, magical constructs and all cool-toned metallic elements.

About SHADE colours in the True Metallic Metal system:

SHADE paints form an essential component of the BSL (Base – Shade – Light) workflow:

• BASE: metallic foundation colours
• SHADE: satin washes — such as Sapphire Blue Shade
• LIGHT: bright metallic highlights
• AIRBRUSH: airbrush-ready BASE variants

These washes provide contrast and structural detail without muting the metallic lustre that defines TMM techniques.

Usage tips:

• Shake thoroughly before use.
• Apply over fully dried BASE or LIGHT layers.
• Brush: apply neat or thin with water.
• Airbrush: ready to spray directly.
• Perfect for shading vivid blue metallic effects.

About Vallejo:

Vallejo is a global leader in acrylic paints for scale modellers and miniature painters. The True Metallic Metal range provides a complete, modern and coherent system for achieving highly realistic and expressive metallic finishes.