Non-Metallic Metal, Oil Paint and much more...

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**Synchro**

Two options I think, Vallejo makes a metallic black. I think it is in the Model Air line, but do not quote me. I know Vallejo sells a metallic medium that will turn most any paint into a metallic.

**Synchro**

Smacks wrote:Haha, don't worry it's really nothing to be scared of. The main difference between acrylic and oil, is that oil isn't water soluble, so you have to use white spirit to thin it and to wash your brushes. So instead of sitting painting with a jar of water, you'll be sitting painting with a jar of white spirit... probably a much smaller jar though as white spirit is quite strong smelling and the fumes will make you high if your room is badly ventilated. Then you will be painting Lucy in the sky with diamonds marines. So yeah don't pour out any more than you need.

Not trying to hijack the thread, but have you tried the Winsor & Newton line of Artisan oils that can be mixed with water and cleaned up with water and regular brush soap? No noxious fumes at all. I saw it in a painting demo done by the guy from Secret Weapon Miniatures the other weekend and went out and bought a few tubes. OMG is it awesome stuff. Now I just need to learn to paint with oils, specifically how to blend with them. The color was REALLY vibrant and super easy to work with. I think if more people knew about these, more miniature painters would use them.