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Darkstar Molten Metals

Darkstar Molten Metals; My new favourite metallics!

Recently I’ve been looking for new metallics to add to my collection.

After hearing good things about the Darkstar Molten Metals range, I decided to pick up a couple to give them a try.

For clarity, I use a standard handbrush rather than an airbrush.

17ml bottles with an agitator included? Brilliant!


I went for Antique Gold and Regency Gold, and after a few tests on some smaller areas, I was impressed enough to use them on a friends Bastian Carthalos.

They’re incredibly smooth to paint with, and give great coverage, resulting in wonderfully rich tones.

Primed with The Colour Forge Gauntlet Gold spray, with the first coat of Darkstar Antique Gold on the armour

I primed with The Colour Forge Gauntlet Gold spray before moving on to the Darkstar Metal paints.

I used Antique Gold as a base for Bastian, painting the raised areas with Regency Gold. A wash with Reikland Fleshshade Gloss to shade the recesses gives a vibrant, warm finish.

The armour after painting the raised areas in Darkstar Regency Gold and giving the armour plates a wash in Games Workshops Reikland Fleshshade Gloss

I’m definitely going to be picking up more from this range, and I’d heartily recommend them to anyone looking for great quality metallic paints!

If you’d like to give them a go yourself, you can find them here:
https://www.the-outpost.co.uk/category/hobby-more/paint/dark-star-molten-metals-paint/

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