Golden Sand is a warm golden sand with an orange pull – more saturated and more colourful than an ordinary sand. It makes an excellent highlight on brown leather and wood where the surface should look polished, and it is one of the tones a convincing rust is built from.
| Range | Smart Colors |
| Colour family | Brown |
| Type | water-based acrylic paint |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | 20 ml jar with one-handed lid and steel agitator ball |
| Manufacturer code | IONIC-0150 |
| EAN | 8432074901501 |
| Manufacturer | Ionic Smart Colors (MIG Jimenez) |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Build shadows with Leather Brown and Brown, transitions and highlights with Desert Sand and Sand.
How do I paint polished leather?
A brown base, shadows in the folds and Golden Sand only on the raised areas in narrow bands. Finish with a very light gloss – polished leather has a soft, not a sharp, shine.
When do I use Golden Sand and when Sand?
Golden Sand is warmer and more saturated, Sand more muted. Use Golden Sand for leather and rust, Sand for bases and canvas.
How do I thin this paint?
With water or an Ionic thinner. The formula is self-hydrating, so it stays workable on the palette far longer than ordinary acrylics – a drop is enough for brush work, and roughly 1 : 1 for airbrush.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, it dries matt with no shiny patches. If the figure is going on the gaming table, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the Ionic Smart Colors category.