Rusty Gold is a dark gold with a rusty, almost coppery cast. It is the shading metallic for gold – where a black glaze would kill the metal, Rusty Gold darkens it and keeps it warm.
| Range | Metallic |
| Colour family | Metallic |
| Type | water-based acrylic |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | dropper bottle |
| Manufacturer code | AK11193 |
| EAN | 8435568304260 |
| Manufacturer | AK Interactive |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Highlight with Old Gold and Gold; go deeper with Burnt Umber.
Why not shade gold with black?
Black strips the metallic of its sheen and the area looks like painted grey. Rusty Gold darkens while staying metal – the shadow keeps its reflection.
How do I thin it?
With water or an AK thinner. A few drops are enough for brush work; airbrushing needs more – AK thinners and cleaners are made for that. With acrylics, two thin coats always beat one thick one.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, the 3rd Generation range dries matt. To protect the figure or even out the sheen, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the AK 3rd Generation category.