Terracota is a muted brick red with a soft pink undertone. It is neither a clean red nor a brown – it is the colour of fired clay, old roof tiles and faded Roman cloaks. On a figure it reads historical and calm.
| Range | Smart Colors |
| Colour family | Red |
| Type | water-based acrylic paint |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | 20 ml jar with one-handed lid and steel agitator ball |
| Manufacturer code | IONIC-0033 |
| EAN | 8432074900337 |
| Manufacturer | Ionic Smart Colors (MIG Jimenez) |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Build shadows with Wine Red and Grape Red, transitions and highlights with Old Red and Devil Red.
Can I use it for roofs and buildings?
Yes, and it is excellent for them. Base with Terracota, wash with a brown and dry-brush Sand – the roof reads as old at once.
Is it a red or a brown?
It is between the two, closer to red. Next to Blood Red it looks brown, next to Brown clearly red.
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.