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Volcanic Yellow sits on the border between yellow and orange – warm, saturated and intense. The name says what it is built for: lava and fire effects, where the gradient from red to yellow has to run smoothly without going dead anywhere.
| Range | Standard |
| Colour family | Yellow |
| Type | water-based acrylic |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | dropper bottle |
| Manufacturer code | AK11042 |
| EAN | 8435568302754 |
| Manufacturer | AK Interactive |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Shade with Ocher Orange or Deep Orange; highlight with Radiant Yellow and Pale Yellow. Strengthen the glow with a Clear Orange glaze.
How do I paint lava?
Working outwards from the crack: white or Laser Yellow at the core, Volcanic Yellow around it, then orange, red and finally the dark stone crust. The contrast has to be extreme or the lava will not glow.
Volcanic Yellow or Golden Yellow?
Volcanic Yellow is more orange and more intense; Golden Yellow is calmer and more golden. Volcanic for fire, Golden for clothing and trim.
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.