Magic Green is a vivid green with a turquoise core – saturated enough to read as a light source on a figure. It is the colour of magic effects, glowing eyes and energy weapons, but it works equally well on saturated scales and exotic cloth.
| Range | Smart Colors |
| Colour family | Turquoise |
| Type | water-based acrylic paint |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | 20 ml jar with one-handed lid and steel agitator ball |
| Manufacturer code | IONIC-0116 |
| EAN | 8432074901167 |
| Manufacturer | Ionic Smart Colors (MIG Jimenez) |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Build shadows with Scaly Green and Seawater, transitions and highlights with Frost Blue and Light Blue.
How do I paint glowing eyes?
Fill the whole socket with a dark green first, then Magic Green in the middle and near-white in the very centre. Glaze the area around the eyes lighter – the light must fall on the face, otherwise the eyes look stuck on.
Does it cover a dark base?
Moderately. Always base bright effects with white or a light green – the luminosity rises sharply.
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.