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Micro-Mark Charcoal Paint, 20ml

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$2.53 $3.95 In stock

Category: Acrylic Paint

  • Premium brush-on water-based acrylic paint
  • Can be thinned for airbrushing
  • Made in the USA
  • For wood, plastic, resin, and metal
  • Clean matte finish

Signature Semi-Gloss Depth for Your Models

Discover rich, deep tones with Micro‑Mark Charcoal—a high-pigment, brush-on water-based acrylic paint that delivers professional-grade semi-gloss coverage. Made in the USA with fine, consistent pigments, it offers smooth application and exceptional depth, ensuring your miniatures, dioramas, and models stand out with subtle realism.

Key Features

  • Premium water-based acrylic formula designed for flawless brush-on application with the option to thin for airbrush usage
  • Clean semi gloss finish
  • Multipurpose application—effective across wood, plastic, resin, and metal surfaces
  • Compact 20 ml size, blending affordability with flexibility for hobbyists and professionals alike
  • Made in the USA

Charcoal is in these sets:

Item #29426 Game On

·        Item 29367 Fantasy Colors

·        Item 91183 Metallic Acrylic Paint Super Value Package

Ideal Applications by Genre

Modeling Genre

Recommended Uses

Battle-Hardened Military

Tank wash, worn tires, war-weathered surfaces

Stealth & Sci-Fi

Mech armor, drone casings, shadow paneling

Modern Urban Dioramas

Asphalt roads, concrete walls, subway interiors

Fantasy & Gothic Themes

Castle walls, creature scales, enchanted stones

Scale Modeling

Engine blocks, metal framework, dim industrial detail

Why Modelers Choose Charcoal

Charcoal Paint offers versatile utility, perfect for creating depth and realism. Its clean, matte finish provides a premium base for weathering, layering, and contrast—making it a fast favorite for hobbyists aiming for subtle authenticity.

Application Tips

  1. Prime smartly: Use off-white or gray primers to maximize contrast.
  2. Layer lightly: Thin coats help preserve detail while building shade.
  3. Blend washes: Combine with earth or brown washes to simulate smoke stains or soot.
  4. Highlight sparingly: Apply lighter gray or silver on raised edges for dimension.
  5. Airbrush ready: Compatible when thinned—great for creating soft shadows and gradations.

Product Snapshot

Feature

Description

Finish

Semi-gloss charcoal tone

Best For

Shading, groundwork, industrial detail

Application

Brush-on; airbrush-ready when thinned

Suitable Surfaces

Wood, resin, plastic, metal

Made In

USA

Harness the depth and versatility of Micro-Mark Charcoal Paint in your next project—whether crafting dystopian cityscapes, detailed railroading bases, or ancient fortress walls, this paint delivers stark realism with perfect control.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

David ★★★★★

The semi-gloss depth really makes panel lines pop on plastic models, exactly the clean matte finish I was after. Even straight from the bottle it levels out smooth without needing thinning.

Madison ★★★★★

This paint covers metal and plastic in one coat with a beautiful matte finish that really looks like raw charcoal. I used it straight from the bottle on a model car body and the semi-gloss depth gives it a subtle sheen without being shiny.

Leo Q. ★★★★★

Thinned this about 1:1 with water and it sprayed through my airbrush without clogging once. Dries to a really nice matte finish that doesn't look chalky on plastic. A little goes a long way at 20ml.