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Micro-Mark Tarnished Black Paint, 20ml

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$2.88 $3.95 In stock

Category: Acrylic Paint

  • Subtle black-gray tone with a softened, aged appearance
  • Ideal for weathered metal, shadowed areas, and aged wood
  • Less stark than pure black—perfect for nuanced shading
  • Pairs well with Gunmetal, Iron, and Depot Buff for realism
  • Made in the USA

Description
Tarnished Black is a rich charcoal-black with softened undertones—designed to replicate the look of aged, worn metal or naturally darkened materials. Unlike jet black, it adds depth and realism without overwhelming other tones. This makes it excellent for shading, weathering, or creating natural variation in dark surfaces. Whether you're building grimy locomotives, sooty industrial settings, or muted fantasy armor, Tarnished Black adds an authentic, nuanced finish.

Tarnished Black is available in these sets:
• Item #29384 Railroad Model Color Paint Set

Item #29433 Basic Acrylic Painting Set with Brushes, Mediums & Empty Bottles, 89-Piece

Modeling Use Cases
• Rolling Stock & Railroads: Undercarriages, vents, axle housings
• Weathering Effects: Oil stains, burn marks, smoke residue
• Industrial Dioramas: Soot-blackened walls, exhaust pipes, steel surfaces
• Fantasy & Sci-Fi: Shadowed armor, cloaks, dark metal panels
• Structures & Terrain: Aged wood, steel beams, corroded trim

Tip: Use Tarnished Black instead of pure black for a more natural, less harsh look. Great for pre-shading, edge blending, or mixing with other colors to tone them down.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

David L. ★★★★★

I used this on some miniature armor plates and it gives that soft, weathered metal look without going flat black. The 20ml bottle goes further than I expected too, since a little dab covers a good chunk of surface.

Ella S. ★★★★★

Used this on some miniature armor joints and it gives that worn metal look way better than straight black would. The grayish undertone keeps shadowed areas from looking flat, and it brushes on smooth at 20ml without drying too fast.

Grace ★★★★★

I was worried it'd just look like watered-down black, but on the shadowed edges of my miniatures it reads as a believable worn gray. Two thin coats dry flat and don't hide the fine detail underneath.