✨ SHADE - Vallejo True Metallic Metal (TMM)

🎯 Why choose Vallejo TMM SHADE

The SHADE Vallejo TMM True Metallic Metal is the range designed to add depth and contrast to your metals. Within the BSL (Base – Shade – Light) system, these non-metallic satin paints are formulated to darken shadow areas without altering the natural shine of the base layer, achieving a realistic, clean and perfectly integrated finish.

💡 What is the TMM SHADE range

The TMM SHADE replaces traditional shading with inks or washes with a more controlled and predictable approach. Thanks to their satin finish with no metallic particles, they generate soft and natural volumes, providing that "visual weight" that distinguishes a realistic metal from a flat one. They work as the perfect intermediate step between the BASE and the LIGHT.

👉 Related links:

• TMM BASE – Main metallic color
• TMM LIGHT – Metallic reflections and highlights
• TMM AIRBRUSH – Airbrush version
  

🧪 Technical specifications

• Non-metallic satin finish: natural shading without glare.
• Balanced formulation: perfect blend with the BASE for smooth transitions.
• Ultra-fine pigment: maximum opacity with no clumps or unwanted shine.
• Fast-drying and self-levelling, ideal for brush or airbrush.
• Full compatibility with the entire Vallejo range (Game Color, Model Color, inks, mediums and varnishes).

⚙️ How to apply the BSL workflow

• BASE → apply the main metallic colour.
• SHADE → darken deep areas, joints and inner volumes.
• LIGHT → apply highlights on edges and reflections.
• AIRBRUSH (optional) → for glazing and gradual shading.

🖌️ Ideal for natural shading on metals

The TMM SHADE paints are essential for achieving believable metals, adding depth without muddying the metallic finish. Perfect for inner edges, folds, gears and pieces with light and shadow contrast, their satin tone creates a visually impeccable balance in any painting style — from historical realism to epic fantasy.