🌋 Vallejo Diorama FX 26318 Volcanic Black 2–5 mm – Landscape Texture

🎯 Why choose Vallejo Diorama FX Volcanic Black 2–5 mm

The Vallejo Diorama FX 26318 Volcanic Black 2–5 mm – Landscape Texture is a coarse-grain dry mineral texture designed to recreate volcanic landscapes, basaltic rocks, and hardened lava terrain. Its larger particle size provides a realistic and three-dimensional appearance, ideal for simulating rock formations and pronounced reliefs.

As a dry texture, it contains no binders. For proper adhesion, it is recommended to apply it with Vallejo Terrain Fixer 26322 or over an acrylic wet base such as Dark Earth 26218.

🧪 Properties and benefits

• 🌋 Coarse-grain black mineral texture

• 📏 Particle size: 2–5 mm

• 🪨 Ideal for simulating volcanic rocks, craters, and dry lava

• 🎯 Adds volume and visual drama to dioramas and bases

• 🎨 Compatible with the entire range of Vallejo paints

🧱 How to use Vallejo Diorama FX Volcanic Black 2–5 mm

Perfect for representing reliefs and mountainous areas on miniature bases or themed scenery. Its rough texture combines easily with other grain sizes from the Volcanic Black range (26316 and 26317) to achieve depth and a natural look.

🖌️ Step-by-step usage example

1. Apply a layer of Vallejo Terrain Fixer 26322 on the chosen surface.

2. Place the Volcanic Black 2–5 mm texture onto the wet fixer.

3. Press lightly to improve adhesion.

4. Allow to dry completely.

5. Paint with grey, brown, or reddish tones to add chromatic variation.

6. Finish with a dry brush in light greys or silvers to highlight the volumes.

🧰 Recommended applications

• Scenery for volcanoes, caves, or arid terrain

• Miniature bases set in alien or post-apocalyptic worlds

• Simulation of craters, lava flows, and dark rubble

• Contrast effects with finer textures for a realistic finish

📦 Technical data

Reference: 26318
Subcategory: Landscape Texture
Type: Dry mineral texture
Grain size: 2–5 mm
Content: 48 g / 1.69 oz
Requires fixative: Yes – use with Vallejo Terrain Fixer 26322
Manufactured by: Acrylicos Vallejo – Made in Spain