The Sapphire Blue True Metallic Metal Paint Set from Vallejo brings a cool, vibrant blue-metallic finish to your miniatures. This set includes four tones from the same chromatic family and follows Vallejo’s BSL system: Base, Shade, Light, plus an Airbrush version for larger areas or gradient effects.

The set contains four 18ml paints:

• 77111 Sapphire Blue (Light) – A shiny, bright metallic blue ideal for edge highlights and reflections.
• 77131 Sapphire Blue (Base) – A rich, cool deep blue metallic base tone with smooth coverage.
• 77151 Sapphire Blue (Shade) – A non-metallic satin wash to add shadows and depth without dulling the shine of the Base.
• 77171 Sapphire Blue (Airbrush) – An airbrush-ready version of the Base tone, perfect for large surfaces or soft blends. No thinning required.

This set is great for painting fantasy armor, steel surfaces, sci-fi details, enchanted weapons or high-tech scenery. With a mix of metallic pigments and a matte wash, you can achieve natural contrast and light control without resorting to NMM techniques.

Using Vallejo’s True Metallic Metal workflow, you start with the Base, enhance depth with the Shade, bring out the highlights with the Light, and use the Airbrush tone for smooth, consistent coverage. This logical approach gives you more control over lighting and surface finish.

These water-based acrylics are low-odor and formulated with fine metallic particles for a reflective finish. Suitable for brush or airbrush, they can be mixed with other TMM tones to expand your metallic palette even further.

Tips for best results:

• Shake bottles well before use, especially metallics and washes.
• Prime with a dark base coat to boost metallic contrast.
• Apply in thin, even layers to control coverage and reflection.

If you're aiming to create cold, steel-like blue metal finishes for your miniatures, the Sapphire Blue set gives you everything you need for depth, shine, and high visual impact.