Paint: VALLEJO Vallejo Ammo DIO Drybrush White – drybrush acrylic paint for miniature highlights

VALLEJO Vallejo Ammo DIO Drybrush White is an acrylic drybrush paint formulated for highlighting and edge work on miniatures, models and dioramas. The paint delivers an opaque white pigment with a texture and pigmentation level optimized for drybrushing techniques, allowing controlled application to raised details, edges and textured surfaces on plastic, resin and metal miniatures.

Advantages

This drybrush white provides consistent coverage with a controlled pigment load that reduces clogging and preserves brush movement across surfaces. Its acrylic formula dries quickly to a stable, matte finish and is compatible with common primers and acrylic base paints used in miniature painting. The texture is tailored to deposit just enough pigment to accentuate highlights without filling fine sculpted details.

Suitable for

• Highlighting raised edges and textures on plastic, resin and metal miniatures
• Creating weathering effects and worn edges on scale models and dioramas
• Drybrushing terrain pieces, bases and textured scenery
• Fast, controlled accent work where opaque white highlights are required

When it may not be suitable

This product is designed specifically for drybrushing; it is not intended as a final thin glaze or transparent wash. For applications requiring a translucent or highly diluted white glaze, traditional thinned acrylics or dedicated washes will give better results. Extremely fine detail requiring transparent layering or glazing may be better served by conventional thinned paints or inks.

Key specifications

• Finish: matte when dry
• Type: acrylic drybrush paint
• Colour: opaque white
• Recommended substrates: plastic, resin, metal
• Intended technique: drybrushing and edge highlighting

How to use

Load a flat or stiff brush with a small amount of paint, then remove most paint on a paper towel until the brush appears nearly dry. Lightly drag the brush over raised details and edges in short strokes, building intensity gradually. Allow the paint to dry between passes. If necessary, clean the brush with water and reshape the bristles before continuing. For best adherence, work over a compatible primer and let layered base coats cure before drybrushing.

What to consider before purchase

• Designed for drybrushing; not a transparent glaze or wash
• Best used over cured primer and base coats for predictable results
• Opacity and texture are optimized for highlighting rather than full-surface coverage

Usage recommendations

Use a dedicated drybrush (flat, short and stiff) and remove excess paint thoroughly before application. Start with light passes and increase coverage gradually to avoid overpainting fine sculpted details. Clean brushes with water immediately after use to maintain bristle shape and performance.