Acrylic paint set VALLEJO 80.256 — 8×8 ml, multi-colour (art/craft)

VALLEJO 80.256 — 8×8 ml multi-colour acrylic paint set is a water-based technique kit designed for art, craft and hobby projects. The set contains eight 8 ml bottles formulated for painting miniatures, models and mixed-media items. Colours range from metallic tones to washes and earth shades, enabling basecoats, weathering effects and metallic finishes. The formulation offers quick-drying properties and provides opaque to translucent coverage depending on dilution; paints are compatible with common primers and varnishes used in modelling and craft finishing.

Advantages

This curated selection includes pigments suitable for recreating rust, metal and worn wood effects without adding separate metallic powders. Water-based acrylics are easy to thin, mix and clean up with water, and they dry rapidly to form a durable film. The inclusion of a step-by-step tutorial guide by RealmSmith helps achieve consistent technique results for weathering and detailing. Bottles are 8 ml each, allowing controlled application for small-scale projects and model parts.

Suitable for

• Model painting and miniatures
• Hobby and scale dioramas (wood, steel elements)
• Mixed-media craft projects requiring rust and metal effects
• Furniture, props and accessory weathering on small items
• Technique practice: drybrushing, washes and layering

Key specifications

• Contents: 8 bottles × 8 ml each (0.27 fl. oz.)
• Colour set: Filthy Brown, Rust, Parasite Brown, Heavy Sienna, Dry Rust, Silver, Gunmetal, Black Wash
• Type: water-based acrylic paints
• Finish: opaque to translucent depending on dilution and application
• Drying: quick-drying under normal room conditions
• Compatibility: suitable for use over common primers and under varnishes

How to use

Shake each bottle before use to ensure pigment is mixed. Apply paint directly with a fine brush for detailing or use larger brushes for basecoats. Thin paints with water or compatible acrylic thinner to adjust transparency for glazing or washes. For weathering effects, apply rust and earth tones in layers, use drybrushing for highlights and apply Black Wash or diluted colours into recesses for depth. Allow sufficient drying time between layers and finish with a compatible varnish to protect the painted surface.

Usage recommendations

For best results on wood and steel surfaces, prime the area with an appropriate primer for the material, follow the RealmSmith tutorial included in the set for stepwise weathering, and seal the finished paintwork with a matte or satin varnish depending on desired sheen. Clean brushes with water immediately after use.