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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 364

Painting Gold Armour

April 2010·pp. 76–77

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The twelve-stage armour method begins with brown and leather tones, then gradually adds bone to build the light-facing areas. Dark red-brown and black shading create reflection boundaries, while pale spots and a yellow wash establish the impression of gold. Purple recess glazes enrich the result before white accents are restored, making the illusion depend on deliberate placement rather than metallic pigment.

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