{"id":9307853226235,"title":"IONIC - 0848 Astral Violet Highlight (Real Heavy Metal) (20ml)","handle":"ionic-0848","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAstral Violet Highlight (Real Heavy Metal) (20ml)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIONIC - 0848\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eReal Heavy Metal Astral Violet Highlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Ionic Smart Colours is the ultimate tool for creating a cool, cosmically inspired, and cohesive finish on your metallic surfaces. As the third and final step in Ionic's innovative 3-step system, this colour is specifically formulated to provide a bright and ethereal violet reflection on everything from space armour to magical blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstral Violet Highlight is designed to be used on the most exposed areas of metallic surfaces, such as sharp edges, rivets and the highest points of ornamentation. With its unique violet tone, which leans towards the cooler side, it creates a light refraction that mimics polished nebular metal or high-tech energy systems. This highlight brings out the richness of detail and creates a mysterious \"pop\" effect that gives your models a sense of power and otherworldly elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecialized Highlight (IONIC-0848):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA cool and bright violet metallic tone optimized for edge highlighting and dot marking.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eExceptional coverage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDespite its light and cool tone, it covers wonderfully well over both dark bases and washes without requiring many layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSmart Packaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComes in a convenient 20ml bottle with a smooth opening mechanism that can be operated with one hand for easy and precise dosing at the palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eUltra-fine pigments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsure an extremely smooth surface without visible glitter grains, which is required for a realistic metallic finish on a small scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-content-3\" class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eStep 1 - Base:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApply your chosen metallic base evenly over the surface to set the solid foundation tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eStep 2 - Wash:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApply a suitable Ionic Metallic Wash (e.g. Royal Purple Wash) to create depth and shadow in recesses.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eStep 3 - Highlight (This product):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFinish with Astral Violet Highlight on the most exposed edges and details to give the surface its final, cosmic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2026-05-04T14:27:02+02:00","created_at":"2026-05-04T14:27:01+02:00","vendor":"IONIC","type":"Paints","tags":["Brand_IONIC","Category_Acrylic Paint","Type_Acrylic Figure"],"price":7595,"price_min":7595,"price_max":7595,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":48833213726971,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"8432074908487","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"IONIC - 0848 Astral Violet Highlight (Real Heavy Metal) (20ml)","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":7595,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IONIC-Real-Heavy-Metal-Astral-Violet-Highlight-20ml.jpg?v=1777897624"],"featured_image":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IONIC-Real-Heavy-Metal-Astral-Violet-Highlight-20ml.jpg?v=1777897624","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":41143166370043,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1500,"width":1500,"src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IONIC-Real-Heavy-Metal-Astral-Violet-Highlight-20ml.jpg?v=1777897624"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1500,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IONIC-Real-Heavy-Metal-Astral-Violet-Highlight-20ml.jpg?v=1777897624","width":1500}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch1\u003eAstral Violet Highlight (Real Heavy Metal) (20ml)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIONIC - 0848\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eReal Heavy Metal Astral Violet Highlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Ionic Smart Colours is the ultimate tool for creating a cool, cosmically inspired, and cohesive finish on your metallic surfaces. As the third and final step in Ionic's innovative 3-step system, this colour is specifically formulated to provide a bright and ethereal violet reflection on everything from space armour to magical blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstral Violet Highlight is designed to be used on the most exposed areas of metallic surfaces, such as sharp edges, rivets and the highest points of ornamentation. With its unique violet tone, which leans towards the cooler side, it creates a light refraction that mimics polished nebular metal or high-tech energy systems. This highlight brings out the richness of detail and creates a mysterious \"pop\" effect that gives your models a sense of power and otherworldly elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecialized Highlight (IONIC-0848):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA cool and bright violet metallic tone optimized for edge highlighting and dot marking.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eExceptional coverage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDespite its light and cool tone, it covers wonderfully well over both dark bases and washes without requiring many layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSmart Packaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComes in a convenient 20ml bottle with a smooth opening mechanism that can be operated with one hand for easy and precise dosing at the palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eUltra-fine pigments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsure an extremely smooth surface without visible glitter grains, which is required for a realistic metallic finish on a small scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-content-3\" class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eStep 1 - Base:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApply your chosen metallic base evenly over the surface to set the solid foundation tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eStep 2 - Wash:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApply a suitable Ionic Metallic Wash (e.g. Royal Purple Wash) to create depth and shadow in recesses.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eStep 3 - Highlight (This product):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFinish with Astral Violet Highlight on the most exposed edges and details to give the surface its final, cosmic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}