non-metallic metal

noun

A technique used in painting miniatures (figures) to achieve a metallic finish using matte paints rather than metallic paints.

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nounnon-metallic metal (uncountable)

alternative initialism NMM · alternative non metallic metal

  1. uncountableminiature painting; roleplaying games; board games; miniature painting; roleplaying games; board gamesA technique used in painting miniatures (figures) to achieve a metallic finish using matte paints rather than metallic paints.

    In this short section, we will show, using photos, how to paint an axe with the technique of Non Metallic Metal, quickly and convincingly by using colors and simple mixtures.

    2016, edited by Luke Yates, Metallics, vol. 2, AK Interactive, page 22
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