THE ARMY PAINTER: John Blanche Masterclass â Blanched Berry (18mL)
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THE ARMY PAINTER: John Blanche Masterclass â Blanched Berry (18mL)
Blanched Berry is a muted, desaturated violet acrylic miniature paint developed by The Army Painter in collaboration with John Blanche. Its restrained berry tone is suited to faded cloth, weathered armor, spectral details, corrupted organic surfaces, atmospheric shadows, and controlled non-metallic effects.
Key Features
- Official The Army Painter product code WP4014P.
- Developed in collaboration with John Blanche.
- Muted berry-violet color for restrained and atmospheric palettes.
- Part of the Desaturated Violets Flexible Triad PLUS+ family.
- Useful for faded cloth, supernatural details, weathered armor, organic textures, and reflected light.
- High-quality Warpaints Fanatic acrylic for models and miniatures.
- Dense pigment formulation supports controlled coverage and layering.
- Premium resin base with proprietary stabilizers.
- Can be thinned substantially while retaining pigment dispersion.
- Supplied in an 18mL dropper bottle.
Product Specifications
| Brand | The Army Painter |
|---|---|
| Collection | John Blanche Masterclass |
| Paint Range | Warpaints Fanatic |
| Color Name | Blanched Berry |
| Color Family | Muted and desaturated violet |
| Flexible Triad Family | Desaturated Violets PLUS+ |
| Paint Type | Acrylic miniature paint |
| Container | Dropper bottle |
| Volume | 18mL |
| Product Code | WP4014P |
| Primary Use | Models and miniatures |
| Formula Base | Premium resin base with proprietary stabilizers |
Muted Violet for Atmospheric Miniatures
Blanched Berry provides a restrained violet that works naturally in aged, faded, supernatural, corrupted, and story-driven miniature color schemes.
Its desaturated character can introduce violet without making the model appear overly bright or disconnected from weathered surrounding colors.
Desaturated Violets Flexible Triad PLUS+
Blanched Berry expands The Army Painter Desaturated Violets Flexible Triad PLUS+ family.
It can be combined with Mulled Berry, Moldy Wine, Elder Flower, Forbidden Fruit, Figgy Pink, and Wilted Rose to create transitions from deeper muted violets through softer berry and faded pink highlights.
Faded Cloth, Robes and Banners
Use Blanched Berry on cloth, robes, banners, wraps, worn uniforms, leather details, and faded heraldry that need a muted violet or berry-colored finish.
Apply deeper violet or brown shading in folds, then restore Blanched Berry to raised areas before adding lighter desaturated highlights.
Spectral and Corrupted Details
The muted violet tone works well for spectral creatures, magical effects, corrupted flowers, diseased surfaces, unnatural skin, enchanted relics, and other unsettling organic details.
Blend it with pale violet, pink, grey, or ivory colors to increase the contrast while keeping the overall effect subdued.
Non-Metallic Steel Light Placement
The Army Painter uses Blanched Berry to block out the principal light areas in an official beginner non-metallic steel recipe.
In this method, the color establishes the location and shape of the reflections before warmer grey and brighter ivory-yellow highlights are added inside those areas.
Mapping Reflections Before Blending
Paint the broad reflection shapes first and check their position before introducing the brighter highlight colors.
Leave some Blanched Berry visible around the later layers so the reflected area retains a clear transition between shadow, midtone, and highlight.
Weathered Armor and Equipment
Blanched Berry can be incorporated into faded armor, worn machinery, shields, equipment, panel markings, and weathered painted surfaces.
Add scratches, chips, stains, and darker recesses gradually so the muted violet remains visible as part of the aged surface.
Glazing and Color Toning
Thin Blanched Berry gradually with water or a compatible acrylic medium when creating glazes or subtle violet shifts over an existing base.
Several light applications provide more control than one heavy coat and help preserve the underlying highlights and surface detail.
Warpaints Fanatic Acrylic Formula
Warpaints Fanatic uses dense pigmentation in a premium resin base with proprietary stabilizers. The formula supports controlled coverage, smooth application, and consistent pigment distribution.
Blanched Berry can be diluted for layering, glazing, transitions, and detail work while retaining pigment dispersion.
Suggested Painting Uses
- Faded cloth, robes, banners, and uniforms
- Weathered violet armor and painted markings
- Spectral creatures and supernatural effects
- Corrupted plants and unnatural organic surfaces
- Muted skin, bruising, and diseased details
- Non-metallic steel reflection placement
- Violet glazing and atmospheric color toning
- Grimdark and Blanchitsu-inspired miniatures
How to Use
- Shake the bottle thoroughly for approximately 30 seconds.
- Dispense a small amount to check the paint consistency.
- Shake again for several seconds if separation remains visible.
- Apply the paint over a clean, dry, and primed surface.
- Add water or a compatible acrylic medium gradually when thinning.
- Apply thin, controlled layers instead of one heavy coat.
- Allow each layer to dry before adding highlights or glazes.
- Use a fine brush for reflection shapes, edges, and small details.
Paint-Type Notice: Blanched Berry is a standard Warpaints Fanatic acrylic. It should not be classified as a Speedpaint, wash, metallic paint, primer, or pre-thinned airbrush paint.
Color Notice: Screen settings, lighting, primer color, surrounding colors, and application thickness can affect how Blanched Berry appears. Refer to the physical bottle or a painted sample when an exact color match is required.
Application Notice: When using Blanched Berry for non-metallic effects, establish the direction and shape of the reflected light before applying the brightest highlights.
Safety Notice: Follow all instructions and precautions printed on the physical product label. This product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
Recommended For
- John Blanche and grimdark-inspired miniature painting
- Muted violet and berry color schemes
- Faded cloth, spectral effects, and corrupted surfaces
- Weathered armor, relics, and gothic miniatures
- Non-metallic steel and reflected-light techniques
- Layering, glazing, blending, and color transitions
- Fantasy, science-fiction, and horror miniatures
- Tabletop armies and display figures
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of paint is Blanched Berry?
Blanched Berry is a pigment-dense Warpaints Fanatic acrylic paint made for models and miniatures.
What color family does Blanched Berry belong to?
It belongs to The Army Painter Desaturated Violets Flexible Triad PLUS+ family.
How much paint is included?
The dropper bottle contains 18mL of Blanched Berry acrylic paint.
Can Blanched Berry be used for non-metallic steel?
Yes. The Army Painter uses it to map the main light areas in an official beginner non-metallic steel painting recipe.
Can it be used for cloth and robes?
Yes. Its muted violet tone works well for faded cloth, robes, banners, wraps, uniforms, and worn fabric.
Can Blanched Berry be used for spectral effects?
Yes. It can be combined with lighter violet, pink, grey, or ivory colors for supernatural and spectral miniature details.
Can Blanched Berry be thinned?
Yes. Add water or a compatible acrylic medium gradually for layering, glazing, transitions, and controlled color toning.
Should the bottle be shaken before use?
Yes. Shake it for approximately 30 seconds, check the consistency, and shake again if the paint is not evenly mixed.
Is Blanched Berry a Speedpaint or wash?
No. It is a standard Warpaints Fanatic acrylic miniature paint.
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