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class=\"ap-jb-blood-thorn\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ap-preorder\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePreorder Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is expected to be released\n      on September 19, 2026.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ap-label\"\u003eJohn Blanche Masterclass Acrylic Paint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003e\n      THE ARMY PAINTER: John Blanche Masterclass – Blood Thorn (18mL)\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"ap-intro\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBlood Thorn\u003c\/strong\u003e is a deep crimson-red acrylic miniature\n      paint from The Army Painter's John Blanche Masterclass collection.\n      Designed for expressive contrast and atmospheric miniature painting,\n      it works especially well on armor, cloth, heraldry, creatures,\n      battle-worn surfaces, and dark red details where a richer and moodier\n      red is preferred.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ap-stack\"\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"ap-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Official The Army Painter product code \u003cstrong\u003eWP4117P\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Co-created as part of the\n          \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Blanche Masterclass\u003c\/strong\u003e collection.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Included in the warm and intense\n          \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Blanche Masterclass Volume 4\u003c\/strong\u003e palette.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Classified under\n          \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Blanche Masterclass – Warpaints Fanatic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Deep crimson-red to purplish-red color character.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Useful as a rich red basecoat, midtone, or atmospheric focal color.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Suitable for armor, cloth, banners, creatures, and decorative details.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Works with layering, glazing, blending, and controlled highlights.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Demonstrated by The Army Painter as an armor basecoat.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Supplied in an \u003cstrong\u003e18mL dropper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"ap-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003ctable class=\"ap-specs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eThe Army Painter\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eJohn Blanche Masterclass\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMasterclass Volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eVolume 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePaint Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWarpaints Fanatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColor Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBlood Thorn\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColor Character\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDeep crimson-red \/ purplish red\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePaint Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eAcrylic miniature paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eLayering, glazing, blending, basecoating, and detail painting\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eContainer\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDropper bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e18mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWP4117P\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eModels and miniatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDeep Crimson-Red for Miniatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Blood Thorn provides a darker and moodier red than a bright primary\n      red, making it useful when strong color is needed without losing the\n      atmospheric character of a miniature.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      It can function as the main red across a model or as a foundation\n      beneath brighter red highlights.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eJohn Blanche Masterclass Volume 4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Volume 4 explores warmth and intensity through ochres, browns, oranges,\n      reds, greens, and other expressive colors developed for grimdark\n      miniature painting.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Blood Thorn provides one of the stronger red accents within that\n      palette and works well alongside worn metallics, dirty browns,\n      flesh tones, ochres, and weathered surfaces.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eOfficial Blood Thorn Armor Recipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The Army Painter has demonstrated Blood Thorn as the basecoat for a\n      dark red armor recipe.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Heavy Metal is drybrushed over the Blood Thorn base, followed by\n      Bloodmoon Red glazed into the recesses to darken and dirty the armor\n      while helping blend the transition between the red and metallic areas.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eArmor and Battle-Worn Panels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Blood Thorn works naturally on armor plates, shields, vehicles,\n      machinery, weapons, and other painted surfaces that need a strong,\n      dark red foundation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Keep Blood Thorn visible around panel lines, joints, damaged edges,\n      and shadowed areas while introducing brighter red or metallic details\n      toward raised surfaces.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCloth, Robes and Banners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Use Blood Thorn on cloaks, robes, uniforms, wraps, banners, heraldry,\n      and other fabric details where a rich crimson color suits the scheme.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Add darker red or violet tones into folds, restore Blood Thorn across\n      raised areas, and reserve brighter reds for selected highlights.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHeraldry and Focal Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Its strong red character makes Blood Thorn useful for crests, symbols,\n      cloth markings, insignia, decorative armor, weapon details, and other\n      areas intended to attract attention.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Limiting the color to selected focal details can create strong contrast\n      against muted or weathered surrounding colors.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCreature Skin and Organic Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Blood Thorn can also be incorporated into creature skin, scales,\n      mutations, exposed muscle, tentacles, wings, feathers, and other\n      organic miniature surfaces.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Mix it with darker browns or violets for deeper shadows, or move toward\n      brighter reds and flesh colors across raised areas.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eScars and Injured Flesh\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The Army Painter has used bright Blood Thorn to accent scars against\n      sickly green miniature skin, creating a strong visual contrast between\n      the damaged tissue and surrounding flesh.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Apply it selectively rather than covering large areas when the goal is\n      to make scars, wounds, or sinewy details stand out.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDark Red and Grimdark Schemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Blood Thorn works especially well in schemes built around worn metal,\n      leather, earthy browns, dirty greens, faded cloth, and weathered armor.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The rich red can provide a strong focal color while the surrounding\n      palette remains restrained and atmospheric.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eMetallic Wear and Chipped Armor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      A metallic color can be drybrushed or applied selectively over\n      Blood Thorn to create worn edges and exposed metal.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Concentrate the metallic wear around corners, sharp edges, moving\n      components, and areas likely to receive repeated contact or damage.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eLayering Red Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Begin with Blood Thorn as the deeper red foundation and introduce\n      progressively brighter red colors across smaller raised areas.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Leaving Blood Thorn visible in recesses and between highlight stages\n      keeps the finished red surface from appearing flat.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eGlazing and Color Toning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Thin Blood Thorn gradually with water or a compatible acrylic medium\n      when using it for glazing or subtle red color adjustments.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Several controlled applications provide more flexibility than a single\n      heavy glaze and help preserve the shading and texture underneath.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eMixing Intermediate Reds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Blood Thorn can be mixed with neighboring dark or bright red colors to\n      create smoother transitions across armor, cloth, skin, and decorative\n      details.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Adjust the mixture gradually so the transition moves naturally from\n      the shadow color through Blood Thorn toward the final highlight.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSuggested Painting Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDark crimson and red armor\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCloaks, robes, banners, and heraldry\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBattle-worn armor and metallic weathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eScars, wounds, sinew, and organic details\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCreature skin, scales, and supernatural subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWeapons, machinery, vehicles, and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRed glazing, layering, and controlled transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eJohn Blanche and grimdark-inspired miniature painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eShake the bottle thoroughly before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eDispense a small amount onto a palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eCheck that the paint is evenly mixed before applying it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eApply thin, controlled layers over a clean, dry, and primed surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eAdd water or a compatible acrylic medium gradually when thinning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eAllow each layer to dry before adding the next color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eKeep Blood Thorn visible in deeper areas when highlighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eUse a fine brush for edges, scars, heraldry, and smaller details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBuilding Red Contrast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Keep the darkest colors in recesses and use Blood Thorn across the main\n      midtone or base area.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Apply brighter reds only to raised edges and focal areas so the\n      crimson foundation continues to provide visible depth.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ap-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePaint-Type Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood Thorn is classified under\n      The Army Painter's John Blanche Masterclass – Warpaints Fanatic range.\n      It should not be listed as a miniature wash, metallic paint, effects\n      paint, primer, or pre-thinned airbrush paint.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ap-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eColor Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood Thorn is best described as a\n      deep crimson to purplish red. Screen settings, lighting, primer color,\n      surrounding colors, and paint thickness can affect its appearance.\n      Refer to the physical bottle or an official painted sample when an\n      exact color match is required.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ap-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Triad Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e No exact official Flexible\n      Triad position is stated here because it should be confirmed directly\n      from current The Army Painter documentation before being added as a\n      technical product specification.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ap-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSafety Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow all instructions and precautions\n      printed on the physical product label. This product is not suitable for\n      children under 14 years of age.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eJohn Blanche and grimdark-inspired miniature painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCrimson, dark red, and purplish-red schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eArmor, cloth, banners, heraldry, and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eScars, wounds, creatures, and organic details\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFantasy, science-fiction, horror, and gothic miniatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLayering, glazing, blending, and highlighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTabletop armies and display figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWeathered and narrative miniature painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section ap-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat type of paint is Blood Thorn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Blood Thorn is an acrylic miniature paint classified within The\n          Army Painter John Blanche Masterclass – Warpaints Fanatic range.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the product code for Blood Thorn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          The official The Army Painter product code is WP4117P.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow much paint is included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Blood Thorn is supplied in an 18mL dropper bottle.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is Blood Thorn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Blood Thorn has a deep crimson to purplish-red character suited to\n          rich and atmospheric miniature color schemes.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan Blood Thorn be used for armor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. The Army Painter has demonstrated Blood Thorn as the basecoat\n          for a dark red armor recipe.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat can be used over Blood Thorn for worn armor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          One official Army Painter example drybrushes Heavy Metal over a\n          Blood Thorn armor base before glazing Bloodmoon Red into the\n          recesses.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan Blood Thorn be used for cloth and banners?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. Its deep crimson color works well on cloaks, robes, banners,\n          heraldry, uniforms, and other fabric details.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan Blood Thorn be used for scars and organic details?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. The Army Painter has used Blood Thorn as a bright contrasting\n          color on scars over sickly green creature skin.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan Blood Thorn be thinned?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. It can be thinned gradually for layering, glazing, blending,\n          and controlled color transitions.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs Blood Thorn a wash?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          No. Blood Thorn is an acrylic miniature color rather than a\n          miniature wash.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eExplore More Miniature Paints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Browse more products from\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/army-painter\"\u003eThe Army Painter\u003c\/a\u003e,\n      explore additional\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/the-army-painter-model-paints\"\u003eThe Army Painter Model Paints\u003c\/a\u003e,\n      or find more supplies in the\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/shop-by-category-figures-painting\"\u003eFigure and Miniature Painting collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"THE ARMY PAINTER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47502520811682,"sku":"WP4117P","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6159\/9138\/files\/WP4117P-1.webp?v=1786078511","url":"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/the-army-painter-john-blanche-blood-thorn-18ml","provider":"SprayGunner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}