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Its dark atmospheric tone works as a shadow, base color,\n      or transitional shade for armor, cloth, creatures, machinery,\n      supernatural subjects, and grimdark miniature schemes.\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\u003eWP4107P\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Developed in collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Blanche\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Classified as a \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Blanche Masterclass Warpaints Fanatic\u003c\/strong\u003e color.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Deep, cool green-blue color for atmospheric miniature schemes.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Fits within the \u003cstrong\u003eDeep Green-Blues\u003c\/strong\u003e color progression.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Sits between Deep Ocean Blue and Abyssal Blue in the official triad guidance.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Can replace Abyssal Blue when a cooler shadow is preferred.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Pigment-dense acrylic formula for models and miniatures.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Suitable for layering, shadow placement, blending, and glazing.\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\"\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\u003eShadow Thorn\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColor Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDeep cool green-blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTriad Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDeep Green-Blues\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTriad Position\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBetween Deep Ocean Blue and Abyssal Blue\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\"\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\u003eWP4107P\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 Green-Blue Shadows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Shadow Thorn provides a dark green-blue foundation that can establish\n      strong shadows without relying on neutral black.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Its cooler character makes it particularly useful when blue and green\n      areas need depth while retaining visible color in the darkest parts of\n      the model.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDeep Green-Blues Colour Progression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The Army Painter places Shadow Thorn between Deep Ocean Blue and Abyssal\n      Blue within the Deep Green-Blues progression.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      This position allows it to bridge darker and lighter green-blue colors\n      while maintaining a smooth, related hue through the transition.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eA Cooler Alternative to Abyssal Blue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The Army Painter also recommends Shadow Thorn as an alternative to\n      Abyssal Blue when a cooler shadow is desired.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Use it in recessed areas, undersides, folds, panel separations, and\n      lower-facing surfaces before introducing brighter green-blue midtones.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eArmor and Painted Panels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Shadow Thorn works as a dark foundation for green-blue armor, shields,\n      vehicles, machinery, weapons, and painted mechanical surfaces.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Build progressively lighter colors toward upper panels and edges while\n      allowing Shadow Thorn to remain visible in joints, recesses, and damaged\n      areas.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCloth, Robes and Uniforms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Use Shadow Thorn on robes, uniforms, banners, wraps, cloaks, and other\n      cloth where a deep cool shadow is required.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Apply lighter blue-green colors to raised folds and leave Shadow Thorn\n      visible inside creases and beneath overlapping fabric.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCreature Skin and Scales\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The dark green-blue tone also works naturally on monsters, reptiles,\n      aquatic creatures, scales, alien skin, tentacles, and other organic\n      surfaces.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Build brighter turquoise, green-blue, or desaturated highlights across\n      raised muscles, scales, facial features, and textured areas.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSpectral and Supernatural Subjects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Shadow Thorn can provide a dark foundation for ghosts, spirits,\n      enchanted weapons, magical effects, cursed armor, and other\n      supernatural details.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Layer turquoise, cold blue, pale green, or off-white colors over it to\n      increase the brightness toward focal points.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eAtmospheric Grimdark Color Schemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The John Blanche Masterclass palette is designed around strong\n      atmosphere, contrast, and narrative color choices.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Shadow Thorn works particularly well beside muted browns, worn metals,\n      faded ochres, cold violets, dirty cloth, and weathered terrain without\n      becoming a neutral black shadow.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eLayering from Shadow to Highlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Begin with Shadow Thorn in the deepest areas and introduce a lighter\n      Deep Green-Blue color across progressively smaller raised surfaces.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Keep some Shadow Thorn visible throughout the process so the final\n      miniature retains depth and separation between light and shadow.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eMixing Intermediate Colors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Mix Shadow Thorn with the next lighter color in the progression when a\n      smoother transition is required.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Gradually increase the amount of the lighter paint in each mixture while\n      reducing the painted area toward the highlights.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eGlazing and Shadow Reinforcement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Thin Shadow Thorn gradually with water or a compatible acrylic medium\n      when using it to reinforce shadows over an established color.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Apply several light glazes into selected recesses rather than one heavy\n      layer. This allows the underlying color to remain visible and provides\n      better control over the transition.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWarpaints Fanatic Acrylic Formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Warpaints Fanatic uses a pigment-dense acrylic formulation set in a\n      premium resin base with proprietary stabilizers for smooth application,\n      strong pigmentation, and reliable coverage.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The formula can be thinned substantially while maintaining pigment\n      dispersion, making it suitable for layering, glazing, blending, and\n      controlled detail work.\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\u003eDeep green-blue armor and painted panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCool shadows beneath turquoise and blue-green colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCloth, robes, uniforms, banners, and cloaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCreature skin, scales, aliens, and aquatic subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGhosts, spirits, magic, and supernatural effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eVehicles, machinery, weapons, and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAtmospheric glazing and shadow reinforcement\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 for approximately 30 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eDispense a small amount onto a palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eCheck that the pigment is evenly mixed before applying it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eApply thin, controlled coats over a clean 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 Shadow Thorn visible in the deepest recesses when highlighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003cli\u003eUse a fine brush for panel lines, folds, edges, and smaller details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBuilding Cooler Shadows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Use Shadow Thorn instead of a warmer or more saturated blue when the\n      shadow needs a colder, moodier character.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Concentrate it beneath armor plates, inside cloth folds, around\n      mechanical joints, and on lower-facing surfaces before adding brighter\n      colors.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHighlight Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Apply lighter green-blue colors to upper-facing armor panels, raised\n      cloth folds, facial details, creature scales, sharp edges, and other\n      areas that receive more light.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Restrict the brightest color to selected focal points so the dark\n      Shadow Thorn base remains an important part of the overall color\n      progression.\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 Shadow Thorn is a John Blanche\n      Masterclass Warpaints Fanatic acrylic miniature paint. It should not be\n      classified as a Speedpaint, wash, metallic paint, effects paint, primer,\n      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\u003eTriad Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The John Blanche Volume 3 and Volume 4\n      colors were not originally developed as fixed members of the Flexible\n      Triad System. The Army Painter later tested them alongside existing\n      triads and recommends Shadow Thorn between Deep Ocean Blue and Abyssal\n      Blue in Deep Green-Blues.\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 Screen settings, lighting, primer color,\n      surrounding colors, and application thickness can affect how Shadow\n      Thorn appears. Refer to the physical bottle or a 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\u003eApplication Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep shadows are easiest to control\n      when lighter colors are built gradually over Shadow Thorn instead of\n      covering the complete dark foundation at once.\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\u003eDeep Green-Blues color progressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCool green-blue shadows and basecoats\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eArmor, cloth, machinery, creatures, and supernatural subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFantasy, science-fiction, horror, and gothic miniatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLayering, glazing, blending, and shadow reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTabletop armies and display figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBeginners and experienced miniature painters\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 Shadow Thorn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Shadow Thorn is a John Blanche Masterclass Warpaints Fanatic acrylic\n          paint made for models and miniatures.\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          The dropper bottle contains 18mL of Shadow Thorn acrylic miniature\n          paint.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhich Flexible Triad works with Shadow Thorn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          The Army Painter places Shadow Thorn within the Deep Green-Blues\n          progression.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhere does Shadow Thorn sit in the Deep Green-Blues triad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          The Army Painter recommends it between Deep Ocean Blue and Abyssal\n          Blue.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan Shadow Thorn replace Abyssal Blue?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. The Army Painter specifically recommends Shadow Thorn as an\n          alternative to Abyssal Blue when a cooler shadow is preferred.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan Shadow Thorn be used for armor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. It works as a dark foundation for green-blue armor, machinery,\n          shields, vehicles, weapons, and painted panels.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan it be used for creature skin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. Its dark green-blue character works well on scales, monsters,\n          aquatic creatures, aliens, and other organic miniature surfaces.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan Shadow Thorn be thinned?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. Warpaints Fanatic acrylics can be thinned for layering,\n          glazing, blending, and controlled shadow reinforcement.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eShould the bottle be shaken before use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. Shake the bottle thoroughly for approximately 30 seconds and\n          confirm that the paint is evenly mixed before painting.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs Shadow Thorn a Speedpaint or wash?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          No. Shadow Thorn is a standard Warpaints Fanatic acrylic miniature\n          paint.\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-warpaints-fanatics\"\u003eWarpaints Fanatic colors\u003c\/a\u003e,\n      or find more supplies in the\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/figure-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":47502502559906,"sku":"WP4107P","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6159\/9138\/files\/WP4107P-1.webp?v=1786080734","url":"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/the-army-painter-john-blanche-shadow-thorn-18ml","provider":"SprayGunner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}