Colour Forge Matt Black Spray Primer, 500ml

The Colour Forge Matt Black Spray Primer is a professional-grade aerosol primer designed to create a deep, matte black foundation for miniature painting. Black primer is the most commonly used undercoat in the hobby because it naturally enhances shadows and makes darker colour schemes easier to achieve, especially for sci-fi, fantasy, and military models.

Formulated for exceptional coverage and smooth application, this primer produces an even matte finish that provides strong adhesion for acrylic paints while preserving fine sculpted details. When applied in thin coats, it creates a durable surface suitable for plastic, resin, and metal miniatures without obscuring intricate textures.

Black primer is particularly effective for models dominated by dark colours, metallic finishes, or high-contrast techniques. It also reduces the number of paint layers needed to achieve solid coverage on darker tones, making it a time-efficient choice for batch painting armies.

The high-capacity 500 ml can contains approximately 25% more paint than many standard hobby sprays, allowing hobbyists to prime significantly more miniatures and terrain pieces per can. Proper preparation — including thorough shaking and applying several light passes from roughly 30 cm away — ensures a smooth, consistent result and prevents detail loss.

For terrain projects, Matt Black provides an excellent base for weathering effects, drybrushing, and metallic finishes, making it especially useful for industrial, urban, or sci-fi scenery.

Key Features

• Deep matte black finish for strong shadow definition
• Exceptional coverage with smooth application
• High-capacity 500 ml can for extended use
• Ideal undercoat for dark colour schemes
• Suitable for plastic, resin, and metal miniatures
• Preserves fine details when applied in thin coats

Technical Specifications

Type: Aerosol primer
Finish: Matte
Colour: Black
Volume: 500 ml
Intended use: Miniatures and terrain

Why use black primer for miniatures?

Black primer enhances shadows and depth, making it ideal for dark colour schemes, metallic paints, and models where natural shading is desired.

Is this primer suitable for plastic, resin, and metal models?

Yes. The Colour Forge Matt Black Primer is designed for use on plastic, resin, and metal miniatures when applied in light coats.

Does black primer make painting easier?

For darker colour schemes, yes. Black reduces the number of layers needed to achieve full coverage and naturally hides recesses.

How many models can a 500 ml can prime?

The larger volume typically covers significantly more miniatures than standard hobby spray cans, depending on model size and application technique.

Can this primer be used for terrain?

Yes. Black primer is excellent for terrain, especially for industrial, urban, or mechanical scenery where deep shadows and weathering effects are desired.