KOW - Review: Vallejo Earth Texture

Recently I picked up a jar of Vallejo Earth Texture. It comes in a 200ml container and in a variety of colours. The variant I got was Dark Earth which is a brownish grey.

It has a thick paste consistency, is an acrylic - so cleanup in water - and dries in 30-45 minutes. The consistency is similar to the GW Textured Paint but obviously the 200ml capacity makes it far cheaper (GW is $13 for 24mls whereas this retails around $25 [NZ Prices]. That makes it about a quarter of the price).

I apply it using an old paint brush in "gloops" which I then work into the required position. Besides its more useful consistency over filler, it is coloured so if it ever chips you aren't left with unsightly white surfaces to repair.

I use it to provide additional texture to flat surfaces like cork or MDF. It is also great to apply over a layer/pile of coarse grit as is fills some of the holes and gaps. Originally I was using it on the bases of terrain but now I use it on my figure bases as well.

This is rapidly becoming one of my "Go To " hobby products and I strongly recommend that you add it to your painting table.