non-metallic metal

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non-metallic metal (uncountable)

  1. (roleplaying games, board games) A technique used in painting miniatures (figures) to achieve a metallic finish using matte paints rather than metallic paints.
    • 2016, edited by Luke Yates, Metallics, vol. 2, AK Interactive, page 22:
      In this short section, we will show, using photos, how to paint an axe with the technique of Non Metallic Metal, quickly and convincingly by using colors and simple mixtures.