A clean, matte white gouache made for snow, frost, dusting, and bright highlights—with the advantage that you can keep adjusting the effect using water.
 
What it does
Creates realistic snowy / frosty tones on bases, terrain, and scenic details
Lets you soften edges and control coverage with a damp brush (water-reactivatable after drying)
Dries to a matte, opaque finish—great for crisp highlights or soft, chalky effects
 
How to use
Apply neat for strong white coverage, or dilute with tap water for soft frost/whitewash effects.
Blend and feather with a slightly damp brush to create natural transitions and soft “snow edges.”
Once dry, re-activate with water to adjust brightness, smooth transitions, or lift excess for a more natural look.
 
Best for
Snowy bases, winter dioramas, frost buildup, cold-weather vehicles, dusting effects, bright edge highlights.
 
Key details
Water-based gouache (opaque pigments + water binder)
• Matte opaque layers
• Dilutes with tap water
• Water-reactivatable after drying
• Can be applied over acrylics/enamels/oils (once dry)
• Works on plastic, paper, cardboard & more
• Clean the surface with soap and water before use.
 
ChalkyDot Tip
For more realistic snow, apply in thin layers and leave some darker ground showing through—then brighten the highest points with a final dry pass.