• Airbrush Compressor

    Posted on January 12th, 2012

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    Airbrush Compressors; a FAQ.

    It can be hard to imagine, but if you’d never actually heard of say, a toaster, how exactly would your life be different? An odd question perhaps, but the fact of the matter is simple, until you become familiar with an item, you can never be sure if you’re missing out on something marvellous or not. The same can be said for Airbrush Compressors. If you consider yourself to be something of an arty type, you might well just find your favourite pastime made significantly easier with the addition of an Airbrush Compressor, but assuming that you are currently unfamiliar with the concept, here are a few frequently asked questions where airbrush compressors are concerned.

    So, a good place to start would be with the basics, so what exactly is an airbrush? Well, if you are looking for an easier way of getting your ideas on canvas, then an airbrush might be perfect addition to your tool-box. As it’s name suggests, an airbrush is powered by, well, air and is often considered by many to be a step up from a spray gun as it allows for a much finer, more detailed finish than many similar items.

    What exactly could an airbrush be used for? Well the people at GraphicAir.co.uk have gone to the trouble to explain a few things to us; the comments go along the lines of:

    Well there are many different possibilities for an airbrush but perhaps the most popular use, at least once upon a time was photo retouching. The sheer level of control that can be granted via an airbrush are second to none and this is why photo retouching, nail design, murals and even hobby painting are often performed with an airbrush. Still, the possibilities are effectively endless, and should you have a specific requirement in mind for your airbrush, the chances of you being able to use your new tool effectively are very high indeed. Of course, some degree of skill is required, after all, there is no tool which can instantly provide someone with a level of ability that they do not already possess. Still, if you are concerned about learning the intricate skills that are required in order to operate an airbrush compressor, do not be. These skills can be picked up in time and once you’ve mastered said item, you’ll never look back.

  • Airbrush Compressor

    Posted on December 12th, 2011

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    A post about airbrushes

    The AirBrush is a unique tool that allows for a variety of uses and effects. The brush uses special paint(similiar make up to that of accrylic) to blow through the gun to allow the artist to color his work. The basic principles behind the airbrush can be traced back to ancient eastern artisans who dipped bamboo pipes into dyes and then blew through them to color murials. The modern definition of an airbrush however is that of a small metallic gunlike instrument. The major points of the gun are the fluid tip nozzle and the needle. These need to be replaced frequently in order to ensure the artist may get the precision needed with the brush. Another critical component is the power source for the brush, traditionally this is an air compressor.

    AirBrushes can be used for a variety of reasons, many are used to make t-shirt designs or baseball cap logos. Often they are also used with stencils and these can end up on anything from Xboxes to Motorcycles(the flame decals we all know and love are typically done with an AirBrush). Further they are also used heavily in the world of retail caricatures. So a prospective buyer can easily watch how they work if they go to a county fair or themepark, these artists are always more than friendly and would love to explain their thoughts and opionions. The depth of the colors and style all depend on the artist, if skilled enough photorealism can be attained with an Airbrush.

    Like most art supplies the price ranges with the quality, a good starter brush that is capable of achieving good quality work and that will not break if handled correctly is the Iawata Eclipse. This is actually the preffered brush of most retail caricature artists. Different paints also achieve different effects, for instance one wouldn’t want to use automotive decal paint to do a portrait or t-shirt. For most portrait work many artists use an AirBrush medium called AirBrush Medium to dilute their accrylic paints so that they will run through the brush and can be used…

  • Airbrush Compressor

    Posted on November 17th, 2011

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    Airbrush Compressors for Tatoos and Make Up

    Airbrushing can be used for many things, but I prefer to use them for cosmetic purposes. An airbrush is basically a small stylus that is air-operated, that can spray out different types of media, including paints, inks, dyes or make-up. They can be used to apply make-up, decorate your nails, colour your hair & skin in a non-permanent way, & spray on a tan. It’s a wonderful thing for whichever way you intend to use it.

    I used to use it to spray on my tans, with semi-permanent tanners & I would become a canvas. The same thing goes for my “wash-away” tattoos; I would cut my own stencil & then apply the airbrushing ink to wherever I wanted this non-permanent tattoo on my body. I even had used my airbrush to “colour” my hair when my roots where coming in & I hadn’t had the time to re-bleach it. I haven’t used the airbrush on my nails yet because the idea of putting “polish” in my airbrush cup scares me since I’m afraid it will be hard to clean. Which ever method you use for your airbrush, you mush remember to clean it. You have to clean the cup/jar & the stylus inside & out.

    It’s very important, if you plan to use it again. To use your airbrush for make-up, it’s very important how you spray it. You have to spray it first in a napkin then you must watch how close you spray it, how hard you push on the trigger & the air pressure from the air compressor. You can apply everything from your foundation to your eye-liner, if you have the right colours and stencils. In my opinion, it’s better then traditional because you won’t really be spreading germs, like you would if you used your brushes, sponges, or fingers to apply the make-up. Finally, it’s better for a finished, and not a “caked on” look, compared to the make-up you can just pick up at the drug store. Air brushing is amazingly beautiful once applied. I highly recommend it for any of the uses I mentioned, even the airbrushed nails, even if I had yet to try it. Airbrushing is worth the initial price, compared to all the money you’ll be saving on trying different drug store cosmetics, cause you’ll use less make-up, since you won’t be caking it on as like usual.

  • Airbrush Compressor

    Posted on October 28th, 2011

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