Why you should use a Lightbox for Graphic Design

What is a Lightbox? A lightbox is a perfect tool for any artist, professional or amateur. There are a number of creative industries using a tool they call a lightbox, however we are specifically talking about a box (usually A4 or A3) with a diffused light in it. The box contains multiple LED bulbs that evenly illuminate the surface, allowing the user to see the illuminated item more easily. A lightbox will create a high contrast image which is vital when tracing. The lightbox design eliminates shadow and any uneven light, making it easier to create quality results and can be used by artists at all levels. Lightboxes are useful across many hobbies as well as in professional design work, and can be used for drawing & tracing, sketching, embroidery or cross-stitch, photo slide viewing, X-RAY inspection and much more. Different types of Lightboxes Here at Graphic Air we have a range of sizes to suit what you are looking for. Our Beam Box range comes in sizes A1, A2, A3 and A4. The Beam Box range uses modern LED lights which outperform traditional florescent tubes. The larger boxes in the range, whilst cumbersome, are ideal for scrutinising technical drawings and photography negatives. For the home user, the slimmer, lighter Daylight Wafer 2 lightbox may be the solution for you. This is the latest generation of lightweight ultra slim lightbox using fully dimmable LED technology, simply touch to dim or brighten. For...
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Choosing the right Airbrush

Choosing the right Airbrush Choosing an Airbrush can present you with a number of tricky decisions. To make sure you choose the right airbrush you need to first consider what you want to achieve. So let’s start right at the beginning. Canvas The item you are spraying will partially dictate what type of airbrush you need, as airbrushing is now widely used in many applications from customisation to make up, body art and fake tanning. Different canvasses require different paints as well as different levels of detail and coverage, which is explored in more detail here. Coverage Detail vs Coverage. First start by establishing the area you want to cover when spraying. If you want to spray large areas then a spray gun might be the best option. Spray guns allow you to spray large areas in very little time, as they can carry larger amounts of paint. Take a look at our spray gun range if this is what you require. Beginners vs Advanced Beginners If you’re just starting out with an airbrush then you will need patience. There are a number of excellent entry level airbrushes, though the cheapest is not necessarily the best option as you may find it frustrating if blockages occur. As a beginner you will need to learn about paint consistency, cleaning and control. It may be best to learn all this with an entry level airbrush than a more expensive and complex airbrush. Build up your skills before moving onto the quality airbrushes. We have a great range...
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How to clean your airbrush

How to Clean Your Airbrush

How to Clean your Airbrush The most important thing to remember is, don’t leave it too late. There’s nothing worse than trying to clean dried out paint.                             Paasche 7 Piece Airbrush Cleaning Set What you will need: Range of small cleaning Brushes. We have a perfect 7 piece cleaning set. Airbrush Cleaner. We have a range of Airbrush Cleaners specifically designed for Airbrushes. Cleaning Wipes 2 small pots Face Mask Nozzle Wrench Latex Gloves Cleaning the Airbrush Step 1  Start by cleaning out the paint cup with a cleaning wipe. Once that is complete add a very small amount of Airbrush Cleaner into the paint cup. Hold your finger over the end of the airbrush and back flush the airbrush by pushing and pulling on the trigger. Empty out any excess airbrush cleaner into one of your bowls and then spray the remaining cleaner through. After this, give the paint cup another wipe with a cleaning wipe. Repeat this process until there is no debris left in the paint cup. Recommended 2-3 times. Cleaning the Airbrush Step 2 Now it’s time to strip the brush. Unscrew the handle at the back of the airbrush. Once the handle is removed gently pull the Needle back but Don’t remove it. Unscrew the Needle cap at the front of the airbrush. Place that in your spare bowl. Unscrew the Nozzle cap, again place in your...
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