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Cool things to Airbrush

Cool things to Airbrush There are many things to airbrush, to let out your artistic talent. Here are some ideas that you could use: Skateboard A skateboard is a great thing to airbrush. The smooth surface on the bottom of the board allows you to create some impressive artistic designs. Perhaps your skateboard has seen better days and you want to give it a facelift. Or you have an old skateboard...
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Ventilation- Not just for professionals

If you’re an avid airbrush user then you should be well aware of the risks. When using an airbrush, flammable fumes are released into the air. Large quantities can also be toxic. I’m sure that most of you will wear a face mask when airbrushing but why not go that one step further? You may think that a ventilation system is just for professionals, but if you’re a regularly use an...

Benefits of a Daylight Lamp

Benefits of a Daylight Lamp All of our lamps here at Graphic Air use Daylight bulbs. But what’s the benefit to using Daylight light bulbs? What is a daylight bulb? Daylight bulb gives off a much ‘whiter light’. Ordinary bulbs give off a slightly yellow glow. Our eyes adjust so you don’t really notice but you don’t see colour the same way that you would in daylight. So Daylight lamps produce a...

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...

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...
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...

Choosing The Right Model Engineering Equipment

What Is Model Engineering? Model engineering is a popular hobby for many, giving people the opportunity to recreate some great pieces of engineering from history on a smaller scale in their own homes or workshops. There are many different types of model engineering, from model railways (these can be anything from table top, to scale working ride on steam trains; model steam engines are another popular hobby and attract great interest...

Learning The Airbrush Basics

Basic Airbrush Tips An airbrush is a great tool for painting and decorating a range of projects – from cakes to models. However for the uninitiated then there are a lot of concepts that may be new to them. Some tips and hints to help you get started and produce great results safely include: – Wear a facemask – if you are painting...