Review of the the Iwata Eclipse
If you're an airbrush beginner and looking for a great all rounder airbrush that will serve as your workhorse, we highly recommend the Iwata Eclipse CS. It is easier to handle, much more forgiving with paint, and more value for money than cheaper alternatives. If you want to see how it works and if it's the right airbrush for you, check out this review by OrcPainterNerd on Youtube.
What You Need For Cake Airbrushing
What you need for cake airbrushing Thinking about getting into cake decorating? Using an airbrush allows you to create impressive artwork on cakes. It’s a great way to impress friends at a party or do professionally. This guide will show you just what you’ll need when airbrushing cakes. The first thing that you’ll need is an airbrush. For Cake decorations you need an airbrush that allows you to create high levels of detail. When creating your cake designs you want the creative freedom to produce beautiful artwork. You don’t want to be held back by a poor performing airbrush. Squires Kitchen Airbrush Kit Sakura Pink Take a look at our range of airbrushes for cake decorations. To go along side your airbrush you are going to need some paint. To create beautiful cake designs, you’ll need a full range of colours. There are many different types of colours you can purchase. You can purchase them individually or as a set. Take a look at our range of Airbrush cake paint. Airbrush Paint for Cake Painting Don’t forget that you’ll need all the equipment for an airbrush including compressor etc. Take a look at our What You Need For Cake Airbrushing appeared first on Graphic Air Blog.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...
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...The Basics Of Airbrush Cleaning and Maintenance
Maintaining An Airbrush An airbrush is an amazing tool that can offer versatility and usefulness that many can’t. However as with any tool it is important that it is well maintained in order to make sure that you get the best out of your equipment and therefore get the best finished results. Cleaning and maintaining an airbrush is simple, however for the uninitiated then it can be daunting as there are various parts that require attention in order to avoid blockages and make sure that you get the best finish whatever the project you’re working on How to clean an airbrush Replace the airbrush colour bottle with a bottle containing cleaning solution and spray until the solution is clear and clean. Use the cutaway handle during this process . Replace the colour bottle and spray the next colour; when finished, repeat the cleaning procedure. Before you finish an airbrush session or any time the airbrush becomes clogged, increase the air pressure and spray cleaning solution through the airbrush for a short period of time. Store the airbrush in a dustless area or continue using after decreasing the air pressure to the desired working pressure. Pressure cleaning by this method will thoroughly clean the paint passage, nozzle, and needle. How to clean your airbrush needle Loosen the airbrush needle chucking nut and slowly pull the needle straight out. Wipe the residue off the needle by gently rotating it in a soft cloth folded over the needle. Carefully re-insert the...The Benefits Of Airbrush Tattoos
What Are Tattoos As times have changed, tattoos have become more prevalent in modern society due to celebrity culture and a more open minded view about such things in society. Tattoos are a mark on the skin that can come in a range of forms. Some can be naturally occurring such as when dust or dirt gets in a wound (a common issue for miners), temporary tattoos which are short lived designs on the surface of the skin. Permanent tattoos are designs and marks that are created when indelible ink is inserted into a layer of skin known as the dermis. Temporary tattoos are often applied using airbrushes. This is a form of tattooing where hypoallergenic ink is sprayed onto the skin using an airbrush. These tattoos only last a few days, are easy to remove if required at short notice and dry quickly so you can get on with having a good time! The Pros And Cons Of Airbrush Tattoos Airbrush Tattoos have a number of pros and cons when it comes to comparing them to permanent tattoos. These Include: The hypoallergenic nature of the substances used non-permanent airbrush tattoos means that it is very unlikely that you will suffer any ill effects from it being applied to your skin, whereas with a permanent tattoo there are a range of potential health complications, from unclean working practises to your body reacting to the ink badly and causing illness. Having a temporary tattoo can mean that you can trial ideas of...
