Airbrush Nozzles and Needles

Graphic Air2014-03-12T17:25:00+00:00What Is An Airbrush For An airbrush is a versatile tool that can be used for applying a range of media on to a variety of surfaces. Most commonly this is for the application of paint; although common uses can also include sugarcraft (decorating cakes with edible paint) and spray tanning as well as a whole host of other uses. Different uses of airbrush will require varying degrees of detail, from fine lines to heavy lines, depending on whether you are detailing an area, shading, or block colouring. One way in which you can influence this, is through a variety of nozzles and needles, which are an additional accessory to an airbrush that can be interchanged. Different Airbrush Nozzles and Needles The nozzle, also known as the tip, and the needle size of the airbrush will determine the amount of paint that can be sprayed through it. Sizes often vary between 0.10mm and 0.5mm on airbrush to 0.6 and 1.5mm on small spray guns. However, the majority of airbrushes come with one nozzle and needle already fitted. Airbrush sets on the other hand come with a selection of nozzle sizes and needles, and it is a general rule of thumb that finer detail work requires a smaller nozzle. The various sizes include: Fine – 0.2mm Medium – 0.35mm Heavy – 0.5mm As an airbrush user you could need up to seven different sized airbrushes as one will not be versatile enough. However a medium size...

Technical Terms Of Airbrushes Explained

Graphic Air2014-01-17T16:13:53+00:00Understanding Technical Airbrush Terms An airbrush is a useful versatile tool that can provide the finishing touches to a range of projects, as well as being used for diverse purposes such as spray tanning. Some of the terms are very specific to the tools involved and therefore, somebody new to the activity wouldn’t be as sure of what they are looking for and as such some of these terms are explained here: – Mix – airbrushes can be either internal or external mix. This refers to where the airbrush mixes the paint. External mix airbrushes mix the paint and air after they have left the tip of the airbrush. Internal mix will combine paint and air whilst they are still inside the airbrush. – Action – this refers to the type of trigger that is used to control its function and the spray pattern. A single action airbrush, will spray both air and the paint with one pull of the trigger. Double action airbrushes require two actions, one for air and one for paint. Dual action allows for better control of the volume and coverage of the paint which in the hands of someone with experience is an advantage, whereas it may be better for those new to the hobby to try a single action airbrush. – Air Source – this is what propels...

Choosing A Budget Airbrush For Model Painting

Graphic Air2013-12-19T13:42:13+00:00Airbrushes For Beginners Model building and model making are big hobbies for a huge range of people; and can vary from racing remote controlled cars, models from famous TV shows or films, or classic military vehicles. Once you’ve built your model, then you want to add the best finishing touches possible. Depending on the type of model this is often done with paint and then minor details are added through stickers. This raises the question of how to apply the paint to the constructed model. Using a brush at a fine level of detail – especially on smaller models is a tricky task. One way that you can get past this is by investing in an airbrush; which can deal with all manner of levels of detail and can be a versatile tool for any modeller as it has a number of uses and can deliver a number of substances. What Is An Airbrush? An airbrush is a tool which atomises paint or other substances and propels it on to a surface. The air is supply often comes from an aerosol or more commonly on a larger scale from a compressor. In some airbrushes the paint and the air are mixed internally, whereas in others the paint mixes outside the actual tool. Different types of control are available also, with a single action airbrush having a simple trigger mechanism to control paint and air in one; whereas a dual action airbrush has separate controls for air flow and...