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The Airbrush is one of the most diverse tools around.
In the hands of an artist, it can produce amazing images. If you have artistic talent and a steady hand and you are willing to dedicate some time to developing your skills, airbrushing can be immensely rewarding.
Q: What is an airbrush?
A: An airbrush is a small, air-operated tool that sprays fluid (paint, ink, dye, stain, glaze, etc.). It resembles, and is held like, a pen. It applies paint through a process known as atomization.
Q: What's atomization?
A: An airbrush takes a fluid and turns it into a directed airborne mist. You can think of it as a sophisticated perfume atomizer or as a controllable spray paint can.
Q: How does an airbrush work?
A: The airbrush must be attached to an air source to spray. Airbrushes have two systems that must work together to function properly. The air system provides energy for the atomization of the fluid. The fluid system delivers the paint to the tip of the airbrush to be atomized and sprayed onto a surface.
Q: What types of surfaces can be worked on?
A: All surfaces can be airbrushed: paper, canvas, plastic, metal, glass, License plates, wood, fingernails, leather, skin, etc. You can even airbrush a deep, dark suntan. The key is to insure the proper preparation of the surface prior to spraying and its compatibility with the sprayed material.
Q: What kinds of paint can I use with the airbrush?
A: Most paints: acrylics, watercolors, automotive paints, enamels, alkyds, etc., are sprayable as long as they are thinned to a consistency, like light cream, that enables them to flow easily through the airbrush. However, if you're just learning how to paint with an airbrush consider buying airbrush-ready paints. With premixed paints, you can focus on improving your technique rather than worrying about whether or not your paint is going to clog the airbrush.
Q: What kinds of images can be produced with an airbrush?
A: An artist can produce any kind of image that he or she can with a brush. The big difference is that by spraying the color, you have the ability to make sharp, crisp lines as well as amazing soft fades, blends and shadows not possible with a bristle brush.
Q: "But I can't draw a straight line. How can I get good results as a beginner?"
A: There are many tricks, textures, and special effects you will learn as you go along. You can learn these through classes, books, videos, instructional websites (such as http://airbrushtricks.com/) or working with other airbrush artists. Many professional artists use a combination of stencils and common items such as cotton batting or feathers - to achieve the effects that they want. You can make your own stencils or use ready-cut stencils for consistent and professional results.
Q: Is there a way to project an image onto a surface as a guide?
A:Yes. There a number of Image Projectors on the market that can come in handy, especially when doing large images such as signs and murals. Also, Light Boxes work well when transfering an image from the original to a transparency film to be projected.
For all of the details with images, go to our
Airbrush Q & A.
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Airbrush Brands
Airbrush Categories
Our Most Popular Airbrushes and Complete Airbrushing Systems are highlighted within each of our 12 Airbrush Usage Categories below!
All Airbrushing Systems with Compressors Receive Large Discounts!
High Performance Airbrush Compressors
Within the large variety of AirBrush-Depot Compressors, you'll be able to find a Model that suits your needs! They Range in Power from 1/8 to 1/3 Horsepower and the Styles Vary from Single and Twin Piston to Diaphragm Membrane Models. All AirBrush-Depot Compressors Carry a Full 2-Year Warranty
MASTER Airbrush Systems
Master Premium Airbrushing System
System includes:
- Master Airbrush Brand Model G22 Airbrush Set
(Precision Dual-Action Gravity Feed Airbrush)
- Master Airbrush Brand Model S68 Airbrush Set
(Precision Dual-Action Siphon Feed Airbrush)
- Master Airbrush Brand Model E91 Airbrush Set
(Single-Action Siphon Feed External Mix Airbrush)
- Airbrush-Depot Brand Model TC-60 "Salon Air" Air Compressor with Small Air Storage Tank
sku: ABD KIT-SALON3-60, only $159.98
Master Airbrush G44 Precision Detail Control Airbrushing System
with Createx 20 Color Paint Set, Book, Cups, Sticks...
Includes G44 Airbrush that's Loaded with Features!
System includes:
- Powerful Air Compressor with Tank
- Precision High Detail Control Airbrush
- How To: Airbrush Book
- 20 Paint Colors to get you Started
Plus everything to keep it Organized:
- Holder for up to 4 Airbrushes
- Cleaning Pot, 100 Mix Cups & Sticks
sku: ABD KIT-G44T-MASTER, only $249.98
Master Airbrush G22 Performance Multi-Purpose Airbrushing System
Createx 12 Color Paint Set, DVD, Cups, Sticks...
A Top Seller that's User Friendly & Versatile!
System includes:
- Powerful Air Compressor with Tank
- How To Begin Airbrushing DVD
- 12 Createx Paint Colors to get Started
Plus everything to keep it Organized:
- Holder for up to 4 Airbrushes
- Cleaning Pot, 100 Mix Cups & Sticks
Excellent Gift for Beginning Airbrushers!
sku: ABD KIT-G22T-MASTER, only $199.98
Complete High Performance HP-C Plus Airbrushing System with Accessories
Premium System that Makes a Perfect Gift!
System includes:
- Powerful Air Compressor with Tank
- iwata HP-C Plus High Performance Airbrush
"Professionals Workhorse"
- How To Secrets: Airbrush Book
- 20 Paint Colors to get you Started
Plus everything to keep it Organized:
- Holder for up to 4 Airbrushes
- Cleaning Pot, 100 Mix Cups & Sticks
sku: ABD KIT-4004T-MASTER, only $379.98
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Eclipse Series! Excellence in an All-Purpose Airbrush.
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Complete Airbrush Systems with Essential Accessories
sku: ABD KIT-4207T-MASTER, only $299.98
sku: ABD KIT-4200T-MASTER, only $279.98
paasche VL Airbrush System
Complete with Paint and Accessories
Paasche's Best Selling Airbrush Set!
The paasche VL is a Versatile Airbrush that's Favored by T-shirt Artists, but is also great for illustrations, stenciling, and multiple other arts and crafts.
System includes...
- Paasche VL-SET: Precision Dual-Action Siphon Feed VL Airbrush Set with 3 Tips and Braided Airbrush Hose (includes factory warranty)
- AirBrush-Depot Model TC-20T Maintenance Free Air Compressor with Tank (Includes a Full 2 Year Warranty) that has a Automatic On/Off Shutoff, Air Regulator with Gauge & Water Trap Filter
- Createx Brand 12 Popular Airbrush Paint Colors Set
- Createx Brand How to Begin Airbrushing DVD
Plus everything to keep it Organized...
- 3 in 1 Use Airbrush Cleaning Pot along with Airbrush Cleaning Solution
- 100 1 oz. Plastic Mixing Cups and 100 Mixing Sticks
- Universal Airbrush Holder for up to 4 Airbrushes
sku: ABD KIT-VLSET-MASTER, only $239.98
BADGER Crescendo® Airbrush System
Complete with Paint and Accessories
BADGER'S Best Selling Airbrush Set!
The "Crescendo®" is a bottom-feed double-action, internal-mix airbrush.
The Crescendo® is the airbrush designed by professionals for professional production airbrushing. This durable, versatile airbrush works continuously with precision and efficiency.
System includes...
- Crescendo® 175-7 Complete Airbrush Set (includes factory warranty)
- AirBrush-Depot Model TC-20T Maintenance Free Air Compressor with Tank (includes a full 2 year warranty) that has a Automatic On/Off Shutoff, Air Regulator with Gauge & Water Trap Filter
- Createx Brand 12 Popular Airbrush Paint Colors Set
- Createx Brand How to Begin Airbrushing DVD
Plus everything to keep it Organized...
- 3 in 1 Use Airbrush Cleaning Pot along with Airbrush Cleaning Solution
- 100 1 oz. Plastic Mixing Cups and 100 Mixing Sticks
- Universal Airbrush Holder for up to 4 Airbrushes
sku: ABD KIT-1757T-MASTER, only $289.98
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Airbrush Cleaning Pot
ABD TP-50 NEW!
A must-have for every airbrush artist
beginner or professional.
This three-in-one clean pot is convenient and portable and is meant to be used for airbrush cleaning, also as an airbrush holder, and the cap can be used as a palette and water cap. Includes 4 easy-to-change replacement filters and a Paint Syringe.
This holder would work great with any of the dozens of airbrushes, airbrush kits or airbrush and compressor kits available right here.
sku: ABD TP-50, only $18.95
Professional Iwata Table Top Airbrush Cleaning Station Pot
IWA NAC201 NEW! A must-have for every airbrush artist beginner or professional.
Provides a simple, self-contained receptacle for airbrush cleaning. It also serves as a convenient stand for holding your airbrush when not in use.
It's easy to use for cleaning your airbrush without messy overspray!
Insert airbrush into the insertion port. Use cleaner in the airbrush, and trigger the airbrush to blow cleaner through the airbrush and it will be be trapped in the jar.
- Equipped with airbrush hanger for both gravity-feed and siphon-feed airbrush.
- 24 oz. Glass Container and a handle keeps the cleaning pot in balance.
- Easy to clean, convenient, and portable
- Easy to change filter. (3 filters included)
- Comes with a 1 quart sturdy plastic container with lid that can be used for parts or simply to store the cleaning station.
sku: IWA NAC201, only $25.50
Mack Brush Airbrush & Spray Gun Cleaning Kit
MAC ACK-1
Professional MACK BRUSH AIRBRUSH and SPRAY GUN Cleaning Kit keeps your spraying equipment clean and working at peak performance!
This nicely organized kit includes 25 pieces, plus a 16 oz. wash bottle.
- 5-piece mini-brush set, 2 soft white bristle (double sided) brushes, and 1 extra long brush.
- 13 piece micro-needle set.
- Double sided pick
- 2 specialized black bristle (double sided) brushes.
- 1/4" End Brush
- One 16-ounce polyethylene bottom feed cleaning bottle.
sku: MAC ACK-1, only $29.99
TFR-2000
True Diaphram Mini Regulator
with Gauge and Water Trap Filter
Improve your Airbrushes Performance by using this Regulator for Accurate, Moisture-Free Airflow!
Features and Benefits:
- True Diaphram Pressure Regulator with Gauge:
- Precise Adjustment of Airflow:
- Water Trap Filter: Ensures clean, dry air and has an easy release drain valve
- Reduces Air Pulsation: Minimizes airflow fluctuations
- Easy to Use: Pull the top button up; turn clockwise to increase the pressure; turn counter-clockwise to release the pressure.
- Fittings: Includes 1/8" output fitting and has a 1/4" inlet opening
sku: ABD TFR-2000, only $19.98
TFR-3000
True Diaphram Mini Regulator
with Gauge and Water Trap Filter
Improve your Airbrushes Performance by using this Regulator for Accurate, Moisture-Free Airflow!
Features and Benefits:
- True Diaphram Pressure Regulator with Gauge:
Provides the user full control of operating air pressure
- Precise Adjustment of Airflow:
Regulated air up to 100 PSI (7 Bar)
- Water Trap Filter: Ensures clean, dry air and has an easy release drain valve
- Reduces Air Pulsation: Minimizes airflow fluctuations
- Easy to Use: Pull the top button up; turn clockwise to increase the pressure; turn counter-clockwise to release the pressure.
- Fittings: Has 1/4" inlet and output openings, but includes 2 fittings to set up 1/8" inlet and output.
- Wall Mount Bracket
sku: ABD TFR-3000, only $24.98
Six Station Airbrush Holder
NEW! A must-have for every airbrush artist!
beginner or professional.
TH-40 Airbrush Holder holds up to 8 airbrushes and sits on table or bench top, allowing access from all sides. With 6 individual branch valves, you can have 6 airbrushes connected to air all the time. It also features a 360° rotary pressure gauge. The top holder swivels to help keep airbrushes balanced.
sku: ABD TH-40, only $49.95
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