Browse more: All Departments Single Action Airbrushes and Airbrush KitsDouble Action Airbrushes and Airbrush KitsAirbrush AccessoriesAirbrush Additives and MediumsAirbrush Cleaning and MaintenanceAirbrush ColorsAirbrush Auto ColorsAirbrush PapersAirbrush Templates and StencilsAirbrush Compressors and AccessoriesFriskets and MasksSpare Parts for AirbrushesSpray Booths and Ventilation Systems Airbrushing is the act of using an airbrush tool to mix air and paint to create a fine mist that can be applied to nearly any surface. A compressor or can of air is needed to create enough force to push the air through the airbrush and thus mixing with the paint. Airbrushing can be used for applying a background or base coat, painting fine detail, and achieving smooth gradations in colors. Click Here to see our Airbrush Selection Chart. Blick Complete Airbrush System ^ back to top Single Action Airbrushes and Airbrush Kits view all product details Badger Model 350 Single Action Airbrush

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The information in our Airbrush Selection Chart is intended to answer that question and others you may have. Please take the time to look it over before you place your order. return to all questions What can an airbrush spray? Any liquid that can be thinned to the consistency of milk can be sprayed through an airbrush. alpine living air purifier model xl15However, if some liquids are thinned too much, they won't perform properly, so some judgement should be used in selecting the right airbrush for a particular job.idylis air purifier 200 review Generally, thick liquids such as textile paints or ceramic glazes should be thinned cautiously, and a simple type airbrush such as the Paasche H or Badger 350 should be used. honeywell hepa air cleaner 50150

In the case of textile paints, the Paasche VL-5 could be used. Thicker materials should be sprayed with higher pressure than thinner colors. If the liquid is thin (dyes, inks, etc.), or if it thins well, then a double action airbrush and/or lower pressure may be used. What is a single-action airbrush? A single action airbrush is the simplest type. When the finger button (air control) is pushed down, color is sprayed at a pre-set rate. This rate is easy to change — simply stop spraying for a moment and turn the color valve slightly. Single action airbrushes are useful mostly for area coverage in such activities as hobbies and crafts, stenciling, and mural work. Such things as acrylics, ceramic glazes and auto paint (lacquers and enamels), are commonly sprayed with a single action brush. Most single action airbrushes are external-mix types. They mix the air and the color outside the tip and are therefore less likely to clog if heavier materials are sprayed (such as ceramic glazes).

All double action airbrushes are of the internal-mix type. The liquid must be thinned more in these because the air and liquid are mixed inside the body of the airbrush. Internal mixing produces a finer spray. How is a double-action airbrush different? Only one difference — but a big one! Slowly pulling back on the finger button will gradually increase the amount of color sprayed. Thus, you are able to control such things as the width of the line of area of tone, the intensity of the color or the gradation of value, all while you continue to spray. Obviously, that type of versatility isn't necessary for every task, but for artwork, it's great. How are liquid and air mixed? Liquid is fed into the air stream either by siphon action or gravity. Siphon-feed airbrushes work just like sucking a milkshake up through a straw, and it takes one or two seconds to get it working. Gravity-feed airbrushes are quicker because the color cup is located on top, and the fluid flows directly down into the airstream.

This is a nice advantage when making a lot of color changes. Are there any other types of airbrush? The only other type is the Paasche AB. We actually stretched the truth when we said that all double action airbrushes are interal-mix types. The AB would have to be described as a double action, external-mix type. It doesn't look or work like any other airbrush. For sensitivity and control of spray it has no peer. This sensitivity limits the area coverage, but the AB is not intended for area work. Buy it for its detail capability — you can even retouch photo negatives with an AB. Most airbrushes will work just fine on clean, dry air at 1/2 to 1 CFM flow and 20 to 45 PSI, depending on the fluids being sprayed. Will I need a moisture trap?A moisture trap that attaches directly to your compressor will effectively reduce the amount of moisture in your air line. This is particularly important in warm and/or humid conditions. Moisture can also accumulate in your airbrush hose overnight.

Spraying air through the airbrush for a few minutes before you begin to work will clear condensation from the line. See Compressors and Accessories for a selection of moisture traps. Is it necessary to use a pressure regulator? It's not absolutely necessary, but once you use one, you'll never want to work without a regulator again. A pressure regulator and gauge combination controls air output to the airbrush and becomes a necessity when your techniques and/or paint viscosity require you to control the airflow. Having a compressor that gives you a wide range of pressure to regulate allows you to experiment with a wide range of paints and techniques. See Compressors and Accessories for a selection of pressure regulators. What happens after you buy an airbrush? Airbrush artists always need replacement and add-on parts: nozzles, tips, needles, color cups and jars, hoses, couplers, and adapters. Will you be able to find more color cups as your technique improves? Although an airbrush body may last years with proper care, airbrush parts wear out from the abrasive and caustic action of pigments, inks, and colors.

Where will you find replacements? Dick Blick has been selling airbrushes since 1913, almost since they were invented. We carry parts and accessories to support you after you buy the airbrush. "When all else fails, read the instructions." This advice is especially good for anyone who has just purchased an airbrush. Most instruction sheets are written to help the user get started without any problems. The Blick Complete Airbrush System by Iwata The Blick Complete Airbrush System contains everything beginners need to start airbrushing including an Iwata Eclipse CS gravity feed dual-action airbrush. This video details all the components and provides a great demonstration. Iwata Airbrushes - An Introduction Iwata airbrushes are some of the best performing airbrushes available. We'll take you through this extensive line series by series explaining the features and differences so you can select the right airbrush for your needs. Iwata Compressors - An Introduction