AIRBRUSH TECHNIQUE - LEARN TO AIRBRUSH

AIRBRUSH TECHNIQUE - LEARN TO AIRBRUSH http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums Airbrush - Learn to airbrush with the support of our free airbrush lessons, airbrush forums and airbrush magazines. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.airbrushtechnique.com/forums/images/airbrush/misc/rss.jpg AIRBRUSH TECHNIQUE - LEARN TO AIRBRUSH http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums noob http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f392/noob-18569.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:22:55 GMT im not exactly new, i been reading your forums for about a year but only recently decided to start abing again. the main reason i wanted to restart was the fact my children want painted helmets for ball and i cant see paying 60 each for something i can do for about 5. my favorite things are graffiti on shirts and skulls ( i try to put skulls on everything ) i am practicing to be able to paint helmets but right now im content with textiles. im not exactly new, i been reading your forums for about a year but only recently decided to start abing again. the main reason i wanted to restart was the fact my children want painted helmets for ball and i cant see paying 60 each for something i can do for about 5. my favorite things are graffiti on shirts and skulls ( i try to put skulls on everything ) i am practicing to be able to paint helmets but right now im content with textiles. ]]> INTRODUCE YOURSELF champts20 http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f392/noob-18569.html U. K. http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f530/u-k-18567.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:45 GMT just a quick message for the members in U K , I hope that all of the members are safe and dry . one cop were on a bridge that give away to the flood water 12 inches of rain in a 24 hour period, how thick are the fog ? just a quick message for the members in U K , I hope that all of the members are safe and dry . one cop were on a bridge that give away to the flood water
12 inches of rain in a 24 hour period, how thick are the fog ? ]]> OFF TOPIC redneck http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f530/u-k-18567.html new here and need info on tshirt ABing http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f392/new-here-need-info-tshirt-abing-18563.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:59:46 GMT Hi my name is Rob and I am new and to this forum stuff but I love what I see here and how people help each other in there artistic journey. Okay I am mostly working towards helmets,autos and bikes but now someone saw my website and emailed they liked a painting I did on metal called candle light. Now, she wants that painted on a medium womens shirt do I have to worry about that shrinking and push her towards a large or no. And how do I get that nice smooth look like on metal? By washing it first? And is it okay to use auto air and wicked(ceatex)? I would really appreceate anyone who can help me to get on track with this. ...I would also like to say hi to everyone out there and look forward to seeing different art and hearing different ideas. thankyou Rob Hi my name is Rob and I am new and to this forum stuff but I love what I see here and how people help each other in there artistic journey.
Okay I am mostly working towards helmets,autos and bikes but now someone saw my website and emailed they liked a painting I did on metal called candle light. Now, she wants that painted on a medium womens shirt do I have to worry about that shrinking and push her towards a large or no. And how do I get that nice smooth look like on metal? By washing it first? And is it okay to use auto air and wicked(ceatex)? I would really appreceate anyone who can help me to get on track with this.
...I would also like to say hi to everyone out there and look forward to seeing different art and hearing different ideas.
thankyou Rob ]]> INTRODUCE YOURSELF rcair http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f392/new-here-need-info-tshirt-abing-18563.html Making $ for the New Airbrush Artist? http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f301/making-new-airbrush-artist-18562.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:20:58 GMT I was wondering if anyone can contact me at darthcratine@gmail.com and help me out. I am new to airbrushing as in 3-4 months and not great at it and am in a financial burden. I am medically retired from the US Navy and Unemployable and am using airbrushing to suplement my income and need some advice. I am the only artist where I am but lack the skills. Here is what I am trying to achieve. :confused: #1. Some simple ideas to make money with easy art even I can do. #2. Some ideas for marketing said art on a limited budget. #3. I need someone who has been where I am and willing to help me out. Please help and get back with me. Creatine (Jon) PS: More info about me in intoduce yourself thread PLEASE read. I was wondering if anyone can contact me at darthcratine@gmail.com and help me out.

I am new to airbrushing as in 3-4 months and not great at it and am in a financial burden. I am medically retired from the US Navy and Unemployable and am using airbrushing to suplement my income and need some advice.

I am the only artist where I am but lack the skills.

Here is what I am trying to achieve. :confused:

#1. Some simple ideas to make money with easy art even I can do.
#2. Some ideas for marketing said art on a limited budget.
#3. I need someone who has been where I am and willing to help me out.

Please help and get back with me.

Creatine (Jon)

PS: More info about me in intoduce yourself thread PLEASE read. ]]> GENERAL AIRBRUSH TECHNIQUES DISCUSSIONS Creatine http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f301/making-new-airbrush-artist-18562.html Anybody know what Iwata this is please? http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f458/anybody-know-what-iwata-please-18559.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:44:08 GMT Here it is Image: http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/SteveandJan/Iwata.jpg Sorry about the quality. Steve Here it is

Sorry about the quality.

Steve ]]> AIRBRUSH TROUBLE SHOOTING Meerkat http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f458/anybody-know-what-iwata-please-18559.html Airbrush Work Survey http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f301/airbrush-work-survey-18558.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:47:30 GMT Are you getting most of your work as result of a web-site, samples hung in a shop, or just word of mouth? (Started by Airbrush Dreams I just added the poll for him) Are you getting most of your work as result of a web-site, samples hung in a shop, or just word of mouth?

(Started by Airbrush Dreams I just added the poll for him) ]]> GENERAL AIRBRUSH TECHNIQUES DISCUSSIONS don johnson http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f301/airbrush-work-survey-18558.html I am taking an airbrush survey http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f530/i-am-taking-airbrush-survey-18556.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:18:12 GMT I am curious as to where airbrushers are getting most of their paying airbrush work from. Are you getting most of your work as result of a web-site, samples hung in a shop, or just word of mouth? I am curious because of my financial situation will be drastically changing at the end of this school year and I will most likely be losing my house. If I can supplement my income by $700 a month by the end of school year things will be fine, so I need to concentrate my efforts in the smartest directions. Please take the time to answer my little survey. Thanks Fred I am curious as to where airbrushers are getting most of their paying airbrush work from. Are you getting most of your work as result of a web-site, samples hung in a shop, or just word of mouth?

I am curious because of my financial situation will be drastically changing at the end of this school year and I will most likely be losing my house. If I can supplement my income by $700 a month by the end of school year things will be fine, so I need to concentrate my efforts in the smartest directions.

Please take the time to answer my little survey.
Thanks
Fred ]]> OFF TOPIC Airbrush Dreams http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f530/i-am-taking-airbrush-survey-18556.html Iwata HP-C plus problems!!! http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f499/iwata-hp-c-plus-problems-18555.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:48:43 GMT Hey everyone so my Iwata HP-C plus is acting up on me. It is not shooting out paint when I pull back on the trigger until its almost fully open. Then when I shut off the air it shoots out paint. I have cleaned it many times and reduced my pressure and still the same. Any suggestions? Hey everyone so my Iwata HP-C plus is acting up on me. It is not shooting out paint when I pull back on the trigger until its almost fully open. Then when I shut off the air it shoots out paint. I have cleaned it many times and reduced my pressure and still the same. Any suggestions? ]]> AIRBRUSH PAINT HELP TheDoormouse http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f499/iwata-hp-c-plus-problems-18555.html Trash can http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f519/trash-can-18552.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:17:02 GMT Ok, I tried flameing my trash can here it is. Thanks for looking and as usual all comments welcomed. Ok, I tried flameing my trash can here it is. Thanks for looking and as usual all comments welcomed.

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]]> ralph http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f519/trash-can-18552.html Almost Stolen http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f530/almost-stolen-18551.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:09:07 GMT Well had a lovely surprize when I left to go to work this morning. Someone had tried to steal my truck last night or early this morning. When I went out to my truck to leave for work I found the drivers window smashed out, they pried under the handle with a screw driver, and also busted up the steering collar to get at the wires to hot wire it. I am thankfull they were unable to get it. It isn't a pretty truck by any means, but it is my daily transportation.It is all dented up and very rustywith 295,000 miles on it. I had to spend $45.00 on a glass from a junkyard and lost time at work going to pick up the glass and installing it. Just had to let out a little steam over it. ]]> OFF TOPIC dtownpainter http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f530/almost-stolen-18551.html Talking Dog http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f158/talking-dog-18550.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:11:34 GMT A guy is driving around the back woods of Montana and he sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty-style house: 'Talking Dog For Sale ' He rings the bell and the owner appears and tells him the dog is in the backyard.

The guy goes into the backyard and sees a nice looking Labrador retriever sitting there.

'You talk?' he asks.

Yep,' the Lab replies.

After the guy recovers from the shock of hearing a dog talk, he says 'So, what's your story?'

The Lab looks up and says, 'Well, I discovered that I could talk when I was pretty young. I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA. In no time at all they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping.'

'I was one of their most valuable spies for eight years running. But the jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn't getting any younger so I decided to settle down. I signed up for a job at the airport to do some undercover security, wandering near suspicious characters and listening in.. I uncovered some incredible dealings and was awarded a batch of medals.' 'I got married, had a mess of puppies, and now I'm just retired.'

The guy is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog.

'Ten dollars,' the guy says.

'Ten dollars? This dog is amazing! Why on earth are you selling him so cheap?'

'Because he's a damn liar. He never did any of that shit. ]]> THE LIGHTER SIDE OF AIRBRUSHING Kaiilla http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f158/talking-dog-18550.html Fine line stops spraying (NOT TIP DRY) http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f458/fine-line-stops-spraying-not-tip-18549.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:15:57 GMT Hi, this is my first post.

I'm pretty new to airbrushing but understand the basics. I'm using a Iwata Custom Micron-SB. I have the Pre-set handle set to give me a consistent line but whenever i try i do any kind of fine to medium line my brush stops spraying after a matter of just seconds. This is getting so frustrating i'm ready to throw it across the room. I really do not think this is down to Dry Tip as i have my cap removed and regularly clean the tip between sprays with finger tips.

I'm using Golden Airbrush paints

Any help would be really appreciated. ]]> AIRBRUSH TROUBLE SHOOTING firehazzard http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f458/fine-line-stops-spraying-not-tip-18549.html Paint for Helmets http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f499/paint-helmets-18548.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:43:22 GMT Hi All, I am a manufacture of helmets for watersports.
we recently had some damage to alot of new product on the paint on the shells.
we manufacture off shore so sending them back to our paint house is not an option.
The blemishes in the paint are small and look like they just need touch up. So i thought airbrushing to touch up the areas would be really the best way to go.

I purchased and Iwata Eclipse siphon feed gun this morning and practices a bit to get the hang of using an airbrush ( I am experience with typical larger volume HVLP guns etc).

The Iwata came with some com art paint, not the paint. The paint is very thin and runs on vertical surfaces of the helmet.

I have several questions and requirements

1) can i run normal automotive paints through this gun?
2) suggestion on paints manufacture and also matching the paint to our helmets colors would be very helpful.
3) i need to the paint to flash pretty quickly as this "touching" up will be much like a assembly line....

Thanks in advance.
Tom
you can reach me at
tom at shred ready .com ]]> AIRBRUSH PAINT HELP SRHELMETS http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f499/paint-helmets-18548.html VOTING NEWBI CONTEST http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f258/voting-newbi-contest-18546.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:47:28 GMT Voting on art work in this thread http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f258/any-subject-newbie-contest-18168.html thanks to all who took part Voting on art work in this thread
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thanks to all who took part ]]> AIRBRUSH CONTEST FORUM don johnson http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f258/voting-newbi-contest-18546.html <![CDATA[nube with 2 many q's please help.]]> http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f458/nube-2-many-qs-please-help-18543.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:27:53 GMT well first an intro. i want to spray Duracoat on weapons, MX parts ect. its a resin that dries to touch in an hour. also would like to get creative with models adn helmets ect. i know time is my best asset with this. her eis the q's. adn my brush is a paache vl series. comes with 3 tips 1, 3, 5.
what tip is best used with a resin type material ??
tried to use some testors enamel with my sons model car adn getting spatter with the 1 tip the cone is slotted ?? why . teh 3 does ok but very touchy
adn what pressure is best for model enamel ? i know when teh duracoat arrives i need to try different pressure settings. but still dont know what tip to start . been practicing the mechanics of the brush, so far getting comfortable. tips ideas ect appreciated ]]> AIRBRUSH TROUBLE SHOOTING larry750 http://airbrushtechnique.com/forums/f458/nube-2-many-qs-please-help-18543.html