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I am having trouble controlling flow

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Old 04-03-2006   #1 (permalink)
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Default I am having trouble controlling flow

I am using Createx paints. I have a set of the transparent flourescents, a set of opaque primaries and a set of the pearlized. The pearlized are the hardest for me. I pull back on the trigger and nothing happens. I pull back some more then nothing. I pull back a little more, then a lot comes out.

I have taken apart the airbrush and have cleaned it. It is better after it has been cleaned but still not easy to control. But shortly after cleaning it does it again. I have always had this problem with this brush but I assumed it was because I don't know what I am doing. I now have used it on several projects but still doesn't seem to work smoothly.

What am I doing wrong?

The brush is an Iwata Eclipse BCS.

For Createx paints, how much air pressure should I be using?

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Default Re: I am having trouble controlling flow

the old createx and that brush 40 to 60 psi with paint as is out of the bottle
the new stuff is supposed to flow better
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Default Re: I am having trouble controlling flow

MaxPower,
I too have a BCS and when using Createx I am using 30 PSI. I also use roughly 3 parts paint to 1 part water or 1 part Liquitex Flow Aid. When using Createx I keep a Q-tip with airbrush cleaner on it to occasionally wipe the needle tip. I know everybody has their favorite mixing ratios, but this is what I find works for me. Hope this is of some help...
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Default Re: I am having trouble controlling flow

Thanks for the tips.

You reduce Createx further?

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