Newbie from Montana

[Travarartist]

Hi everyone, I just joined the site yesterday. I have been doing a lot of research about airbrushes and this site has already been invaluable. Thanks.

I do glass art, both fused and stained/leaded. I want to use the airbrush as an additional technique to accomplish detail and unusual effects. Paints will likely be Pebeo thermal set paints and enamels (I have a glass kiln). This will be quite experimental so who knows where the ab adventure will take me.

So, now, getting set up. I have a good air compressor that should work fine. My plans are to add a pressure regulator near my painting area in my studio. I'm planning on an in-line filter for fine dust and moisture. My compressor is an oil lubricated piston type. Do I need a separate filter or trap for the oil in the airline? Will the same filter/trap for the dust and moisture work for the oil?

I haven't bought an ab yet. I have studied the user reports and they are both helpful and confusing. Confusing because there are so many choices since no one brush does it all, or so it seems. I think I should start with a gravity feed dual action brush (based on what I have read in the forums). What brands and models seem to stand out for a newbie's first brush?

Any other suggestions for equipment and set-up? Thanks for your help. Great site!!

Trap and filter best bet ask your local expert Home Depot or Lowes as thats the cheapest place to buy them. Stamp the word For Airbrush Use on it and the price goes up accordingly thru airbrush suppliers. That coming from someone in the business

Iwata Hp-CS would be the way I'd go if I where in your shoes.
welcome to the world of airbrushing and this web site

www.howtoairbrush.com
www.airbrushhowto.com
www.howtocustompaint.com

all three are free info sites we as a group publish info on.

[mayhem]

cant help on your question.. but welcome to the board !!!!!!

[markbentley]

Trav Some One Just Gave Me Some Small Squares Of Glass With Flowers Etched Into Them And Wants Me To Airbrush Color Into Them. I Have No Idea What To Do Here. Since You Work With Glass I Thought Id Ask For Ideas?
Also I Agree, Gravity Feed Brush -good For Detail

[barshark]

Welcome to the board, Trav. You'll find alot of talent and experience in these pages. The folks here are the friendlist I've ever met online. Can't wait to see some of your work.

Mark, I use AA paints with low pressure for glass. I do small pieces so I rattle can clear them. Just make sure you clean them real well with soap and water first.


Andreas
www.kolordawgs.net

[markbentley]

thanks barshark

[Travarartist]

Mark, As I mentioned in my initial post, Pebeo Vitrea 160 (water based) is excellent because it is formulated for glass. After drying for 24 hours it can be thermal hardened at 325 degrees for 40 minutes (just a kitchen oven will work). Very permanent and lots of nice colors. Dick Blick is a good mail-order resource for Pebeo and Michaels usually stocks a full line of the products.