How does an airbrush work?
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-rea
