Airbrushing is everyone. It is a type of art that involves painting and the images are very sharp, bold and attractive. Though most people have seen airbrushing projects and might have even seen the process occur, many do not understand how it works. There are a lot of questions people have about airbrushing. For starters, they are not even sure what the tool is. Painting is usually done with a paintbrush and they understand how that works. The bristles pick up the paint and it is smeared on the canvas. With airbrushing, there are no bristles. Airbrushes are actually tubes, much like a pen that sprays paints, inks, glazes and dyes through a process known as atomization. Atomization takes a fluid and turns it into a mist. You are basically misting the paint over your surface when airbrushing.

So how does an airbrush actually work? It attaches to an air source. You load the paint into it and the air source forces air through the tube, pushing out the colored mist. The brushes have two separate systems: the air and the paint. The air provides energy for the atomization. The fluid is sprayed through the brushing system and onto the surface

There are several different types of airbrush systems. What are they? All brushes contain at least a few similar components. They are able to convert liquid to spray. Most do this in a way that can be used by anyone; no matter how inexperienced they might be using the brush. Most artists choose their brush based on the style of paint cup that is suitable to their project or experience. For instance, those who want to spray upwards need a brush with a side cup that swivels. This allows the brush to point vertically while the pain is still resting horizontally in the cup.

If your projects require you to change color frequently, it is easier to work with a brush that supplies a removable cup or bottle. These pull out of the body of the brush and can be emptied and refilled as needed. If you are using just a small amount of paint, you can use a cup that is tiny and easy to work with in small area. This type of brush is popular in nail salons where designs are painted onto the nail surface following a manicure.

It is also important to consider the type of paint you plan to use. If you are using cellulose based paint, you need Teflon seals on the inside of the brush. The material is protective and prevents that brush from deteriorating through use. It is also important to consider whether you want a brush that mixes the paint internally or externally. In an internal brush, the paint is mixed in the tip. For external mixing, the paint is mixed outside the tip which produces a coarse spray pattern. In addition to these factors, it is also important to consider the types of paint you will use, the space you will be working in and the materials onto which you will be applying the paint. It is better to know all the details and ask the questions ahead of time, so you get the perfect brush for your needs.

Author Bio: Stewart Wrighter usually buys his children’s airbrushes online.

Category: Arts and Crafts
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