Airbrush Colors - Proper Storage and Care

Airbrush is a painting technique in which special airbrush paint is applied by means of a spray gun. The paint used here is acrylic based and is kept in a certain pigmentation to prevent the nozzles of the guns from clogging.

About Airbrush

The finer the nozzle and thus the pigmentation of the inks, the finer and smaller the work can be. However, this increases the costs of paint production considerably. The special airbrush paints are necessary for this kind of painting, because normal paint cannot be applied in this way. These acrylic paints are waterproof after drying, but not scratch-resistant. If scratch resistance is to be achieved, the movement must be coated with a clear varnish. Protein glaze colours are also used. However, these are not waterproof after drying. Solvent-based paints are also available, but they can only be used outdoors because the ingredients are hazardous to health.

Airbrush in cosmetics

The airbrush technique is also used to conjure images on the body. This is called body painting or airbrush tattoo and has to be done with body paint that is both skin-friendly and airbrushable.

Airbrush shop and storage

Especially on the Internet there are numerous airbrush shops. These offer colors for all areas of porcelain and glass, leather and plastic, textile and skin. The paints, especially those that have been mixed by the customer himself, must be kept hermetically sealed, otherwise they become solid. As soon as the solvent, even if only water, can evaporate from the paint, the paint becomes too solid to be sprayed with the fine nozzles. Also, the paint must not freeze under any circumstances. The paint guns must always be cleaned carefully in order to be ready for use again next time. Airbrush is an art form that had to fight for recognition for a long time. Experienced artists can use this technique to produce the most amazing paintings. The different areas of application are versatile, like hardly any other way to paint. Through the finest gradients, astonishing refinements become possible, which however require a steady hand and some practice. The material should always be purchased in good quality to ensure the durability of the artwork. Courses for beginners and advanced learners are offered in many places. Airbrush colours and other accessories are available from www.airbrush4you.de. Beginners as well as professionals will surely find what they are looking for.