How to Make Airbrush Paint
Airbrush paint can easily be made at home in large quantities for art or event purposes. With the large amounts you can make at home, it is much less expensive to do this rather than to buy them, especially if you use the airbrush paint often. If you can't find the color you are searching for, create it at home. Many types of paint work for airbrushing, but watercolors and acrylics work best.
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Things You'll Need
- Airbrush gun and container
- Various colors of food dye and coloring
- Large bowl or vat
- Electric mixer or large spoon
- For one gallon of paint:
- 1/2 cup glycerin
- 4 cups of vinegar
- 4 cups of corn starch
- 2 cups of baking soda
- 1 cup water
- Storing jars
Instructions
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Decide what airbrush paint colors you want to create. Food dye/coloring will be the way you create these colors, so you can mix and match to create new, vibrant and different colors that are not available in food dye. If you need to do this, mix all the colors you will need during this step.
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Combine the full amount of baking soda and vinegar. Let it sit for a couple minutes to absorb. Next, add the full amount of cornstarch and glycerin.
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Use the spoon, or an electric mixer, to mix the paint until it is smooth and not lumpy. It is important that there are no lumps. Add the food coloring to the desired color and shade. If you are making multiple colors, separate each batch into different containers, then add the coloring.
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Add the water slowly to the mixture. This is to thin it out to the consistency you want for your airbrush paint. Stir thoroughly once again or use the electric mixer. Using an electric mixer will ensure no lumps or evident.
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Add the paint to the airbrush gun and experiment with the consistency on a canvas or model.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure to store the paint in air-tight containers so it will not ruin
Make sure to keep the ingredients away from your eyes and mouth.
Comments
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Natural Bonsai
Dec 11, 2010
for what its worth: an airbrush is not called an airbrush 'gun' its just called an airbrush. like a paintbrush, but one that works with air. same way that you would not refer to a paint brush as anything besides a 'paintbrush' not a paintbrush stick or whatever. the point is that these tools are for art and a gun is for killing. very different. they do not belong in the same sentence together. same with a tattoo machine. this is not a gun. just a machine. a stylus. etc. let us reclaim our culture through intentional communication. thanxomuch for the great article anyway!
