How to Make Your Own Airbrush Body Paint

Airbrush paint can be made at home or bought already mixed. The main thing to look for in your paint is the viscosity and proportions of additives. If you can't find the color you are searching for, create it at home. Since the airbrush paint being made is for the body, it needs to be non-toxic and able to wash off easily. Watercolors work well for airbrush body paint, as do acrylics.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Small airbrush gun and container Large bowl or vat Various colors of food dye and coloring For one gallon of paint: 2 cups of baking soda 4 cups of corn starch 4 cups of vinegar 1/2 cup glycerin 1 cup water, or less Several storage jars Detailing tools, paper towels Can of hairspray, if desired

How to Make Your Own Airbrush Body Paint

1. 

   Decide what colors you want to create for the airbrush paint. This may depend on what you need to paint on your model, if it is for an event or photo shoot. In this case, you will most likely need numerous colors. You will be using food dye and coloring for the desired color, but if you are creating a color you do not have, find two and mix them to make it first.

2. Combine the airbrush body paint ingredients, depending upon how much paint you need. For one gallon, combine the baking soda and vinegar and let sit. Add the cornstarch and glycerin after a couple of minutes.

3. Airbrush body paint with thinner consistency

   Mix the paint until it is smooth and has no lumps. Add the water slowly to the mixture to thin it out to the desired consistency and stir thoroughly. You may need less or more water, depending upon how runny or thick you want the airbrush body paint.

4. 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. Store in jars with lids when not using.

5. Airbrush body paint with thicker consistency

   Add the paint to the airbrush gun and experiment with the consistency on a model. Use detailing tools to help you shape designs and themes. To make the paint last longer on the model's body, cover with hairspray once finished painting.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to store the paint in air-tight containers so it will not dry out or spoil.