How to Make an Air Brush Kit

Airbrush art exists in many forms, from clothing, to wall murals, to body painting, to creating food. There are basic supplies you should have in an airbrush kit to keep you ready for whatever project you may encounter. These can be obtained through different businesses and websites, and some you may even find in your own household.

Things You'll Need

• Gloves
• Protective eyewear
• Acrylic or watercolor airbrush paints
• Ruler
• Can of compressed air
• Drafting tape
• Detail brushes and knives
• Hose
• Pencil
• Compressor machine
• Air regulator
• Compass cutter
• Images/stencils
• Large suitcase
• Scratch paper and boards

Instructions

1. Look through all the types of airbrush kits available on the market today if you are looking for something specific. There are many airbrush kits that can be purchased with certain additions that you may not think of and can end up being cheaper than buying all the equipment separately. For example, kits can be purchased for cake and food decorating, car and motorcycle graphics, fashion purposes, wall/canvas mural painting, body painting and more.

2. 

   Make sure you have the most essential items for the airbrush kit to start off with: the paints and the airbrush machine materials, such as the air compressor, hoses and spray guns. These types of equipment can be obtained from a tattoo store and numerous websites (see Resources) and are the most important for doing any sort of airbrush artwork. You can also obtain the following items at a paint superstore: brushes, paints, compressors, instructional DVDs and books, and graphics.

3. Visit an art supplies warehouse or store to obtain other necessary supplies for an airbrush kit, such as detailing brushes and knives, drafting tape, scratch boards and paper, stencils and a compass cutter. Other items you should add to the air brush kit include a ruler, pencil and pens, crayons, markers, stickers or other images, and a cup to wash out brushes and other supplies that get dirty.

4. 

   Make sure to keep an airbrush cleaning kit as well to help keep your equipment clean and prolong its life so you do not end up spending unnecessary money. These can be purchased at art, tattoo and craft stores.

5. Obtain a large carrying case for all your supplies. Make sure to have your name engraved on it or written somewhere. This will create a more professional and organized appearance for your airbrush kit.

Tips & Warnings

• You can find many different graphics, paints and designs by exploring craft and paint warehouses.

• Don't use harsh solvents like acetone or lacquer thinner, or you'll have to replace your seals about once a year.

Resources

• Global Paint and Airbrush Supplier
• Airbrush Stencils and Graphics
• Airbrush Kits