How to Use Airbrushes
An airbrush is a small tool that applies paint using the force of air. Airbrushes are used to paint designs on items such as fingernails, t-shirts and motorcycles. The steps below explain how to use double and single action airbrushes.
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Instructions
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Connect the air compressor to the airbrush. On the single action airbrush you will connect the air compressor by attaching it to the side that has no other attachments. The double action airbrush connects to the compressor at the bottom towards the middle of the airbrush.
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Attach the paint to the airbrush. On the single action airbrush the paint is attached to the small cup that sits towards the front bottom of the airbrush. On the double action airbrush the paint also attaches to the front on the bottom of the airbrush but it has a small angled connection without a cup.
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Press down on the trigger of the airbrush. Both single and double action airbrushes have triggers on the top. The single action airbrush allows paint and air to go through by pressing the trigger down. The double action airbrush trigger allows you to get air by pressing down on the trigger and paint by pulling back on the trigger.
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Adjust the amount of paint used. On a single action airbrush there is a nozzle at the tip of the airbrush which you can twist to increase or decrease the amount of paint being released. On a double action airbrush the amount of paint you use is determined by how much you pull back on the trigger located on the top of the airbrush.
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Determine the style of airbrush you want to use. There are three types: gravity, siphon and side feed. The differences between the three are in the number of different colors that can be used, the angles that can be used or the consistency of the airbrush. The gravity feed airbrush is considered the most consistent, while the siphon feed airbrush is preferable when using several different colors. The side feed allows more angles.
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Tips & Warnings
Airbrushes can also be used to paint murals on walls.
