How to Dilute Airbrush Paint

Airbrushing is an art, and as with most types of art, supplies and materials are extremely important to completing a project with positive results. There are many types of airbrush paints, equipment and techniques used during a project; diluting, or reducing, airbrush paint to a desired quality and consistency is one of the most important aspects of an airbrushing technique.

Things You'll Need

• Airbrush Paint
• Water
• Paint-specific thinner
• Paint cup
• Ruler or chopsticks

Instructions

1. Check product test sheets to learn more about your paints before diluting. If you over dilute certain paints they may not adhere well.

2. Reduce, or dilute, the airbrush paint with distilled water. Start with a little water and add more until the mixture flows like milk.

3. Stir mixture in a paint cup with a ruler or chopsticks.

4. Pour mixture into airbrush.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also dilute airbrush paint with paint thinner, floor finish or lacquer; however, you should use thinners that are made or recommended by the airbrush paint manufacturer.

References

• Reducing Airbrush Paint
• Airbrush Tutorial | Basic Painting Technique