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There are 3 varieties of airbrushes:
1) the AB - turbine runs the arm and the arm runs the needle.
Produces very fine lines, fairly expensive, used for detail work.
2) Double action - need a lot of physical coordination in fingers,
gives you more control, uses same needle, cost: $100 -
$120/brush 3) Single action - one control, set paint, have to
change needles, won't get as small a pattern
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If you are going to airbrush the base
coat on birds use the Single action. If you are going to edge
feathers on songbirds use the AB. If you are going to airbrush
whole feathers on a duck use the double action.
Airbrushing has an overspray and will
go on a dark color and look like a haze. If you use an airbrush you
will get very nice blends. Jim and Ken shared some general airbrush
painting rules. Remember that your airbrush will not replace your
regular paintbrush. Practice, Practice, Practice to get used to
using your airbrush. Plan out your painting so you paint the
lightest color 1st and paint dark colors over the light.
If you are going to carve fish, you
will need to use an airbrush to blend colors. Moisture caught in
your spray line can cause 'splats". Use acrylic paint with your
airbrush. You can use oil paint, but you are placing a lot of
harmful vapors in the air that you are breathing!!
Remember to keep your paint thin!
You can use Windex as paint thinner.
For more information on airbrushing visit:
http://rockcreekcarvings.com/airbrush_article.htm
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