I have a question about air brushes. What’s the difference between the cheaper airbrush and the more expensive ones? I’ve got three that came as a kit so fairly cheap ones I’d say. I’ve seen some online for £100 or more. What’s the difference in the quality of these?
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I’ve used multiple airbrush kits throughout the years, and I’ve found that they all tend to be temperamental, regardless of their price. High maintenance and proper care are essential across the board. The main differences I’ve observed in pricier kits are features like adjustments for spray weight, paint feed, noise level, and paint suction speed. However, I firmly believe you can achieve excellent results with any airbrush, as long as you clean your tools and work with precision and patience.
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I have issues with paint thickness and flow through my airbrushes, I need to have my paint thinned to a watery milk level. Not sure if that’s the airbrush quality or the compressor but the compressor is up to 60 odd so not sure. I was wondering if the flow is better in the more expensive ones?
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You can thin out your airbrush paint with distilled water. Also, good things really do come in small packages, like canned spray! Spray paint is awesome stuff! If you haven’t figured out how to use it yet, now’s the time to learn! It will be a great addition to your toolbox as an artist. If you need any more guidance, ask away, I’ll help with whatever I can.
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Not sure why you made a second thread about this topic, but are you having flow issues right out of the box, or does it start out fine and get worse over time?
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Air brushes are a pain in my arse tbh. The flow is usually ok at first but then slows to near nothing or stops totally and I have to thin the paint down even more. Just need to understand airbrushes more I think
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Since it starts out fine, then gets worse over time, you are basically left with two options: it’s clogged, or you have a bad seal somewhere.
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Make sure to verify that you’re utilizing a compressor specifically designed for your airbrush. More importantly, inspect whether it includes a regulator, which is essential for maintaining steady pressure. Ensuring your pressure remains consistent is crucial for achieving flawless results in your work.
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Thank guys for your replies, I promise this will be my last airbrush post. I put my compressor on and it’s set at 60 psi, when I use the airbrush it goes down to 20 psi and I can’t get it any higher. Is it broken?
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You’re welcome. Check things like seals connections, hoses, and valves if you haven’t already done so.
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