Beginner Guides

A professional guide to setting up an airbrush nail station. Reviews of compact kits, liquid acrylic formulations, and salon ventilation tips.

Compare airbrushes and spray paint for hobby projects: the real differences in cost, control, indoor safety and finish quality, and when to upgrade.

How to prime and prep metal, plastic, wood, resin, canvas and fabric so airbrush paint actually sticks, with the right primer and sealer for each.

PSI and CFM explained, honest picks from $50 to studio grade, and how to run an airbrush off a shop compressor you already own without ruining a panel.

Build a DIY airbrush compressor from a refrigerator compressor, step-by-step with parts list, safety warnings, and honest advice on when to just buy one ins...

Every airbrush question answered, equipment, paint, cleaning, technique, and troubleshooting. 15+ years of experience condensed into clear, honest answers.

Everything you need beyond the airbrush itself, cleaning supplies, safety gear, masking, workspace tools, and accessories organized by priority. Full checkl...

Exact thinning ratios for Createx, Vallejo, Citadel, Tamiya and Golden, what to thin with, and the milk test that tells you when it is right.

A plain chart of 0.2, 0.3 and 0.5 mm needles, what each sprays well, which suits miniatures or T-shirts, and why 0.3 mm fits most painters.

Gravity feed vs siphon feed airbrush, clear comparison of both types with pros, cons, and which is best for your specific projects. Plus side feed explained.

How to clean an airbrush at three levels: a quick flush between colours, an end-of-session clean and a full strip-down, plus which cleaner to use for each paint type.

How airbrush compressors work: PSI vs CFM, noise, duty cycle, water traps, regulators and every compressor type, so you can judge any model yourself.

Last time I mentioned some tools for airbrush and thought that for the time being the topic is covered and wanted to prepare a “how to” about

If you are just thinking about airbrushing and maybe just looking for some more info than continue reading about tools needed to start airbrushing..

This article talks about the quality of water for airbrush, its effect on your artwork and providing some kind of solution. Mentioning CO2 ...

No matter if you just want to try or want to start airbrushing for sure or you manage to make money already, important thing is that you do it because it is you

How to hold the airbrush, set your distance and pressure, and the safety habits worth building early. Fifteen rules that prevent most beginner mistakes.

This build was born when its author read previous article Airbrush Cleaning Station. The article motivated this guy to build that station for himself and make i

Acrylic, watercolor, gouache, candy and urethane airbrush paints compared, which brands suit which surface, and how much thinning each type needs.

Single vs dual action, gravity vs siphon feed, and needle sizes explained, so you can pick an airbrush gun that suits the work you actually do.

How to build a quiet airbrush compressor from a fridge compressor: the tank, pressure switch, moisture trap and wiring, plus the safety points.