First time with the air brush

[iamskippy]

Originally Posted by wrikerjr

lots of great airbrushing data on artist / airbrushing forums. One tip that really helped was using a higher air pressure. That is one thing I did and never looked back. This was recommended by an airbrush teacher on a forum. It really helped.

Great tip, Freak helped me with this one but the one thing i found harder with it is the control on the finer work. That just maybe me having to get use to it.

[wrikerjr]

Originally Posted by iamskippy

Great tip, Freak helped me with this one but the one thing i found harder with it is the control on the finer work. That just maybe me having to get use to it.

Everyone has to figure out what works best for them. I rarely do very very detailed work, but I can at the high pressure as I am accustomed to that. Also with the Iwata, I have the ability to stop the paint flow, which is my biggest problem.

I do everything free hand so I can get better. My mackerals at first eventually became all black plugs or complete repaints. Like everything is plug building you need to practice and tweak.

[BigFish]

Rather than cutting your teeth on live plugs....I recommend getting some dowel stock from Homies and cut it into 6 inch lengths and practice on that! Thats what I did! It helps when you only have to worry about the paint and are not worried about ruining the plug! As WrikerJr says anyone can do it and eventually your skills will improve with practice! Blending is tough and takes more practice so take your time! Pick out a couple patterns you want to do and practice them!