airbrushing equipment help

[Muskyslayer96]

For just starting out i bought a dual action airbrush for ~ $15, and a 3 gallon compressor for $59 at HF. You can definitely get the basics down this way and if you like it move up. Make sure you learn how to keep the airbrush clean, and also have between one and two moisture traps depending on the lenghth of hose you use.
Createx paints are cheap and can be purchased at all the hobbie & craft stores. Hint: shake well and cover cap opening with a piece of nylon to filter clogging chunks. It is a painless way to eliminate a ton of beginner headaches.

Best of luck, I'm sure a number of other with a lot more experience than me will chime in.

Welcome to the madness

MS

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by Muskyslayer96

For just starting out i bought a dual action airbrush for ~ $15, and a 3 gallon compressor for $59 at HF. You can definitely get the basics down this way and if you like it move up. Make sure you learn how to keep the airbrush clean, and also have between one and two moisture traps depending on the lenghth of hose you use.
Createx paints are cheap and can be purchased at all the hobbie & craft stores. Hint: shake well and cover cap opening with a piece of nylon to filter clogging chunks. It is a painless way to eliminate a ton of beginner headaches.

Best of luck, I'm sure a number of other with a lot more experience than me will chime in.

Welcome to the madness

MS

I'd go for the $59.00 compressor, but I wouyld buy a brush at Michael's using thier 50 % off add for one item that comes with the Saturday or Sunday paper. The coupon will allow you to get a slightly better air brush for a lot less money. Go to dixie art supply and order you createx paints. What cost 4.49 in the store at Michael's for a 2oz. bottle cost about half on-line (but Michaels also has coupons for LARGE % OFF AN ENTIRE PURCHASE) But if you order enough initially it will off-set the shipping cost. Go for your basix transparent colors and a full-set of irediscent colors with the first order. Good luck John