Silly
Farm now carries Airbrush Ink, Make UP and equipment
for airbrush artists. We carry only the top
of the line guns and equipment, by trusted names
like Badger and Iwata.
Much like our Silly Farm kits, we have put together
Airbrush Kits and Set ups to make entering the
Airbrushing world a cinch. The Bamboo Airbrush
Stations are professional, unique, and easily
transported. The Complete Airbrush System is
the most affordable way to set your self as
a professional airbrush artist.
If you have any questions regarding Airbrush
Supplies, make up or equipment please feel free
to call us anytime at 866-871-9403.
Airbrush 101
Before choosing an airbrush, consider
the factors unique to your particular situation.
What type of work will the airbrush be used
for? What type of materials will be sprayed
through the airbrush? What is the scale of the
project? What is your level of experience? The
list of terms below, the cut-away airbrush diagram,
and the reference chart will help you select
the best airbrush for your intended application.
INTERNAL MIX indicates that
air and paint mix inside the airbrush. Air
and paint come together inside the head assembly
to produce a thoroughly atomized fine dot
spray pattern.
EXTERNAL MIX indicates that
air and paint mix outside the airbrush. Air
and paint come together outside the head,
or fluid assembly. External mix airbrushes
produce a larger dot spray pattern than internal
mix airbrushes.
DUAL ACTION refers to airbrushes
on which the trigger controls both air and
color (down for air, back for color). This
simple maneuver allows the artist to change
the width of the line, the range of value
and the opacity of paint without stopping
their hand motion.
SINGLE ACTION refers to
airbrushes on which the trigger controls only
the air flow. When the trigger is depressed,
a pre-set amount of fluid is sprayed. The
amount of fluid is regulated by turning the
needle adjustment screw at the back of the
handle, or in case of an external mix air
brush by turning the fluid cap on the paint
tip at the front of the airbrush.
GRAVITY FEED refers to airbrushes
with top-mounted color cups in which gravity
draws paint into the airbrush. Less air pressure
is required enabling slower hand movement
which creates excellent control for fine detail
applications.
BOTTOM FEED refers to airbrushes
on which paint enters through a siphon tube
or color cup attached to the bottom of the
airbrush. Removable jars or various size color
cups can be connected to and utilized with
bottom feed airbrushes. This configuration
is generally more versatile and enables the
user to change colors quickly.
SIDE FEED refers to airbrushes
on which a small color cup fits into the side
of the airbrush. The side feed color cup rotates
enabling the user to work on either a horizontal
or vertical surface. The side feed configuration
also permits the user to achieve fine detail
without the possible sight obstruction of
a top mounted color cup. |
