I am soo excited, I think I just bought the Duff airbrush machine and realized when I read what I thought would be the instructions on how to use the thing that it doesn't tell you crap All the thing tells you is how to clean it and the name of the parts if the machine. This is very frustrating due to the fact that I have never used an airbrush before. Someone please help I checked the website and nothing either

That's lame... I wish I had some advice for you but I've never used an airbrush before. But good to know in case a newbie was looking to purchase this one...

I found this tutorial on the Wilton website. Looks like someone who replied to the tutorial said it was Duff's airbrush....hope it helps. =)

http://www.wilton.com/blog/index.php/airbrushing-tips-and-techniques/

the little tool is a wrench used to take the airbrush apart...

Seems very easy to use, you connect the airhose to the compressor, then the other end to the air inlet on the bottom of the brush... the paint reseoir, turn on the compressor (it says not to switch between the settings quickly as you could damage the unit), then pull back on the trigger and you should be spraying...

i've never used an airbrush prior to the Duff but i'm thinking this is NOT a great piece... i guess it's ok for the price, but there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of air pressure therefore it just doesn't seem to work well IMO... it's a nice little package, looks good but i don't feel i'm getting any or little control of my paint...

i'd like to get some reccomendations on a "GOOD" system that will allow me to do as good of work as my talents allows me...

Im so glad someone posted about the Duff Airbrush. Im in the market for an Airbrush and was curious on how everyone likes Duffs.

For $129 minus 40% it's a good deal but I still thinks it's limited in it's capabilities.

please update us on how it works! i ordered one from ebay last week and im excited to start airbrushing soon!

I bought a great compressor for $60 at harbor freight and an airbrush for $10. After tax I spent about $75 for the set. The compressor is completely adjustable and a more professional one than the ones that look similar to the kopykake black box compressor, and the airbrush is really good too.

Cakesdivine, Where did you get the airbrush from as well? Thanks!

Harbor Freight is the best. I, too, bought a compressor there for $80, and a $10 airbrush, and was even able to pick up a box of 10 little paint containers for $20. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my compressor. It regulates so nicely. Very pleased with that purchase.

I am really surprised by the reviews....I have a huge airbrush that cost hundreds of dollars...then picked up Duff's more for back up than anything. I was very impressed with it. I was nervous at first because itsbsimple in comparison, but was surprised to find I can do all that my delux will do! And this one is compact to take places on delivery, very quiet and will hold the gun with color in it for me! Who could ask for more? And don't get me started on price!!! Soooooo much cheaper.....

Duff's airbrush is the same one that is sold by Geraldine Randlesome (Creative Cutters) and many other cake supply websites (in green rather than Duff's black). It's an entry-level airbrush not intended for heavy usage. I purchased mine at National Capital Cake Show this past March 2011 from Ed Frye (don't remember the company, but he owns it I think). I love it, it's a great little machine for what it is. It makes airbrushing affordable to those of us that don't own a business and want one for occasional use (or to bring on deliveries like MissMona said).

You can google "how to use an airbrush" and will get lots of useful information. My advice is to just play around with it and you'll figure out how to airbrush with it.

~Chelle

I bought the KopyKake one years ago for $200 and it's still working great. Really good invenstment.