I think I read somewhere that someone (can't find the thread) had bought a cheaper airbrush by getting one from the craft section at Michael's or HL instead of buying a cake one - can anyone elaborate and tell how/if it works well, etc?? THx!
I have seen the airbrushes at Michaels and Hobby Lobby and they are more expensive than the one I got at www.airbrushcity.com. I got a GD-100 made for cake decorating and it is awesome.
It is a dual action gravity feed (in other words it spits air both inward and outward for easier cleaning and feeds from the top instead of the bottom)
Plus it came with the hose and attachements and extras I needed. Also has a 1 year warranty which I didnt find anywhere else.
Hope this helps.
sorry to keep bugging you, I can't find a "search" function on their site! Did yours come with an airbrush and compressor? What section can I find it under? That's a super reasonable price! Thanks again!
Oh no worries... bug away... Ive beenn known to do that from time time 
it is the airbrush only and hose... the compressor I got from Harbor Freight tools (dont know if you have that one there or not)
if you go to the website click on the green airbrush button and scroll down... it has it there. here is the direct link http://airbrushcity.com/abk1/
No, don't think we have that Harbor place here - any suggestions on a compressor to go with? If not, that's ok, maybe I'll call and see what they suggest (probably the most $$ lol)
what are the benifits for using a gravity feed vs the siphon fed bottles. I would think for ease of changing colors the siphon would be easier. Anyone have experience they could share?
Gravity feed - The most detail oriented airbrush style available. As the paint is stored directly above the airbrush and it is gravity that draws the paint to the needle / tip makes this style airbrush the most consistent and responsive style airbrush. Nozzle size range from 0.10 to 0.35 mm
Siphon Feed - The advantage of this style airbrush is the ability to use many different size color cups and bottles and to change colors quickly. Nozzle sizes range from 0.1 to 0.5mm
Side Feed- The advantage of this style airbrush is the color cup attacked to the side will rotate 360 degrees giving you the ability to work at just about and angle or even over head. Nozzle sizes range from 0.10 to 0.35mm
I am trying to get my wife into airbrushing cakes, I myself airbrush t-shirts and temporary tattoos. I would invest in a good airbrush thats reliable and easy to clean. I purchased most of my airbrushes on Ebay, stay away from Michaels, Pearl, they are too expensive. If you do not mind spending the money Pearl's have Passche's, and Iwata's.
Gravity fed airbrush usually will have a smaller cup but usually you dont need alot of color unless you are doing a mural or something.
With the siphon fed ones... same thing.. usually when using those for cakes it tends to "waste" alot of color because the airbrush is figghting gravity to get it up into the chamber to spray out.
As for compressors... it needs to be an oilless compressor so that it is food safe with a regulator so that you can adjust the pressure. Pressure is usually between 0-30psi with the 10 being the range most commonly used.
I found the link to the compressor that I have... its portable and does a good job. You can even buy a cheap airbrush (siphon feed I think) with it for $9.99. Which would make a good back up I guess. Cant say from experience ... sorry
here is the link:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92403
I'm so excited about this thread... I had no idea I could get a decent airbrush for so little $$. I'm definitely buying one this summer!! I can't wait to play with it!! Especially on fondant! I hate hate HATE mixing color forever and ever into fondant... this will be sooo fun!! Thanks for all the useful advice!
What about Michaels with a 50% coupon? Is the other still cheaper/
thanks pinkbox and everyone else for all the great info. Pinkbox - sorry if you've already mentioned this and maybe I missed it, but which airbrush do you use with your compressor? And silly question, do you like yours? thanks!
I found the link to the compressor that I have... its portable and does a good job. You can even buy a cheap airbrush (siphon feed I think) with it for $9.99. Which would make a good back up I guess. Cant say from experience ... sorry
here is the link:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92403
That is so cool, thanks for sharing!!!! Wow, to get a similar setup (adjustable psi) with kopykake costs $250! Doing it this way runs barely over $100 when combined...
Finally my dreams of having a good airbrush may come true after all! 
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