Speckels When Using Airbrush

Decorating By disp4so Updated 25 Jun 2007 , 3:59pm by sweetcakes

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disp4so Posted 25 Jun 2007 , 6:48am
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I love my airbrush but everytime I use it to color fondant it leaves a fine grain speckled look.. not a flat, smooth color..

am I doing something wrong? is there a trick?

any help would be appreciated..

Thanks
Sherri

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gmcakes Posted 25 Jun 2007 , 1:41pm
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It sounds like you either have a clog or a bent needle! First, try soaking it in airbrush cleaner and the rinsing well in warm water. If that doesn't work, you may need to disassemble to check for a larger clog.

This happened to me a few months ago, just about drove me crazy! (I had sprayed luster dust thru it, and THOUGHT I had cleaned it good enough-I was WRONG!!!) I broke my airbrush down into a dizzying # of pieces looking for my problem. Finally I found out there was a clog in the tiny nozzle that holds the needle in place, causing my needle not to seat well.

If you have more problems, post back I'll see if I can help.

glenda

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disp4so Posted 25 Jun 2007 , 3:55pm
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Thanks Glenda .. I will try soaking it first...

I do use it to spray luster dust a lot so maybe it is clogged..


appreciate your help.. icon_smile.gificon_smile.gificon_smile.gif

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sweetcakes Posted 25 Jun 2007 , 3:59pm
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can you increase the pressure? not enough pressure leaves a grainy look. a bent needle will make bigger random spots.

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