First my disclosure: I have been decorating cakes for years and have never used an airbrush, up until now. Lol.
OK, my embarassing question: Um, where do I put the color in? Believe it or not, the instructions do not tell you! I bought the Airmaster from Kopy Kake, if that helps...
blushing,
debbie
It depends on what kind of airbrush you have. Some have a built in cup on top to add a few drops of color. Others have interchangable glass bottles that "plug" into the airbrush.
I'll be happy to answer airbrush questions...I've been using one for years.
is it the little tiny cup thing - in the airbrush itself?
It depends on what kind of airbrush you have. Some have a built in cup on top to add a few drops of color. Others have interchangable glass bottles that "plug" into the airbrush.
I'll be happy to answer airbrush questions...I've been using one for years.
Thank you - I have airbrush "AB018" - do I have to get a glass bottle? And if I wanted to mix colors, I should do that in another place - like a real bowl - and then add that to the brush?
Thank you - I have airbrush "AB018" - do I have to get a glass bottle? And if I wanted to mix colors, I should do that in another place - like a real bowl - and then add that to the brush?
You don't need the glass bottle attachment for this model. I mix in the cup unless I need a whole bunch. If I want mix a lot of color, a have some extra squirt bottles to store it in.
A little color goes a long way. If you have a large area to cover that requires you mixing a couple of colors to get the shade you want, I would recommend mixing enough and put it in a small bottle or jar. That way when you have to refil your cup you do not need to guess at how much of each color you need. Its hard to make the same color unless you have a proven color mix like one drop of this and 2 drops of that. Also there should be a dial to adjust your pressure, you may want to experiment with that, I usually keep mine on the low side. For finer lines work close to the surface, the further away you are the more you will have overspray. The value that you depress to release the color, which is guided by your first finger will be your way to control the color coming out.If you just barely push it back it will be a lighter flow, if you pull it back all the way it will spray heavier and cover more area. Practice on a piece of card board first to get the feel. Remember to always clean it after each color by having a bowl of water handy and spraying out the color and dipping in the water , spray until it runs clear, then go to your next color. Be careful not to bend the tip, if you do it will not work properly. If it starts spitting, it might need to be cleaned.Good Luck and enjoy your airbrush.
A little color goes a long way. If you have a large area to cover that requires you mixing a couple of colors to get the shade you want, I would recommend mixing enough and put it in a small bottle or jar. That way when you have to refil your cup you do not need to guess at how much of each color you need. Its hard to make the same color unless you have a proven color mix like one drop of this and 2 drops of that. Also there should be a dial to adjust your pressure, you may want to experiment with that, I usually keep mine on the low side. For finer lines work close to the surface, the further away you are the more you will have overspray. The value that you depress to release the color, which is guided by your first finger will be your way to control the color coming out.If you just barely push it back it will be a lighter flow, if you pull it back all the way it will spray heavier and cover more area. Practice on a piece of card board first to get the feel. Remember to always clean it after each color by having a bowl of water handy and spraying out the color and dipping in the water , spray until it runs clear, then go to your next color. Be careful not to bend the tip, if you do it will not work properly. If it starts spitting, it might need to be cleaned.Good Luck and enjoy your airbrush.
WOW! What a response! Thanks! I think someone wants the spotlight next month - you have my vote!! Thanks 
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