Yet Another Airbrush Question - Luster

Decorating By feverfixer Updated 30 Sep 2007 , 3:36am by feverfixer

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feverfixer Posted 29 Sep 2007 , 4:35pm
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I am thinking of getting an airbrush, but I was wondering if you can use luster in them. Do you use the luster dust with vodka or are there special lusters for the airbrush? I love to use the super pearl dust and would like to spray this over the cake rather than having brush marks.
I am still trying to decide between the Kopykake and Americolor but everyone likes the one they have. I wish I could compare them side by side. I love Americolor food coloring but their airbrush is more expensive then the Kopykake.....Aaargh what do I do???
Can anyone help???
Diane

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kakeladi Posted 29 Sep 2007 , 6:49pm
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When considering an ab look at the complessor that comes w/it. KK's is small and not very powerful; great for a beginner. I haven't heard of Americolor having one.
Yes you can mix luster dust w/vodka and spray it thru an ab. Eventually it will ruin it but that's a long w/down the line. Consider that when you buy one.

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jo_ann Posted 29 Sep 2007 , 7:54pm
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KopyKake has to different airbrushes, the Kroma Jet which is smaller and the Airmaster which is more heavy duty. I own the Airmaster and am totally pleased with it's performance.

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Rocketgirl899 Posted 29 Sep 2007 , 8:06pm
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I work at a cake shop, and the we actually just use a standards compressor. And attach our gun to it. So I would make sure to invest in a compressor that has a very low psi (10-15). The lower the better. Just like the above user, you can use luster dust in these machines. Play around with consistency, if its to thick it will clog the gun.
Check out this link.
[url]http://www.tcpglobal.com/airbrushdepot/

I would also suggest a top or side loading gun.. not a bottom loading one.

Good Luck!!

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feverfixer Posted 30 Sep 2007 , 3:36am
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Thanks so much for the info. I will do the research and hopefully get one next week....wooohoo!!!
Diane

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