Airbrush, Is It Worth Getting One ?

Decorating By brightbrats Updated 29 Dec 2006 , 8:28pm by korkyo

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brightbrats Posted 29 Dec 2006 , 5:54pm
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My family go me a chaep airbrush for x-mas. It came from Walmart in the model car section.

So what I am wanting to know is, can this one be used for cakes, is it easy to operate, and how often do you use yours.

If you think I would be wasting my time with this one, then I still have the receipt to take it back.

Also would I even use it that much ? Do you guys use yours alot ?

I haven't gotten many order, so I hate to put alot into it if I won't be using it alot, and I would need a cheap one.

So give me your input on this one, and others that you would recommend.

Thanks, Lisa
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cakesondemand Posted 29 Dec 2006 , 6:26pm
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I have heard of others using this one from wal-mart you need to get some air brush colors. It is the best toy I have for cake decorating. I have a chef master but to get started that one should work fine. I don't use it a lot but couldn't go with out it. You might what it check into a compresser pump instead of using the can once you get the hang of it.

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finnox Posted 29 Dec 2006 , 8:09pm
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I would say go for it I was also looking at that one but was thinking about the one with the compresser pump one that walmart sells as well.

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NEWTODECORATING Posted 29 Dec 2006 , 8:21pm
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I have don't some checking into this as well. I was told the canned air wasn't food safe because they add mustard to it to keep kids from huffing it, and the mustard taste comes out in the icing.

However I am also wondering about the one with the compressor, but it is only a single action.

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korkyo Posted 29 Dec 2006 , 8:28pm
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I think the ones with the removable bottles are too much hassle. I use the regular Kopy Cake air brush with the cup on top adn love it.

If you are looking at a business usage I could not imagine not having one. If you look aroud there are cheaper versions for pumps. I don't think the big ones are worth the expense. I use a portable nebulizer that I got at a garage sale and it does well. The small Kopy cake pumps is good too.

Just my opinion. You'll have to find what works best for you.

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