Okay I'm calling on the help of all CCers. I dont have an air brush machine but would like to try a design that needs to be air brushed. Is their another way to get the effect? If so HOW???? Some one please help!
I've been trying to find that out too! I posted a topic about it, but haven't received any responses. I saw in another forum topic a few weeks ago, someone mentioned something that you could get from Home Depot that would work. They didn't say what it was called.....I went into my local Home Depot to see if I could find it and even asked someone for help. I think they thought I was crazy 
. If anyone out there knows what it's called, I'd love to know too.
leahs-
What exactly is Preval Sprayer and how much are they, if you don't mind me asking? Thanks for your help!
Valerie
Thank you anyway leahs!
Jmtreu98- Will you let us know how it works? TIA!
I have used the Preval Sprayer. You can search here on CC with Preval Sprayer and see different discussions on them - they are highly recommended by several people including our favorite 'Doug'!
I found mine at an auto parts store - they are frequently used for touch ups on cars. It is extremely easy to use and the jar comes with it mix your color or dusts in and it is easy to clean also. But when the Preval itself runs out of the canned air - then you have to replace it with another can - so try to buy extra. The initial preval can of air and bottle was less than $10.00.
Just call around - I found mine at "O'Reilly Auto Parts' - and I have also seen them on eBay too.
I googles reval sprayer - neither Home Depot or Lowes carries it but here is the How to Use it guide from distributor - http://www.prevalspraygun.com/howto.htm
) I googles reval sprayer - neither Home Depot or Lowes carries it but here is the How to Use it guide from distributor - http://www.prevalspraygun.com/howto.htm
I got mine at Home Depot 
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-60261.html
I found this while searching on this subject, you might want to take a look before buying one.
Leahs....................I don't have an air brush for cakes but I do have a 1hp craftsman compressor that I used to use for air brushing ceramics. Can that be used for cake decorating or is the air flow to strong? Thanks it's a paache I believe air brush system.
Leahs....................I don't have an air brush for cakes but I do have a 1hp craftsman compressor that I used to use for air brushing ceramics. Can that be used for cake decorating or is the air flow to strong? Thanks it's a paache I believe air brush system.
Does it have an adjustable pressure gauge? If so you can definitely use it... as long as you can get the pressure under 30 (25, even better). If not, you may actually be able to just get a pressure regular for your compressor and then you'll be all set.
Gee, I wonder if Home Depot has something like Preval but non-toxix??? I'm surious how would the sprayer be toxic? Is it the canned air? hmmmm Thanks for the link Edee
I sure would like to know if there is something else you could use. I have used Wilton sprayers but they only come in so many colors. I'd like to try diffrent colors and add luster to the color and then spray..knock two birds out with one stone, ya know?
Oh yes another question....does it have to be a certain type of air brush machine? Does it have to be for edible purposes?
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-60261.html
I found this while searching on this subject, you might want to take a look before buying one.
Thanks Edee! I am taking mine back! 
ghghgh - where did you get that airbrush? Which Hobby/Toy store? Also, what is it called? Thanks!
Also, a comment on Wilton colors. I don't really like them, the colors are too "bright". They are ok for cupcakes for the kids and cookies and I have used it to spray fondant, only because the pink was the right color for the cake. Otherwise I don't use them on cakes.
Oh yes another question....does it have to be a certain type of air brush machine? Does it have to be for edible purposes?
It can be any airbrush, as long as it has never been used for anything BUT cakes. Brand new, straight from the box, FOOD ONLY. lol You can buy non-toxic airbrush cleaner made specifically for cleaning cake decorating brushes, and clean your brush thoroughly before the first use.
I found a couple of places....
This one seems good for a beginner
http://www.cake-decorating-supply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=29
This one is kinda expensive for me
http://www.kopykake.com/cd_compressor_airmaster.html
This one might be the same as the first one
http://www.kopykake.com/cd_compressor_kroma_jet.html
This one is from SugarCraft Store.
http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/airbrush/airbrush.htm
MMMMM the last website says blocked but its from Sugar Craft
Gee, I wonder if Home Depot has something like Preval but non-toxix??? I'm surious how would the sprayer be toxic? Is it the canned air? hmmmm
It because the can is not just "canned air" but rather chemical propellants. While all aerosol food products (pam, for example) use chemical propellants, they must be of the type and in quantities approved for use with food. The cans of propellant used in the preval sprayer and other airbrush kits of this type available at craft and hobby stores have not been approved as food-safe. Of course many CC'ers have used them without consequence, but it's up to you whether or not to take that chance.
I was about to give up on the sites name S U G A R C R A F T
I'm kinda scared to use one now. I'd be up all night wondering if the ppl eating the cake got sick!
The second website that I listed has one for $160. Do you have to buy diffrent tips to make fine lines or is the the setting on the compressor that determines how big the lines are?
I just googled it. You can try to see it at the link below, if it doesn't work, just google Preval sprayer home depot. It looks like it might work. I will likely pick one up too.
http://store.fastcommerce.com/cat_PaintProsUSA_ff80808117344aab01175581fc276445.html?gclid=CJbP2bOO9ZUCFQVtMAodcUI5iw
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