I've been researching airbrushes and compressors and would like your opinions on the one in the attached link. http://www.tcpglobal.com/airbrushdepot/vls20t.aspx I know a lot of people have the airmaster but this seems to have more versatility. Please share your thoughts, good or bad. TIA
the only thing i know is that with the syphon type of airbrush that this one is, (suckng the color up from underneath) more PSI is needed to do this. therefore you may have to set it higher in order to get the color to flow which may blow holes in the icing.
I had always heard the less expensive ones $150 was enough for home or small businesses. You don't want too much pressure it will blow the icing off.
I asked the decorating store did some have more tips as far as they new there is just the one tip.
I've had mine for two weeks and have not had a chance to try it.
well, looking at the image, it does have a gravity feed cup included
and there is a pressure regulator to go from 0 to 60 PSI (just blow that frosting all over)
and it is oil-less
and it is comparable to the KopyKake airmaster PRO...but MUCH less expensive.
now, you've got me wondering about getting this one too!
Those were my thoughts too Doug. And the guy at the local art store told me that airbrush would have more versatility because of the different tips and needles available (fine to wide spray) at a very low cost for replacement parts. He also thought the compressor would be ideal for cake decorating since ithas a tank and a guage.
I got mine at www.sugarcraft.com
Until I'm sure I will use it enough I didn't want to spend too much. This will due for now it was $150
Kopy Kake® Kroma Jet Complete System
The KROMA JET is sturdy, clean and quiet. And very small! Housed in an attractive case it needs no maintenance. The airbrush is made of precision machined brass, and has a chrome-nickle plated finish. Perfect for the small shop or the home cake sugar crafter or decorator. This system delivers 10 PSI, which is perfect for fine lines and delicate shadings using liquid airbrush food colors. A constant airflow system, which allows the user to adjust flow of color by a slight backward movement of the airbrush trigger.
Includes compressor, air brush, 6 foot hose and Instructions. COLORS sold separately
It did come with three bottles of color
The one I'm looking at can actually submerged in water to clean but I don't think the kopykake one can be. Maybe because it's brass but I don't know for sure. The guy at the art store told me just to submerge in an ice cream bucket of water and blow it out (after removing paint cup). This one is dual action with internal mix and the kopykake is single action. I don't know if kopykake is internal or external mix.
There is a cleaner out on the market for cake airbrush machines. I can't remember who makes it but I want to say Deco cakes. You just pour it into the cup like you were about to air brush then just dump it out. Then I've heard that alcohol works too. Pulls the color off the sides that's hard to get off and then after you dump it, it dries quickly.
hey tiggyy and all.
talked w/ guy at church who does custom motorcycle airbrush work....
he said that I can get airbrush kit (no compressor) for just about $80 locally and then would add compressor.
so that means if I can find the compressor for less than $130 -- cheaper to get local than mail order....
but ... he did say looked like a good deal for those that can't get local
he too recommended doubled action for more control
and getting lots of extra bottles so can switch colors easily.
Hey Doug
The problem I'm having is finding the compressor locally. No one has a small one with a tank & gauge on it (both are necessary for what we are using it for). The airbrush on the site I listed is $70 & the compressor is $150 so by getting the kit it saves $6.00. If you order extra bottles (or anything else) and get yor total to $250 the shipping is free. The do have a video on cake airbrushing I was thinking of adding but I haven't made a decission yet as I was hopping for some more replies from people that have air brushes. If you find a better deal be sure to let us know.
HI all
Just wanted to give a tip. My hubby just got one for me for the holidays. Mine is a compressor with gauge and moisture thing, it came with two airbrushes. One single action and one dual action.
It is super quiet. There is a guy who sells them on ebay, just go to ebay and look up Airbrush city. Mine was $139.00 for the whole deal. it also came with extra hose and lots of bottles.
Good luck
i really like the kopycake airmaster. its really designed for a cake decorater. it has pressure control on the compressor and of course the brush-gun itself.
i like the cup instead of the bottle attachment. after a while the bottles become a night-mare, they leak on hands and cake, not good!!
i have use the airmaster at 2 different bakeries. they are very durable and stand up to lots of production work!!!
as for cleaning i have used a squirt gun and run water through it! or submerge just the tip and cup into hot water to clean the color out after every use.
you can also buy a cleaner that is food safe!!!!
having a good airbrush is key, it's one of the most used tools in my cake decor.
This site has been a big help for me since christmas!
http://www.howtoairbrush.com/Lindex.htm
HI all
Just wanted to give a tip. My hubby just got one for me for the holidays. Mine is a compressor with gauge and moisture thing, it came with two airbrushes. One single action and one dual action.
It is super quiet. There is a guy who sells them on ebay, just go to ebay and look up Airbrush city. Mine was $139.00 for the whole deal. it also came with extra hose and lots of bottles.
Good luck
Birdlady what brand is it? I'd love to take a look at it. Thanks
I have an old compressor in the garage that was my Dad's. Kinda noisy. I think I may have an airbrush attachment out there somewhere too- Might be never used. My question is: Can I use an old compressor? Do I need to worry about something from inside the older tank/motor, etc. coming out on a cake? Do I need special cake equipment for it? Please tell me....
If the airbrush has had paint in it I wouldn't use it on cake, I would get a new one. The compressor might work depending on the PSI. You need one that you can regulate the pressure on or you will blow holes in your frosting.
lapazlady there is a cake airbrush video on the following website http://www.tcpglobal.com/learningcenter/bdgbv008.aspx
Nothing from the older compressor would come through then? Any rust inside or anything from motor.... ? I have no idea. If I bought an airbrush attachment for cakes can I get the kind with the cups instead of bottles as others seem to prefer? Where to get?
I would ask some one that sells compressors. I don't know how old it is, what it was used for, or how it was stored. If it is rusty inside or has moisture in it I'm guessing there is a chance of that coming out and I wouldn't take a chance.........JMO
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