The term "airbrushing" in translation from Greek means "air painting". The principle of operation of an airbrush is the same as that of a spray paint can. The air escapes under pressure and expels the smallest paint particles. Airbrushing can be done on any surface. The quality of work depends on many factors, and the condition of the instrument plays an important role. The airbrush must be kept in order and cleaned regularly.
It is necessary
- - 3 syringes;
- - napkins;
- - solvent;
- - cotton swabs;
- - cotton wool;
- - sewing needle.
Instructions
Step 1
Try to fill the airbrush canister with as much paint as needed at a time. It doesn't always work out. Pull out the remaining paint with a syringe. In this case, it doesn't matter if it is disposable or reusable. Pour the paint back into the container. Rinse the glass syringe thoroughly. Place a utility napkin or clean cloth on the table. Unscrew the canister of the airbrush and place it on a napkin. You won't need it yet, so position it so you don't accidentally brush it off
Step 2
Draw up the solvent into the second syringe. In this case, a glass reusable syringe is more suitable. Even the most caustic substance will not do any harm to glass, and trouble can happen to plastic. Pour the contents of the syringe into the opening of the airbrush and then transfer it to the tank.
Step 3
Remove everything that can be removed from the airbrush: needle, nozzles, nozzle. Moisten one end of a cotton swab with solvent. Thoroughly clean one of the holes, then dry it with dry cotton wool wrapped around the other end of the stick. The paint shouldn't be left anywhere. Change the cotton swabs as the swab soaked in solvent gets dirty. If you don't have these tools at hand, make them yourself. You can use, for example, plastic toothpicks or matches.
Step 4
Clean the airbrush needle. This is also done with a cotton swab. Rotate the needle and brush it towards the sharp end. It is not recommended to start cleaning from the point as the needle may be deformed.
Step 5
Wrap some cotton wool around a regular sewing needle. The new "cotton swab" should be so thick that it can freely crawl into the airbrush channel. The needle from the airbrush itself cannot be used in this case. Even after one such procedure, it can bend or even break.
Step 6
Choose the smallest syringe possible. Insulin is most suitable. Fill it with solvent. Tear off a piece of cotton wool and use it to hold the nozzle in your hand. You can use a piece of all-purpose napkin. Insert the needle into the hole and briskly squeeze the solvent out until it comes out at maximum pressure. He should wash off the remaining paint. If heavily soiled, this operation must be repeated several times. Wipe the nozzle dry.
Step 7
Tidy up the tank. The solvent is already in it, although it is used. This makes it much easier to remove the paint. Empty the contents, put clean solvent on the swab and wipe the reservoir. Don't forget about the paint channel. You have a sewing needle close at hand. Change the cotton on it, moisten the swabs with solvent and clean the channel. Large stains of paint usually do not remain on the rest of the instrument. Therefore, just wipe them with a cotton swab soaked in solvent and dry with a tissue.
