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The Different Airbrush Brands in the Market

If you are currently on the search for an airbrush, there is a wide selection of airbrush brands to choose from. When buying an airbrush, especially if you are a beginner, it's always best to buy the best airbrush you can afford. With airbrushes, quality trumps cost. A cheap airbrush can prove to be a false economy. Most brands specialise in different types of airbrushes which will help you make your...

New Arrivals – Iwata Custom Micron Range

GraphicAir have added to the highly esteemed Iwata Custom Micron airbrush range that we already had on offer with three more. The Iwata Custom Micron Series, is the airbrush for the professional who requires precise and accurate control in order to produce detailed finishes. The Iwata Custom Micron is the pinnacle of the Iwata family, with a hand fitted and adjusted matched head system painstakingly tested for the best atomisation and...

What Is A Spray Booth?

An airbrush spray booth and filtration unit – often referred to as an extraction unit, is a vital piece of safety equipment to use when you are airbrushing. A spray booth has two primary functions. Firstly to provide a contained environment that prevents any dirt getting into the area that you are working in which will stop your work being ruined. Secondly and more importantly, a spray booth is designed to...

Using An Airbrush To Paint A Model

A hugely popular but not always widely discussed hobby is that of model building. This can take many forms from military models, to railways to scenes from television shows. One of the key factors in this is providing the best possible finish so that your models look great. A lot of keen hobbyists like to use an airbrush for this due to the control and precision and generally great finish...

Great Uses For Foam Board

What Is Foam Board for? Foam board is a lightweight, versatile and durable type of board used in a range of arts and crafts purposes. Foam board is available in black or white and in a range of sizes from A0 to 43 as well as differing levels of thickness. The foam board can be easily cut, meaning that it can be modified to suit a range of projects. Some Key Uses...

Airbrush Nozzles and Needles

What Is An Airbrush For An airbrush is a versatile tool that can be used for applying a range of media on to a variety of surfaces. Most commonly this is for the application of paint; although common uses can also include sugarcraft (decorating cakes with edible paint) and spray tanning as well as a whole host of other uses. Different uses of airbrush will require varying degrees of detail, from...

Choosing The Right Spray Tanning Equipment

What Is Spray Tanning? The art of spray tanning is an increasingly popular preparation for nights out; pre-tanning for trips abroad or generally looking browner. The idea of spray tanning is to achieve a tan without exposure to the sun. Spray tanning involves using a spray gun or airbrush to apply chemicals to the skin which produces an effect aimed to be similar to that of a suntan. Spray tanning has risen...

Choosing A Drawing Board

What is a Drawing Board? A drawing board is a device that allows you to produce high quality drawings, by having a smooth large surface often with a means of holding down the material you are drawing on. By providing a smooth large area then you can produce accurate drawings, use a drawing board as a writing desk, get better access to the work that you are doing. These used to...