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Airbrushing is an art painting technique in which the paint is sprayed onto the canvas or object out of an airbrush device. The device relies on a compressor to blow the compressed air to force out the paint. Various types and sizes of airbrushing compressors exist, and you can select one based on the airbrushing project that you will be performing. For instance, small projects, such as airbrushing sweatshirt logos, only require small compressors with just enough air to complete the project.
Instructions
1. Connect the regulator to the airbrush compressor. The air compressor regulator sets the amount of air pressure that is released when you spray the paint. The pressure is described in levels known as PSI. A standard PSI compressor setting is 30, but airbrush artists can set the regulators to lower or higher PSI level pressures depending on the project.
2. Set up the moisture trap in the compressor. As compressors are used, they generate water from the moisture buildup. The water must be emptied before you use the airbrush and compressor or the water will make its way through the hose and out of the airbrush nozzle, ending up in your painting.
3. Attach the appropriate air hose that you want to use for your airbrushing project. The hose is what connects the compressor to the nozzle. Some hoses are more suitable for withstanding certain levels of pressure. For instance, according to the Badger Airbrush Company, braided air hoses are the most durable of air hoses and can tolerate over 100 PSI.
4. Place the nozzle on the end of the hose to finish the air compressor setup.
