{"id":3184,"date":"2020-06-27T10:05:50","date_gmt":"2020-06-27T10:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airbrush-expert.com\/?page_id=3184"},"modified":"2022-07-16T16:30:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T16:30:38","slug":"best-airbrush-paint","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/airbrush-expert.com\/en\/best-airbrush-paint\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Airbrush Paint Guide \u2013 Finding the Right Paint for Airbrushing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The airbrush technique is used in many creative areas. Different colors are used for the creative treatment of different surfaces by an airbrush. In addition, you can create different effects when spraying by working on the colors. Mixtures of paints create unique color transitions. If you are looking for the best airbrush paint, then take a look at our complete guide below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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What Paint for Airbrushing Should You Use<\/h2>\n
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  • <\/i> Basically, you should make sure that your airbrush paint has no corrosive effect whatsoever.<\/strong> This could damage not only your health but also the seals of the airbrush.<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> In general, you can use any paint with your airbrush.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • <\/i> Transparent paints include ink, watercolor or fine spray paints, and transparent airbrush paints.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • <\/i> Acrylic paints, oil paint, or gouache are used as opaque paints.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • <\/i> The most important characteristic is the adhesion of the paint on the work surface.<\/strong> Therefore, in order to get a good result later, you should first test the adhesion of the chosen paint on the surface to be worked on.<\/li>\n
  • <\/i> It is also of enormous importance that the paints are matched to their use.<\/strong> For example, for an airbrush painting on a cake, you need food coloring and for an airbrush bodypainting, the color should be skin-friendly, in the best case even dermatologically tested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Universal Acrylic-Based Airbrush Paints<\/h3>\n

    These are the most commonly used, and generally the best airbrush paints. The manufacturers offer paints in their assortments, which are adapted to the most different surfaces. Professional airbrush acrylic paints enjoy great popularity due to the following reasons:<\/p>\n

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    • <\/i> Highly pigmented and are therefore ideal for covering large areas with relatively small amounts of paint<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Water-soluble and no special solvent is required<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • <\/i> When properly diluted, they do not cause any problems in the airbrush<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • <\/i> They are waterproof<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Acrylics a fine pigment size and can therefore also be sprayed with fine nozzles<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Solvent-containing acrylic paints should only be used outdoors and with a face mask.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Acrylic-based airbrush paints are not scratch-resistant after drying. To achieve this they must be coated with a lacquer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

      The finer the pigmentation and the nozzle used, the more accurate the work and the higher the price of the paint!<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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      Varnishes for the Airbrush<\/h3>\n
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      • <\/i> When working with paint, the airbrush can easily become clogged, as paints dry out quickly. A high dilution can reduce this problem.<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • <\/i> Working with lacquers creates a hard-wearing, water- and scratch-resistant surface.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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        Airbrush Paints for Special Areas<\/h3>\n

        Airbrushing can coat just about any surface. The manufacturers of airbrush paints have increasingly adapted to this and now offer widely assorted paints for all kinds of surfaces. These include:<\/p>\n

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        • <\/i> Textile and leather design:<\/strong> these paints are washable<\/li>\n
        • <\/i> Porcelain and glass paints:<\/strong> often these paints are dishwasher safe<\/li>\n
        • <\/i> Airbrush paints that adhere particularly well to plastic<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • <\/i> Food coloring for airbrushing:<\/strong> so the decorated cake can be eaten without hesitation<\/li>\n
        • <\/i> Airbrush paints for body painting:<\/strong> these paints are dermatologically tested, skin-friendly, and do not cause allergies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Nozzle Size<\/h3>\n
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          • <\/i> The finest details can be worked out with nozzle sizes in the range of 0.1-0.3mm. For more extensive work, it is best to use nozzles with a diameter of 0.5-1.0mm.<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • <\/i> The fineness of your work does not only depend on the nozzle size, but also on the pressure you work with and the viscosity of the paint.<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • <\/i> The thicker the paint, the larger the nozzle you should use to avoid clogging.<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • <\/i> An excellent result can only be achieved if you adjust ink viscosity, nozzle size and pressure to your desired outcome.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            The Best Airbrush Paint Sets<\/h2>\n

            There is a wide range of airbrush paints available. Our airbrush paint set reviews and comparison should help you to find the best airbrush paint set for your application. If you are after the best quality and most durable paints available, then check out our recommendations below.<\/p>\n

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            Recommendation<\/strong>: SCHMINCKE Aero Color Professional<\/h3>\n
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            • <\/i> Airbrush paints from Schmincke are extremely high quality and of a professional grade. They are used in almost every studio or art university. However, they are also especially suitable for beginners due to their easy handling.<\/li>\n
            • <\/i> With its airbrush products, the manufacturer Schmincke offers a comprehensive assortment from primer to finish. In terms of price, Schmincke products are certainly in the upper segment, but they offer an unbeatable result.<\/li>\n
            • <\/i> With this airbrush paint set, you get 9 colors. With the basic colors base brown, base cyan, base yellow, and base magenta you can mix every color perfectly, or adapt existing colors to your requirements. The highly opaque Supra White sets great accents or serves as a primer. The set is completed with the airbrush colors Phthalo Green, carmine, black, and ultramarine.<\/li>\n
            • <\/i> The liquid acrylic colors are in 28ml glass bottles with a pipette. A 125 ml Clean Rapid cleaning agent is also included. This ensures that you are fully equipped with the best airbrush paint set out there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n