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I am considering the purchase of an airbrush but I have a few questions first;

1. Do they sell an airbrush w/ compressor together?
2. Are airbrushes safe to use indoors with minimal ventilation?
3. Is it hard to learn how to use one effectively?

I might think of other questions as the day goes on so I will post back if I do. Thank you in advance.

1. yes
2. yes
3. not really

where to get them? www.airbrushcompressorshop.co.uk

get compressor kit 2

WAAAAGGHH-god wrote:1. yes
2. yes
3. not really

where to get them? www.airbrushcompressorshop.co.uk

get compressor kit 2

Is there a place I can order them in the US, and as far as safe to use in the house, I have a baby in the house and I don't want to hurt her at all. Is it still safe?

absolutely safe, i use mine all the time without a mask and feel no worse for it. obviously don't spray it in her face, but there is no propellant so i see no reason to worry. not sure about where to get them in the US though, sorry

Now I just need to find an airbrush aimed towards beginners that would come with a compressor and all need accessories.

to be honest, the link i gave you should be fine to the US, i suggest you just check out how much the shipping would be and take it from there, because they don't come much better for the money than the brush in kit 2

Anything that puts particulate into the air isn't particularly safe to breathe - from spraying deodorant to simple vacuum cleaning.

Generally when airbrushing we're only spraying water (and perhaps a little acrylic medium to help flow). As far as airborne particulates go they're not very toxic, but will still stick in your lungs if you inhale a good amount. When cleaning (or spraying non-acrylic substances like lacquers) you may be using thinners or other solvents the vapour of which is definitely not high on the 'to breathe' list.

It's best to have a room set aside where the little one isn't, that is well ventilated for airbrushing. Keep a closed door between the baby and the spray and it shouldn't be an issue.

Personally I don't like to have the kids about when I'm airbrushing, and if I do anything particularly noxious I vent the room (via an outside door) before opening the door to the rest of the house. There's still sometimes a noticeable smell, but it's not at nasty levels.

I think what I might as well do is just purchase a couple cans of the army painter red primer and go outside and prime my models with that and then go from there....

Having an airbrush doesn't really remove the need (or convenience) of spray can primers. I know my post sounded scary - but for most purposes, you're fine to work indoors. If anything, take the compressor to the door and spray airbrush cleaner out the door.

Hey sinister, I am looking to get my first airbrush also. I am considering the iwata hp-cs because it seems to get recommended everywhere. I am trying to sort out which compressor to go with.

kalias

Or you can mix up your own acrylic water based primer and shoot it from the airbrush. No toxic crap from the rattle cans. Currently I am experimenting with ratios of Golden Gesso and Golden Airbrush Medium. Then I am adding ink to it to tint it how I need and what color I need. I have only done one model with it so far and that experiment was a bit too thick, but this next bottle I mixed up I am guessing should be about right.

Do you guys wear a respirator when you use your air brush? From all the tutorials that I have seen on the web hardly anyone does.

I try to use one as much as I can, If you are using anything with metals then definitely

Cool, then I am not the only one who is freaked out by breathing paint particles

I know a few airbrushing guys in their 50s and the damage is clear, plus it doesnt help they give me an earfull every time I go without one.

Also anyone considering an airbrush would do well to watch these videos from WGConsortium on the basics if you have not already. Good stuff!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hamCKPaW9yA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp4cy3dcjwk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mAi1NtXIgo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNjIb_RU2Kg