Airbrush Quick Tips : Creating Fine Lines

This video discusses how to hold your airbrush, tips on mixing paint and some demonstrations on how to create fine lines with both an Iwata HP-CS Eclipse and CMC plus Micron.
We hope that you find this video helpful, for more artwork, courses and supplies visit :
airbrushasylum.com.au

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Here’s another more recent Line tutorial 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJusk6OAf92Gg9U

[@davidyates9758]

How close is the airbrush to make really fine lines

[@garycarver3694]

I forgot to add that I really appreciate how you help people with airbrushing I taught for about 15 years and I use plenty of the same techniques you do and I really really like Drew Blair he's part of the reason I got into airbrushing and I wanted to learn how to do that realism and I work very hard at it for a lot of years I don't wear brush as much today as I used to but I still do airbrush I do traditional painting and graphite art and all that kind of stuff

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you for your kind words re : my videos and glad you find them helpful. Dru Blair is definitely the master of photo realism and you can learn more from him through his classroom in a box available from schoolofrealism.com

[@1200rexer]

im not new to spay painting but i am new to airbrushing and fine detail your video is very helpful i have a iwata neo 0.3mm needle and now i understand better with you using your hand as a rest thanks for sharing

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Excellent glad I could help 👌🏻

[@jessicamontoya8219]

You're really good at what you do. You said so e illifting words to me when my twin passed. So I clicked on your face and I ended up here

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you for your kind words and comment 👌🏻🙏🏻

[@tjebbosteenhof4599]

All your vids are so helpfull and very nice to watch. It looks so easy seeing you airbrushing. You’re a true artist and I like everything you make. Thanks a lot. 👌👍

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you so much glad you enjoy my content and find it helpful 👍🏻

[@hermandavis7337]

I am very thankful for you and all of you who instruct us KZbinrs God bless you

[@Grapist1]

Thank you so much for making this video! I just started airbrushing and this has turned out to be so helpful!!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks glad you found the video helpful 👍🏼

[@benblankenship5892]

Man U have some serious skill buddy.and I just recently got into airbrushing in last month or so and I’ve fell in love with it, I am no where near good yet but I’m learning. And your vids have helped a lot and I have searched KZbin for tutorials and urs are by far the best! I used to oil paint and have done a lot of rattle can spray painting. And love to draw and I was intimidated of airbrushing bc I hate sucking at anything and I knew I would suck for a while. But practice makes perfect and your vids have helped me tremendously so thanks again

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you for your comment really appreciate it and glad you found my videos helpful 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@steffmontana7295]

this video is the best i've ever seen for a beginner and also for someone who practice airbrush since a few years !!! thank's !!! we have to find the good mix paint/reducer and this mix/pressure Ithink that 's the real problem to succes ... and TALENT of course ! GREAT, ESSENTIAL !!!!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks glad you enjoyed the video and really appreciate the feedback and all the best with your airbrushing 😜+STEFF Montana

[@leighsheltonnoseypottercom]

ill say it again your a very good teacher

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@rylok]

Thank you for this - taught me like 3 things about my HP CS that I didn't know. Appreciate it!

[@josephrobbins5525]

Excellent presentation. Very clear and all usable information. Thanks!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you glad it was helpful 👍🏼

[@cree878]

Iv just started airbrushing , still at the practice stage , still trying to get comfortable holding and using the brush 😀

[@chelseachelseaboy]

Thanks for showing this....I have to admit I was stunned when I saw the Iwata HP-CS hit that fine a line, would that work with Vallejo acrylic paint ?.....can I ask what pressure were you using ?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks and no probs , pressure generally is between 20-25psi for detail and 30-40psi for general Airbrushing, I also thin out my paint more when painting in real fine detail. Cheers 👍🏼+chelseachelseaboy

[@wendyjones5036]

Yesterday i watched a film about fitting a 0.5 needdle nozzle and Cap after removing the existing 0.3 needle and nozzle as the threads are different thats the reason for also changing the nozzle cap. The video is one of many put out for years by two well known English contributors. Besides using the more expensive airbrushes they became big fans of the Veda brushes and as they wanted the modded brush to spray wider coats of primer and clearcoat the guy explained pros and cons of the Iawata V the Veda 180 and 186 apparently they found you can run the Veda models at a much higher pressure and after long term use they can take it without failing. Apparently the Iawata brush isn't suited to running at the higher pressure and run better at a lower pressure. Anway the mod worked great and it solved the problem of not being able to achieve a high gloss finish when trying to paint larger areas. After the mod a fan twice as wide was achieved and more importantly a great gloss finish over a wide area. Without the contributions from yourself and many others it would be much harder to choose the right brush to suit your needs as a beginner. Because the contributor had so many brushes covering different price ranges he demonstrated that for this particular application the much cheaper Veda 186 with 3 sizes of pots was the better brush to use, in another situation he would use the Iawata. Many new to the hobby might be tempted to always go for the more expensive option but because some are willing to pass on knowledge learnt over years as well as pros and cons of different makes of brushes and price ranges. As a contributor you are helping me learn to become a better painter and i as well as many appreciate the time you take to help others. Thank you.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Wow...thanks Wendy for the comment, really appreciate you taking the time to pass on that interesting information and really happy that you find our videos especially this one so helpful. Thanks once again 👍🏼+wendy Jones

[@peterplantec7911]

Well done.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@wukiefer]

Nice vid. Helped tons.

[@mudbrains4881]

Hi there I have an airbrush similar to yours. When I push down on the trigger button it sprays paint instantly instead of pushing down and activating the spray as I pull back gradually The more you pull back the more paint sprays out Is that supposed to happen? REGARDS RICHARD

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks for your comment , paint shouldn’t be coming out when you just press for air. I would suggest giving it a thorough clean as there most likely is some dried paint stuck in your fluid nozzle, therefore not allowing the needle to seat and resulting in paint escaping when you press down for air. Hope that helps 👌🏻

[@HalloweenFreak31]

Awesome video. Thank you so much this really helped me.

[@poornimasingh3235]

Thank you.. Very helpful for the beginners..🤝

[@Exitwoundstudio]

Soooo good work as always. A quick question. How are you cleaning a plugged .2mm nozzle? Thanks.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Cleaning is pretty much the same across the board here is a link to a vid showing you how to clean your brush : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpXUpGqbgNKWac0

[@Exitwoundstudio]

Thanks again. I more or less followed your procedure. I think I dried paint in the nozzle. What do you think about ultrasonic cleaners? Great videos and fantastic work!!!! Thank you.

[@yb4712]

Im Subscribed (thumbs up) ... Great Video and content... Very helpful... Thanks..

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Many thanks appreciate your sub and comment glad you found the video helpful 👍🏻

[@blakegreene6641]

Where can I find a large journal like the one in this video? I just started using an airbrush and I need a lot of paper and practice.

[@robertkirk4387]

OK chap, I think I may have mentioned this before but if not here goes, I'm trying to respray my mountain bike (nothing flash) onto sanded existing paint (in good nick) But not sure what type of paint to use, so before you get all technical on me remember I'm an idiot and new to this game, I haven't even got one yet, once painted (IF) it will get three coats of clear coat (lacquer) This paint has to be acquired at a hardware store or on "Amazon" as no car. There! that should keep you guessing, any help greatly received. P.S, love your work, Regards from Blighty (UK)

[@AirbrushAsylum]

+Robert Kirk hey there thanks for your comment and you could use a waterbased paint like Trident, they have distributors in the U.K. or Createx...maybe the wicked or auto air / candy2o range would all work and because they are waterbased you can easily order online and get them shipped so no need to travel. Also, all these paints can be clearcoated with Acrylic or 2 pack clear so hope that helps and thanks again for your comment.

[@robertkirk4387]

Right! Got that (I think) But you don't use that (intercoat" between every coat do you, Just between ????, yes! I'm listening, colours that bleed maybe, I've decided I'm gonna learn this rubbish and if so your the very Bloke to teach me, so expect me to be a pain in the arse from time to time as the bus fare to "OS" is a bit steep where I live, Decided on the colour last night after sending you the message House of Kolor ( wish these yanks could spell) "Scarlet Kandy" So cheers mate av a beer on me. Bob

[@zebedeerotten533]

hi if you are going to learn this "RUBISH" its harder that ten minutes on the internet . you may as well pay someone if you have no interest

[@hankjr195]

House of Kolors has it mixed and ready to spray. Allkandy.com (wet wet) is the best clear period.

[@davidbaker4879]

Love you video just started learning

[@luckynumbersevuuun]

thanks for this, super helpful.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

No probs glad it helped 👍🏻

[@Turco949]

Another great video, thank you for sharing! I am actually starting my airbrush journey in a few days using a portable one. I will be getting a better airbrush in the near future when I get better so what brands and models could you recommend or suggest that are less costly than Iwata? I am sure Iwata is a great brand and all but it cost too much for me since this is a hobby for me. Thanks.

[@nikburton85]

Perfect... Thank you very much... 💪😎🤘

[@AirbrushAsylum]

No probs glad you found it helpful 👍🏻

[@starforged]

On a fat line that needs detail. Like on a tailgate of a Ford or GMC truck. Do you fine line the out line and then get thicker as you work into the letter. Thank you very much for your videos.

[@alanroyvincent9207]

New subscriber! I hung up my airbrushes about 25 years ago, used to do illustration work.... Recently taken up landscape painting In oils, which used to fill me with dread... "what?..six months to dry?!?!" But now there are fast drying oils, so I'm at last giving it a try. So, my question is - I'm working on a picture With a backlit dewy spiders web, all hand brushed, but can I use an airbrush With white oil paint to add a very fine halo around each water drop?... Can modern airbrushes cope with oil Paint without the "o" rings dissolving From the solvents? (I would probably Be using Bob Ross odourless paint thinner) Also, I'm amazed how cheap airbrushes start at now... are they worth a shot while I re acquaint myself with all this? Thanks, this looks like a great channel!

[@impendingdoom385]

Excellent tips, thank you!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

No probs thank you 👍🏼

[@warreng3142]

just a curious question that most of us would ask as a beginner, with the dual action pre-setting air regulator no problem, at the trigger to push down for the air, do you fully press at it down when doing you lines? meaning is the button fully depressed at all times even when fines lines to broader lines?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Yes, press the trigger down all the way and keep it pressed and adjust your lines by how far you pull back on the trigger as well as how close you are and the speed at which you are moving 👍🏼

[@kernowcoinringscornishcoin3999]

Hi I’ve just started in the airbrush hobby and wondered about the trigger finger control as it seems in your videos You seem to constantly move your finger back and forth is this the normal or your preferred way Regards

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks for your comment, when I am creating finer detail I use the back and forth trigger action to avoid too much paint coming out in one go, it allows me to build the detail. Hope that helps 👍🏼

[@jrambo8784]

I owe you! Thank you

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you and no you don’t happy to share what I know and glad it helped out 👍🏻

[@miguelgonzales6218]

I'd really appreciate some help. It seems like when I push my needle back into position to stop the paint, I get a dot formed on my line. I'm not getting dog bones, but there is a dot at the end of the line when I return the needle to the initial position. What is the problem in the situation and how can I resolve it?

[@user-lz7ly4er8v]

Hello, I have an airbrush Iwata and the problem is when I want to make a fine line I cannot get the color out and when I press the trigger more a lot of color comes out, I do not use special colors for airbrushes, just use oil colors and dilute them with petrol, please help me, thanks

[@realitylicker]

Love your channel fellow Aussie, just started air brushing. One question when i remove my needle protector shroud to try thinner lines I get no paint coming out just air. It works prior to removing end cover? Thanks.

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Hey mate thanks for your comment and kind words, it may be your airbrush...meaning that it’s a different brand that won’t allow you to remove the needle cap, some brands want you to buy a special ‘paint picker cap’ in order to be able to use it with the air cap removed...maybe ask your airbrush manufacturer / retailer 👍🏻

[@realitylicker]

@@AirbrushAsylum Its a cheapo internet knock job a 0.2mm Dynamic Power dual action, works really well for me as a beginner. once I'm used to holding it away from the paper rather than having some contact i will be looking at the badger as my step up weapon of choice, thanks for reply really appreciated.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

An aussie Ay? I love to airbrush Quokkas! Cute little buggers. They look good in brown. You've probably seen my work

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Cheers appreciate it

[@convolution223]

You removed the aircap. Does that help get finer lines?

[@artsantos5268]

I just noticed seldom are using siphon airbrush, what is the reason behind? I have a crescendo 175 badger. .

[@Fireflier71]

very informative, thank you ......really found mix ratios and psi etc very useful as I did wonder. :)

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks for your comment and glad you found the video helpful. 👍🏼+April Jarocka

[@togetherwemake8048]

Thanks great tip

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@taylor714bce]

I recently bought an Iwata HP-C +. Using Wicked paint, what would you suggest as a starting air pressure? Would you suggest the 7:3 ratio of paint to reducer? Thanks for a great video!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Start with about 20 - 30psi and yes you can try the 7 : 3 ratio, but the ratio is totally up to you and how thin you like to run your paint. Cheers hope that helps 👍🏼+Andy Browning

[@convert2010]

I have a gun with a .2 needle and I an not get a fine line to save my life. I have played with pressure, paint thickness and so on... so HOW SHOULD the gun and paint be set up to accomplish this?

[@luisr2320]

very nice

[@kennethcarrera415]

So.. if I buy an airbrush... did they have an airbrush paint and reducer??

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Yes you can purchase paint and reducer that will suit airbrushing, some of the brands that we use are Trident and Createx hope that helps 👍🏼

[@akkasoothy]

what does the screw at the rear end of the brush do?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

It allows you to adjust how far the trigger can be pulled back, hope that helps 👍🏼+akkasoothy

[@Gotallofthem1]

Aren't these needles so sensitive that picking at it with your nails can bend the tip?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Hi there, no they are pretty durable and last when picked, that said being careful is definitely the best recommendation . Thanks for your comment 👍🏼+Gotallofthem1

[@PENFOLD1962]

First of all please excuse my ignorance I know zero about Airbrushing. Doesn't the 'side fed' gun's feel unbalanced? Can inks be used in place of paint?

[@HeathanzSinzBand]

What PSI are you using?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Generally around 30psi for general airbrushing and 18-20psi for detail work feel free to watch this video of mine going into further details : kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2fHZKd5iLqSjrc Hope that helps 👌🏻

[@christofdeblock2862]

What's the best setting for 0.2 needle from harder and steenbeck?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

I couldn’t tell you as I primarily use iwata , as it’s a smaller needle / nozzle setup, I run 30% paint and 70% reducer in my Micron SB which runs a 0.18mm setup. Hope that helps 👌🏻

[@christofdeblock2862]

@@AirbrushAsylum it works perfect thx, do you have an video on you tube about mapping an artwork? It will be very helpfull, I mean how you cut it before spraying grtz

[@tinksmith4964]

Great thank you so much!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

No probs thanks for the comment 👍🏼

[@donavincaballero5976]

When i try to do do fine lines i get like over spray around my lines doesnt do sharp lines.. and when i try to make fine little dots it makes spider web looking dots

[@vernonsmith6613]

This helps me out alots...

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Glad it helped 👍🏼

[@robertmaybeth3434]

great video - althgouh i've been using airbrush for 40 years, and many times a ineeded fine, sharp lines and never been able to get them for long! Now I realized the secret is holding it exactly the same distance all the time, but now here's a problem, I am always painting scale models and they all have a rough surface, HOW do i slide and hold the airbrush a uniform distance from the surface? Maybe that's why I still have this problem after 40 years...

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks for your comment , and yes it’s more difficult when moving on a rough surface , gloves could help slightly but all in all keeping my distance consistent I tend to lock my elbows and perform the movement almost ‘robotically’ to best perform the stroke consistently, hope that helps 👍🏻

[@MaZEEZaM]

Thanks for this, I think in my case I would much prefer stainless steel or glass mixing cups, I really hate plastic and try not to use it given how bad it is for our environment.

[@dekai7992]

I usually mix my paint directly in the airbrush cup. No wasted plastic or paint there.

[@RubberSmuggins]

Why not wash the mixing cups instead of throwing them away?

[@mayolormairez2527]

U make it looks so ez I cant do those type of lines on hard plastic lures and I dont got a cheap gun either lol

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Lol, many thanks it’s just loads of practice 😉👍🏻

[@justinmartin2063]

Do you typically leave the chrome tips on your guns when you’re doing fine lines or do you take them off?

[@justinmartin2063]

Hahaha never mind watching it a second time I caught it.😂😂😂

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Lol all good and yes, as you noticed I do take the air cap off as it allows for easier tip dry cleaning and allows the airbrush to perform better....just make sure you don’t drop your gun 😬

[@jeffleblanc8850]

We’re can o buy trident in USA or Canada i really like it I’ve tried a blue and it sprays nice

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Hi Jeff, see previous reply from our supplier on your comment, shipping is reasonable to the US and they can help you via www.dna-paints.com/trident-airbrush-paints/

[@convolution223]

Can you achieve these fine lines with an Iwata HP C Plus?

[@JR-yn1wk]

Yes same one I have

[@slhx8956]

I am having issues with small needles. My .2 mm won't release paint. Any one have some advice?

[@luzgonzalez2838]

What kind of paint?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Trident waterbased airbrush colours 👍🏼+Lucy Gonzalez

[@robertmaybeth3434]

I do model tanks and aircraft - after years of using enamels - I discovered acrylics. Compared to the mess, smell and expense of enamels, acrylics are usually light years better. You can use alcohol for thinning and clean up (vs smelly and toxic acetone or similar for enamels). Also many of the acrylics are pretty much ready for spraying right out of the bottle, not much thinning needed. And compared to enamels, you get any number of do-overs - the coverage of acrylics (thickness) is a lot less. You can do any number of coats (10 or more) if you want to before you would have any need to strip off the paint and start over. At worst you shoot on a primer coat over the old paint and start again.

[@garycarver3694]

I like to strain my pants through pantyhose they do a really good job it helps get out any particles I'm not wanting in it and the pantyhose comes in a very fine mesh which makes it really great restraining pain although it's a few extra steps you'll find it's worth it in the end

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Yes that definitely works thanks for sharing your tip. 👍

[@garycarver3694]

I'm sorry to bother you again but I'm a real fan if iwatas I like the custom micron because you can get a real hairline with it thank you again for all you do

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Yes iwata's are fantastic especially the microns, check out the micron takumi via the following link 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/baDFdnuHps6bhKs

[@DisVietVetUSA]

Now show us with the needle cup you took off your airbrush and why we should not use it!

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Good idea mate I’ll have to do a vid showcasing this 👌🏻😜

[@josephsantos145]

what are the MATERIAL sir... compressor that you use . . i mean ss GIVE list pls :D

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Our shop compressor is a 3HP belt drive compressor with a 100litre tank you can watch our video explaining our bench setup which is a airbrush insight video. Airbrushes used are generally iwata custom micron as well as eclipse, paint used in this video is trident. Hope that helps and thanks for your comment 👍🏼+joseph santos

[@kennethcarrera415]

is it OK to use acrylic paint mixed with water?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

I wouldn’t recommend it you are always better to use reducer so that the paint will last when stored and perform at its optimum. 👍🏼

[@upcycleengineer7825]

@@AirbrushAsylum is reducer the same as a retardant? Slows the drying down.

[@burnout9069]

@@upcycleengineer7825 I'll jump in here. To answer your Question. Reducer is used to thin the paint. A retarder is used in humid conditions where you would want to slow down or eliminate tip dry.

[@johnchung6900]

Which provides a finer line?

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Micron has a 0.23 whereas a eclipse a 0.35mm that said I have seen the eclipse create lines as fine as a micron so I guess it is really up to the user 👍🏼+John Chung

[@johnchung6900]

Thanks for confirming this. Many believe that finer tips creates finer lines.

[@edwardmontgomery4829]

I used to think that the finer the tip, the finer line. I had airbrushes with very fine nozzles and would spend all my time trying to unclog them. Now I use anywhere from a 2.3 to a .4 and get the same line with hardly any clogging. Personally, I find fine tip airbrushes not worth the effort.

[@lavahound4536]

hay brow how much is the price of a simple but good pen brus and what brand

[@markuskrieger7864]

This airbrush is very good.what i can see

[@Elemental_Entity]

3.5 paint to 1.0 reducer...? Never worked with my airbrush, I reverse that to 3.5 water to 1.0 paint works great.

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

Thanks, this is helpful. I'm so sorry your country has become a crazy police state. I hope you guys can put a stop to the absurdity!! It's so scary.

[@gold3nrul311]

How about even finer lines than that? XD

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Thanks appreciate the comment and yes, it's possible to go finer just gotta get the paint mix and air pressure correct 👍🏼+gold3n rul3

[@oorcinus]

Echo echo echo echo echo...

[@realitylicker]

Dog bones ffs

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Lol ...I know

[@mr.kingyosh4755]

You talk way to much . nice video

[@AirbrushAsylum]

Lol 😂 yep I get that a lot ...I think I just get so involved in the topic and I start rambling...I hope you were able to siphon out some helpful information regardless 🤞🏻👍🏻

[@mr.kingyosh4755]

@@AirbrushAsylum all am saying is. Keep it short and sweet.... But still good video 👌👍😁

[@hogstoothairsoft1967]

Hell, are you recording in a church? i am grateful for the video but pls work on the echo... 😁