How to set your AIRBRUSH PRESSURE the CORRECT WAY

[@tbsomerville5798]

Finally, someone sets the record straight on a basic set up issue that nobody ever addresses. Thank you

[@prestonmarshall5896]

You are fast and concise thank you

[@douggoins2960]

Wow. Never knew that about the psi and setting it correctly

[@richardbartlett4075]

Thank you and that painting is beyond anything I have seen before! I'm trying to get all the info I can before I ever try my airbrush - great help.

[@theartworkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DailyDoseDoctorDave]

Thanks for your videos. Been watching a lot over the last few days and you have inspired me to try new things with my iwata!

[@richardmarriott-smith9517]

Great video. Thank you. I just got an airbrush for painting D&D minis and Warhammer AoS models. This video really helped me. Thanks.

[@theartworkshop]

glad to hear it- thanks!

[@lewistaylor1965]

I've just subscribed...I think this a wonderful channel...As well as the concise and informative explanations which are brilliant the nuances of the voice you employ are smooth and very easy to listen to over a long video...I spend a lot of time on KZbin and these videos and narration audio are exeptional...Really good!

[@theartworkshop]

I really appreciate that. thanks so much man.

[@jonathanbyrd12]

Omg you are a genius.... I seriously was doing it the wrong way. I was doing it by what the pressure gauge read with no pressure in the gun. I was wondering why my crap is all messed up. It makes total sense to have it while the gun is blowing air out. You are a genius. It's just helped me a million times better

[@montgomeryrichmond3030]

I'm new to airbrushes and compressors. Thanks for the simple and easy to understand video! It was a great help.

[@theartworkshop]

You are most welcome. Best of luck to you!

[@lappin6482]

thanks so much, exactly what I needed, just starting outso much appreciated 🍻

[@wendyshoults7355]

Thank you for sharing your talents and tips.

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Excellent information. Thank you.

[@theartworkshop]

thanks!

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

@@theartworkshop . Your welcome. I looked up air brush settings just before I was going to start and you popped up. Nice, straight to the point with no nonsense content added. Much appreciated and my Airfix Spitfire Mk.1a 1/72 scale base coat turned out perfectly. I definitely subbed. Thanks again. Ps: just went to your page. Mind blown. Beautiful stuff.

[@theartworkshop]

@@thebobloblawshow8832 Thanks again for your very kind words. I'm a huge fan of the scale modeling and mini community. Some awesome stuff you guys paint!

[@nurglemonkie]

Appreciate this video, Straight to the point 🫡 Thank you sir!

[@theartworkshop]

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[@cjmwhitehead462]

Brilliant, thank you so much for this.

[@jc2200]

Great review! I also have a california Airtool compressor! They are the best buck for your money and very quiet !

[@theartworkshop]

i love them. excellent compressors for the price

[@rayonix99]

Can I use airbrush pressure regulators on large compressors having a maximum pressure of 150 and 240? Thank you

[@chzel]

Just a nitpick, the inner ring shows kg/cm2 and the little blue dots show (BAR)kPa. For our application you can basically assume BAR=kg/cm2.

[@theartworkshop]

you're right! thanks

[@TheIllya]

Thank you! Very useful!

[@ColinRichardson]

Thank you. I recently got an airbrush but never made the jump to actually "do it" yet.. This has helped me greatly.. I have a gauge on my air compressor output AND a second gauge on my moisture trap. I assume I should just send FULL PRESSURE from the tank to the moisture trap and then do 30psi from the moisture trap to the airbrush? Or do you think it's best to do it in stages? Say 60psi from tank to moisture trap and then down from 60 to 30 to the airbrush? Or am I just over thinking it?

[@theartworkshop]

Awesome to hear that! Yes, most compressors will have 2 gauges but only one of those gauges has an adjustable regulator. The gauge without the regulator knob is the pressure within your tank. These will have an auto shut off feature when the tank reaches its max pressure. I leave that at full pressure. It will automatically refill when the pressure drops. The only adjustment you'll need to make is the one for your working air pressure with the regulator connected to your air hose and airbrush. That is the one you want to set to 30psi (or whatever PSI you are spraying at). Make sure you read the manual for your compressor to follow their recommendations. Hope this helps!

[@ColinRichardson]

@@theartworkshop Sorry, I used the wrong words... I have 3 gauges in total. I have 2 regulators.. The regulator that controls the output of the compressor+tank. I then have a hose, and I then have a moisture trap, The moisture trap has it's OWN regulator.. The moisture trap is rated to pressures that exceed the compressor+tank can output. So there is no NEED to downpressure before going to the moisture trap, but wondered where it is worth doing the actual regulating.. Up-stream or down-stream or a combination of the two?

[@theartworkshop]

@@ColinRichardson I got ya. I actually had a similar setup to that for many years. I did exactly what you are suggesting. I set the regulator on the compressor to somewhere around 40-50 (since I never spray my airbrush above that). Then I used the regulator sitting next to me to adjust as needed. I usually spray anywhere from 15-30 psi depending on the paint and reduction. No need to down step like this, but it's not going to hurt anything if you do.

[@jamminwolfie]

I just got my Master Cool Runner II (with 3 guns, G22, G25, & E91) and have been studying. I watched your video half way last night before heading off to bed, excited about the delivery today lol... so, I guess I was expecting that you could set it to 57psi while using the gun... , and a while ago I watched a video of a lady with the same air compressor I have. It turns out that's the highest when you're NOT using the gun (57psi). The highest I can get while spraying is 35 with two of my (now 5, 3 brand new) guns, and 30 with 3 of them. Are you aware of the psi difference produced by different guns? I just learned that about 30 minutes ago while testing. Also, are you using a real air compressor (like airing tires, using nail guns, etc)? That's what it looks like in the background Thanks a lot, mate!

[@theartworkshop]

I'm a big fan of those small airbrush compressors. I started with one of those too (similar to the model you mentioned) and it's still going strong almost 20 years later. Generally when I am spraying, I prefer a lower psi at around 20-30. I rarely go above 30 psi. A high quality airbrush paint makes a huge difference in performance for spraying at lower pressures. Hope this helps and all the best to you!

[@AI-xs4fp]

Your painting is phenomenal. 🤌

[@chrisb9728]

I’d suggest getting a oil filled pressure gauge with psi range more in line with your working pressures. Instead of maxing at 180 psi, get a gauge that maxes at 40-60 psi.

[@theartworkshop]

100% agree. I have a gauge that maxes out at 60 on my main compressor setup. so much easier to read!

[@tezzasbigbuz3933]

Wicked picture man

[@bullet588]

What’s your setup for California Air Tools compressor I’m having trouble

[@LGlifeisgood]

Hi thank you for this video Iv been watching lots of your videos lately and you’ve inspired me to have another go at airbrushing portraits, Iv got one question what size of board do you mount your canvas to to paint , I understand they will be different but what size do you commonly use, also could you do a video on how your studio set up is and how you keep your canvas upright. From watching your videos Iv found out lots of mistakes Iv was making , so I’m ordering new paint and I’m going to get some canvas on a role to follow your example, did you say what type of canvas is the best to use ? Thanks again for your videos you make it more interesting and informative and easier to understand,

[@theartworkshop]

thank you. Generally I paint my portraits around 24x20". Sometimes larger because I find it easier to get details in that way. I paint on generic 15oz cotton duck canvas. I just buy it it large rolls and cut off what i need. Studio setup video someday I hope! I just screw the canvas into the wall using small corner L brackets and wall screws& anchors. I'm sure you can see them in most of my videos. hope this helps.

[@LGlifeisgood]

@@theartworkshop that’s fantastic it’s a real help to get a idea of size and I’ll see how I can fix mine to a solid base , I’ll look harder in the video to see if I can spot them as it not what I was looking for but I will now 👍🏽 sorry for another question are you standing or sitting down if it’s on the wall , and I’ll look for the canvas thank you again 🙏🏼

[@patrickmurphy6775]

Thank you!!

[@theartworkshop]

happy to help!

[@chuckie5671]

How can I tell what size nozzles are in my airbrushes? No indication in the instructions.

[@enochdarkk7871]

Using Timbertech. Just wondering how I can set it so it uses all the air in the tank and then kicks on. Right now it just turns on

[@villagelifezoneatd]

Very nice ❤

[@JayJay-vr1rh]

Really appreciate all your videos so thank you. Just a question if possible? I'm in the UK and struggle to find any frisket may I ask what brand you use? I usually use clear transfer tape but that can be brutal when pealing it some paint can come with it even when using a med tack. Thanks jay

[@theartworkshop]

thanks man. I'll use any frisket I find on sale, it all works well for me. But my favorite is the one made by artool that is matte and comes on a roll. If your transfer tape is too tacky just lay the sticky part on a towel, your shirt, or whatever fabric is near you. it'll pick up the fibers from that and reduce the tack. Thats what i do

[@JayJay-vr1rh]

@theartworkshop I'll give it a go I use a medium tack transfer at 100m that seems more low tack as can come away with the blow from the brush. I'll give that a try with the stronger one. Would you let the paint cure for a day or so before putting it over it? Thanks

[@aerobrash]

Тут нельзя не вспомнить уроки мастера, Craig Fraser. Он всегда свою ленту клеил себе на штаны и это было круто, и остаётся таковым по сей день.

[@GeorgeSlade1]

After i commented on a previous vid about this its great to see a dedicated vid, however when i do this on my Wolf Cub compressor as soon as i press the trigger my dial drops to 0 not to the psi i am expecting if i turn the dial as i spray nothing changes, any tips?

[@theartworkshop]

When it reads 0 is it spraying air? At 0 psi no air should be coming out of the airbrush. could be a broken gauge.

[@GeorgeSlade1]

@@theartworkshop Hi Thanks for replying yes at 0 it is spraying air when i release it goes back to 25 PSI on the dial, the guage is built into the body of the compressor so not sure i can change it its a 6l wolf cub i bought on amazon it could be user error or could be not a great compressor.

[@IlanDavid]

I have a small compressor with an air tank. Should I turn off my compressor when I am done or is it okay to leave it on? the motor doesn't turn on to fill the tank unless I use the airbrush.

[@aerobrash]

Всегда отключаю любое устройство из сети , это закон противопожарной безопасности, и так в аду живём, уж лучше поберечь покой своих близких и не печалить их своим шашлычным душком, с компрессора воздух стравливаю. И вы тоже стравите, это знаете как бы дисциплинирует вас и отщипывает от вас не большую копейку в счёт компаний электроснабжения за лишний запуск компрессора перед работой, но это мелочь по сравнению с тем каким расслабленным и не внимательным может оказаться человек по вине которого может оборваться чья то жизнь. Вы только не слушайте меня, несу всякое,)

[@felixculpa6240]

Hi, at 0:15 i feel you may have reversed knob direction, isn't it turn left (CCW) to increase pressure and right (CW) to decrease ? Thank You

[@chzel]

No, usually in such regulators you are screwing a screw to add preload to a spring that controls the valve. So to tighten the screw (and increase pressure) you turn it CW.

[@theartworkshop]

interesting! I have a few regulators and they are all like this. Maybe there are others that are reversed, not really sure. Regardless of which way you turn the knob, I just wanted to show that you need to be spraying air to set it correctly.

[@1337FLINT.]

Hello, i wanna learn air brushing, i think of buying cheap portable compressor, with max 28 psi My purpose is to paint hot wheels & table top figure, is 28 psi enough for that? thanks in advance

[@theartworkshop]

max 28psi is just fine. You won't need more than that unless you're spraying some thick paint, but I'd recommend going with a compressor that can spray higher in case you may need it.

[@1337FLINT.]

@@theartworkshop I think i'm gonna use 2k clear, is that fine with 28 psi?

[@WhiteDragon689]

Gee, I never though of that, thanks.

[@selwynjean7644]

I got 6liter compressor how does I work it

[@aerobrash]

У меня компрессор патриот безмасляный и бесшумный 10 литров, и знаете он работает довольно не приятно. Мечтаю запаковать его в корпус где его будет не слышно, проблема в том что когда мы работаем при двух барах он довольно часто включается а это не может не бросаться в глаза. Бесит понимаете ли. Если будете менять свои шесть на больший объём берите побольше.

[@StaindHand]

0:12 not EVERY compressor comes with an adjustable gauge, but make sure the one that you buy does

[@AnonContributor]

Now I know!!!

[@aerobrash]

Всегда козалось что будет дедушка , наконец увидел , это бабушка;)

[@KeeksSnoogie79]

I’m sorry To be a bother to ya mate! I watched and did exactly what you did but the damn thing still read 0 it’s not moving at all 😢I think it’s damaged then cause I’ve tried and tried and no luck! This thing been shelved at the store for who knows how long… I hate I got it for so much and I can’t even use it. Rediculus I hope they can refund me, even tho everything else came with it. Thanks again for your help these were useful… ugh just got to replace a whole compressor 🙄

[@theartworkshop]

no bother at all! When you turn the switch on do you hear the compressor? It's usually like a rumbling sound- sometimes pretty loud. Because it might be that there is a leak somewhere and the air isn't going to the hose like it is supposed to be. If it has a moisture trap, make sure the valve at the bottom of it is closed so that air isn't leaking out. Could def be a broken compressor though.

[@KeeksSnoogie79]

@@theartworkshop Thank you and Yes there is a rumbling sound when I turn it on, and thus, when I hold the airbrush for the air it continues to rumbles but the needle doesn't move at all. :| I tightened the valve on the bottom. A leak perhaps but I didn't see anything of such hmm, lol this wild.

[@danyechry]

are you on instagram ?

[@woodsy2232]

came here for a quick how to mother dropped the mother of all mothers in sprayform