How to THIN and MIX paint for Airbrushing

[@BrianDanford72]

This taught me more in 12 minutes than I've learned after watching hours of other videos. Thank you!

[@ramenron]

Thank you Marco. The most honest and well thought out tutorials on YT that I've found so far (and I've watched a lot of them). Kujo Painting also has excellent content btw. From a personal perspective I would like to hear your thoughts on: Lighting, Placement and storage of tools, parts etc. whilst on a project. Basically, your bench set-up. How you decide on the order of the work on a project. I know each will be different, but how to think the order through. I'll think that's enough from me right now, but how about the Mecha eh? I would love to see what you could do with an RG or MG Gundam! My thanks again sir.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million!!! And thanks for the ideas, they can be very interesting on video.. I have a 1/35 Scopedog half built on the desk waiting only for some love 😁😉😁😉

[@kittapscott4168]

I've trolled the internet and youtube for help in airbrushing - for me this is the best - thankyou Marco. I'm 70 now, but have hand painted many plastic models in my life. I brought and iwata HP-C plus a couple of years ago. Then a good compressor more recently. I'll be using it for some model aircraft and my large model railway, where I'm scratch building everything. So lots to do and plenty to learn about airbrushing. Having discovered Marco, I now have more confidence.

[@alanwills6569]

I learned more listening to one of your videos than any others that I've watched before. You seem very honest and very knowledgeable. I will continue to watch your videos as I'm a beginner airbrush user with hopes of learning the craft to enhance my model car building. I just retired after 45 years as a electrical engineer for a power company and always wanted to build models. So thank you for the advice about airbrushing ! I appreciate it.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million too you!!! I can't tell you how happy I'm right now 😁 And if you need any help don't hesitate to send me a message 😊

[@yosoyashep]

So, SO good. This playlist is becoming a MUST for beginners and intermediate airbrush users. Now I have something to point at when asked "howtos" an "whys". Keep these videos coming!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thank you sooooooo much!!! The plan is taking shape :) I really want the series to be a solid foundation for every painter who's beginning or struggling with the airbrush!

[@jurgenstoll2394]

This is one of the most valuable videos on the whole topic of airbrush painting, I've ever watched! Thank you so much!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😘

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Marco, I can only echo the previous comments. I have thought about buying an air brush for many years, and your tutorials are making sense to me. Thank you ever so much. Kind Regards Johnny

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million buddy!!! This is very very very appreciated!!!

[@BoWhitten]

Thanks for clearing out the noise from the art. It is refreshing to see someone talking about reality rather than "my secret recipe."

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😍😍 Thanks man!!!

[@Frostsnake69]

It's been three years and I keep revisiting old videos. Thanks Marco.

[@Doogle136]

I must say this was the most informative and fact-based video I've ever seen regarding airbrushing. I always hope to learn something valuable on KZbin but this channel is a real keeper. Thank you so much, Marco.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😍😍 Thanks a million to you man!

[@Veroni23]

Good to know what they consist off, thank you! I noticed that when putting flow improver onto dried colors it starts dissolving them, and at once time, when I had too much flow improver in my airbrush color, it started to dissolve the previous layer on my miniature. So I learned the hard way to use them very sparingly :)

[@williamspanton5775]

Thank you for this. I’ve been airbrushing for 30+ year but recently changed to a finer brush and have been struggling with the right mix ratios. This was a helpful video.

[@richtucker6083]

Oh man! I've gone from pretty much hating my airbrush, to loving in 20 minutes after watching this video. Love your no bullshit approach, and your experience shines through dude. Thankyou so much. I mean you're probably my favourite youtuber, next month I'm definitely hitting up on your patreon account. 🤘

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thank you sooooo much!!! For everything 😁 and really from the heart!!!

[@jonathannmccormick2023]

Just here to announce that last night's airbrush session was a complete success... In how to use your airbrush incorrectly! Tonight I'll try harder. Keep 'em coming Marco, I've an VERY long journey ahead of me!!!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😂😂😂 don't worry, you'll see a really fast learning curve after some experiments 😉 when you get the basics everything becomes easier

[@myrddraalhalfmen9524]

Thank you very much. This video is just what I needed. I'm still getting used to airbrushing and this video gives much needed answers.

[@derekcutsinger3511]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you. I have been so confused as to the differences between these products since I started airbrushing a few months ago. So helpful!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😁😍😁😍😁 You are super welcome!!! Thanks a million to you 😁😁😁

[@neostalgiatoys]

As someone just starting out with a cheap brush, this was helpful. I feel very hesitant about mixing and thinning paint, so this was a bit more reassuring than a "do this exactly" and getting sub par results. I'll just start and practice til i get the hang of it. 👍🏽

[@Jonas_Fox]

Thank you so much for your insights and help Marco. You're the first person to talk straight about best practices and myths I've ran into.

[@johnhendricks9317]

Ive watched a dozen videos on airbrushes at this point, and this is the most useful one Ive found by far.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😁😁

[@CaptWesStarwind]

Thank you so much for this. I bought some of that flow improver and couldn't figure out why it wasn't working the way I thought it should work.

[@petemelanyevans9162]

Thank you .you just cleared up a problem I had asked a few people without result ! Your a wealth of good information ...thank you again .

[@Zeblab42]

Marco you marvelous maestro. This video ran across my playlist about a year ago. Long before I even though of airbrushing. Fast forward to recently when I finally took the leap and woe is me. No thinner in stock. With this video I have not only mixed my own thinner, but I have used it with every paint brand I own (gw, scale75, army painter warpaints, ak, vallejo model /game (old and new)) with great results. This was amazing to me, a total novice, who had only heard horror stories about airbrushing. The only additional info I found useful was Vince Venturella's thin more than you think you should and a lower pressure advice. Now, to speedpaint a warband...

[@Kourosmenis]

You are a fabulous presenter!! You and your videos are a pleasure to watch!!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😍😍😘

[@UriskOfTheFae]

Thank you so much! This is the exact information I was looking for when I learned there was thinner and flow improver! Invaluable video here.

[@maximebemer3407]

Hello Marco. I want to thank you so much for this Airbrush Tutorial serie. I watched A LOT of topics about airbrushing, and yours are the best and the most honnest ones i saw BY FAR!

[@AengusPaintingsandMusic]

Great advice - Thanks Marco!

[@typoholic]

I love this series. I’m hooked to this channel. Oh, and your English is excellent.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks man 😁!!! Really really appreciated!!!

[@carlmayne3519]

Could have done with your videos a good 6 years ago when i got back into the whole hobby ... Really enjoying the videos, you're hitting the nail on the head with every piece of advice you give ... Thanks! ... Keep uo the awesome word Marco!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thank you soooooo much 😊!!! Really really really appreciated 😘

[@TRUEiMPROrecords]

Perfect presentation. THANKS MARCO, YOU ROCK!!!

[@MentoliptusBanko]

Super! Finally a good explanation about thinner and flow improver difference. You helped me a million! Grazie mille!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

It's a huge pleasure buddy! Thanks a million 😁😁😁

[@naphaneal]

had to explain that to a mentee of mine. "But flow improver acts the same as a thinner, right?" "No, flow improver delays the retarding time, thinner breaks down the medium to a thinner consistency without breaking up the paint as water does"..."But...but...it says Improver?"...*sigh*

[@farpointgamingdirect]

I just bought my first airbrush and I'm a bit intimidated by where to start; this video has given me a great beginning!

[@petemelanyevans9162]

Marco is a one stop shop for all good information ..he is not like other painters that are pushing an agenda ! And if you can save a pound he will tell you how ! Amazing man !

[@pawelm7972]

Wonderful video. Would be great to see you explaining other 'technical' stuff, like acrylic mediums, glazing mediun, metal medium...

[@nickmckeon329]

Marco I am so, so grateful I got onto your tutorials!! You're amazing! Helped me SO much!

[@pagisubuh]

very good explaination. Thank you for sharing.

[@terryramsey5979]

This video series is chock full of great airbrushing into. Thanks!

[@jerrywayne3159]

just trying my new airbrush and compressor. was just using water to see how the system works and what comes out but after watching this vid i have a really good clue as to what to do for my first test with actual color (ni have watched several and found yours the best). I LOVE your scientific perspective on the details of how the chemicals work and why. I look forward to continuing to watch your vids.

[@stefanblackadder5236]

Thank you Marco!

[@innsmouthharbour]

Bloody marvelous as always! Thanks for demystifying the airbrush goop, thinner? retarder? flow improver?......all very clear now as to role and purpose :) I've seen countless YT painters mix in the airbrush and hold the nozzle to 'boil the pot'............:) Can't thank you enough bro and being a Patreon of yours is an honour :) :)

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

As always, thank you soooooo much buddy, you know, for everything! 😍 It's a pleasure to share and know that the videos are helping you to enjoy the hobby a bit more 😊

[@andrewstambaugh240]

Thank you so much. This is the single most clear video I've seen on this. *I really appreciate the general chemical and mixture amounts.* It's giving me a much better starting point to get my 1st paint working right. (adding some of my glycerine should help)

[@-lucentdawn-1445]

Thank you so much for your videos. You are taking the mystique away and replacing it with clear knowledge on the why things should or shouldn't be done. Best wishes!

[@conorokane]

Very useful - I'm going to mix up my own airbrush thinner and give it a try!

[@mikej3330]

Thanks so much Marco, this made sense of all the madness :-p I could sit and listen to you talk hobby all day!

[@tokagehideto]

I love your videos because you talk about paint and material and you clearly understand how it work. there is clearly no GW nonsense we can hear everywere from people that only know about miniature painting but would not be able to paint anything else.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks man!!! This is really super appreciated and makes all the work worthy and super satisfying 😁😁😁

[@schnitter75]

thx that helped me a lot, was searching hours ot find someone woh gives it clean and simple to understand as a noob to Airbrush, just brought my fist one and will start with it in about 2 weeks. Was painting my 3d Prints with brushes for 2 Years now, and its time to take the leap into the Air...brush.

[@lRoboToast]

Jesus, thank you. Finally someone that broke down the use cases of each product. Very helpful.

[@alex2005uy]

Great videos, I love how clear, precise and full the explanations are, Thank you very much

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million man! Super appreciated!!!

[@benfabz]

Doing a great job! Nice to see others views on it too. I’m pretty happy with airbrushing itself but always good to see other options and how other do it!!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks man!!!

[@jedrzejwilinski8148]

Always a pleasure to watch and listen to your stuff. Thank you!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thank you sooooo much!!! 😊😊😊

[@EverflameArt]

Omg I was worried I was doing this wrong the whole time! Thank you again for these videos!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😁😁 It's an enormous pleasure!!! 😊😘

[@matthewpink123]

Great explanations - totally clear. Thanks Marco!

[@jonnyunga2945]

Thank you for sharing this. Short, dense and informative. It's much appreciated. Can't wait until you release the next video!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks man, really really really appreciated!!!

[@padwoofpadwoofington3151]

Bit late to the game here but as a fellow nerd, this video is awesome, understanding the chemical composition of the products you're using is so important.

[@thomartinthroat]

Tante grazie, Marco!. The best and most informative vídeo about this.

[@pseghers]

exactly what i have been looking for! Thank you

[@High_Lord_Of_Terra]

Got my airbrush coming today, mega excited!!! Thanks for the great videos as always.

[@terrancemedemblik3223]

Very well done Marco. Thank you!

[@tubeflorian]

Superb!

[@taffman1]

If using water from a dehumidifier I would suggest pouring it through a coffee filter placed in a funnel then in to your storage bottle.

[@robertof.5283]

Thank you for your Video. Just startet with a cheap airbrush and going stuck with thinning my paints. Take the flow improver to thin and it drys even faster in the airbrush. More regular water makes the paint to watery on the model....and i cursed the flow improver.....now i know why.....i step in the trap of the flow improver 😀 Thx for All!

[@moadeeb2002]

Awesome vid, awesome accent! Very informative and helped me tremendously with questions I had, thanks!

[@jongrey8774]

Great information.

[@MichaelJReading666]

Thank you very much, the breakdown of the mixtures so helpful. Subscribed 👍🏻

[@mobileandhostile7895]

⭐️ well put together tutorial with good information ⭐️ Thanks for taking the time

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍Thanks a million!!! 😊

[@mickmarriott9453]

Excellent explanations!

[@sakitulo7949]

Great stuff!

[@zanar_fm]

Could you talk about safety in using an airbrush? How do you need to prepare the space, do you need a booth, what kind of protection do you wear, does it leave any residue on the furniture around your place? I've wanted to get an airbrush for a very long time if only just for priming, but since I live in an apartment and with no balcony I don't really have "spare space" I don't mind ruining :(

[@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668]

I like those trays ... Thanks!

[@sagebrother]

Very helpful.thanks!!

[@Sean-fs1sg]

Hey Marco, really looking forward to the next video on airbrushing mate, this is a great series!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million!!! You don't have to wait too much for the next one 😉😉😉😉😉😉

[@thejmax]

Man, absolutely spot on. Here in HK where temperature and humidity can jump like crazy (day1 - 35°C / 65% humidity ; day 2 - 28°C / 90% humidity) I was massively struggling with airbrush clogging, paint drying time, etc... Because I was applying the same approach every day. Took me a while to understand how to adjust. To be honest, I am still unsure if the relationship is exactly: higher temperature = more retardant/flow improver higher humidity = more isopropyl I should do some actual testing and see. But got noooo time!!! 😭😭😭 None the less, great video (as always). I like to know you have a more scientific background. In what if I may ask? Chemistry/Physics? Keep up the good work.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Yes you totally get the algorithm 😉! Are you from Hong Kong?!? I've been there a couple of times and I'm totally in love with the city! A piece of my heart remained there and I follow every day the news about the current situation... Technically I'm a doctor 😅 but for the joy of my parents I prefer to paint miniatures 😅😅😅

[@thejmax]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM I am one of the many French living in HK. Next time you come, let's go for a drink, a hike or both!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@thejmax Awesome 😍

[@telgarsandseeker2587]

Excellent video and informations, thank you.

[@josemariacampos2572]

Very helpfull and clear. Big Thank you.

[@AoSCoach]

Really enjoy your videos mate. I’ve learned a bit on airbrushing. Keep it up

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thank you sooooo much!!! 😊

[@JK-zx3go]

Great video.

[@lucacassinelli9231]

Thank you Marco! Very interesting, specific content and very well explained! Please keep this hi quality for next topics! Good luck 🍀

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍Thanks a million buddy!!! super appreciated 😘

[@trotterhorsewatsonjr.6668]

We understand, about the product. And we ourselves must determine for ourselves the perfect mixing consistency to ratio!

[@partytor11]

Fantastic stuff as always!

[@AshGavin]

Marco this one of my favourites of your videos, I revisit it a lot to remind myself of the different dilution ingredients and their properties - I know it was ages ago, but I'd really love to see the same format applied to some other common non-paints - eg. Brush flow improver. What's in glaze medium? What's the difference between matte medium and matte varnish? Your voice on the subject would kill a lot of doubts 😅

[@steveisaak4320]

You have me thinking Marco that I may be able to do this and help my painting….. I just need to find some of the stuff you mentioned.

[@botarzoltan3206]

Thank you, Marco. True and honest tutorial. I observed, that I use different quantities of thinners at different times. I like to use my own recepy of thinner, so the one I bought seems to never run out 😆. I never used flow improver, but I noticed that, when I mix retarder in the paint for that smooth finish, the tip dry effect is less or non. I thought that it was because I was using the airbrush more bolder for that last step 🤪. But it might just be because of the retarder, that doesn't let the paint dry on the tip so much. (I also mix the paint in my airbrush. Sorry, 😔 promise I'll newer do it again. ) Great job on all your works!

[@bobdow3847]

Brilliant video Marco... really great information, would love some examples of the properties of your mixes for a glaze, filter or washes as well as other... just to see how you tell the consistency 😉...

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😁😁 now I know it's you 😜! It's definitely something to do and to show in details! After our chat I had a couple of ideas to show better the consistency of paint... We need to make some tests

[@bobdow3847]

MarcoFrisoniNJM wonderful... happy to help in any way... 😉

[@nobodylovescrows9801]

Right the exact video I was looking for.

[@HULKReality.3064]

thank you

[@Robyroccia]

Gran bei video, complimenti. Quando pensi di fare la terza parte con pressione e tecnica? :)

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Grazie mille!!! Il prossimo é dietro l'angolo direi 😉 forse anche settimana prossima

[@diegobuldrighini1624]

Amazing Video!! really well done Tutorial!!! :)

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks buddy!!!

[@VaSoapman]

Thanks for telling me to please stop mixing my paints in the pot. Also as someone who once watched an hour long video on the science of acrylic paint, I prefer the super nerd approach to things with no "magic" solutions with arbitrary numbers. Only thing this video is missing is showing an example of how thick the paint can be when you put it through the airbrush. Guess that means I'll just have to experiment!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks!!! It's really a pleasure 😊😊😊 I consciously avoided an example because there isn't a single dilution good for every situation/brand/type of paint/technique...; the only realistic thing is to show you how/what I do in details during every future painting video 😋

[@rcorrea1567]

Hola Hermano del Pincél! Wow! Yet another amazing video! I only my wish you would publish at least 2 videos out instead of 1 weekly my brother. The reason is that, 12 to 15 minutes just flies too fast. Then there is the one week waiting period for the next video. The anxiety of for it, is serious as a heart attack! Lol. Thank you for sharing your awesome knowledge and inspiring others to aspire to come close to the masters like Leonardo, Buonarroti Simoni, and van Rijn to name but a few. Continue to keep them coming Hermano del Pincél!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Wooooo hola hermano del pincel!!! Thanks a million as always for the incredible enthusiasm 😁😁😁😁😁😘

[@overdriveactive5486]

Can't wait for the next one, this one was really helpful :D

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks man!!!

[@anunknownlifeform]

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Great idea!!!

[@vasili1207]

I mix my paints in old peppa pig yougart pots ... they work well because there white so you can see test transparancy and only hold about 30 ml of paint... if i have to stop painting pop cling film over the top and they stay airbrush ready.. Kids eat the yougarts i get the pot ☺ its a good deal

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Great idea!!! I'll steal it immediately!!!

[@vasili1207]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM thats ok i stole your diluted miliput technique for filling .... and Re Named it Milli butter 😂. I fixed that busts eye socket i mentioned on that video already, filled some gaps on some germans figures. Its been very usefull 👍..

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@vasili1207 😁😁😁 the name is awesome!!!

[@vasili1207]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM i know 😛 it do look like melted butter may be easier to explain to people that way. Aka the milibutter technique ✌

[@christophergibson8304]

Grate vid mate 👍👍👍👍👍🍻loving the series 👍

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks man!!!

[@EspenShampoo25]

you are a genius. I have a dehumidifier drying clothes in the washing room. Im basically throwing money down the drain when im instead buying destilled water instead XD

[@claudioumbertorossi5272]

Dico un'eresia (scusa il mio inglese fa pena) l'acqua che si ottiene dall'asciugatrice del bucato che dovrebbe essere distillata va bene? XD

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Nessuna eresia! Quella va benissimo perché è condensa di acqua evaporata. Anche quella del deumidificatore è perfetta

[@ThatPaintGuy40K]

Thank you for your honest video!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks man!!! 😍

[@imrozgill9711]

thank you so much for the information

[@The124ScaleModels]

From KZbin on Apple TV to KZbin on my phone just to give you, Marco , big admiration of your simple way of explaining and knowledge also. Bellissimo

[@marcobaldi9697]

Grande video! Grazie Marco!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍Grazie mille 😘!!!

[@Steve-ps6qw]

I agree 100000% on mixing paint and airbrush thinner in the airbrush, i have tried it to bad effect....

[@christianbellandi7428]

Ti faccio i miei complimenti e in più ti chiedo il withe spirit che usi nei tuoi video per diluire i colori ad olio dove lo acquisti? Va bene quello della AK? Grazie.. Non vedo l'ora di essere a venerdì prossimo😜

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Grazie mille!!! 😁😁😁 Il mio White spirit é l'acquaragia inodore da ferramenta più economica che riesco a trovare di volta in volta 😂 non spenderci troppo, il contenuto é sempre quello 😉

[@joshyjosh00]

Love this video. Watch it regularly 3 years later. Do you have one for like a glaze medium and thinner medium?