Realistic Ghost Flames

This is a technique that is in my Ghost Flame Video showing you how to do Realistic Ghost Flames.
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[@ClearChoiceAutoBody]

Hey Ed thanks for this video!!! I just did a Harley Road King using this technique - My customer took it to the "Blessings of The Bikes" and everyone flipped out about it and commented about how great it looked. Since doing it I've picked up three other Harley's to paint and a mud truck. I still need a bit of help with my flames so I got your all fired up dvd and have watched over and over - my flames have come a long way! Thanks again - as always your videos are tremendously helpful!!!!!

[@cameroncardin1186]

Thanks! im 13 years old, me and my dad are restoring a 1970 gmc truck, i want to learn how to do ghost flames and skulls, looks like i found the guy to help!

[@ElbertPoling]

I'm just getting started in airbrushing. Hell, my starter kit hasn't even arrived yet! BUT, as I troll for beginner lessons I find that I like your teaching style. Just enough commentary to get the points across and plenty of action to demonstrate what you're talking about. You'll definitely be on my regular list for online instruction!

[@bonnivilleblackcherry9745]

Lawson Poling. Have an update on how things are going with the air brushing? I tried it as a kid with a walmart quality airbrush. Think it was a testors contraption sold in the model and model paint section. Was using it for models but gave it up because the brush was designed to hook to a can of air and not a compressor. Tried it again in my 20's and started doing flames. Flames are the easiest thing in the world as there is no absolute pattern or even a spectrum that has to be followed like skulls for instance. As a newb the hardest thing is getting use to the spray pattern and how much air/paint to let through. Once you get the practice in to control that flames are easy peazy.

[@clistjv123]

hey ed im a 16 year old boy and im just getting into airbrushing, I had my first go at the flames and it turned out alright, thank you so much for having your videos up for free ive learned alot and it doesnt break my bank, im just about to get my second go at it right now thanks again!!!

[@overtimecuztompaint]

U should be 25 now..nhow good are u now

[@davidduffy280]

Hi Ed, I love all your work and you are easily one of the top airbrush artists living today. Great work, thanks for sharing.

[@ebsell]

Dont let the jerks in the world get you down Ed,your work and name are famous in the airbrush world and these video's help out a lot of people.Thanks is all i have to say.

[@korbendallas71]

Stumbled across this by accident, man your work is fantastic. Magic

[@gtsdesigns]

sweet, i think your website is a breakthrough as far as this stuff goes, I would rather pay the yearly then figure out which videos i can afford to buy and in which order, you are an amazing person, with amazing talent. thank you for your dedication!

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Yes and also you can use the same color the car is and tint it either lighter or darker and come up with a cool effect.

[@ZevRonso]

Very cool method for making flames blend into the color of a paint job. I have been thinking about airbrushing one of my rides for some time, but have yet to convince myself what to put on it. Your video has provided me with some very useful ideas. Thanks

[@crystalheart9]

Turned out real pretty. I enjoyed watching you paint the flames.

[@hbbengreen]

really good job. the only problem i can see with it is material buildup. can u do a thickness test

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

One is a siphon fed air brush and the other is a gravity fed air brush. One is not better than the other it is just personal preference on which one you like better to use.

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Will do and thanks for watching I am glad that you have gotten some thing out of my videos.

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

@cpaden7 It is a exhaust chamber with a friction fan pulling the fumes through the tube. I have reduced paints in containers for months on end.

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

No problem glad that you enjoyed it.

[@marjankatalinic8640]

Amazing, I've been doing graffiti and normal drawings on paper all my life,and because of you now I came to airbrush world...I've seen all your videos helped me a loot...huge THANKS "RESPECT"

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

I use all sorts of curve patterns for all kinds of different colors.

[@trekninja1]

I don't understand people... I bet none of them can even do a simple flame job never mind a Ghost flame job I got hooked on to this channel because of all the neat Airbrush and other works of art I saw! plus there are tutorials. TUTORIALS! Yet nobody appreciates it... that's sad... I mean I'm so impressed that I I'm itching to try... out airbrushing... You guys seriously need to show more appreciation. You don't like it that's cool but please don't insult the man. his got kick ass skills!

[@bigworm6635]

ED HUBBS, I AM A HUGE FAN! THANKS FOR THE TUTORIALS BEEN WATCHING FOR YEARS, I'M A CUSTOM PAINTER TOO. ID LOVE TO MEET YOU ONE DAY. I RUN A MOBILE PAINT AND BODY BUSINESS. YOU AND CHIP FOOSE ARE THE MAN! MY TWO HEROS HAHA . Painting a true fire blue Harley this weekend!

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Ya never know we might meet up some day

[@bigworm6635]

Ed Hubbs I would love to! I JUST got done doing a flame job on a Harley. I learned my true fire from you sir, thank you! You’re the best at it no doubt.

[@frankbigler9167]

Thanks Edd, your videos and wisdom have been a great help to many. Good fortune to you.

[@JetDriver1111]

you are the master Ed.....I'm always amazed at how you do your work....Thanks a million for sharing....Darren Shumbo, Connecticut

[@oso27]

Where I can buy plastic base plates to hold the paint as you used, thanks greetings from Peru

[@Bensidhe]

Hmmmm...getting all sorts of ideas for a ghost mural on my truck . She is old, a bit beat up and ...black . I already have a mountain scene on the tailgate so , now I need to do the sides and this video has given me what I need . Thanks Ed ! I will send along a picture or three when I get it done =)

[@gtsdesigns]

can you add the full video to the website please, working on making a sample board out of metal, then i wanna make a larger picture

[@54sbchp]

Yea ive learned quite a bit from watch your videos and everytime youtube tells me theres a new video it gets me in the mood to paint

[@lindaoneal1706]

all your artwork is incredible everyone of you.

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Thank you

[@Real_art_com]

That is so cool excuse me I have a question where can I buy a paint gun like that I also draw but I don't know which paint gun is good

[@markperry9572]

Nice job. I love your work and talk about you and your website to my buddies getting in to airbrushing. I still consider my self new to the sport lol. I will send you some videos and pics of the work you helped me with. If anyone reading this wants to do this his videos are the only videos I buy they are outstanding and explain everything so you can understand it. I had some videos I purchased in the past from other people and they would skip explaining some steps. Thank you

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Mark Perry Thanks man.

[@Fishingbird1]

Love the chrome flame please do a vid on that ,or did i miss it

[@2wheels1957]

Great flames but have you ever dome smoke?

[@black2007wideglide]

Thanks Ed, can't enough of your youtube lessons. I often wonder sometimes, how much of airbrushing is using one's brain rather than actual painting

[@ShamanNoodles]

This guy is an amazing artist...

[@guitargodjoe3621]

Excellent, excellent work, my friend. I absolutely love it. It's exactly the realistic, whispy style of ghost flame look that I've been looking for to put on my Fender Strat guitar. I'm going to check out your web site to see how I can get that same look. thanks for sharing!

[@Andre647NS]

Hello! Watching your videos has inspired me to get into detail airbrushing. You give great advice, especially for newcomers, and I want to say thank you for that. Right now I own a badger universal 360 that I use for models, and I'm wondering if you've heard anything about how effective they are. I haven't found any non-model reviews and before I spray auto paint through it I want to make sure it won't destroy the airbrush. Thanks again for your videos!

[@1NITROMIKE]

I want to paint my own scooter, been hobby painting for years, i believe i can do it, after watching the videos, but i'm going to order the cd, i'll sit and watch it for hours i'm sure!! Thanks Brother!

[@pops67z]

hi, love your videos, can you do it in white ghost flame, on white background,

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Yes it will tis is a metallic that I sprayed on the blue panel.

[@gtsdesigns]

alot of people have been asking me about air brush work, prob cause of some car and bike projects i have or had, im glad you have a website now that I can join that allows me access to tons of your tutorials, for one low price, instead of having to buy different dvds... ill be joining Friday, ive learned from this video, i cant wait to learn more and practice better technique. do you have one airbrush over the others that you use the most? if so, which one? or combo of them?

[@markjolyn94]

Awesome video Ed. Love the technique. You truly rock the paint

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

I use HOK and Diamont. In water Borne I use Wicked Colors.This is in Diamont.

[@bobbydefederico7136]

Good job Ed...like your work!

[@idk8964]

finally a video that doesn't just fast forward through it all, thank you!

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Your welcome

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

No I just feather the trigger. Over reduce means to add more reducer to the original mixture.

[@dragonmarx76]

Hey Ed many thanks for your great vid, I am trying to do realistic blue flames with Liquitex INK water base paint but I'm not having same effect. have you ever used it pls?. Thanks and keep on rockin.

[@seansolt3350]

great video. i would of stuck with the third coat though, but im dieng to try this out tomorrow!

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

You would just have to try it on a test panel to see because I haven't played with the auto air colors enough to know the answer to your question.

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Glad you enjoy them.

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

@vidrocardf 40 to 45 psi is what I use.

[@markjolyn94]

Awesome work Ed. What an easy way to do ghost flames

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

You can use either but I would do a text panel first just to see which way you like it first.

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Sorry I only use Iwata air brushes.I really don't know any thing good or bad about the Badger.I have heard that they are a good brush though.

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

I really don't give a exact mixing ratio because it will vary for every one doing it because of different temperatures.But lets say at 70 degrees if the correct mixing ratio was 2 parts paint to one part reducer I would over reduce it to 2 parts paint to 4 parts reducer.

[@villehermannivalo666]

you sir are a true artist your work blows my mind it really does thank you for all these video's

[@djenemy36ms]

I Like your videos just one question does it matter what kind of airbrush to get....what would be good....its been awhile for me use to have the Badger 175.....want to get back and maybe sell my art online also....whats my best option?

[@gregsharp7261]

I love your videos, and how you take the time to explain what you're doing and why. I picked up a couple of cheap air brushes and plan on attempting some ghost flames , true flames and Hot Rod Style Flames and some water bubbles and such in the spring because of these videos. Much thanks and keep up the good work...

[@jonweightman]

Hey Ed nice work I'm currently working on a fender and I was think of painting colbolt blue skulls on it then ghosting them in. But can you use the ghost technic with a darker colour underneath and a reduced Lighter colour on top since my finder is silver. Thanks

[@ilsantoras]

Thank you for your prompt response but I can not find the aluminum panel on the site, tell me which section is it? And send in Italy?

[@Bensidhe]

Thanks Ed ! Enjoy your weekend and thanks for all the tips you have posted . =)

[@TrickinMcNuggets]

put another video up!!!

[@OGxCHUNK]

Createx white is always a pain to get to spray correctly. I gave up on it a long time ago and used wicked detail white and auto air transparent white. Much better in my opinion.

[@michaelthompson1185]

Hey Ed very nice brother, what type of paneling is that you spraying on. The very first paneling!!!🎣🎣🎣

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Sign Board from the sign shop

[@54sbchp]

Its about time to see some new videos ed im tired of waiting

[@garyhenry5576]

When you put the airbrush up close and the paint barely comes out 1:11 did you turn the air pressure down, and also another question when you say you over reduce what does that mean?

[@pvt.joerosales2251]

Love your flames and your attention to details....what type of airbrush are you using and paints, lacquer or enamel...please keep showing more:-):-):-)

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Cool man thanks for watching.

[@Andre647NS]

Thanks! I'll check them out

[@MrZiggy1979]

hello im new too at airbrushing nd i cant get pass the high pessure i have one i 1st tap down in the gun.. my 1st spray i do is heavy.. i just baught the iwata eclips and im having a hard time here

[@sabrinaborovina2447]

Thank you for sharing, definetly an Inspiration.

[@gtsdesigns]

which one would you get first, for a person trying to step his/her game up and one that has one of the cheaper starter air brushes... I played with the micron and i do like it, but sold it and havent owned another type of brush, so i need to buy another, thats my goal, im going to get a membership, like my lil bro edthekid did, and then im going to get back to airbrushing, i can ride the harley down to coast airbrush and pick up some product, unless you have any for sale? if so, pm me please!

[@Rosario19580]

Hi there great video ... could I ask where your based Kind regards Neil

[@larrythompson617]

hey Ed hubbs I'M CURRENTLY REBUILDING MY 1971 OLD SCHOOL CHOPPER , THE MAIN COLOR ON IT IS A MANGO TANGO , AND I WAS GOING TO DO THE REALISTIC GHOST FLAMES IN A GOLD , DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR ME?

[@JackisFunny]

Do you have a shop where you do this professional?

[@Bensidhe]

What brand of paints do you use Ed ? I'm looking at the Createx Wicked Colours system and wondered if you had used or are using this . I've been using regular Createx products for 20 years for jackets, murals, etc, but am looking at starting works on cars, bikes, etc.

[@M4joooJuniorr]

Hello guys, I'd like to ask you something - there are 2 different airbrushes - one with bottle connected with airbrush under that device, and one which is on the top of the device, I don't know how that things are called, but I hope you guys understand what I mean, - so I'd like to know which one is better, I'd like to buy airbrush and i am not skilled with things like that.... Ty for answers...

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

You are very welcome.

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Yes Kandy will change any other color than black.

[@foerester]

I watched you over and over again,I'm still practicing, it's a real art thanks for taking the time to make this, and that's the shit, not that shit freaking no class bums

[@rafperez61]

Dude, your work is excellent

[@davidbaker4879]

Just started as well great video will be following

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

cool

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Any catalyzed clear will work fine.

[@bayviewking]

Wow looks great. Thanks for shaing. It makes me want to try. Do you use any masks?

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Yes I do but not when recording

[@Aadenmyboy4]

It's alright Mr. Ed, none of these people understand the subtle beauty in the ghost flame. Everything has to be bright for their small brains to understand it. I would definitely bring my Soul to your shop for some custom decals.

[@SilentBryan]

What type gloss do you use for the shinny i got createx gloss top coat and learn its not for auto body or car parts

[@DACHSCHUND1]

I WATCHED ONE OF YOUR VIDEOS WHERE YOU PAINTED A DRAGON BUT I CAN'T FIND IT AGAIN.. WHERE SHOULD I LOOK? THANKS AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

[@frankbigler9167]

will this technique work with a metallic base color like autoairs metallic fastback green? a customer wants green flames over a bright green base.

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Sorry I do not sell products but you can get them at Coast. I would purchase the Iwata HP-BCS

[@kanyziek8771]

I'm amazed with your talent bless man

[@johnmaitland2163]

Excellent work Ed, Kudos !!

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Thanks

[@cordmoss]

If I was painting white ghosts over a red base, would I need that same red base or could I use a red kandy that I got in your real fire kit?

[@floralpattern1]

Hi Ed can you recommend a good clear coat to use on a painting that has been painted on a plastic surface? It needs to be high gloss and durable. I have been struggling to find a good review online of one. Great videos regards from the UK

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

@WahToneGuitars Your welcome

[@motogene06]

wow amazing, sir is it worth it to buy Badger Air-Brush Co Sotar 2020-2F Large Gravity Feed? i want it to use for hair strands? thanks :)

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Thanks for the compliments it is nice to hear once in a while.

[@andrewhunt6324]

How long did it take you to open your own shop? And whats your website?

[@toammyfaeayr]

Nice job man.. your videos are awesome.. almost evertime I turn on my compressor on of your videos are on haha keep up the good work dude Toammy (Scotland)

[@cLiXzOr]

What would be a good paint to use for practice so I dont break the bank?

[@maustarman]

Ed, are you still doing the classes? I was surfing your website but couldn't find those or I missed it.

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

@SuperFireman61 Yes you can.

[@edhubbsairbrushing]

Glad you enjoyed the video