Make your own SHIELDS, MASKS, & TEXTURE Templates

[@Indyjeeplover]

Nice video. I like that you get right to the point, no mindless babbling and explain things well. And no stupid “music”. Thx

[@cephalicaceph2981]

Literally the best airbrush and essential information source on KZbin that I can relate too as well as others I hope. Thank you for your time making these guides, really helping me progress with my airbrushing 👍

[@theartworkshop]

Thanks so much!

[@izakkriel8547]

I agree. Definitely the best!

[@cmralph...]

I'm learning so much on your channel. I was "sticker-shocked" at the prices of retail masks & shields - I knew there had to be a DIY alternative. Thanks!

[@theartworkshop]

I hear you on that! I wish they were cheaper too.

[@dammit_dalton90]

Thanks dude ur straight to the point and not just talking to hear ur self talk or talking about stuff that has nothing to do with the video! 🙏🏻💯👍

[@johnholmes6897]

I've said this to many Old x-ray films work great as stencils. It's like mylar but it's made to withstand chemicals. Just in case you use harsh paints or thinners.

[@airbrushken5339]

I cut a "Luffa" slice, I ironed it flat flat, and sprayed it with clear fixative... works like a magic. Just a thought. I have a professional Vinyl cutter and drew up my shields in corel draw and then cut it...

[@theartworkshop]

that is a great idea! Thanks for this

[@airbrushken5339]

@@theartworkshop Again, I'm impressed with your knowledge and you putting it out there for free. I know my stuff and you are doing an excellent job mate. Nobody agrees 100% of the time (I hate Badgers... my choice) and I have ex-students who even love the old mdl 150??? Be safe, Agent Orange has put a stop for many projects I wanted to do (I had to retire as both the US and Australian VAs rated me at 100% disabled... Never trust a politician ... goes without saying! I'll never forget finding "Airbrush: The Complete Studio Handbook", by Rado Vera (Hard Back) back in the 80's in Sydney. I had my College Students hand cut the shield ... they complained, but they worked like magic.

[@roshanakahmadi7127]

This is the best channel ever ! ❤ thank you for sharing all that great information!

[@theartworkshop]

thanks!

[@ScottAirbrushwork]

The skin texture template is top tier, awesome 🤘

[@theartworkshop]

thanks! glad it was helpful

[@jmageeart]

Just picked up a Cricket recently for this exact purpose. Great video. Thank you

[@theartworkshop]

glad to hear it!

[@TonyMount-sq3hi]

I went and bought what you suggested to create skin texture really worked amazingly as I’m just starting my portrait journey with airbrushing just want to say thanx v much for all the time you give to help people all for free and high is rare in this world

[@theartworkshop]

Great to hear- you are very welcome! Keep on painting and don't be hard on yourself if a painting doesn't go the way your hoped. You'll always learn something painting or drawing. Thanks for the kind words and I wish you nothing but the best

[@TonyMount-sq3hi]

Thank you v much and each portrait is getting better and better thanx to all your advice on your KZbin channels looking forward to your next master piece 👌🏽 greetings from Northern Ireland 🙏🏼

[@jf6720]

Great video, I got a cricket just for making stencils and it has paid for itself already!

[@theartworkshop]

so did mine! I've must have made 100s by now.

[@dwayneiwasuik1831]

I totally enjoyed this video and how you explained how to do this. As a new artist to airbrushing I am learning a lot...Thank you

[@theartworkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ratinken90]

Thank you. That's so helpful.❤

[@davidsudmeier2949]

Yes! Always make your own shields and stencils-a sure way to make your work stand out from the stuff done with OTC tools. Great video, man.

[@theartworkshop]

Thanks!!

[@hope4ourfallen]

Dude that skin texture one was AWESOME !!! I was using a worn out dryer sheet😄 Yours came out waaaaay better!❤

[@theartworkshop]

happy to hear it!

[@zhang876]

Thanks so much for the share. just can't get enough of your videos. Can you recommend any ps tutorials for airbrush. thanks a lot!

[@theartworkshop]

thanks so much... I don't know of any airbrush specific photoshop tutorials. I'm sure there are some out there though!

[@KatherineChiu-oz2jl]

Thanks

[@theartworkshop]

wow thanks so much Katherine! so very nice of you and thanks for becoming a member 🙂🙂

[@coolkids2064]

Dude Great information! Much appreciated thanks for sharing brother awesome tips as well. 👍

[@alexisortegaace8222]

Really helpful video. I got a circuit maker for Christmas and now with this video im gonna try it out thank you ✌🏽

[@shavedmonkey9821]

you can use an old plotter and acetate sheets....just set the cut pressure slightly higher

[@Echobike01]

your the man !! brilliant

[@chosenzeen]

nice work, thank you for sharing, i learn a ton from you.

[@theartworkshop]

glad to hear it! thanks

[@vonovine]

What a brilliant video.Have Photoshop & a Cricut, off to order some Mylar.Thankyou!

[@theartworkshop]

you are all set!! 😁

[@vonovine]

@@theartworkshop Yes, brill. By the way how many microns Mylar do you use?

[@dillardparker7546]

You should use a glass underneath your wood burner to get smoother marks.

[@Zachariah_Pini]

I am investing in a cricut. Thanks for the informational video. And thanks for showing us how to make the skin texture stencil. That technique is dope bro.

[@theartworkshop]

it's great man. I use it all the time to make shields!

[@stephenlocke4348]

EXCELLENT

[@mqairbrush2503]

Thank you teacher💎,💪👍👍🙏🙏 Im from indonesi..,

[@angelwings8815]

This is awesome! Thank you!

[@theartworkshop]

thanks!

[@ryanbarkley5437]

You have some great videos

[@theartworkshop]

thanks!

[@customcreationsbyjmart]

Thank you for this!! 🙏🫡

[@andregrafia1914]

Perfect

[@CaptainFutureman]

How about using thicker paper and then coating it on both sides with some kind of acrylic spray or lacquer to make it more durable? Anyone have any ideas what to spray or soak it in? There has to be some way to plastify it so it becomes more durable.

[@maxquigley9524]

Could you laminate paper with packaging tape?

[@jamminwolfie]

Great lesson! I plan to get some mylar sheets and a soldering iron soon, but I got a question. Knowing paper deteriorates over time, would it help covering with gesso, especially if it's stock paper? I've got a lot of waste of money government junk mail stock cards I can use haha, so that's not a problem. I'm just curious if gesso will make it last longer.

[@theartworkshop]

That's a pretty awesome idea. A paper shield will actually last a pretty long time if it's heavy card stock. I'm sure that some gesso on both sides will add to it's durability. When dry maybe place it under some heavy books over night to flatten it out. Love that you're recycling old paper to make something useful out of it as well!

[@jamminwolfie]

@@theartworkshop lol, that's one way of recycling "vote me, he's a bad guy" paper :) And yes, a good flattening with a book or two with gesso on both sides will do great! Thanks for replying, mate!

[@theartworkshop]

@@jamminwolfie hahah I know exactly what you mean. I get way too many of those as well. All the best to you!

[@ganapatikitty]

I was wondering if you've ever tried to do super complex print outs with Cricut? I was going to buy it and print out my own! I have so many distressed and grunge and painting splatter and brush textures on my computer I was going to print out for stencil textures....then I realized if it would have issues? Or should I try a different material? Not sure tho 😅

[@theartworkshop]

I haven't but would love to try it someday. There are some pretty awesome tutorials on the cricut here on youtube. From my experience a thinner material is so much more forgiving. It can cut mylar, but would be impossible for advanced cut outs. Paper or light cardstock would probably work pretty well for that.

[@mwebb-01]

great information. The pen tool is your friend in adobe. I take you are a former student of Dru Blair's Realism school?

[@theartworkshop]

thanks man. No, I have nothing to do with him. I only use the paint that he makes (createx illustration) and found out about him from seeing his name on the bottle. I come from an art school background- bachelors in art in college and a masters in fine art (MFA) after that.

[@mqairbrush2503]

send a stencil for me please 🙏🙏🙏

[@nicolemeeh2975]

❤🌹✨💞🙏🌌

[@fraserskomorowski2311]

You can use the excuse thatthe Cricut is for you spouse to make scrapbooks. 😁

[@theartworkshop]

haha!! 🤣

[@SCUBONZIES]

Can you paint Is a platter of chicken nuggets with the fancy sauce Your artwork is very amazing thank you.

[@ChuckCanada1]

Cut your mylar inside kids. It's like incense :p

[@stuart1525]

Great videos but i find it hard to follow your speach because you dont stop for a breath, especially when you said soldering iron, i had to play back a few times.

[@theartworkshop]

sorry! I've tried to slow down and speak up in my newer videos

[@stuart1525]

@@theartworkshop that's ok I'm just getting back into my portrait airbrushing so I'll find your videos very helpful thankyou 👍