Createx 2 oz Set of Six Primary Colors with
Kent Lind How to Begin Airbrushing DVD
How to Begin Airbrushing is for the airbrush beginner and walks them through many of the challenges involved with learning how to airbrush from set-up of the air compressor, cleaning and maintenance of the airbrush to the basics of paint type and operation of the airbrush.

How to Begin Airbrushing DVD, 2oz. Each:

Opaque White Opaque Black Brite Yellow Brite Red Brite Green Brite Blue


In this presentation DVD you'll learn:
AIRBRUSH COLOR TYPES

Transparent
For white and light colored surfaces only.Add Opaque Medium for opacity or to create pastel colors. May be intermixed with all other Createx Airbrush Colors.

Fluorescent
For white and light colored surfaces. For coverage on dark surfaces, base coat surface with Opaque White. Mix with transparent, pearlized, or other fluorescent colors.

Opaque
For both light and dark colored surfaces. Add Airbrush Extender to increase transparency. Add Opaque Medium to create pastel colors. May be mixed with other opaque or transparent colors.

Pearlized
Covers both light and dark colored surfaces. Colors have a shimmering metallic finish. Mix with other pealized, transparent, fluorescent, iridescent, and chameleons.

Iridescent
Covers both light and dark colored surfaces. Colors have a shimmering metallic look which changes at the angle of light. Mix with other iridescent, pearlized, transparent, or fluorescent colors.


SURFACE PREPARATION

Fabric - Including 100% cotton, 50/50 blends, denim, sweatshirts, and most natural fibers.
1) For best results, wash item first to remove sizing and mill finishes.
2) Airbrush the design onto fabric avoiding thick buildup of paint and excessive paint layering.
3) Allow colors to dry, or a heat gun may be used to accelerate drying time. Drying time varies depending on application.
4) Heatset fabric for permanence by one of the following methods:

a) Iron for 2 minutes at 300oF use a protective cloth, keep iron moving.
b) Turn item inside out and put in clothes dryer for 40 minutes at highest heat.


Leather
1) Clean leather by wiping with mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol.
2) For best results, lightly spray mist a base coat of Opaque White on areas to be sprayed.
3) Apply color, avoiding over saturation and excessive paint layering.
4) Allow colors to dry thoroughly before heat setting.
5) Iron for 30 seconds at 225oF using a protective cloth, or use a hot air gun at highest level for five minutes.

Paper and Canvas
1) Apply Color, avoiding thick buildup.
2) When using high tack frisket, dilute colors 25% with water. Colors are permanent when dry.

Wood
1) Prepare surface by lightly sanding, wipe clean.
2) Apply color, avoiding thick buildup of paint. Allow colors to dry for 24 hours before applying clear finish.

Ceramics and Clay
1) Apply color in thin even coats, avoid thick buildup.
2) Do not exceed temperatures of 300oF when baking. Colors are permanent for handling after 24 hrs.