Just having a nosey at your very interesting and helpful reply re airbrushing compressors etc. I would like to get in to airbrushing and am after a second hand one. If you have a spare copy of the free guideI would love to receive one. Hope I'm not being too cheeky, but if you never ask, you don't get. If poss send to Karen Johnson, 14a Walders Ave Sheffield s64ay. Ta v much xxxxxx Karen
QUOTE=chocolate]Hi Kat
By the word machine, do you mean the airbrush or the compressor that runs it?
Anyway, yes it can make a difference, dont be spending your pennies on something that is not suitable, or it will be a waste.
The airbrush should be a double action, so that you control air and paint flow from the little trigger on the top. I personally prefer internal mix gravity feed, (a cavity or a cup on the top of the airbrush) or side fed from a bottle is ok. The nozzel should be about 0.2mm - 0.35mm. Makes such as Iwata, Badger, Passch, and Devilbiss are good.
Your compressor should be suitable for use in the UK, or you will have to get a transformer. It should run at aprox 15-30 PSI so you are covered for nails and body. If its got a regulator, thats great, you can control the pressure. Find out the running time. If its a little one it may only run for 30 minutes then need cooling down. If it bigger, then you can get a silent one, with an unlimited running time. These are normally automatic compressors and come with moisture traps and cooling hoses. Still small enough for mobile use though. If you want to go mobile, then ask the weight. You are better off with a piston compressor rather than the old noisy diaphragm compressors. If you want to use air from a can, its ok for an emergency, but def not for long term use.
Prob confused you now, PM your address and i will send you my free booklet on how to choose your equipment if it would help.
Happy New Year!
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