Let's try airbrushing. Why was I afraid of this mess?
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- The airbrush is a tool I've had access to for a while, but have always put it off. Special thank you to Crafsson for the encouragement, and to our friend who sent us our first airbrush.
Miniac's airbrushing video:
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Punished Props' airbrushing video:
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My family and I are so grateful that I get to do this.
Thank you for featuring me in this video!! Love this channel!
Yaaaaay the best collaboration in ages!!!
Thank you for being part of this! All throughout the filming I imagined how many times you would cringe when watching my handling of the airbrush. Ha! :D
You boggle my mind with your abilities.
Thanks for your intro airbrushing videos, they're super helpful!
that was cool, but he's right. you crazy
@@pjpaintsminis you're not wrong
“Please have grace with me right now”. Basically something more people should consider in general. ❤️
IF only you could pin this comment to the top of every forum and social media thread. Ever.
"My name's your host, the Crafsman" makes me happy every time I hear it.
I also literally just bought myself an airbrush and compressor a couple of days ago, so this video was timed perfectly.
someone should make a video of every _‘my name is your host, the crafsman’_ intro for all intents & (ASMR) purposes...
We're so hyped that you've added the airbrush to your toolbox! It's so much fun!
I have to thank channels like y'all's for putting the information out there. I know experience is a good teacher, but I still wouldn't have jumped into airbrushing had it not been for videos like yours, breaking it down in a way that makes others feel like "Maybe I CAN do this." Thank you!
@@TheCrafsMan Max from HuesOnCue LLC here. Would you be interested in an alternative approach to loading your airbrush? Please check out TriaDart, an on-demand mixture synthesizer for acrylics, gouache, watercolors, and more. Please see our videos on TH-cam to learn more.
I've been afraid of the airbrush for so long. Ever since that day at the mall...
Today? Today is session one of CrafsTherapy.
me too. the kit was like $50 no way mom would spring for that and the $alesjerk is like iF yOu buy it toDAy you can hAve fun toDAy. I've never owned an airbrush
👨🏽🎨 what happened? At the mall? I'm intrigued
Same!
It took me until I was past 40 to finally start using an airbrush. I've been building models since I was 15 and painting them by hand. I'd either use rattle cans or brushes. Just give it a shot, they're cheap enough that it's not that much of a loss if you decide you don't want to use it anymore.
“Silver paper” 😂. That’s why I love you, Crafsman
Steady improvin'. Steady growin'. Steady Craftin'.
I've been air brushing for 30 years, the best advice I ever received was, no matter what brand paint you are using, even if it says on the label "Airbrush Paint"... Filter it! I mix my colors in a sealed jar, throw it into a sock, grip the sock behind the jar, shake it back n forth vigorously over the back of my hand. Then I strain the paint through a nylon stocking stretched over the opening into a clean jar. I never had a clog again.
I never did try filtering my paints, now I wish I had back in my T-shirt painting days. So...many...clogs. But there is something satisfying about working one of them out with the needle and hearing it get blasted clean.
I appreciate this tip! I'm learning so many things about this tool. Thank y'all!
Thanks for the advice. Never thought of filtering the paint.
Screenshot this comment for a printout later.
Thanks for this, Jay!
This video showed me that my main reason for being intimidated by airbrushes was never bothering to see someone break down all the steps involved. Thanks!
16:46 "Crevice, crack, and crease" sounds like a 70's folk band.
Fixin'-to-Do definitely needs to be a video category
*finna*
I, too, suffer from airbrush anxiety. Proud of you CrafsMan!
A fantastic video !
Love the appearance of "Crafson". Love the gentle encouraging way you teach.
Man I gotta say… whenever I’m stressed out I start watching one of your videos and my blood pressure goes right back the heck down. Thanks for what you do!
Thanks for the encouragement CrafsMan! My airbrush has been sitting here for the last six months staring at me wondering... "Why don't you love me... Mr. 3D Print Farmer??"
oooo _Crafffsman_ look at chu wielding dat airbrush w/ _style_ n *grace*
It's the original gear envy tool. We've all read the _'😬 you're not ready to do that with an airbrush'_ thread on one forum or another l. Just get one, learn to clean it. Of course it will clog. It clogs for everyone sooner or later, only difference between you and a so called pro is that they've cleaned theirs a 1000 times.
I'm always thrilled when Crafsman drops beats. Congratulations on blasting through your fears of the airbrush. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
A testament to my philosophy that:
A strong sense of success is built on a foundation failures that are continually learned from.
Love your content.
I’ve been airbrushing for years now and Crafsman still taught me something. Thank you!
Shane, it is encouraging to hear this. Thank you so much.
I was brave enough to try this TH-cam lookin' technology and now I have Crafsman in my life every week.
Adopting, "...please have grace with me, rn!"
A beautiful expression, that was
@@matambale But it doesn’t make sense... “have grace with”. It just sounds cute when Crafsman says it.
I love whatever you're fixin' to do, Crafman...
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this in the comments yet, but here's some helpful tips for y'all , from a special effects makeup and prosthetic artist: (Warning - long read)
- Windex/generic blue window cleaner is GREAT for cleaning your airbrush when you're done for the day. Just put some in a little squeeze bottle like you did, add it to the airbrush reservoir, and blast it into a cup. Then, take your airbrush apart and clean each internal component with q-tips dipped in windex and set out to dry. It will keep your airbrush wonderfully clean.
- Never let paint dry in your airbrush! It won't hurt it or anything, but you'll be sad when you have to clean/chisel it out later.
- Binder clips on the edge of a table are GREAT airbrush holders, just string the hose through the metal loops and then attach the airbrush. This will keep it from accidentally falling on the floor and damaging the airbrush and exploding paint everywhere (don't ask me how I know...)
- Golden Acrylics are my paint of choice for airbrush, personally, but most acrylics will work in an airbrush, and are often less expensive than dedicated airbrush paints. Water based paints are the best for starting out with an airbrush because they are so forgiving. Water is your friend when it comes to diluting paints also (if they are water friendly) as it makes it easier to layer on colour without too much pigmentation to start. As well, mixing your paints outside of the reservoir with water, other colours, etc, will help ensure they're thoroughly mixed. For large projects, bulk mix your paint in a separate container that has a lid (mix well before each use! The pigments settle remarkably fast sometimes) so you don't have to try and colour match later on ;)
- Wearing a face covering of some kind is good, even a bandana or a repurposed medical mask, because even if the paint is non-toxic, it will absolutely get in your nose and ears and stain them lol. Blowing your nose after painting pieces can be alarming if you forget for a moment that your nose hose has been tainted by paint particles! Talk about alien boogies. Ear plugs will keep paint out of your ears!
- For those on a budget, you can DIY an airbrush station out of a decently sized cardboard box.
- It is recommended to airbrush outside if you don't have a well ventilated area, or dedicated craft room, as those microscopic particles will absolutely settle on every. single. thing. you. own.
Happy painting!
Thank you a ton for writing this all out. I know I'm taking away some learning from it!
@@ChaosFox0 Excellent to hear! I'm glad to have been of some help :)
@@Alex-mc4fh To each their own I suppose. I've had my airbrush since 2011 and have always cleaned it with Windex, and have routinely used Golden Acrylics in professional settings including on film sets. Do whatever works for you.
Crafsman.... You have just stepped into a whole new dimension. As a long term airbrush artist (mid 40s now..airbrush since 15 yrs old),. your in for so much fun! Remember...patience and practice. And don't forget ALLLLLLL the airbrush TH-cam tutorials. The Facebook airbrush groups will happily welcome you in too.
Crafsman, please do a set of videos where you sculpt minis of the Crafsfamily, then cast and paint them!
A Crafsman son puppet! 😂 I have my gloved fingers crossed for a Crafsmamma puppet...❤
Seeing my mail snail sculpt and sticker on your wall meant so much. Had to wait til i had time to watch this video and man o man it was great. Thanks so much Crafsman.
Hey!! I designed that brush! Love it!!
You know I have seen lots of videos on how these things work, but for a beginner, yours is by far the best. Because it simply focuses on the absolute basics, shows it isn't that hard, and doesn't ask the viewer to do anything complex or learn a bunch of terminology/technical stuff. Most critically, it stresses you are a beginner too, and that it is ok to mess up a little when you are learning something new.
TheCrafsman is the ASMR we need.
It is heartening to know that someone as knowledgeable as Crafsman, still has things to learn.
We'll never know so much that we will run out of fun new things to figure out :D
Hope you have fun making art with the airbrush Craf-son!
One of the better videos on how to use and clean an airbrush. I guess when someone is learning it helps others who want to learn too.
I do really appreciate hearing this. It was one of the more uncomfortable videos for me, because I didn't want to present wrong information. Having done some learning from artists I trust helped me with the knowledge side... but it's not the same as experience. :) Hopefully I get more of that, but in the meantime, hopefully the info here helps someone else. Thank you again for this comment.
Great Video, CrafsMan! For those wanting to experiment, a head's up - for about 35 bucks, there is a "crayola air marker sprayer". the reason why I recommend it is because it comes with everything you need - compressor, gun, and markers. It can allow you to get a feel for the process without having to invest too much $ and buying paint and all that. It's limited in that it uses markers, but its still neat, you can use it to create some cool effects, especially on paper crafts... (especially if you use metallic and paint markers!) You can "break-in your finger" using this, then, you can invest in a better quality airbrush setup. Be well, everyone! -TDA
We tried the pump up one a few years back and sent it on its way. I was pretty excited to get my kid into it but the trigger design kinda failed. Guessing they revised that quick.
@@machineman6498 Yes, I wanted to verify the name before I posted, and saw the "pump" one... 14 bucks. The one that plugs in is actually decent. Great for shading and stencils and stuff such as school projects.
Thanks for this tip! But I do paper crafts and this has me encouraged.
Miniac on Crafsman steady craftin?! Awesome!!!
You and I are starting the airbrush journey at the same time, CrafsMan! I, too, have had my airbrush for a long time, but feared using it. Thanks for the encouragment.
I’ve been airbrushing since my first job painting T-shirts at a theme park when I was 15, later used it for caricaturing. Still need to get my home studio set up for illustration with a gravity fed Iwata like yours. Practice tapered strokes, in every direction. They start thick and end in a crisp point. It is a fine gesture, you can’t pull away at the end or it fuzzes out. Come closer to the surface at the end of the stroke, and that was a good tip to keep air flowing constantly. Be gentle when clearing cones and clogs, a split or cracked cone will never give you fine control again. Rinse very well between uses with plenty of clean water. Go from lighter colors to darker colors so you don’t have to rinse in between. It’s like chess; easy to learn how to do, takes years to do it really well. I’m glad you took the plunge, it is a great skill and ability to have, can give you effects that nothing else really can. The molecules of paint stay spherical so they scatter light much more randomly than painted pigments applied with a brush. It’s why it looks so vivid and you can layer colors with amazing effect. Have fun, I hope more of your endeavors. Peace ✌️
Excellent custom musics, Crafman. Made me very happy to see Miniac here, too.
modern inexpensive air brushes are incredible! 20 years ago when I was a kid I would’ve killed for a good quality cheap airbrush.
Now you can go on eBay or Aliexpress and buy a clone of a paasche or iwata for under $20 !!!
including extra needles and tips… And with a bit of tuning and “fettling” .... they become an incredible tool… 95% as good as a $200 brand-name airbrush. But without the worry and risk of damaging expensive parts.
Seriously, these cheap air brushes are extremely good quality for what you’re getting. Unless you’re someone who spends eight hours a day multiple days per week with an airbrush in your hand.... There’s absolutely no need for a brand-name airbrush! it also gives you the option of owning several airbrushes so that they can be kept ready and set up for different applications.
I also highly suggest you get a “jam gun” or “touchup gun”… It’s a pistol grip style airbrush that has a small cup on the top. Usually about a pint or less. It can be used to clearcoat or lay down nice even coats of paint, Over a larger area.
It’s used in the automotive industry and elsewhere for small touch up areas, or to paint door jams… Hence the name “jam gun“.
Also to cover entire panels in hard to reach areas. You’ll find it more useful than even the airbrush!
I’ve used these tools regularly for the past 15 years in musical instrument building, And although now I do mostly hand rubbed traditional finishes… I still have a spray booth, and an army of guns and equipment that I use regularly.
Good luck crafsman!!!. We’re all behind you!!! Nothing makes me happier than to see you grow, learn, and succeed! we got your back!!!
So happy to see miniac in your video!!!
Oh wow. The crossover of the century. Glad to see miniac and crafsman in the same video
This is on time for me. I received a dual-action airbrush for Christmas. I started crafting from watching your Free Range Chicken video back in September. Since then I've been hooked to your channel. Thanks for all you do!
Watching a new Crafsman to end my birthday weekend. How nice. So happy you finally faced your fears and used that airbrush!
Crafsman, I'm actually afraid of hand painting, so I know how you feel. I respect you tackling something you were afraid of.
Ah dude finally it’s a lot easier than it looks. it’s just the maintenance that’s the hard part.
My son and i were planning on figuring out our new air bursh kit this weekend... what timing! Thanks Crafsman....love ya!
Thanks, CrafsMan. Back in the day before the internet, I tried to use an airbrush. I held it to close & spotched it everywhere. You've already shown me what I was doing wrong then. LOL I ended up giving mine away. I may need to stop being afraid of them.
Same. Hobby magazine made it way more complicated than it needed to be.
I commented 2 years ago that we have the same air compressor, but no manual, now i know what that black dial does at the back! thanks CrafsMan!
Happy to hear it helped! :D
Thank you for making this video. I've had an airbrush set and paint for 3 years and was so scared even after watching Miniac's channel over and over again of the last couple of years. Like they always say... "But they make it look so easy." They do, which is why practice makes perfect but you got to get past this initial fear phase. Thanks for inspiring me Crafsman!
Love watching these videos with closed captions on 😂
I've always been too scared to try an airbrush. Thank you for making things feel possible and less intimidating. I've always wanted to use an airbrush with my models and now I'm inspired to give it a try. Thank you CrafsMan. I'm gonna keep on steady crafting.
My cousin got me an airbrush just like this one for Christmas and I still haven't used it. After watching this, I know the perfect project to test it out on!
I've been putting off using my air brush for a little while myself, and it makes me smile to see I'm not the only one who's a bit intimidated by it.
I painted t shirts as a hobby and I can give you 2 quick tips.
1. Get a bucket half filled with water and dunk your airbrush in it to clean it fast. Just blow water through it submerged.
2. Don't use a qtip to clean that needle tip, if the shart bends the tip it will spray unevenly. It's the weakest thing on the airbrush.
Xtra tip cut a cardboard box and put rags in it to blow out your cleaner or cleaning water.
I used the Paasche VL double action, it's a great set and should have 3 different cones and needle sizes.
You're on your way Crafsman!
Break a couple eggs but sane those needle tips!
Badger 105! Great little airbrush.
Hi Craftsman, you said be patient with you about the airbrush, well that's not a problem at all, I have one New in the box for 20 years and haven't used it yet. After your show I'll give it a try . 😊
My first airbrush was a gift too! I didn't get into it right away either (despite being, um, an urban artist of sorts as a youngster, and pretty handy with a can of spray paint myself!), but in my case it was just because I couldn't find a mentor who shared my aesthetic, like, at all. I just had no interest in flame-jobs or white tiger cubs posing in front of galaxies... then I saw Alan from Stiltbeast Studios use his to paint his monster masks and I was hooked! Anyway, welcome to the airbrush club. I can't wait to see where you take it from here!
Thank you craftsman! I ordered all my airbrush supplies 2 months ago but haven’t got it out yet! This motivates me!
Hey buddy! It's great to see you here! Super glad to hear the video was motivating for you. Hope you enjoy the process!
I think this is the best video method so far. We got your good voice explaining and talking with us, then I particularly liked the music during your montages. That's was great to have both.
Mr. The Crafsman, thank you so much! This warmed my heart. 7:17
I would definitely recommend a dust/particle mask or you will notice pigment if you blow your nose afterwards.
I'm only on the intro and I've never seen crafsman so excited.
My favorite thing that I learned with an airbrush was painting things to look like woodgrain. It's very easy too. You should paint some woodgrain robots! Take care Crafsman! :)
We need more videos like this.. Of people trying it for the first time and seeing basic errors
I can’t tell you the perfection of timing for you to make this video. I’m a rattle can man, yet never tried an airbrush for the same reasons. I was just looking into getting one recently. Thank you.
New fan here. One of the most soothing voices i have ever heard. Love your content. Makes my inner nerd happy!
Take all the grace you need. Tensions are high and emotions are low but we will all benefit from a little graciousness and patience. Once again, appreciate you!
Thank you for the precious childhood nostalgia! Just the sound of the airbrush comforts me. My dad used an airbrush almost every night when I went to bed as a child, and I swear... Instant sleepy time! ❤️🎶
Sir, you are a treasure to society. Thank you
Learnin’ with Crafsman, allllright! Good for Crafson wanting to try different things out, too. He’s very talented, I’m sure he’ll do great.
I appreciate the heck out of you crafsman
That little spray bottle of water 🤦♂️ why haven’t I tried that. Seems so much easier!
One of those little things I probably never would have done, until I saw another crafter show it. :D
can you please give a time-stamp?
Crafsman i love you so much. Keep SteadyCraftin.
Glad you got around to making this one happen!!✌️
Thank you, buddy!
I can't express how happy it makes me to find out that all the nice craftin boys I follow all know each other!!
Airbrushes have always been a 50/50 experience for me as to whether I'm endlessly suffering clogs. Thanks for the tips, I can't believe the teflon tape isn't a standard step in the instructions.
I like to build scale RC airplanes and I’ve always been intimidated by airbrushes. This is opening my eyes! Thanks sir!
Morning mr crafsman! Im pleased to announce that my mom has picked up a real interest in resin! She got herself a kit and we're planning on watching a whole bunch of your videos in preparation!! :D
best part of a Sunday morning
is The CrafsMan.
Crafsman, will you be my bonus grandpa? Your wise humility soothes the soul. It is so evident that you have Jesus in your heart.
Kelly, this means so much to me! I'm honored by such a comment. Yes ma'am, I will gladly be your bonus grandpa.
And Jesus is my source of life and hope. I'm loved so much, and hope that I'm sharing that love with others.
Thank you for this encouraging comment. I truly appreciate you.
@@TheCrafsMan you surely are sharing that love. I’m grateful to have found your channel. Thank you for shining Christ’s light!
Thank You so much for the walk-thru, Craftsman! I had the same fears and reservations. This weekend I’m gonna finally open that airbrush box and give it a try.
Crafsman- thank you! Ive wanted this exact video for a long time. I was too intimidated- especially about switching colors. Everything you said I thought, “same do I!” Im going to make the jump soon now thanks to you sir.
I was gifted an airbrush myself and have been very intimidated also. Inspired to go pick up a compressor and take some next steps.
thank you
Watching the craftman try new stuff makes me want to try new stuff
I, too, was intimidated by the airbrush. My granpa gave me one a few years back and I still have not used it. He actually made the compressor himself. This makes me think I should use it soon lol
Wow! Now I've never heard of a setup like that before. That's special!
Awesome video! I use a box fan with a furnace filter on the back to catch the over spray. Also, a spray bottle, set on "stream", works great for cleaning. :)
The timing of this is perfect, I just picked up an airbrush and was planning on playing around with it today! Thanks CraftsMan!
For a beginner who is just figuring the airbrush out, this is great information and well done! Once you get used to using it, you may find you can do less “back and forth” motions (which is a little more mess and wastes paint).
This type of content is my favorite of yours. You shine as a motivational educator! Watching you try and explain new craft techniques is so inspiring!
I'm just happy to know I'm not the only person with anxiety about keeping the airbrush clean.
Something about that tiny hole getting clogged with paint sends my head into a downward spiral.
I hope my comments help your channel with TH-cam's algorithm! Thank you for everything you do! We love you, Crafsman!
I love that Miniac made an appearance in this video. Two of my favorite content creators at one time. Glad you're giving your airbrush a shot, I hope you're enjoying it.
I haven't opened my airbrush kit yet....glad to know I'm not the only one feeling this way about it.
Absolutely love this channel! I don’t recall ever seeing you use a dremel tool? Maybe a quick demo on the 100 and 1 different types of tips and what they are used for?
It’s such a handy tool to own.
I tried airbrush makeup one time... I failed miserably 😂
This video gives me the confidence to try again ☺️
Being afraid of the airbrush was an air-er on your part CrafsMan. Now your crafin and videos are fixin to improve..... No pressure though. You keep being you.
This was a great video, you covered almost every aspect that's necessary to use an airbrush properly. I've been using one since around 1984 or so, and the best advice I could give is don't be afraid to jump in and experiment, make a mess, don't get too precious about the results right at first, and just play with it until you feel comfortable. Just like learning a new musical instrument, muscle memory is so important to how comfortable you feel. Take the airbrush apart and see how it's assembled, it's pretty easy to put together, and has some neat, simple but clever engineering in its design. A lot of the pro's that I've known don't even bother ever putting the back part of the handle back on, it's almost more for aesthetics than function, and if you're changing colors often enough, it'll help to once in a while pull the needle out and hit it with a scouring pad to get it smooth and paint free. Then comes the really intimidating part, once you've got a solid feel for the brush. Learning to mask parts of your project to get precise lines and gradients. There's a ton of different techniques, and no single one is the correct way, just what works best and is easiest for you to achieve. I think the first to focus on for a beginner would be just holding a small piece of thick paper or cardstock over what you're airbrushing and paint along the edge of it to get a transition line. Depending on how close you hold it to the surface, you can control how sharp or fuzzy the edge is.
Oh wow - some fast and effective tips in here! I'm eager to try the masking. I almost covered that in this episode, but was about out of time. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
@@TheCrafsMan thanks for your kind words, I can't tell you how much your channel and all your hard work means to all of us. If anything I know is ever of use to you or your followers, it's my pleasure to share it. We should all raise each other up.
This is the best channel on youtube. By far.
That is very kind of you, sir! Thank you!
Excellent content. Your research is perfect and hits all the little things I've learned over the last two years airbrushing myself. You should never be afraid of any part of crafting. You're the CraftsMan....