How to Airbrush Carbon Fiber!

Hi Friends

Today we are going to consider how to airbrush a carbon fiber effect on your car.

Ed Hubbs gives a great tutorial on the steps required along with some critical tips to ensure a perfect finish.

Take it away Ed!

Jay

Awesome Airbrushing!

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Something a little different today from Ed...how to airbrush feathers, clouds & rivets...very very clever... Ed certainly knows lots of tips & tricks to produce that natural effect.

See what you think!

Talk soon

Jay

How to Airbrush Flames

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Continuing on with Ed Hubbs tutorials...this is his third, on how to airbrush better flames...
Ed is a real expert in this field and he offers some great tips!

For your enjoyment!

Jay

Airbrushing Fire

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As promised last week I bring Ed Hubbs second tutorial in how to airbrush better !

Enjoy!

Jay

How To Airbrush Flames

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In my quest to find good tutorials for my blog I recently came across Ed Hubbs. Ed has some great videos that show you how to airbrush flames.

Watch his first tutorial in which he explains some of the basic steps that you must take to produce great flames that have that natural look.

Next time I'll add tutorial 2 to carry on the series...

Talk soon!

Jay

Airbrushing Skulls

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Love it or hate it, but the painting of skulls is an expertise that takes some time to master.

Like all skills, practice makes for perfection eventually...

The following video is by Henry who shows how to airbrush skulls!

Enjoy the show!

Jay

Airbrushing A Beach Scene

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Have a look at how quickly a beach scene can be painted...by Ainsnk...he does a great job!

Jay

Airbrushing A Skyline

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Have you ever wondered how you would commence painting a skyline with an airbrush?

Expert Mr Airbrush of Airbrush-Designs.com shows how to do just that in the following video. Note how the painting is built up in stages...gradually becoming the finished product that the artist had envisioned in his mind's eye...very creative and instructional.

OK, lets enjoy this artist's video...

Talk soon

Jay

Airbrush Assembly

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For those of you who are new to my blog, I occasionally include a good training video about cleaning.

How to airbrush better certainly starts with learning how to take your airbrush apart and to reassemble it after a thorough cleaning.

Today we will follow along with Lorin as she expertly takes an Iwata airbrush apart and then puts it together again. Remember, you can use a slight smear of oil to lubricate the moving parts.

I thinks that you will gain some valuable insights from this video.

Talk soon...

Jay

Airbrushing with Ron Artis

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How would you like to be able airbrush like this guru? Ron Artis is from Hawaii where he practices his artform as well as his jazz... a very nice it is too!

Take a look at the video and see what you think...

Speak soon...

Jay

How To Airbrush Better

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I came across this video by Can Yucel...an acknowledged expert in airbrushing for 30 years...he shows off his skills...learn from the master!

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Jay

Hello Friends

One way we can improve our skills in how to airbrush better is to attend shows & exhibitions...such as the Airbrush Show 2007 held recently. Here was a great group of artists showing off their expertise and their works.

Wati filmed the following clip which will show you what I mean...

Enjoy!

Jay

How To Airbrush Better

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I was looking at the works of Ron Artis recently, and he produces some exceptional work...it is really remarkable how Ron can turn a sheet of paper into a work of art!

Ron hails from Oahu in Hawaii and loves the islands!

Have a look at his video and see how he approaches his subject... it typifies how to airbrush better...fascinating!

Talk soon...

Jay

Harley Back Fender Airbrushing By Yucel

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Take a look at Yucel's video of his airbrushing skills whilst working on a Harley back fender...

Very clever work!

Jay

How To Airbrush Better & Motorcycles

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Today we are looking at another video, this one from Australia where there are some great experts in the how to airbrush better arena...

Check it out!

Jay

How To Airbrush Better & BlogRush

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Technology doesn't stay still for long...every day there is something new. Such is the power of the Internet that a new concept can spread around the World in minutes. The great benefit to all this of course is communication...we learn new ideas in moments...like how to airbrush better...I bring you tips on airbrushing from the experts around the globe...we all have something to offer. BlogRush is one such new communication medium...it has only been up for 60 hours and already its impact on the Blogosphere is huge...check it out for yourself to the right.

Now to finish off (pun intended!) see another great video by Tony of airbrush tricks as he shows how to buff out clear coat.

Talk soon!

Jay
http://www.blogrush.com/r38482196

Airbrush Urban Camouflage

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Todays video is by Tony of airbrushtricks.com. Tony shows how to Airbrush Urban Camouflage...very nicely done and almost at no cost!

Check it out!

Jay

How To Clean Your Airbrush Video

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How easy airbrushing can be is dependant on clean gear.

How to airbrush better is going to help you out here with a great another great video, this time by Don of airbrush technique magazine!

Thoroughly clean gear is the way to go if you want to achieve satisfying artwork!

Talk soon!

Jay

Exquisite Use Of The Airbrush

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Recently I came across some really remarkable artwork, which I'm sure you'll agree is truly exquisite in its execution.

For those of you who want to learn how to airbrush better see what you can aspire to!

Gerald Rowles is 78 years old and he is a great artist don't you think?

I'm posting one of his videos below to see for yourselves what I mean...

Talk soon...

Jay

Hi Friends

It's great to see how easy airbrushing can be, so how to airbrush better is going to continue with another video...

Kadir Koymen put up this video on the Web recently... see how easy and rewarding airbrushing can be!

I'll introduce someone else next time... More great airbrush info!

Talk soon!

Jay

How To Airbrush A Fly!

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Have a look at this video...this guy is fantastic!

Jay

How To Airbrush Better

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It's great to see how easy airbrushing can be, so, how to airbrush better is going to help you out here with a great link!

Tony of Airbrush Tricks put up a great video on the Web recently... see how easy and rewarding airbrushing can be!

I'll introduce someone else next time... More great airbrush info!

Talk soon!

Jay

Which Airbrush To Buy?

Hi Friends,

As in the previous posts I have given some tips on how to airbrush better and now we come to that point in our learning, which airbrush to buy?

Like purchasing anything, you need to do some homework to establish precisely which airbrush is going to suit your particular needs. So, first of all, what are those needs? Write them all down, considering each one carefully. Careful research at this point is vital before you embark on the next step.

There is lots of info on the Net, but that could take an age to ferret out which would suit you.

However help is at hand…Forums are a great source of info where others reveal their experiences gained through trial & error…why not capitalise on that valuable resource!

A perfect example is here…click and read their forum.

But there are plenty of others to check out…do a google search on “airbrush forums”

Enjoy the journey!

Learning how to airbrush better is so rewarding!

Jay

How To Airbrush Better

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In the previous posts I have given some great tips on how to airbrush better and now it is possible to attain new skills easily to help you with your passion.

As I have mentioned before, Stuart Vimpani is a great artist with the airbrush, he is passionate about his art.

Stuart is offering to take your knowledge to new heights with an easily downloadable ebook Airbrushing Flames Made Easy that I just know you will love!

Just click on the link above to see what I mean!

Learning how to airbrush better is so easy!

Jay

Clean Your Airbrush Thoroughly 2

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A very important subject again today, following on from yesterday…cleaning…

You could use lacquer thinners as well for cleaning out acrylic paint from your airbrush, but clean water is cheaper and more environmentally friendly.

Before cleaning, empty any unused paint back into its own container. Spray the remaining paint in the airbrush out onto waste newspaper.

Similar to yesterday’s topic, use a large enough container that you have water in, place the airbrush tip and cup down into the liquid, and gently wash airbrush thoroughly. When clean, partially fill cup with clean water and spray into the container to clean the internals. Holding your finger and pulling the trigger will backflush the airbrush as well, to get the instrument thoroughly clean.

Dry airbrush out completely, before loading up with new paint.

Hope these tips in How To Airbrush Better are of help to you!

My good friend, Stuart Vimpani, who is an expert in flames/murals on cars is well worth a visit...head on over...

Cheers!

Jay

Clean Your Airbrush Thoroughly !

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A very important subject today, which we may wish to skip at our peril!

Yes, like our bedroom...the airbrush works better if it's clean!

For best results and for the airbrush to function correctly, it must be thoroughly cleansed of old paint.

For oil paints, use lacquer thinners.

Before cleaning, empty any unused paint back into its own container. Spray the remaining paint in the airbrush out onto waste newspaper.

Using a large enough container that you have lacquer thinners in, place the airbrush tip and cup down into the liquid, and gently wash airbrush thoroughly. When clean, partially fill cup with clean thinners and spray into the container to clean the internals.

The cleaning thinners can be used several times until it becomes too dirty for further cleaning duties.

With the environment in mind, please dispose of the cleanup and waste materials according to your local bylaws.

Tomorrow we will look at acrylic paint cleansing.

How To Airbrush Better will help you to enjoy your artwork!

Click on the link above for Stuart’s input on this subject!

Jay

Airbrush Car Art

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If you have always been interested in airbrush car art, you can take your interests to the next level and actually learn how to create your own templates and designs. This means that you can put all of your designs on your vehicles and even the vehicles of friends and family members. If you really have a passion for this type of artistry, you can actually start earning a living with your new skills! I can teach you some of the best techniques to make your interest turn into something tangible that you can be proud of and other people will be amazed at.

You have probably always been drawn to painting and airbrushing, but you don’t just have to admire the work of others. With very little investment on your part and an interest in this craft, you will find that you can do a lot to liven up the look of your vehicles. While airbrush car art does take a bit of practice and some investment in the way of tools, just about anyone with an interest and some creativity can become very skilled in this area. You may not believe that you could change your life by learning airbrushing techniques, but many people who have worked with us have done just that!

We can teach you a bunch of great techniques you can use on just about any type of vehicle. We will pay special attention to flames, which will work on just about any vehicle. You’ll find that flames work well on cars, trucks, motorcycles, and motorcycle helmets. We will walk you through the steps of how to work on each surface and how your material needs may change from surface to surface. Airbrushing Made Easy can help you learn how to mask properly, how to blend two or more colors, and even how to get more than one layer of paint on any given surface and have it look outstanding.

Airbrush car art is a hot commodity these days. If you are heavily into customizing cars, you could truly make a living once you have all of the techniques down as well as the confidence. You can use your vehicles as your marketing tool and you’ll see that you naturally draw clients because they see the work you are capable of. You will find that you can download our helpful e-book and get started in the process of changing your life right away. If nothing else, your vehicles can start looking even better than they already do!

Talk soon…

Jay

Nothing to do with Airbrushing or has it?

Hi Folk...I happened across the following in another blog, and was stunned by the sheer speed of mental agility that Leyan Lo must have to solve the Rubik's Cube.

(Credit: Daniel Terdiman/CNET News.com)

Editors’ note: This blog initially misspelled the name of a record holder for solving a Rubik’s Cube. He is Leyan Lo.

Clearly, I’ve been doing something wrong.

Since the early 1980s, when I got my first Rubik’s Cube, I’ve never been able to solve it. Oh, sure, I got one side done, and maybe even two. Or, I could break the thing open and put it back together in its original, solved position.

But now, according to the BBC, a supercomputer has determined that a Rubik’s Cube is solvable in less than 26 moves, regardless of the starting position. So, boy, don’t I feel dumb?

It turns out, thanks to research done by Northeastern University graduate students Daniel Kunkle and Gene Cooperman that that’s all it takes to solve one of the famous toys. Duh.

Yet, I wonder: Could the computer that proved this beat the likes of Leyan Lo, who early last year set the world’s record of 11.13 seconds? I sort of doubt it.

After all, have you ever seen a supercomputer try to turn a Rubik’s Cube?

I tried some years ago and couldn't solve it in under 8 hours, let alone 11.13 seconds...astounding!!

Clearly, it's back to airbrushing for me!

Jay

Airbrush Flame

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Airbrushing is an art form that can really make any surface stand out and truly be much more attractive and valuable than it was before. If you have always wanted to know how to create an airbrush flame, you don’t have to wonder anymore. Instead of wondering how other people create such magic with a little bit of paint and an airbrush, you can begin doing it yourself, and doing it well, in very little time. I have a friend who is an expert in this area, Stuart Vimpani. He can help you begin painting just about any surface you are interested in enhancing right away with startlingly magnificent results.

Stuart has literally written the book on airbrush flame painting technique. For relatively little, you can download his e-book and get the inside secrets on how you can begin creating what you have been admiring for so long. Many people are hesitant to get started because they don’t think they are artistic or creative enough to perfect the art form, but you need to stop second guessing yourself! If you can picture great flames on a surface of something in your life, then you have all you need to get started. It’s time to start utilizing the information and advice he can offer you through the Airbrushing Made Easy book.

Go for it!

Jay

Airbrushing Talent

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If you are not sure whether or not you have the talent to do this art form, you needn’t worry about that. You simply need to have an interest in it and you can probably perfect the techniques in a few weeks time.

Before you know it you will be using the airbrush technique you learned from us on your vehicles, models, tee shirts, artwork to really infuse them with your style.

Think about it, you can spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on special kits and customizing your car, but nothing makes a car as unique and individual as a good paint job.

And, you do not have to pay an arm and a leg to have your paint job done, instead you can do it yourself to ensure that it is just right and just what you were looking for.

So, just have a go!

Jay

Airbrush...The Story

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Have you ever wondered how the airbrush came about...well the following extract from one of my reports will give you some idea.

Interestingly, the airbrush owes its very existence to inventor Abner Peeler who designed and built the first one around 1879. But it was not until Peeler met and teamed up with Liberty Walkup that the airbrush became a commercial success.

The business, “The Airbrush Manufacturing Co” was formed in 1883 and production started shortly afterwards. Of course color photography was yet to be invented and so in those early days people commissioned specialist artists to touch up their black and white photos with the necessary colors. But with the advent of the airbrush all that was to change very quickly as artists realised how much more professionally they could do the re-touching of photos, and in fact paintings and artwork generally. The opportunities for different mediums of work spawned a whole new industry and gave work to hundreds of Americans and later the World as people really started to comprehend what this small instrument could do for all artwork.

But, back to the history,…there were many other inventors snapping at the heels of Peeler and Walkup. People like Burdick, Wold, Paasche, Thayer & Chandler to name a few. And new developments soon overtook the original invention, so that by the 1890’s others were gaining the limelight for their improved models.

How about that!

Jay