One of the reason's I started this web site over ten years ago is to try and help those new to airbrushing make their first experiences airbrushing a fun and positive experience. Far too often people interested in trying to learn how to airbrush buy equipment that does more to hamper their efforts to learn how to airbrush than help. They buy the wrong equipment; try airbrushing with it and have a horrible experience. That equipment gets thrown in a closet and they give up on learning how to airbrush; the whole art form loses when this happens.
With a little of research you can make purchasing your first airbrush and compressor a positive experience and end up with equipment that will serve you well for years. To jump right in a buy the cheapest equipment you can find might well end up ruining your first experiences airbrushing.
First off what is it you want to airbrush? That will determine what equipment will be required to accomplish what you wish to create. Every reputable airbrush manufacture publishes suggested uses for every airbrush they market; that information should be posted with the airbrush listing. A good quality airbrush is going to cost you any where from $60.00 to $140.00; a good compressor several hundred dollars.
Purchasing airbrush equipment is like purchasing any tool it always pays in the long run to invest in quality equipment from the start. Doing business with a retailer that is in it for the long haul rather than some person on an auction web site generally will generate better results for you.
Saving money by buying used equipment is certainly a option that you should look at to save money just take into account to the cost of a new nozzle and needle to ensure the airbrush functions at its best, as it was designed to do.
No matter what you want to airbrush you'll need the following:
airbrush
airbrush air hose from the air source
air source
airbrush holder
paint
So how do you go about researching what will best fit your needs? I have a airbrush product review where reviews on airbrush equipment are submitted by those that use the equipment I believe you'll find it very helpful. AIRBRUSH PRODUCT REVIEW
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