Thread: Equipment for tattoos and clothing

Hello!
I would be new to this and am very interested in airbrushing tattoos on skin and design on clothing (i.e. leather, denim and t-shirt type material).

Would I need two separate guns and compressors? If I need two different guns, can I get away with one compressor that would work well for both applications?

What is the best paint to use for skin? Leather? (if different from brands named in lessons)

What would be the best material to make my own stencils?

I am tight on time and budget, so cannot afford to go in the wrong direction as far as investments, but want to do quality work.

Also, may have limited space as I am considering traveling in an rv/motorhome in the not to distant future while doing this (once I get a handle on it). What do you think would work best for me?

I am getting confused with all of the information and products on the internet. This seems to be the most trustworthy and skillful sight I have found.

I would GREATLY appreciate your input and be EVER so thankful for your input!!!!

Kindest regards!!!!

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Originally Posted by simonerocks

Hello!
I would be new to this and am very interested in airbrushing tattoos on skin and design on clothing (i.e. leather, denim and t-shirt type material).

Would I need two separate guns and compressors? If I need two different guns, can I get away with one compressor that would work well for both applications?

One compressor as long as it's oil less might work. Be very careful when airbrushing on someone's skin you need a clean, dry air source. I would have at least one dedicated gun for temp tat's or several for dif. colors.

What is the best paint to use for skin? Leather? (if different from brands named in lessons)

Two different kinds of paint required. Use only APPROVED paint for airbrush tat's. Aqua Flow or createx works on leather on createx web site is a tech sheet explaining how to use their paint on leather.


What would be the best material to make my own stencils?

Paper, card board, acetate, x-ray film are just a few that would work.

I am tight on time and budget, so cannot afford to go in the wrong direction as far as investments, but want to do quality work.

Do your research than by reading the tutorials, articles on this web site I think you'll find them very helpful, they will save you money by helping you become informed consumer.

Also, may have limited space as I am considering traveling in an rv/motorhome in the not to distant future while doing this (once I get a handle on it). What do you think would work best for me?

I am getting confused with all of the information and products on the internet. This seems to be the most trustworthy and skillful sight I have found.

Thanks glad you find it helpful.

I would GREATLY appreciate your input and be EVER so thankful for your input!!!!

Kindest regards!!!!