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
air hose from the airbrush to your 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

For basic information about different types of airbrushes and their general use this article should help you; AIRBRUSHES.

For basic information about air sources used for airbrush these articles should help you: COMPRESSORS FOR AIRBRUSHING and AIR SOURCES.

For basic information about airbrush paint this article should help; AIRBRUSH PAINT.

With the above you should be able to get a good grasp on what you'll need to add too your list of equipment needed for what you want to airbrush. (Motorcycles, helmets, fine art, t shirts, tanning, etc.)

For a general over view of all airbrush equipment this short article should be helpful AIRBRUSH EQUIPMENT.

Finally should you have any question reguarding airbrush eqipment, supplies please feel free to register on my airbrush forum and post your questions; AIRBRUSH FORUM.

I hope you found this article helpful. Two more great resources to learn more about airbrushing, kustom painting are my airbrush, kustom painting magazines. Check them out via the links below. Until next time "It's just paint" have fun. Airbrush Technique Magazine Airbrush Artist Magazine

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