Copic Airbrushing

Hi! This is Jeanette and I am back as promised with a short video on copic airbrushing. If you would like to see the video on how I masked all my images together, you can scroll down one post or just click ~here~.

When I first started airbrushing, I used the starter kit that came with the Air Grip, Air Adaptor, Air Hose, Air Can 80, and Air Can Holder. I fell in love with the look and the ease of airbrushing but I very quickly ran out of air from the can! I purchased more and they quickly emptied too! I took the plunge and invested in a compressor. Although pricey, I do not regret my decision.

So now I use the Sparmax AC –101 Windstorm Air Compressor. The Air Grip and the Air Adaptor work perfectly with it and now…………AIR is free!

A few tips when you airbrush:

• The air grip is made to work with Sketch markers although I hear that you can rig it to work with the Ciaos. I am not sure how.
• Insert the chisel edge into the grip so that the longer point is up at the top.
• The ink will spray a little ahead of where you point, so always start on a piece of scrap paper and move your nozzle over to your project. This way you will have an idea of where it is spraying.
• Maintain a constant pressure on the air grip. If you don’t you will get spatters and blobs as you airbrush…this can be a great look but sometimes not the look you were aiming for.
• I set my pressure gauge on the compresser between 40-50 PSI. This gives me the perfect spray.

Here is my video:

and here is the finished card:

Stamps: Whiff of Jo: Sailor Willow, Sitting Sailor Oakley, Beach Chair

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: SU! Whisper White, Baja Breeze, DP Websters Pages

Coloring: Copic Markers

Tools: SU! Punches, Cuttlebug die for the corners Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions just let me know! I will do my best to answer you!