I wanna start using an airbrush, am i meant to put paint thinner in, or is it just to take paint off the brush.(ima pretty good with painting but dont know what goes with what....HELP) thanks all answers appreciated!!
Keep in mind it is not for sniffing o.O Cleansing of
Paint thinner emulsifies the oil so that you can get flow through your air brush. The oil would oxidize and clog the air opening reducing or stopping the flow.
The paint for airbrushing needs to be the consistency of light cream. If the paint you use is any thicker, it will clog the brush, so it must be thinned with the proper product, depending on which paint you use. Some airbrush paint comes pre-thinned, but other artists' paints need to be thinned. For acrylics, use Airbrush Medium or polymer medium + acrylic retarder to thin the paint - water will make the paint lose its adhesion, and make the paint dry too quickly. For cleanup of acrylic paint, use hot water & soap, or Windex amonnia-based cleaner. For watercolour or gouache, use water as a thinner. For oil-based paints, use white mineral spirits. For other paints and enamels, use the same product that the label suggests for cleaning up.
