Great way to practice airbrushing

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Painting and airbrushing
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I’m sure some of you already know this. Go to a food store and buy food dyes. I bought a set of 4 different colors for like $4 at Giant, and that’ll last a lifetime Fill up you airbrush with water, put 1-3 drops of a dye and practice airbrushing on a piece of paper. Obviously, food dyes are not harmful to our body. Cleaning couldn’t be easier; just shoot some water after you’re done. No disassembly is needed.

All I can say is my ability to detail-airbrush has greatly improved since I got to know this trick a few days ago. Your mileage may vary, of course.

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An old trick no doubt. In fact, in Don Wheeler’s website, that’s what he does anyways.

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Great idea. First I’ve heard of it. Lord knows I need all the practise I can get.

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while you are in the $/£ store, get some of the kids colouring books, great to practice filling in colours, between the lines…