Straining paints

Jimmyfingerz

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Hello
Quick question, does anybody here that uses createx illustration paints strain them?
If so how do you go about it, is it a case of just using a small part of the wifes tights she won’t miss will surfice or is there better ways to do it?
I did search the forum but couldn’t find anything that answered my question directly.
Thanks in advance
 
Pretty much yeh. A small square over the top of the bottle and screw the cap over it. I have also used the filter bits from paper automotive filters. Replace them every so often as they do sometimes get blocked up.

Lee
 
Ok Lee thanks

I think thats a massive part of issues I have which I presume is tip dry.
Half the time i clean the tip and the nozzle gap but it still won’t flow nice so i’ll try it too see if it improves.
It’s only really causing me massive hassle with close up work even with reduced paint so was wondering if that could be the issue as i currently don’t strain.
 
I’m not sure, we didn’t strain it during the class but under time constraint so he may when he paints for himself.

He doesn't paint for himself, he paints for whole world and their dog.:)

I always strain my paints, I use the little square of pantyhose method, and if I have to mix colours I usually transfer the mixed colour to an an empty bottle so I can strain that too, although since I don't have a wife now I have to use my own pantieslol

Tip: Stay away from fishnets, and don't ask how I know thato_O
 
Does this mean all paint need's this treatment

It doesn't always need it, a new bottle of paint would normally be fine but a bottle that has been opened and closed several times can build up dried paint around the sides and neck of the bottle, this dried paint can become loose and end up in your airbrush and cause clogging, I do it always because it only takes a few seconds to prepare each bottle and it gives me peace of mind wether it needs it or not, if your not having problems with your paint you dont need to do it.
 
He doesn't paint for himself, he paints for whole world and their dog.:)

I always strain my paints, I use the little square of pantyhose method, and if I have to mix colours I usually transfer the mixed colour to an an empty bottle so I can strain that too, although since I don't have a wife now I have to use my own pantieslol

Tip: Stay away from fishnets, and don't ask how I know thato_O

Are you trying to tell us you wear fishnets and maybe a G-string. :eek::eek:lollollollollollollollol
 
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