Pascal's airbrush experiments
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Joe pulvirenti
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Thanks for that info Jacky I don't have a eclipse I just looked like it could be screwed of
Joe pulvirenti
Double Actioner
Very interesting it looks like a cup you have in water dispensers they are very thin it may be a diferent plastic science is spooky.
You can use the small glass jars (normally used for siphon feed airbrushes) but I use these plastic condiment tubs - I’ve been using the same tub for the last 6 years . You normally only soak the head and mini bits so you don’t need anything larger. Because they have a lid you can’t loose anything if the tub gets knocked over, and keep it capped after you’ve removed your bits so it’s ready for next time
it needs to be solvent proof plastic. If Acetone (nail polish remover - not the herbal kind) doesn’t eat the plastic then you’ll be fine
it needs to be solvent proof plastic. If Acetone (nail polish remover - not the herbal kind) doesn’t eat the plastic then you’ll be fine
Pascal-A
Gravity Guru
Thank you. I use a smal metal lid now.
don't throw it out after you've used it, its reusable which makes it extremely economical
erwin de pan
Mac-Valve Maestro!
I've been using the same bottle for years.
If there is too much junk in it I throw it through a paper coffee filter.
Or let it settle and pour it into another glass jar and leave the bottom part with the mess.
Not that it matters, but I don't like to throw parts
in when there's all kinds of stuff floating around in it.
If there is too much junk in it I throw it through a paper coffee filter.
Or let it settle and pour it into another glass jar and leave the bottom part with the mess.
Not that it matters, but I don't like to throw parts
in when there's all kinds of stuff floating around in it.
Pascal-A
Gravity Guru
I was thinking about my airbrushing and if I will continue with it. While it’s hard, I enjoy it because it is fun, but the most I worry about is if it isn’t healthy for me? A small room indoors. Spraying paint… I wear such a paont mask, but I can not say that I’m not worried. I felt a little bit dizzy after painting a lot of sky of a landscape painting.
Here’s also my previous work.
Here’s also my previous work.
don't give up, yes it can be challenging but that for me is part of the 'fun'. getting out of your comfort zone is part of the learning process.
painting indoors can be challenging. If you can open windows then do it
A box fan turned backwards with a filter on it can also help.
that's part of the reason we seem to mainly use water based products. urethane is a big no no in enclosed spaces.
if you are feeling dizzy after painting then yes, you have a problem. Your mask may not be the right one for the paint you are spraying, or you are removing your mask when there is still a lot of overspray in the air.
Even water based paint has a small amount of solvent/binder in it that we should avoid breathing in if possible.
a 'dust' mask isn't sufficient if you are in a small area. maybe its time for you to get a respirator with the appropriate filter.
Pascal-A
Gravity Guru
Something like this?
https://www.airbrushwinkel.nl/nl/di...rming/gerston-verfspuitmasker/a-2293-10000154
https://www.airbrushwinkel.nl/nl/di...rming/gerston-verfspuitmasker/a-2293-10000154
That is the style that many use. The filter is changeable so get the appropriate filter for what you are doing/painting with. Check the specifications of each filter prior to purchase (a dust filter is of no use if you are spraying enamels)
normally a paper ‘dust’ mask will be sufficient for most acrylic / water based paint airbrushing, but because you had a headache I’d suggest a better mask
normally a paper ‘dust’ mask will be sufficient for most acrylic / water based paint airbrushing, but because you had a headache I’d suggest a better mask
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If it’s already rated for vapours then it should be suitable ?
Because Createx doesn’t have much of an odour test spray something smelly (deodorant/perfume/body spray) and see if you can smell it, if you can then the mask isn’t working as intended, either it’s not fitting properly or the filter needs replacing
Because Createx doesn’t have much of an odour test spray something smelly (deodorant/perfume/body spray) and see if you can smell it, if you can then the mask isn’t working as intended, either it’s not fitting properly or the filter needs replacing
erwin de pan
Mac-Valve Maestro!
lionart sells these masks.
https://www.lion-art.nl/Respro-Sportsta-Camo-Grey/Black-M
They are better than a dust mask.
It contains an active filter.
which you can also replace.
Is an intermediate solution for an ordinary spray mask.
Which he also sells.
https://www.lion-art.nl/Halfgelaat-spuitmasker
https://www.lion-art.nl/Respro-Sportsta-Camo-Grey/Black-M
They are better than a dust mask.
It contains an active filter.
which you can also replace.
Is an intermediate solution for an ordinary spray mask.
Which he also sells.
https://www.lion-art.nl/Halfgelaat-spuitmasker
Better to be safe than suffer years down the track.
Pascal-A
Gravity Guru
Definitely ! I used it today during airbrushing. Wearing together with glasses is not the most comfortable, but ok. (with the dust mask, I used earlier, I couldn't wear glasses at the same time).
Breathing goes fine.
When I stopped and took my mask off, you really could tell the difference because the air had really a paint smell.
The mask is essential.
Breathing goes fine.
When I stopped and took my mask off, you really could tell the difference because the air had really a paint smell.
The mask is essential.
Pascal-A
Gravity Guru
I am working for about a month or so on a new drawing with sunglasses. So far with pencils to go in the finest details and today I coninued with my masking pen and customized mold to continue with airbrushing.
The color gradient of the glass looked great.
And then I completely messed up... by removing the masking pen, the paper teared. See picture with the glasses.
All that work ruined, all these hours
The paper is 260 grams and format A2.
AAH... frustration
The color gradient of the glass looked great.
And then I completely messed up... by removing the masking pen, the paper teared. See picture with the glasses.
All that work ruined, all these hours
The paper is 260 grams and format A2.
AAH... frustration
