1. Change out any color you desire for eyeliner. 2. Set the airflow on a low PSI of about 3 to 4. 3. In the same way as for the eye shadow, follow the natural lash line in a back – and-forth motion, building the color with each pass. Note: An eye shadow stencil held […]

1. Put two to three drops of liquid eye shadow into the airbrush cup. Leave enough open coverage. Open coverage is the space around the dots of color (your skin) that you have sprayed. This allows you 2. To create a custom color, mix them by creating back bubbles with your airbrush.

Start with a clean face, and make sure that where you choose to spray the airbrush makeup is free of any moisturizers or oils. Apply a primer before the foundation. Choose a color that is in the shade range of the skin tone you are working on. The liquid must be shaken before use to […]

by Dina Ousley, Founder, Dinair Stencils are used in beauty airbrush makeup to achieve a cleaner, softer, less made-up look. With HDTV and digital HD cameras, every detail is visible. Feature or flaw, it shows. Airbrushing an entire makeup is perfect for these technologies. Shields and stencils are used to protect areas of the face […]

6. When airbrushing the face, spray in small, circular motions (Figure 10.15). This keeps the makeup even. 7. Have a folded tissue or shield to protect the hairline from overspray of makeup (Figure 10.16). Do not add tap water to a water-based makeup to thin. Use distilled water. Tap water contains minerals that can contaminate […]

by Bradley Look People ask me all the time of the dangers of airbrushing. There is an unfounded fear about the airbrush. What I usually find is dispersed in water. Water is the most common solvent found in cosmetics, and is usually referred to as aqueous dispersion. Polymer-Water-Based: This cosmetic formulation is one of the […]

Small all-in-one airbrush systems have fantastic overall weight. Traveling with these compressors is a snap, and using one in small spaces is a breeze. Sometimes you just have limited space and needs; this size goes anywhere, a great advantage for the professional. There are no fancy pressure gauges or moisture meters that make airbrushing intimidating. […]

Terms Used With Compressors CFM: Measurement of airflow. Moisture Filter: Removing water from air. Oil Filter: Removing oil from air. PSI: Measurement of air pressure. Air Regulator: Adjusting air pressure. Iwata Smart Jet Pro: Compressor shuts off automatically when not in use. It has an oil­less piston air compressor with built-in airbrush holder; moisture filters […]

Gravity Feed: Refers to airbrushes with top-mounted color cups in which gravity draws paint into the airbrush. Less air pressure is required, enabling slower hand movement, which creates excellent control for fine detail. Bottom Feed: Refers to airbrushes on which paint enters through a siphon tube or color cup attached to the bottom of the […]