I recently had the pleasure of writing an article about airbrushing for the National Fish Carvers Guild , and it was just published in their December 2008 Journal. The article contains all the information a fish carver may require to improve their knowledge about airbrushing. Topics covered include:

• Selecting an Airbrush
• Air Compressors
• Other Accessories and Supplies
• Airbrush Paint
• Airbrush Paint Safety
• Painting Techniques
• Cleaning the Airbrush
• Trouble Shooting

Here is a short example of the article. To read the entire article, join the National Fish Carvers Guild .
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Most airbrushing problems are related to dirty airbrush, improper viscosity paint and incorrect air pressure. Prior to any painting, disassemble the airbrush and ensure the areas which come in contact with paint are clean. These include where the paint flows from the paint cup or bottle into the airbrush, around the tip of the needle, and out through the head assembly. It is very important to clean the airbrush before the paint can dry. Even the smallest amount of dried paint on the needle can make removal almost impossible.

Completely release air pressure to the airbrush, remove the handle, loosen the needle chucking nut, and pull the needle out. Clean the needle carefully, ensuring you do not damage the delicate needle tip. Cleaning products which can be used include water, window cleaner, concentrated airbrush cleaner mixed with water, ..........