Friday, 3 May 2013

Airbrushing-Technical Lesson


Health and safety, & Tips:
  • Well ventilated area
  • Check pressures before use
  • Cover model with wrap
  • Must have parents permission when airbrushing anyone under 16
  • Do NOT airbrush over any open wounds
  • Always take spare needle and nossle cap on shoots, they both ware out and the needle could break or split
  • Treat the airbrush with care as they are delicate
  • For older people, be very careful with the amount placed around the eyes, as it could have a reverse effect
  • The last colour used is always the one that stays in the needle
  • Take expensive shoes, clothing and jewelry of as it could spray everywhere
  • Makeup face to face, not infront of a mirror
  • Pressure should not be above 12
  • Talk your way through the makeup
  • Do not let the model breathe in the spray
  • Be aware of beards and eyebrows
  • No cross contamination


Products:
  • All products whatever base must not be thicker than semi skimmed milk
  • Water based/Alcohol based/Silicone based
  • Alcohol based-great for continuity because it stays on skin, however caution has to be caused on the face
  • Use silicone to cover up bruises and tattoos
  • For fashion and HD TV- Airbrushing always works well
  • Brand-Temptue
  • Silicone drys quickly and is based with plastic inside. It has a ball bearing inside so it breaks the lumps up, however it has to be shaken well before use. 
  • Place a tiny bit of thinner first to see if airbrush is working
  • Mix colours together as you would a normal base
  • Test the colour on the side of the face as you would a traditional base
  • To mix the bases, cover end with tissue, unscrew the nossle cap, and gently pull back the lever until the colours start to bubble.
  • Always stretch the neck up when airbrushing


Cleaning:
  • 99% of problems in airbrushing is because they are not cleaned properly
  • Clean airbrush straight away, as both silicone and alcohol products have properties inside that dry and this ruins the needle. 
  • Empty the colour cups excess paint
  • Add cleaning soltuion
  • Wipe the cup with tissue paper or cotton buds
  • Add more solution to the cup
  • Spray cleaner into a tissue through the airbrush until it sprays clear
  • Clean excess with tissue


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