airbrushing leather......

[DG Leather]

I a curious as to what type of equipment for airbrushing you all have....

I know there are many types of equipment out there and determinung what type of airbrushing you do will determine the equipment you want......what is needed for leather work jobs? any and all info will be appreciated....

[Hilly]

I have an Iwata airbrush for small stuff, and a HVLP (high volume low pressure) gun for the big stuff. I use the compressor at our body shop. It has a moisture trap (well, actually two of them) in the air line so you don't get moisture spitting out onto your work.

[CitizenKate]

Here are some previously-posted discussions on this topic.

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...amp;hl=airbrush

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...amp;hl=airbrush

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...amp;hl=airbrush

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...amp;hl=airbrush

Also, if you do a search for "airbrush" a lot of other topics will come up that include some discusion about how airpbrushes are used for specific projects. These should be a good starting point for you, but feel free to ask more questions!

Kate

[anester05]

I have this Cheap Airbrush Gun. I bought it to try out airbrushing and it works for the price. The only problem is when the air can get cold it quits working so for large projects it won't work. I assume this is the same for all air cans, I'm sure if you got a compressor you would no longer have a problem. I just got this to hopefully stop my antiquing bleeding and it works great.

[ArtS]

Here is a starter kit.

Art

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...0&Submit=Go

[rhallskid]

I have an Iwata as well, HB-c (I think). What I love about it compared to Badger or pasche is how it feels in your hand. Smooth steel, heavy with quality (not uncomfortable) and perfectly balanced. Sure the Badger and Pasche will do the job but the Iwata is my fav. If you are just starting out..hey work your way up. Though I just saw some today online somewhere for $119, which is half of what I paid for mine many years ago.

Edited April 20, 2009 by rhallskid

[Bree]

Here is a starter kit.

Art

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...0&Submit=Go

This little kit works great for simple jobs like doing belts.