Airbrushing Dye, Etc.

[brinyar]

Hey Sixer, I see your location is NW Mo. If you are near St. Joe, Hobby Lobby usually has a selection of Paasche and Iwata air-brushes. They are way overpriced, though, unless you get the 40% off coupon that is in the sunday paper every week or two.

[The Grizzly]

Just go to www.hobbylobby.com/weekly/coupon.cfm for their current coupon or go to www.mobile.hobbylobby.com on a cell phone with net access and show the cashier the coupon.

[Sixer]

Hey Sixer, I see your location is NW Mo. If you are near St. Joe, Hobby Lobby usually has a selection of Paasche and Iwata air-brushes. They are way overpriced, though, unless you get the 40% off coupon that is in the sunday paper every week or two.

Thanks for the heads up guys! There is a Hobby Lobby nearby and I was able to find a 40% off cupon. I've been browsing CraigsList as well, but I think Hobby Lobby w/ a cupon will be the way I go. Thanks for all the helpful info!

[Eaglestroker]

Well to keep this thread updated - from now on I am dip dying with an airbrush top coat. I'll have to take pictures when I am not on a time crunch but the results were so much better. On black when I cut the slots I didn't even have to go back and dye them! I was still able to get a pretty light coloration as well which was quite a surprise. I was even able to run the stitch groover AFTER dying with no noticeable difference in color..

[Sixer]

Well to keep this thread updated - from now on I am dip dying with an airbrush top coat. I'll have to take pictures when I am not on a time crunch but the results were so much better. On black when I cut the slots I didn't even have to go back and dye them! I was still able to get a pretty light coloration as well which was quite a surprise. I was even able to run the stitch groover AFTER dying with no noticeable difference in color..

Sounds great! I'd love to see some pics when you get a chance.

[Eaglestroker]

My recent post shows the two that I dip dyed light brown and can be found here:

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=31224

I haven't gotten any more dye to be able to do a comparison just yet though!

[Sanch]

I have airbrushed on and off since 96 make sure you're protecting your lungs any atomized coloring agent is not good for you. IWATA is hands down some of the best. Badger next in line. If you can afford it get a gravity fed. The built in color cup will be easier to rinse out with denatured alcohol. Also TEFLON SEALS are a must look for that when you lay your money down. I have 5 IWATA s and one Badger. And a cheap knock off of an IWATA. My compressor is a homemade silent job refridge compressor on a pancake tank.