Airbrush Area
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This page is work in progress. We are aiming to open the new Airbrush-Corner in Q1/2024.
Airbrush-Corner Induction
This is the content required for an induction to our Airbrush Corner. Reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
If you need this Introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: Björn
Health & Safety Precautions
| Danger | Description | Precautions |
|---|---|---|
| Aerosols | Airbrushing creates aerosols / vapours. Although most airbrush paints are typically water-based, you don't want to inhale those aerosols / paint particles. | use spray booth;
use respirator (grade A2 P2) |
| Airbrush Needle | Every airbrush gun has a needle inside. The needle is usually covered/protected, but will become accessible when you disassemble the airbrush for cleaning. | Handle with care |
| Compressor | compressed air is generated and released through the airbrush:
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| Spray Booth | The spray booth contains an adjustable metal plate, which is attached to two hinges at the top. When reverting the metal plate to its standard vertical position, make sure your fingers don't get caught. | Grab the metal plate on the left/right side, NOT underneath. |
Practical Demonstration
- show airbrush and needle functionality before connecting airbrush to compressor
- connect airbrush to compressor
- change compressor pressure settings
- add paint / change paint
- spray examples with varying needle positions (fine line / area fill etc)
- disconnect airbrush from compressor
- empty compressor / use valve
- disassemble airbrush
- clean airbrush
- reassemble airbrush
