Airbrush Tattoo Information
A key to finding the equipment and products you need would be to first decide whether you want to learn airbrush tattooing as part of a business or just for amusement. Obviously, temporary tattooing for amusement leads to less pressure on finding the proper equipment than deciding what is needed for a business situation. However, in any situation that involves paying for products, it is good to be informed about the different supplies and techniques involved so you can find what you are looking for the first time you buy.
There are a number of ways to get started with airbrush tattooing. Single color tattoos using a stencil are easy to do even for a beginner. These are much less engaging and simpler than other methods, and just involve spraying a background pattern over a stencil design. If you are already an airbrush tanner, you may already have a .5mm nozzle/combo bottom-feed airbrush and can use this same airbrush for tattooing as well. Being a larger needle, it is good for a high throughput but does not provide the most precise detail. However, this is normally not a concern for single color tattoos.
If you prefer multi-color designs that call attention to detail, there are better airbrushes suited for this purpose. A .35mm or smaller needle/nozzle provides the necessary smaller spray to get crisper outlines and better overall color control. Our .35mm airbrushes utilize top-feed cups that allow for a more modest portion of ink, resulting in less ink waste. Nor is there any hassle with dealing with the bulk and clumsiness that comes with a bottom-feed bottle.
Color changing is another task to consider when considering what to purchase. We offer manifolds that can connect multiple airbrushes to a single compressor, making the task of changing colors effortless by accommodating one airbrush per color. Typically, a bottom-feed airbrush would be a good choice for such systems since it eliminates the need to flush color out of the airbrush every time you have the need to switch paints. To keep equipment costs down for these-type systems, we provide a quality, economical, dual-action bottom feed airbrush you can find individual information on here. You'll find this a better approach to the multi-paint issue than the expensive color change systems on the market that are designed to use fewer airbrushes.
We provide print instructions on applying airbrush tattoos when you buy a kit, but you can find the same directions here on our website. Our kits described below are designed to be affordable, easy to use and all-encompassing to get you started in airbrush tattooing.
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