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Tips on Airbrushing Lifecolor Paints
dombrowb
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Michigan, United States
Joined: August 02, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, February 17, 2018 - 06:08 AM UTC
Hello,

I have recently tried airbrushing Lifecolor acrylics recently. When I spray them they always seem to splatter and have a somewhat watery look to them. The finish seems to come out ok though.

I do thin them with Lifecolor thinner and use airpressure set to 20psi. My question is, is there a better to thin/airbrush this paint? Or is this just the way this paint is?

Thanks,

Brian
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: September 16, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, February 17, 2018 - 10:42 AM UTC
Haven’t used Lifecolor myself but this might be of some help
https://youtu.be/4UcVeT_1oKg

sgtreef
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Posted: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 02:58 AM UTC
Try a flow enhancer, flow aid or a retarder.
Lifecolor usually comes out pretty watery.
Good luck with it.
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