I was taught airbrush basics by an old boss of mine. Instead of taking the airbrush apart every time he had me spray the brush cleaner through the airbrush (usually into that little container) and then do the same with some water. I'd also fill a cup with water and dunk the front of the airbrush in and blow bubbles to help clear the path too. It worked great. We only really took the airbrush apart to change needles if someone dropped it or the few times people used it but didn't clean it so it got really clogged. I'm sure that's not a very professional method, but it's definitely a time saver, especially for people afraid of taking the airbrush apart so much!
@Ruby_Mochii2 жыл бұрын
Really handy tip! I thought it would be an absolute pain to clean it every time the colour gets changed.
@halloween__tesla8312 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this advice, this is the information I was looking for because there has been an easier, faster way to clean airbrushes, if that was the case having to take it apart and clean it every time to use a different color, it's just ridiculous.
@trailerparkart2429 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I took mine apart and now I’m struggling to get it back together. And it was only the first time I’d ever used it 🤦♀️
@re1644 Жыл бұрын
Now I feel way more relaxed before my first airbrush usage. On my final steps to my diy Paint booth from spare parts, too. Thank you silverdragon1313
@jayw8441 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@kirikomori78745 жыл бұрын
Benny! blink twice if you are in any sort of danger or being held against your will.
@seekertosecrets5 жыл бұрын
HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!
@leonardolopezelmikado5 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
@eliazarvalentine76905 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂
@JoseLuis-tn5qi5 жыл бұрын
XD
@yamagawa98304 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@aggresstable_cos40393 жыл бұрын
Benni, I cannot tell you how grateful I am for this video right now (even though I already watched it when it came out) because I got an airbrush for christmas that has been sitting around until almost a month later because I was so scared of trying it out since the instruction manual didn't cover anything like cleaning, so bless you (and Svetlana's advanced painting book) for helping a girl out! I was able to already create a decent gradient on my first try :D (let alone now blowing up the airbrush)
@KamuiCosplay3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice feedback! Glad the video helps!
@BelfryHex5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for everything both of you do, and also in english!
@trowascloud-.-11035 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Haha yall are such goofballs and I love it! Thank you very much Benni for "not" being forced to do this. I got an air brush kit very close to yours and have never used it due to no experience. But I will now! 😎 again thank you!
@leiatohara11035 жыл бұрын
im wheezing benny’s personality from the clips that weren’t a part of the tutorial contrasts so well with svetlana’s-
@beestheknees5 жыл бұрын
Woah, I bought an air brush machine like a year ago, never used it until a few days ago. Gave up because my spray pattern is all over the place. Thanks for the video!
@wychy20005 жыл бұрын
this video made my day, you and benni are so funny together
@shanjcosplay73764 жыл бұрын
I've been painting with airbrushes for a good two years now and this has just blown my mind. I have so many problems cleaning my airbrush, I hadnt even thought about using a regular paintbrush to help. Thanks so much!
@soelmokona15 жыл бұрын
Benni and kamui always have funny additions to Their videos and I am here for it.
@einetr.65005 жыл бұрын
0:21 Benny: "it helps me to paint Svetlana's crap a lot-" Svetlana: *instant kill* (finish him)
@Cheetahgirl_Studios3 жыл бұрын
Svetlana: So you have chosen... FOAM.
@cyber_inu5 жыл бұрын
ah maaaan i just love your humor and energy! and also hats off for both of you talking in english even it's not your first language. keep doing your stuff its amazing and makes me laugh everytime with joy :)
@mochitoaster17945 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much *^* I'm currently struggling with my first airbrush. Your video came just in time
@KamuiCosplay5 жыл бұрын
Always on time ;)
@Kurt6345 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tutorial Benny I was needing something like this!
@cossefamily65019 ай бұрын
I love how you break things down simple and descriptive thank you I’m thinking about purchasing one. Yes and the book as well! Love you both!
@ralphrenzetti225 жыл бұрын
Benni, I’m not try to be negative, you’re presentation is very good and you give good explanation as well. Please don’t take this the wrong way. My only comment which is easy to correct is that you have two moisture traps on your compressor. One is a combination moisture trap and air regulator and then you have another moisture trap attached before you get to the hose. The second one should be at the air inlet or base of the airbrush. Let me explain why, when you compress air it gets hot and when air gets hot it can hold more moisture then at room temp. So the air coming out of the compressor is hot and depending on where you live or time of year, it will be full of moisture. By the time it passes through your moisture traps it has not had a chance to cool off and for the moisture to condense so it flows straight past both traps. As it flows in the hose it has a chance to cool down and release the trapped moisture as condensation on the inside of the cool hose. By placing the smaller moisture trap at the airbrush the moisture trap will do its job and stop the condensed water from going through the airbrush.
@KamuiCosplay5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome tip!!
@neiz4505 жыл бұрын
As soon as I look for a solution to a problem, you leave a video that explains everything and helps me. You hit the bullseye every time, you must have a talent, or something like ^^
@KamuiCosplay5 жыл бұрын
Maybe we're watching you! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@neiz4505 жыл бұрын
KamuiCosplay Omg it's creepy !
@joshuayoung62174 жыл бұрын
This was great for me because I just got my first airbrush today in the mail. I had a few problems I think you've answered for me. Thanks man, I really appreciate it. You two keep this channel awesome. I love it. 😁
@AriesSeason4 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys so much for making this video! I bought an airbrush 2 years ago and just got really frustrated with it and it had been living in my closet unused for the past two years. I decided to pull it out and give it another crack and it went perfectly!
@rihakurus3 жыл бұрын
Wow
@ThatBassistK5 жыл бұрын
I was waiting the whole time for you to write 'BUY MY BOOKS!' with the airbrush. Thank you for not disappointing 🤣 and thanks for the very informative, useful video.
@KamuiCosplay5 жыл бұрын
Hehe
@PKTEK5 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to get my airbrush and paint station set up. Thanks Benny! Best Husbando 11/10
@Tylendel_5 жыл бұрын
Benny is the unsung hero
@KamuiCosplay5 жыл бұрын
Oh he sings pretty often. Mostly in the car...
@ed.puckett4 жыл бұрын
It's cold and it snowed last night and I'm watching your channel just to cheer me up. It's working!
@CCompanyBot4 жыл бұрын
This video actually answered a lot of questions I didn't even know I had about airbrushing. It just seemed like some complex machine
@TheSmugglersRoom5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Benny! Would love to see more videos on your painting techniques, maybe some advanced airbrushing techniques. Thanks to both of you for the great content!
@Bionicokura5 жыл бұрын
Benny videos are great, the corgis should also do a tutorial con how to be so cute (:
@bloodmoonmonsters9905 жыл бұрын
Bionicokura what do you think they would show us?
@ArkriteTheMad4 жыл бұрын
Step one: Be a corgi. Step two: Success.
@MatthewBowe5 жыл бұрын
You guys are the best. Meeting you in Utah years ago was an enormous highlight for me. Thanks for all you do.
@dadsbarmy2542 жыл бұрын
this may sound a bit mad but i find listening to your videos really calming, as well as watching all the cool stuff you two make.
@gosiamalaczek5 жыл бұрын
I am a simple girl... I see Benny... I instant like
@debiloslol5 жыл бұрын
Świetny kanał ^^ / Good channel ^^
@InkoiMK25 жыл бұрын
This video came at the perfect time. Been watching your other videos and just bought an airbrush. Thanks!
@edwardbazydlo58966 ай бұрын
I sure wish you wouldn't have described the assembly of the air brush and had explained what you were doing and why as you both disassembled, and reassemble the gun ! plus how to adjust the needle setting and when to use different needles in the gun might have been kinda helpful ?
@thehungrydutchman3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this information. Just started out with airbrushing. Feel a bit more sure about using it with these tips! (always stuck to using brushes but after discovering new hobby (mini diorama's, miniatures and painting modells) airbrush has now has a place on my desk!
@PurpleMako5 жыл бұрын
I feel like Kamui Cosplay produces a new video every time I have a question about something and it’s almost freaky 😅 Amazing tutorial!!
@XZasCC5 жыл бұрын
Another great video Benny, I need to get an airbrush to make better models haha
@tomperkins56574 жыл бұрын
Excellent and love your quirkiness! I am going to repaint deep scratches in my car...with lots of practice on some cardboard!
@Sparks292523 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that whenever I start some new aspect of prop making you already have a video explaining it to me. Now to grab some paints
@TASPP5 жыл бұрын
Wie immer sehr lustig produziert! Was mir gut gefällt ist, dass Ihr mit einem sehr günstigen Airbrush-Set arbeitet, dasselbe benutze ich auch (in doppelter Ausführung) und bin sehr zufrieden. Es muss auch beim Profi nicht immer das Teuerste sein, gerade wenn man oft sehr großflächig arbeitet.Toll, vielen Dank!
@ManasBitch5 жыл бұрын
We don’t deserve you, Benni. T^T
@Xurium4 жыл бұрын
He is the hero the world needs, but not the one, we deserve.
@imprezacabbit23093 жыл бұрын
I’m grateful TwT
@ShinyMoonGomi233 жыл бұрын
@AW Ames your a stupid ass ashole
@sibylline72204 жыл бұрын
Best introduction to airbrush i've seen so far! Thanks a lot
@c.d.scalemodels91984 жыл бұрын
Hi Benny, my name's Chris & I just started airbrushing today for the first time.......I tried basic craft paint that I thinned with homemade airbrush thinner which I watched many other modelers make & I practiced on some foam core board. It's different & it takes some getting used to(like most things), I'm going to try it again for the next few days with different colors to get more comfortable. I build scale plastic model cars so I eventually will be spraying enamels & lacquers out of it, but I want to be comfortable when I attempt that. Your video was fun, helpful & informative & you have a great enthusiasm about you....which makes it easier to learn from you too, thanks much for the video......stay safe & God bless.
@phyllismiller80975 жыл бұрын
U guys are the dreamteam of cosplaying!!!ty for sharing your knowledge!!
@elessija62524 жыл бұрын
"Helps me to paint Svetlana's crap..." I'm still crying at this
@kupkakemistake5 жыл бұрын
The humidity device 🙀 I would have never thought!! And I'm not gonna try to discredit Germany's humidity, but I'm averaging 60-80 year round!! This video is so helpful in ways I didnt know I needed!!!
@colrunswild4adventure7814 жыл бұрын
thanks this helped me a lot i started air brushing today and this was very help full
@psychotimo4 жыл бұрын
oh wow, actually started getting into airbrushing my cosplay stuff myself.... got an airbrush, wanted to check up on extra tips and tricks... i have the exact same timbertech airbrush set :P
@dereksitko26222 жыл бұрын
Hey... after a year how do you like that timbertech .... ive read it tends to over heat??
@psychotimo2 жыл бұрын
@@dereksitko2622 yes thats correct. Its obviously most annoying in the summer, after about half an hour of almost constant use the compressor tends to become quite warm. The airbrush itself works lovely and although I'm sure there's better airbrushes out there, i would deffo recommend it to start with. As for the compresser overheating issues, I tend to make cosplay props as well as paint miniatures and i noticed that for larger props where you wanna airbrush a large surface, it's not the best fit and a better/larger compressor would be more suited, but for miniatures where you usually just prime/basecost a few at a time or use it for some shading and detailing it works quite well, since there's enough downtime for it to cool down. But as i mentioned, unless you live somewhere very hot, it should be able to handle 30ish mins of non stop abuse, which just means you need to take longer breaks between layers to ensure that not only the paint has dried (which doesnt take long with airbrushing IMO) but also so the machine cools down enough, so although it's far from perfect, its still doable and works well enough ^^ Hope this helps ^^
@dereksitko26222 жыл бұрын
@@psychotimo thanks for the reply! Indeed helpful!
@Justrex015 жыл бұрын
You guys are amazing and hilarious. Thank you for all that you do! You rock!!!
@dlbdev5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I was always afraid of using an airbrush but now I will definitely try it out
@keithedergaming10477 ай бұрын
I got an airbrush for Christmas and have been really intimidated by using it so far this helps!
@nerdbird87155 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Benni! You really helped ease my anxiety for learning to paint with an airbrush.
@aliceimzockerland5 жыл бұрын
That was so helpful ❤️ Everything you two do is so great and I love your energy with which you convey everything in your videos! Thank you so much ❤️
@scalecustomworkz78374 жыл бұрын
Very refreshingly informative !!! It has been 20 years since I last used an airbrush and I am just coming back to it. This was a huge help...
@amandalando35203 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video. I'm a mural artist been using brushes and thinking of going straight to airbrush to give the mural a professional look instead of stitchy job work horrible brush marks. I'm so going to get a airbrush as they are so much more neater to manage your work on walls. Thanks for sharing 👍
@AvengerDK5 жыл бұрын
Go Benny!
@calolson95724 жыл бұрын
I admit - I go back and watch the bit about Svetlana’s crap a lot, just to laugh. 😂
@sewnaowa4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Because of your work, I bought my first airbrush for my birthday. I have started using it today. It's taking so getting used to but I really like it.
@jordanbaker33814 жыл бұрын
This has been such a huge help! I was nervous going into using mine but I feel more confident with this video thank you!
@thomasbeck13275 жыл бұрын
I would really love to know how this spray booth works and what I would need to build it... 🤔
@hbudiman145 жыл бұрын
Spray booth works just like exhaust fan.
@KristalynHazel5 жыл бұрын
2019 is Year of Benni! Yey!!!
@Mindspectrum5 жыл бұрын
Danke für das Video! :) Acrylic paints are really a blessing. When I think of the solvent based Revell paints from the 90s... it was a fight with the Air Brush. Each time disassemble and clean completely. Otherwise you had no chance.
@brit735Ай бұрын
great timing! I just opened my new airbrush this morning.
@stijnverhoft48015 жыл бұрын
great video I'm in the middle of the learning curve atm so this really helps! one question though. What varnish do you guys use?
@KamuiCosplay5 жыл бұрын
Mostly LUKAS Spray Varnish
@psykochoy62635 жыл бұрын
SEND HALP FOR BENNI! I REPEAT, SEND HALP! XD hahaha
@DumpsterDivingDuck Жыл бұрын
3 years later and this video is still useful! Great job ! got this channel a follow :)
@stephenfairhurst531011 ай бұрын
Getting an airbrush for my B-Day and cannot wait to get started as it makes effects and other things so much easier😁🤙🏻
@xxxx854 жыл бұрын
I have a question! Do I need good ventilation to paint with an airbrush? (I have a spare room in the cellar that I am thinking of converting into a hobby room, but I am worried that it's going to get really fumy in there and I end up having to cancel the whole project... are there fumes involved?)
@yetanotherperson64364 жыл бұрын
It depends what paints and thinners you use. If you use the thinners shown in the video it wont be fumy. Lacquers and enamels are deadly. If you spray in a room for a long time you may find that a light paint film builds up in the surrounding area. Small particles of paint are bad to breath in, so I strongly advise wearing a mask. There are small, cheap spray booths that you can buy on Ebay if you have the cash and think you are going to do this again in the future. They are small though, so many projects wouldn't fit into them.
@johndillon52904 жыл бұрын
Yes you do need good ventilation when using an airbrush for long periods, also you should always wear a mask, whether you are spraying solvents or water base paints.
@SorahGames5 жыл бұрын
5:45 *THIS*
@stephalva153 жыл бұрын
Omg, I wish my husband helped me paint my projects! You are one of a kind Benny! Keep up being a great hubby 😊
@Espectro1012 жыл бұрын
Great video! I find buying small cans of spray paint much easier than all of the set up and and upkeep involved in owning a spray gun. of course, you dont get to mix paints etc however I can usually find colors pretty close to what I need.
@PeterDavoust4 жыл бұрын
I just bought my first airbrush, and this video was super helpful! Thank you for making it!
@canadiangirlsnotebook Жыл бұрын
What a great video I just got an airbrush and wasn't sure how to use it. You made it less intimidating for me now. Thank you. 😊
@alexwake8503 жыл бұрын
Thank you Benni, you are a fantastic artist in your own right, I've just inherited an airbrush set and large amount of paint for my model making and this is the best explanation how to use and clean the equipment I've seen so far, thanks for sharing.
@Lasarabande5 жыл бұрын
When I have been primarily airbrushing for years instead of craft acrylics and brushes but I still enjoy your vids and learn something new!!!
@123thebasics3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I just purchased my first air brush kit and the manual wasn't very helpful. I'm a true beginner and not artistic so I'm starting with the portable set. This will help with my Halloween & Christmas projects. I had no idea what the needles were for or how to change them 🤪😱. I didn't buy the cleaning pot ....didn't get the point, now I understand. BRAVO to your wife for encouraging you to make this video & thanks again for making it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😃Now I can go play with my new toy with a little more confidence and understanding. ❤❤
@yvonnedare61243 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness, ya'll made my day with this video! Not only is it informative, but it is also entertaining. I have never used an airbrush and am looking to start, so this was very helpful information for me. Thank you so much!
@jaiyapapaya5 жыл бұрын
This was such a great video, Benny! Blink twice if you need rescue. I've always been kinda nervous about airbrushes, no seriously are you ok, but this makes them look so much easier!
@bonnieboom7 ай бұрын
Ihr zwei seid meine Superhelden! Vielen, vielen Dank für eure tollen Videos - und Bücher!
@TashasImaginarium4 жыл бұрын
The two of you are the best! I love your videos. Thank you!
@PolynHoare2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing and tutorial how to use air brush . It’s help a lots .
@user-sq1nu2uz1n2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had this video recommended to me too many time so here I am finally watching it 😃
@JareddarArt4 жыл бұрын
I just got my Switzer airbrush system and tank, can't wait ti start using it. I will be using Enamel paints on plastic model kits. Eventually moving to acrylics for other models.
@starfleetau5 жыл бұрын
While it's good 'practice' to strip clean the brush often it's not necessary every time Benny, if you FLUSH the brush with water/alcohol/cleaner and your using your brush fairly often you should be able to get away with a strip clean once every few days.. Strip cleaning is normally because some one didn't flush the brush enough to clean paint from the needle and it's dried leading to blocking. The other thing is if your Stripping a brush to it's components ie pulling the needle EVERY time you should be also lubricating the needle (Glisarine works fine for that) but your adding risk to bend the needle every time you pull it (should be rotated when your doing it too btw). Another thing is too with the Cheaper brushes (and i know that kit i started with it myself ;) ) check the needle tip seal, it some times isn't the best and leaks air.. but if you can replace them or use plumbers tape (literally a single line) and that solves it.
@TheXzaclee162 жыл бұрын
Could yall do a video on airbrush body paints!? That would be super awesome. Your priming videos were so helpful
@christinaarchambault45273 жыл бұрын
Buying one today, thanks for the tip about blocking and pressing the air to bring up the air bubbles in the paint container. Also for cleaning it’s. Never used one before but always using spray paint so this will be great.
@hugoagogo43242 жыл бұрын
Thank you at last someone who say s what you need to know!! Straight to the point without going into the science and B S thanks mate
@kirkgeorge80875 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Thank you for being so helpful for us new to cosplay. Also, the little humor you put in the videos makes me laugh. Keep up the great work!
@draggy765 ай бұрын
I just got my airbrush today ^^ Can't wait to start painting, just need the cleaner first...
@UrquidiGuitars3 жыл бұрын
Man this is awesome! I'll be ordering your book soon!! Get ready to see some custom painted extravagant guitars from me!
@LoveSebLefebvre5 жыл бұрын
I actually bought the book last week, because I'm thinking of buying the same airbrush you have - so the timing of this video is simply perfect! :D
@KamuiCosplay5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!!
@johnlock6375 жыл бұрын
Brand of airbrush doesn't matter much, but if you want more control it's best to get a double action versus a single action. Also,if you plan on doing a lot of spraying or larger scale pieces ,you may want to look into syphon feed airbrush as it uses bottles and is less prone to spillage. Have a bottle assembly for each color you use and just clean between colors. For cleaning just have extra bottle filled with preferred cleaner.
@LoveSebLefebvre5 жыл бұрын
@@johnlock637 Yes. I know all of that. I did my research and this is the only brand in my price range, that comes with a fitting compressor, is well-known enough to have easy room for upgrades, that ships to my location, that fits my needs and where I've been able to see people use it with good results.
@WackLantern4 ай бұрын
This is awesome dude! I’m looking to buy a whole set up for airbrushing n this video was short n super helpful
@ashleyseward86733 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful! Thank you! I just got my very 1st airbrush 😊
@JASHVEER224 жыл бұрын
Clear short explanations.thank you
@SvetlanaKras173 жыл бұрын
That feeling when you come to see a random airbrush video in English and right within first few seconds you hear the guy say your name several times😁 Thanks for the video though, it answered a lot of my questions.
@Jpcars6364 жыл бұрын
Your video was very good well done mate straight to the point cheers
@Frank0045 жыл бұрын
Love all benny’s videos super funny and its a good mix.
@Dragnmastralex3 жыл бұрын
artist like myself know how to erase brush strokes. 1. paint in thin layers going in 1 direction at first and every additional layer you change to a cross pattern direction. 2. once its completely covered, take a light grit sand paper and dampen it then run it over the top gently enough to flatten any lines. 3. touch up any areas that the sand paper may have removed color. 4. clear coat with a spray on finishing twice drying between the 2 coats. the paint will be protected and it will be nice and flat. its more work and takes much more time than airbrushing though. and a side note I prefer to use alcohol based paints rather than acrylic because they flatten easier, dry quicker, and have a better brighter color.
@JGDeRuvo5 жыл бұрын
Guys your work stands on its own. Don't need to over do the cuteness. really.
@musicmate704 жыл бұрын
wow that blade looks awesome
@Ragnar_Wolfgangson5 жыл бұрын
I just got an airbrush set for birthday from my son. With no description how to use and clean the pistol (or brush, or how ist is named). And than you posted this video just in time. OK I promise to buy the book as well.
@KamuiCosplay5 жыл бұрын
Glad if the video helps!
@Neurophant_Herd6 ай бұрын
This video was incredibly informative and comprehensive. I really appreciate it. Thanks!
@xDevoneyx8 ай бұрын
Cleaning for changing colors seems very cumbersome. Thanks for this great video.