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February 27, 2018 at 3:03 pm #452123
I need to spray some clear Atelier Fixative medium on various things painted in acrylics. It is almost as thin as water, about like skim milk. My old Badger from the 70s requires too much pressure, 40 psi, for my liking. Is there a gravity feed single or two stage airbrush that would spray something like that evenly at lower pressures?
March 2, 2018 at 10:21 am #574095Yes you can spray it… be aware that the mediums dry faster and they can clog your airbrush. Use the biggest nozzle you have available (I use 0.4 for this) and when you fill the feeder don’t fill it full, just a bit and then spray all… Try before starting to apply to your work, it can clog and splatter if pressure-viscosity is not appropriate.
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April 10, 2018 at 8:07 pm #574096You can find these for pretty cheap. They’re “beginners” airbrushes, but they’re super easy to adjust and clean, and great for single-color coats. I have been using mine for years!
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www.brianfioreart-aviartisa.comJanuary 19, 2020 at 9:53 am #574094The Paasche VL is a good workhorse- it’s a double action, cup/bottle feed, under $100 and comes with 3 sets of tips from smaller to coarse. Acrylic will run through it at about 30psi
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