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How to Dilute Airbrush Paint

Airbrushing is an art, and as with most types of art, supplies and materials are extremely important to completing a project with positive results. There are many types of airbrush paints, equipment and techniques used during a project; diluting, or reducing, airbrush paint to a desired quality and consistency is one of the most important aspects of an airbrushing technique.

Things You'll Need

  • Airbrush Paint
  • Water
  • Paint-specific thinner
  • Paint cup
  • Ruler or chopsticks
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Instructions

    • 1

      Check product test sheets to learn more about your paints before diluting. If you over dilute certain paints they may not adhere well.

    • 2

      Reduce, or dilute, the airbrush paint with distilled water. Start with a little water and add more until the mixture flows like milk.

    • 3

      Stir mixture in a paint cup with a ruler or chopsticks.

    • 4

      Pour mixture into airbrush.

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