How to Prime Syringes

In addition to medical applications, syringes are useful for measuring and mixing small amounts of paint, touching up scratches and applying paint to small, hard-to-reach areas. After filling a syringe with paint or another liquid, you should prime the syringe. Priming a syringe takes only a few seconds and removes air bubbles in the liquid for consistent paint application and accurate measuring.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Fill the syringe with the medium of your choice.

   • 2

     Hold the syringe with the tip up so air bubbles rise to the top.

   • 3

     Gently depress the syringe's plunger to release the air into a small cup.

   • 4

     Continue depressing the plunger until a small amount of the liquid medium comes out. You may now use the plunger to apply a consistent stream of paint.