Whatever your professional or hobby need, Iwata has the right airbrush, or compressor. Choose your interest below and a list of recommended airbrushes and compressors will be displayed.
Using acrylic paints in an airbrush is actually quite common in the arts-and-crafts fields. Noted artist, author and airbrush instructor Robert Paschal uses the HP-C Plus, coupled with a Power Jet compressor, for creating illusions of shadows, adding highlights and creating special effects
Using acrylic paints in an airbrush is actually quite common in the arts-and-crafts fields. Noted artist, author and airbrush instructor Robert Paschal uses the HP-C Plus, coupled with a Power Jet compressor, for creating illusions of shadows, adding highlights and creating special effects
COSMETICS The airbrush has become a significant tool for progressive beauty professionals. It is commonly used in the film industry and is now finding a home in the modern make-up artist's repertoire, creating flawless glamour looks on all skin types, including difficult complexions
BODY ART Airbrush tattoo products by Medea and Artool offer an alternative to the real thing and are fun and easy to apply. Multifaceted artist, author, and instructor Pamela Shanteau takes it to a new level with elaborate body art using a combination of airbrushes. Using the Eclipse HP-CS, HP-BS and HP-BCS powered by a Power Jet compressor, she rides the cutting edge in her body art designs.
NAILS Nail painting has reached levels of intricacies that had been only dreamed about before the advent of the airbrush. Today, detailing nails is easier than ever with the fine, precise control of Iwata airbrushes.
TANNING Progressive beauty professionals use airbrushes as a significant tool in their everday work. In contemporary salons and spas, body spraying is in tremendous demand as Airbrush Sunless Tanning replaces harmful UV rays as the bronze of choice for modern, health conscious men and women..
Individualism and creative expression turn the vehicles of today, cycle tanks and custom auto painting into works of art. Artist, author and instructor Craig Fraser of Kal Concepts is at the forefront of this creative movement that's rapidly growing in popularity. The Hi-Line HP-CH is the workhorse of his studio, while the CM-C Plus allows for the greatest details.
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AIRPLANES Painting fiberglass parts on scale airplanes can be easy or they can drive airbrushes crazy trying to get the kind of finish that you want. Fortunately, Iwata designs a range of airbrushes, spray guns and compressors so you can get the perfect finish that sends realism soaring to new heights.
MODEL RAILROAD Model train enthusiasts who want fine detail will often use the CM-B and even the HP-SB Plus powered by the Sprint Jet,Smart Jet or Power Jet. Master Model Railroad Builder, Greg Konrad uses the single-action Iwata Revolution SAR which is great for general purpose spraying.
PLASTIC KITS The resurgence of plastic-model-kit has created a need for new advances in airbrush technology. No more slapping on paint with a brush when realism is the ultimate goal. An Iwata-airbrushed finish lends the realism hobbyists demand.
RC MODELS Novice users and children will be well suited with a single-action Revolution SAR and a Sprint Jet or Smart Jet compressor.
Iwata now has two airbrushes made exclusively for the new user and part-time airbrusher - the Revolution Series. The Revolution airbrushes include all of the quality and performance that made Iwata famous and are affordably priced. With the quality, performance and value of both gravity - and siphon-feed models, hobby and model builders will appreciate the fantastic finish achieved.
RESIN FIGURES An avid resin-kit builder and a contributing writer to many hobby magazines, Tom Grossman frequently uses the Revolution CR, powered by a Smart Jet compressor. The gravity-feed Eclipse CS allows for excellent detail with modestly heavy pigments, yet also allows for large background coverage.
The resurgence of plastic-model-kit and resin-kit building has created a need for new advances in airbrush technology. No more slapping on paint with a brush - realism is the goal and an airbrushed finish is the answer.
Illustrations are typically commercial and designed for eventual reproduction. These artistic renderings are often done on illustration board, paper or similar substrates, most likely using thin paint, inks or dyes.
An illustrator like Michael Cacy uses the CM-B or CM-SB for the finest detail work since they perform well at extremely low air pressures. The CM-C, HP-B Plus and HP-SB Plus can be used for detail and general rendering purposes, while the HP-C Plus is good for some detail and background coverage. These models are all good for working on small- to medium-sized work, which is typical for illustration.
Watercolors are one of the most natural mediums for use with an airbrush because it's a transparent media and airbrushes apply colors in a transparent fashion. Respected artist, lecturer and avid golfer Kirk Lybecker says, "Airbrushes are often used to enhance places where watercolors are weak like in washes."
gives the flatest pattern, most important when using transparent colors
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ability to control specific airpressure
Murals
Mural painting is typically done with airbrushes that have larger fluid capacities and with spray guns. Designer, mural painter and artist, A.D. Cook prefers the RG-3 and W-100 spray guns, and uses a variety of other airbrushes, including the HP-C Plus and Custom Micron like the CM-SB. He powers his wares with a Shark compressor.
Taxidermists use airbrushes for all different types of work, from patterns on fish to subtle shading. Typically taxidermists prefer the Eclipse HP-BCS and the Eclipse HP-CS because of their versatility. They also use the HP-C Plus and HP-B Plus for subtle details. Users with a preference for single-action select the Revolution SAR.
Textile paints, like Medea Textile colors, that are used for painting T-shirts are made with heavier-bodied pigments similar to acrylics and require larger tip\needle combinations, as well as powerful air compressors.
Mark "The Shark" Rush, textile painting guru and designer of the Great White Shark compressor, prefers his fleet of 15 Iwata Eclipse BCS airbrushes and his own Great White Shark compressor. The Eclipse HP-CS proves to be a good choice for spot details and highlights.
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