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Can anyone tell me what kind of compressor they use for the airbrushing techniques when they use Copics. I really don't want to spend a lot. I've checked the Sparmax and it's above my budget. Anything under $100 would work for me.
Thanks in advance.
Linda frolm Clinton
Harbor Freight (a tool store online and onground) carries an excellent one for around $50 plus they often have sales. I do not have the model number, but I'm sure you can find it if you just compare the output to the SparMax
Most craft/hobby compressors will work for your purpose... just make sure that the PSI is between 40 and 60. You can also check out hobby and model building stores for a good selection.
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oh this is wonderful advice...I just saw the price on the one at Hobby Lobby and was shocked that it cost hundreds..like one for $249 and one for $349!
blessings.
If you are planning to use it for Copics make sure that the connection can hold onto a pen. I haven't played with a compressor since I became certified. The one that Marianne used was a Sparmax. I haven't looked into getting one lately.
Last time I started to look into getting one I looked at CarpieDiem and then at Oozak.
I use a small compressor that DH gave me. It has a regulator that will limit the pressure in the hose to any amount that you set it at while the pressure in the tank may be much more. This way it doesn't turn on as often.
I didn't think I needed it but I'm really enjoying it.
I have just bought a compressor from Harbor Freight Central Pneumatic 1/8 HP Oiless Airbrush Compressor Item Number 93657 on sale 49.99 and also ordered the ASB-3 Grip and Air Adaptor 28.59 from icopic. It does work! Yeah!!!!! I am just learning (when I have time) to use the copics
Hope this info helps!
Hugs,Connie
Hi Connie,
I just bought the same exact outfit you did. I ordered my compressor online so I don't exactly have it yet. But I do have the hose, and the set ABS-3 that will hopefully go with the compressor. I ordered that from OOzak on I think it was Monday and I received it yesterday (Wed). They certainly are fast with their deliveries. So here's wishing us both luck with our new toys.
Linda from Clinton
My husband airbrushed a lot for his art projects and personal use. I asked if his unit would work with ink refills like Copic various inks and the ShinHan Art refill inks which are coming out soon and the ranger reinkers and the other stamp pad reinkers I have. He said as long as they are all thin like water, it will work, but might be a bit more clean up than Copics marker airbrushing. I think I might give it a try sometime! He uses a kit which looks like the one in the attached link and the little compressor from Harbor Frieght. He actually uses "dye" which I think might just be the same as ink.
[QUOTE=michellesscrap;18059763]How are the shipping charges at Harbor Freight? Has anyone found this at the Harbor Freight stores, or is it only online? Thanks for your help[/QUOTE
I got my air compressor at the Harbor Freight store. They constantly have 20% off coupons in the paper too. Good luck!
Silly question, but for those of you with the Harbor Freight compressor, does it have the auto shut off? I looked at the description, but couldn't find it in there. By auto shut off I mean does the compressor stop as soon as you release the trigger? I know the Sparmax and the Paasche say they do that.
Hi Shari.
I'm sorry but I can't answer your question as to wether the Harbor Freight compressor has an automatic shutoff or not. I'm still waiting to receive mine. ; ^ (
Linda from Clinton
Whoo Hoo!! I am so excited, I decided to order the Paasche compressor from Oozak. It was hard to hit that "submit" button on the online order, but I did it! Can't wait for my little machine to arrive now. Could be awhile, has to cross the border and come through Customs to get to me in Canada. But, the extra $30 for shipping was worth it. The LS stores here want $350 for the Sparmax! What a rip off. I paid $150 + $30 shipping for the Paasche. Much better deal. Can't wait to get airbrushing!
Sharilea, when you get your Paasche compressor could you post about it? I'm looking into getting that one from Oozak too, i just haven't read any reviews on it. Thanks in advance!!
Sharilea, when you get your Paasche compressor could you post about it? I'm looking into getting that one from Oozak too, i just haven't read any reviews on it. Thanks in advance!!
Jen, I most definitely will. It may be a couple of weeks though. My package needs to clear Canadian customs which sometimes takes awhile. As soon as I've had a chance to play with it, I'll post back here and let you all know how it works.
Well, I don't have my compressor from Oozak yet, but I had to post about their great customer service! He phoned and left me a message yesterday to tell me that he hasn't shipped it yet because he found out the UPS would charge $30 to ship it to Canada, plus when it gets here there would be taxes, duty and an additional $40 frieght charge! He found a much cheaper alternative so he wanted to get my "okay" to switch to that shipping method. How nice is that? He could have just shipped it to me, the freight charge isn't his problem. I really appreciated his extra effort on that!
Now, hopefully my compressor gets here soon and I can post a review!
Jen, I most definitely will. It may be a couple of weeks though. My package needs to clear Canadian customs which sometimes takes awhile. As soon as I've had a chance to play with it, I'll post back here and let you all know how it works.
I still don't have my compressor yet! It shipped on March 18th! But, I checked with Canada Customs and it looks like they have FINALLY processed it. Maybe they thought I was importing something to make a weapon of mass destruction or something? They kept it for 2 weeks at Customs! Nope....it's just for crafting folks. LOL!
Anyway, I will post a review once I get it all hooked up. Should be later this week.
Okay I still haven't taken the dive.
I am wondering if anyone has tried those little air compressors they use for nail art and cake decorating. They are under 50.00 and it looks like they would work with the Copic stuff. I saw several different models on ebay when I was browsing.
Okay I still haven't taken the dive.
I am wondering if anyone has tried those little air compressors they use for nail art and cake decorating. They are under 50.00 and it looks like they would work with the Copic stuff. I saw several different models on ebay when I was browsing.
I don't think those would work. I actually have a couple of other air compressors for makeup and spraytan. I use airbrush makeup....it's fanatastic! The compressor has to be able to put out 40-60 psi. I don't think the ones for cosmetic purposes are powerful enough. Plus, you'd have to be able to get the correct hose size and adaptor to connect your compressor to the Copic ABS-3 regulator. I think the cosmetic compressors would have a smaller nozzle on them, so you wouldn't be able to get a big enough hose and connector on it.
Okay, I finally got my little Paasche compressor from Oozak last night. Got it all put together and tried it out. It's fantastic! Really easy to put together, the guy from Oozak even included a roll of plumbers tape! How great is that? Mine has a 10ft hose so I can leave the compressor on the floor and work with my airbrush at the table. I like that, because the vibrations from the compressor would make my table bounce all over the place! Mine has an auto shutoff like the Sparmax. So, when I release the trigger the compressor stops without me having to power it off and on all the time. Then it starts up again when I hit the trigger. Love that. It had a really smooth stream of air too. No blasts or interupptive spray. It feels like a really sturdy little unit. Plus, the customer service from Oozak was fantastic! Couldn't ask for better. Now, I've just got to get creating!
I don't think those would work. I actually have a couple of other air compressors for makeup and spraytan. I use airbrush makeup....it's fanatastic! The compressor has to be able to put out 40-60 psi. I don't think the ones for cosmetic purposes are powerful enough. Plus, you'd have to be able to get the correct hose size and adaptor to connect your compressor to the Copic ABS-3 regulator. I think the cosmetic compressors would have a smaller nozzle on them, so you wouldn't be able to get a big enough hose and connector on it.
Do you know what size the hose connector is? The ones I was looking at were 1/8th if I remember correctly, and I thought the PSI was correct, but I will double check.
Do you know what size the hose connector is? The ones I was looking at were 1/8th if I remember correctly, and I thought the PSI was correct, but I will double check.
The compressor is 1/8th HP, but the hose connector is definitely larger than 1/8th of an inch. I don't know the actual size of it, sorry.
Okay I still haven't taken the dive.
I am wondering if anyone has tried those little air compressors they use for nail art and cake decorating. They are under 50.00 and it looks like they would work with the Copic stuff. I saw several different models on ebay when I was browsing.
Here's one that some of the ladies have. It's cheaper than the Paasche I got from Oozak, but Harbor Freight doesn't ship to Canada for nearly as cheap as Oozak. So, I got a better deal with the Paasche. But, you're in the USA so this could be an option for you. It definitely works with the Copics ABS3 adapter system you need.
I don't think those would work. I actually have a couple of other air compressors for makeup and spraytan. I use airbrush makeup....it's fanatastic! The compressor has to be able to put out 40-60 psi. I don't think the ones for cosmetic purposes are powerful enough. Plus, you'd have to be able to get the correct hose size and adaptor to connect your compressor to the Copic ABS-3 regulator. I think the cosmetic compressors would have a smaller nozzle on them, so you wouldn't be able to get a big enough hose and connector on it.
Working probably depends on how its used. I believe she was referring to using the re-inkers from any manufacturer and a traditional airbrush method using pots and decanting the re-inkers into the pots. No need for the adapter as that is to hold the copic and to angle the spray off the tip of the marker.
TBH once it got into decanting into other pots personally I bought the adapter. I just know I would tip one!
Does anyone know about using the various mentioned airbrush systems with model airplane paints? My DH just last night said that he wanted to get a system for painting his model airplanes. I want to be able to use it myself with my reinkers and such. I haven't looked into all the specifics of any of them yet, but I thought I'd come here and ask those in-the-know here as to their experiences when I found this thread.
Right. I just used my air compressor for the first time. Yeah, there is going to be a learning curve but my goodness that was easy. Just assemble it, read a page of directions and safety instructions, put a pen in and press the nozzle and play. WOW it was so simple I feel foolish for letting it sit there and intimidate me for so long. No big overspray.
Oh and the Harbor Freight compressor doesn't "run" constantly it cuts out at just above 60psi and cuts back in at around 40 psi giving plenty of time to make some good work. HTH
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