Oh my gosh!!! Seriously...... impressed. I've been doing nails for 14.5 years. I'm 40 years old. I started out at 25 and a year later gels came onto the scene. Then, stamping, then builder gel. While I realize that air brushing has been out for DECADES!!!!! It's not something I ever though I'd use, until the last seven years with requests for ombre. Which. I hate because they take me too long and I only have enough time for 1 hour appointments. I live in rural america

THE REVIEW

It's sooooooooooooo easy to use. Don't use gel polish for art, it's messy and stinky. I use nail art polish or lacquer and dilute with acetone. Spray and go. Easy to clean I did purchase a cleaning pot so i wouldn't go through so much paper towel and I use cotton balls to clean the reservoir. I also purchased extra reservoirs so I could switch out multiple colors easier without having to clean it so much.

I will say. I am NOT directions reader. You'd think after as many times as that bad habit has bitten me in the ass I would, but at 40 years probs not. lol Do yourself a favor. Bare minimum.... read the directions on how to clean it!!!! JUST a heads up.

I have never used an airbrush before, but I needed one to spray colored cocoa butter onto my bonbon molds as I am learning how to make molded chocolates. I chose this one because it was inexpensive compared to the others, but it still received a lot of positive feedback from buyers.

Using the airbrush is very straightforward. First, you plug in the cable and make sure that it is fully charged. Then you select a container to hold the paint, cocoa butter, etc that you will be spraying onto a canvas or chocolate mold. It screws on easily.

Simply pour the liquid into the container, place the lid on, and then pull the lever back with your finger. There is a setting to spray the liquid in the container and a separate setting to blow only air. There are three different speed settings. I suggest experimenting on a paper towel or piece of paper before spraying the chocolate molds to make sure that you are getting the coverage you want and to adjust the speed to your preference.

Cleaning the airbrush is also fairly simple, even with something viscous that eventually hardens such as tempered cocoa butter. I removed the container and ran the end of the machine under warm water, spraying the water through the hole until it ran clear, and that seemed to work well.

I definitely suggest making sure that the airbrush is fully charged each and every time you use it, as the charge lasts for quite a while but it's also easy to lose track of how long you've been using it.

If you're just starting out with an airbrush and you don't want to spend $400 for a compressor alone, this little airbrush is a great way to get started. The compressor is included and it's great for small, non-commercial chocolate projects. I will be using it for a very long time.

I included two photos above - spraying red tempered cocoa butter into my bonbon molds, as well as a finished set of bonbons. The red and yellow were applied with a toothbrush and a splatter technique, but I sprayed the white over it to conceal the dark chocolate color. As you can see, the airbrush did the job!

I'm a complete novice with airbrushing. I selected this airbrush because operation sounded relatively simple and, primarily, because it offered 3 different size of paint cups (10 ml, 20 ml, 40 ml). I need an airbrush for painting crafts, I really wanted to have a large cup option.

This is a really attractive kit. The packaging is top-notch and the brush itself looks very fancy, especially with the jeweled compressor switch and rose gold finish. While the aesthetic is probably more important for airbrushing makeup in a salon, I do like that I can look somewhat elegant while spraying acrylic paint on miniature houses. The build seems like it is good quality. It has a nice weight to it, but not too heavy to hold comfortably in one hand. It does not operate like other dual-action airbrushes I had watched videos on prior to purchase. The air blows constantly at the press of the button on the barrel. The trigger on top only controls the paint flow. So, you can't control both from the same spot with one finger, but with my thumb near the air compressor button and my index finger on the trigger, it worked just fine for me. There are 3 different compressor speeds.

The unit charged in a reasonable amount of time and I'm still on my first charge. I should be able to get enough use on a charge to complete a few projects. The 40 ml cup holds plenty of paint when I need to use primarily 1 color. It will be nice to have the smaller cups for accent colors. Cleanup on the first uses has been pretty easy, but I was paranoid about washing it immediately to avoid clogs. I did like that it mentions in the instructions that you can remove the airbrush from the compressor and immerse the entire top in water if you can't clean it immediately. I'm sure I'll be trying that soon because it isn't always convenient to stop mid-project to go clean the unit.

Being a beginner, I suspect some of the issues I've had on my first tries have mainly been operator error. I'm getting used to mixing paint to the right consistency and how to best adjust the flow rate and compressor speed. I've had some paint splatters as I try to figure out the best settings, which can be a little frustrating. There are also some cleaning brushes and other items included in the kit that the instructions don't mention the best way to use. I would have appreciated a few more paragraphs in the manual to describe what everything in the kit can be used for and to give some more guidance for how to avoid splatter and adjust the spray. If this isn't your first airbrush, these things are probably not an issue. For me, I'll have to do some more outside research and a little more trial and error.

Overall, a very nice kit for starting out. Just be prepared to figure out the finer points on your own.

This was a nice starter airbrush but I would say that I needed my husband (has his own airbrush so knows the ins and outs) to help with some of the small issues that come with the airbrush such as how to fix it when it blocked (product isn't coming out). I will say for the price, it's a nice starter airbrush! You aren't able to adjust the amount of airflow which was unexpected but was still nice that you can use the basic set air pressures (button on the compressor) so there is still some variability. I did notice that the needle did have a little bit of a hook but once I filed it a little, it worked much better so if you have issues, check for that! (May not see it but you'll feel it catch on your finger if that happens to you)

I've used many airbrush machines before, but this is my favorite. It is not cheaply made and the gun sprays consistently. Easy to adjust to get the perfect spray every time. Like any other airbrush gun, cleaning the nozzle and everything is a chore, but this kit comes with mini brushes which makes the job easier. It also comes with 2 different size paint cups. Highly recommend this product.