Many airbrushes are sold in kits that include a small air compressor and hose. Look at hobby stores or online for airbrush kits.

If you’re using acrylic paints, you can use water to thin your paint. If you’re using enamel or lacquer paint, then use either paint thinner or lacquer thinner respectively. The ratio between paint and thinner depends on the brand and base of the paint. Look on the paint’s packaging to determine how much thinner you need to use.

You can use either a top-loading or bottom-loading stylus.

Higher pressure is less likely to clog the airbrush and forms tiny droplets, but the paint dries quickly and there’s more overspray. Lower pressure lets you paint fine details and uses less paint, but it’s more likely to clog and the paint texture will look rougher.

Wrap the airbrush hose around your arm so it doesn’t get in the way of the object you’re painting. The distance between the object and your airbrush affects the thickness of your lines. If you want to paint finer details, hold the airbrush closer.

Some airbrushes require you to pull back on the trigger to apply the paint. More paint will come out of your airbrush the further back you pull the trigger. Test spraying the airbrush on a scrap sheet of paper first to make sure the paint comes out smoothly. Use a stencil if you want to copy a design perfectly.

You can speed up the drying process by using a hair dryer or heat gun.

Washing and moisturizing helps the airbrush makeup stay better and helps reduce the chances of your face breaking out.

You can get an airbrush kit meant for makeup application online or from cosmetic stores.

You can buy airbrush foundation from cosmetic stores or online. Don’t use too much foundation since you’ll waste product.

Holding the stylus closer to your face will give you a thicker layer of makeup, but it will give you more control.

Rather than applying a thick coat of makeup, gradually build up lighter layers for a more even appearance. Be careful not to blow the makeup up your nose or in your eyes.

Make sure you flush out your airbrush whenever you change makeups since they could cross-contaminate.

If you want to save your cleaning solution, you can dilute it with equal parts water.

You may not need to use a cotton swab or paintbrush if nothing is sticking on the sides.

Only use about 10-15 PSI while you’re cleaning your airbrush so it sprays evenly.