August 10, 2011. Bill Szydlowski
credit: exfordyIn having to airbrush helmet, one must have at least creativity but it is quite an easy way to make your helmet more interesting. Having the right tools will also help in aiding you with this.
For this article, we will tackle airbrushing baseball helmets.
The first thing to do in airbrush helmet is to wrap masking tape on the visor and any other part of the helmet that you don’t wish to paint. This may include the foam inside the ear flaps, the facemask and the chinstrap. Next, draw the sketch of your design on the helmet using a permanent marker as a guide for your airbrushing later on.
In selecting a workspace for you to airbrush helmet, select one with good ventilation. Cover any surfaces with old newspapers and use a dust mask. The first colour that you airbrush on should be the intermediate base colour for the background of your design. It is important to hold the tip of the airbrush several inches away from the helmet and always be mindful of the pressure you apply on the trigger. In painting your foreground image, consider using tape if you want sharp edges and always just do so when the previous coat is already dry.
Lastly, you need to clean out your equipment after you airbrush helmet and even whenever you change colours for the design. Wash out the pigment cup and fill it in with some thinner, after this, spray it onto newspaper and then you can change the colour in your pigment cup. Clean the brush with thinner also whenever you decide to change colours. Disassemble the equipment according to its manual and clean the internal mechanisms as well.
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Updated August 10, 2011. Published May 13, 2011. Bill Szydlowski
