Air Compressor and Copic Air Brush System Basics

In this short video I describe the desktop aircompressor basics and how it works with the Copic Airbrush system.

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[TheRocketSilo]

is there an advantage to using this markers/system versus an actual airbrush?

[nkirk100]

@TheRocketSilo The copic markers are a different medium from airbrush paints and it really depends on what you are coloring. . Copics are primarily for people who work on paper - cards, scrapbook, manga, etc. If you want to do t-shirts, etc, a standard airbrush and paint would be the better choice. Since I am a papercrafter and already had the markers, this system allowed me to get an airbrush look with materials I already had.

[Missyhmakr]

Can you tell me where you got this compressor? You said your local hardware store, but I am having a hard time finding this in my area. Thank you.

[nkirk100]

@Missyhmakr

I purchased the compressor at my local Harbor Freight store. If there is one in your area, make sure you look for their 20% off coupons. They have a coupon in our Sunday paper every week.

[Missyhmakr]

@nkirk100 Thank you so much! We have a Harbor Freight and I went and picked up my compressor yesterday! It was 59.99 and then I had the 20% coupon you spoke of! Thank you! One question: Does it seem to run all the time?

[nkirk100]

@Missyhmakr

Yes, the tank is small, as you use the airbrush it uses the air in the tank, so the motor has to kick back on to replace the air was used. After you are done with your compressor, turn it off and release all the air that is left in the tank. There is a small release button that you press to do this (check the manual for the location). You want to release all the leftover air because if you don't it can cause condensation in the tank and ruin the inside of it.

[t0maheart]

i can use it for -fake- tatto, right? but i dont know what ink i can use =(

[TheFlyingPineapple]

@TheRocketSilo no.

[redcell7]

the air compessor does not have a tank ...it is a on demand compressor when u need air it kicks on and only runs to u get the pessure u set and then it stop

[clamor6]

@xRonnilicious I'm pretty sure that you can only do this with Copic Sketch markers (there are three different kinds). I really appreciated this video. Thanks for posting.

[lilac2484]

great video, I always wanted to see how this works and was happy to find your video.  I'm going to look at prices for air compressors in my area.

[Ms1jacky1]

Thank you for this video, I bought a Harbor Freight Compressor and wasn't quite sure how to hook it up. You solved that for me and I appreciate it!! I love Copics and am looking forward to using the airbrush system. Thank you again!!

[Lechovux]

fucking expensive...

[xRonnilicious]

Wow thank you miss. I want to get started airbrushing.

Can you put sharpies into the airbrush? Or what specific markers work?

Please reply, thankyou

[VoodooIrons]

For the price of copic pens/markers and the copic airbrush system you could have bought a quality Iwata airbrush and water colors to achieve the same thing.

Copic are for rich people that like to buy imported junk.

6$ bottle of water color last all year, 6$ copic last a day in an airbrush system.

[TheRocketSilo]

@nkirk100 ok ,I see ,thanks