Talk:Airbrush
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The most modern airbrushes today are ironically manufactured in Japan
- Errr... what? Is it ironic that Japan manufactures airbrushes. Nothing mentioned in the article explaining it. Or are should I imagine a japanese production line where all the workers have a strong sense of irony. I may well delete this sentence or change or just delete the word ironically. Jackliddle 01:22, 14 Jan 2005 (UTC)
I believe airbrushing predates use on cars by quite some margin. For example, airbrushing has been used in photography for many decades, definitely prewar. Movie posters are usually airbrushed, back to the 1920s or so. This needs a lot more research and fleshing out - airbrushing in general is not limited to cars, nor is that the chief example of it. GRAHAMUK 05:20 25 Jul 2003 (UTC)
- never mind, I filled in some of the essentials. I think there's a lot more could go here though, a search turned up a lot of info! Fascinating topic... GRAHAMUK 05:53 25 Jul 2003 (UTC)
Airbrushes have a lot of other uses. Scale modeling is a major application; model builders use airbrushes for general paiting (to obtain even finishes) as well as for camoflage marking and weathering. They are also used by makeup artists and for applying bodypaint for theatrical productions. Also; the article could describe different types of airbrush; from cheap external mix brushes, to single-action, hybrid and double action airbrushes.
What appears to be missing is information on where folks use airbrushes and related safety considerations. Does one need a spay booth as with larger spray guns or do people get away with using a desk covered with newspaper and a fan to blow any fumes away? Do you need a hood with a fan to suck the air outside? Is it essential to wear a mask/respirator even with vwater based paints?
[edit] Airbrush Makeup Application Edit?
"Specialty cosmetic companies such Temptu (http://www.temptu.com) are the industry leaders in Temporary Tattoos."
This looks like a blatant advertisement - other companies names were removed and replaced with this one. Can someone cite a source that confirms that this company is indeed "The Industry Leader" in Temporary Tattoos? Reverting until then. SilentHylian 18:32, 27 February 2007 (UTC)
