Kaleido ColorWorks Airbrush Guide

In this tutorial, we’re diving into the world of airbrushing, showing you how to get the best results using our high-performance water-based paints. Whether you’re new to airbrushing or looking to up your game, this guide will walk you step-by-step.

Why Kaleido ColorWorks?

Kaleido ColorWorks is Gaahleri’s dedicated paint brand, made with one thing in mind: performance without compromise. Our paints perform like traditional lacquer paints, but with no harmful fumes or chemicals. It’s vibrant, durable, scratch-resistant, and ready to use right out of the bottle. Plus, we’ve got a full range of colors. Primary, mecha, automotive, and even metallics, designed for all your creative projects.

Getting Started: Tools and Setup

Before we start, let’s make sure we’ve got everything we need.

Airbrush: Mobius 0.3mm

Paint: We’ll be using K305 Lustrous Orange as our main color.

Compressor: we’ll be using the TurboX Mini (compact and powerful)

Safety Gear: Make sure to have some tissues to clean up, gloves to keep everything neat, and a mask to avoid inhaling any dust and particles.

Workspace: Spray booth or well-ventilated area

While Kaleido ColorWorks is non-toxic, it’s always best to be cautious.

Prepare Your Paint

Before you begin airbrushing, make sure to shake your paint thoroughly for 3-5 minutes. You’ll notice the ceramic mixing ball inside helps agitate the pigments to keep everything mixed. Once that’s done, pour the paint into the airbrush cup.

SETTING THE PRESSURE

Recommended for a 0.3mm airbrush: around 15 psi

Fine details: you may use lower pressure. You can also add KaleidoColorWorks retarder thinner to improve flow and prevent tip drying, recommended ratio 1:2 (Paint: Thinner)

Normal spraying: 15–30 psi

Larger surfaces/ Larger nozzle sizes: higher pressure

The ideal air pressure may vary depending on what you’re working on, and should be adjusted accordingly. We suggest doing a quick test on a piece of scrap plastic spoon or an old model part to make sure everything’s working smoothly.

Start Spraying

Hold the airbrush around 10-15 cm away from the surface, and start with a light first coat.

Apply a light first coat to help the paint adhere.

Let it sit 5–10 seconds, then apply a second coat.

You can repeat this process a couple of times, but for best results, keep it to 2-3 layers.

This method is easy but it takes time to master, so keep practicing! This method can also be used for our primers, and varnishes.

Pro Tips:

• Light and slow spraying (dry coat): results in a matte finish

• Heavy and quick spraying (wet coat): achieves a glossy finish

Clean Your Airbrush

Cleaning is crucial to keep your airbrush in top shape. Always clean your airbrush after every use. Leftover paint can clog your airbrush, cause uneven spray patterns, and damage the internal parts over time.

Pour out or Spray out leftover paint from the cup.

Add airbrush cleaner to the cup

Block the tip of the cap and trigger the lever(back bubble) to loosen internal residue.

Flush it by spraying out the cleaner and move the lever back and forth for a few times while you’re flushing it.

Repeat the process until it runs clear.

You can pour out the excessive cleaner after back bubbling and spray the rest of the cleaner to clean the needle and nozzle to speed up the process.

Pro tip: When you’re airbrushing multiple colors, always work from light to dark colors. This reduces the need for cleaning in between and makes the process quicker!

And there you have it! It’s easy to get started with Kaleido ColorWorks. It’s fun, safe, and the results speak for themselves. Plus, you don’t have to deal with unpleasant smells or toxic chemicals, so you can share the experience with friends, family, and even pets!

That’s it for today’s tutorial! If you have any questions or need more tips, feel free to drop a comment below. And remember, you can always learn more about Kaleido ColorWorks on our website. Follow us on social media for more tips and tutorials, and join our community on Discord or Facebook to exchange ideas.