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How to use Daler-Rowney inks with an airbrush

Follow Carleen's step-by-step guide on how to use inks with an airbrush.

When choosing the transparency of your colours, Daler-Rowney offers different inks ranging from Aquafine (transparent watercolour ink) to FW Ink (semi-transparent ink) to System3 Ink (opaque ink).

Carleen's Tips:

1. Test the sprays on paper first, and decide on the motive you want to paint.

2. Make sure to clean your airbrush head with every new colour you use to guarantee colour brilliance and good airflow.

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About the artist

Carleen De Sözer is widely regarded as one of London’s most skilled and diverse aerosol and airbrush artists.