Airbrush Essentials - The Basics to Airbrushing Using Angelus Paints

In this video, Dillon from @DeJesusCustomFootwear was kind enough to share some of his techniques on how to properly prep a Nike Air Force 1 and airbrush a simple gradient using Angelus Leather Acrylic Paints. Angelus Paints come airbrush ready but if your airbrush needle is smaller than .5mm or your paints are a bit old and clumpy, then this video will demonstrate the proper way to thin them out and get them ready to for smooth airbrush application. Follow the Customizer DeJesus Custom Footwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dejesuscustomfootwear/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm4DxhZ2xxk0Jh2bVEpPunw 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Light Sanding 0:42 - Leather Preparer and Deglazer 1:23 - Prepping the Paints 2:20 - Blending with an Airbrush 3:13 - Cleaning the Airbrush 3:33 - Touch Ups and Details 3:50 - Matte Finisher 4:08 - Outro Materials Used: - Angelus Acrylic Leather Paint - Angelus 2-Thin - Leather Preparer and Deglazer - Sand Paper - Paint Strainer - Tape - Angelus Detail Knife - Angelus Matte Acrylic Finisher - Angelus Brush Cleaner - Grex Genesis Airbrush Combo Website: https://www.AngelusBrand.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Youtube.com/Angelusbrand Like Us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2CgyiYR Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AngelusShoepolish/ Shop online: https://www.AngelusDirect.com/ Email us: [email protected] Find us at your local retailer: https://angelusshoepolish.com/pages/where-to-buy #angelustutorials #angeluspaint #customshoes