The great thing with airbrush art is that you really do not have to know how to draw. All you need to know how to do is successfully use the stencil that you wish to use for your design. The main key is learning how to control the airbrush gun so that you can get the paint only where you want it and not overcast the paint where you do not want it. Once you master that then your options are endless with the vast array of stencils out there.

A bottom feed or siphon feed airbrush works best when putting airbrush art onto a t-shirt. You should always stick with a name brand airbrush when airbrushing. The best name brands to go with are the Iwata or Badger. The Paasche is also a good quality airbrush to go with. You will save yourself money in the long run when using a name brand versus a generic airbrush.
When choosing an airbrush compressor keep in mind that put airbrush art onto t-shirts does require a high psi. The psi setting should be between 40 to 60. Make sure that your compressor is rated for the type of work you are going to be doing. In this case it will be airbrushing t-shirts. When doing airbrush art onto t-shirts as a business then invest in a commercial air compressor. It will be worth it in the long run.

Most of the times you will need to heat set your paints so that they can be washed without fading or bleeding. There are a few ways that you can heat set your airbrush art onto the t-shirts so that it lasts. One way is all the design to fully dry then place a cloth over it and iron the shirt with the cloth between the t-shirt and the iron. Always keep the iron moving though so that you do not burn the material. Another great way if you are doing this at home is to allow the design to dry then turn the shirt inside out and throw it into the dryer for about 40 to 45 minutes on the highest heat setting. After this your design will hold up to laundering.

If you use a paint that does not require heat setting then you should still set the design. A great way to do this with paints that do not require heat setting is to place the t-shirt by itself into a sink full of cold water that has salt mixed into it. The cold water and salt will help to keep the shirt when it is laundered from fading or bleeding.
Placing airbrush art onto t-shirts can be fun and exciting. But you are not limited to t-shirts. Get creative and airbrush designs onto cotton underwear for you significant other. Airbrush socks for your family. The possibilities with clothing and airbrush art are limitless.

Scrapbook Weekend

Scrapbooking clipart adds another dimension to the already creative hobby.There are so many practical uses and the potential is endless.  With the demanding taste of the people, there is no doubt that only better and more ingenious innovations are made available to everyone.  

This activity is truly about exploring one’s creativity and imagination.  It is a very personal endeavor that requires utmost care.  Compiling mementos is a great way to connect with the past as well as and share it with others.  Sprucing it up will reflect the person’s own ideas, mood and values.  Images and other trinkets and not just photographs commonly adorn these compilations.  Traditionally, the good ol’ paper and scissors with the aid of the all mighty tape and paste can do the job.  Images from magazines, books, stamps, cards and other odd sources add an eclectic feel to the project.  Decorating your collection of memories knows no other rule but to let your imagination take its course.  And in the end it’s all about expression.  

The digital age has started a new era in this cherished hobby.  With the help of computer technology it has taken on a new format and a growing number of followers.  Conventional techniques as well as resources and materials have changed but the heart of the activity remains the same.  The internet now provides scrapbooking clipart to make even those without the knack for creative activities produce stunning projects. You don’t have to cut and past pictures into your scrapbook project, these images are used to make your electronic scrapbook more appealing by cutting and pasting in a digital format.  

With PaintShopPro, Adobe Photoshop, and there are a host of other softwares, digital images can be easily incorporated in your project.  Many opt for digital images for a number of reasons.  First, it is convenient, free and readily available.  Numerous sites offer images as well as tips and tricks to help you with your design.  Most are organized based on themes to make it easier for you to find.  Also, they provide a level of flexibility that traditional methods can’t offer.There are endless possiblities to how many time you can use them.Likewise you can scale them to get the required size.  Flip them, crop them, stretch them…there is just more flexibility going digital.  Furthermore, there are a variety of images online -from alphabets, quotations, and animals to hard to find images that can be used for different themes.Pattern graphics are seamless images for creating breathtaking backgrounds and frames.  Personalize and customize your projects with ease.  

Join the growing number of enthusiasts who have found the benefits of using digital images.  Collecting memories has just become easier and more dynamic.  If you are still wanting to be involved with others in your hobby you will still want to continue with the good ole’ cut and paste scrapbooks where you can go to some of those great scrapbook retreats for the weekend getaways.

Your scrapbookers are going to need something more to do than just creating page layouts all weekends, even if they are the most diehard scrappers.When you host a scrapbooking crop, be sure to also provide other activities for the scrapbookers,or invite instructors or independent scrapbooking consultants to show new products or techniques.  This means that the attendees won’t be drained from trying to create new pages and books for hours and hours at end and can get a rest from all the activity.

If you’re hosting a scrapbooking crop and want to provide an instructor make sure he or she is very experienced with both scrapbooking and in presenting as well.  Some people are very good at the hobby but not very good at instructing others!  It’s awful for someone to be hit with stage fright when they’re just trying to share tips on such a great hobby, and of course everyone will then turn to the person that is hosting the scrapbooking crop to get things rolling again. 

Demonstrating new products is also fun when hosting a scrapbooking crop but make sure you’re not hiding a sales presentation as an actual crop.Your scrapbooking attendees will want to be able to create many page layouts while they are there, maybe even a complete album, and they need lots of time and space to do that.  And make sure everyone can get something to eat and drink as well!  If you’re hosting a scrapbooking crop that is just one day you can usually provide a boxed or catered lunch; if this is a weekend affair you’ll need to talk to the hotel or someone else about catering different meals or let your attendees know what restaurants are in the area.  If you keep these points in mind when hosting a scrapbooking crop you’re sure to have a great time that is fun and enjoyable for everyone in attendance, and don’t forget to share your ideas for free digital scrapbooking.