Body Spray Paint

From professional wrestling to the military, from the fashion world to being used by activists, protesting against various types of discrimination in the society, the use of body painting has been varied. If you are wondering what is body painting, then, in simple terms it is temporary art on human body that lasts for just a few hours. When the entire body is used as a canvass for the art form, then it is known as body painting, with smaller and more intricate works, it is generally known by the term, temporary tattooing. Spray paint is one of the mediums that is used for body painting, as it allows the artist to cover large areas of the human body in lesser time.

Spray paint is used in an airbrush which is a small tool that uses gas under pressure to induce motion. It can spray different media including paint, ink, dye, and even makeup. Using an airbrush to create temporary body art can provide you with some very good results as paint, when sprayed, gives a very smooth appearance. It is also less prone to chipping off. In this article we tell you how you can make your own body art spray paint and also how you can use the airbrush to paint a body.

How to Make Body Spray Paint

You will need several things including food dye and coloring in the colors that you want for the body art, baking soda, cornstarch, vinegar, glycerin, water, storage jars, and paper towels. The quantities of the ingredients given in this article will allow you to make one gallon of paint. Just follow the easy steps given below to make the body paint you want.

• First and foremost, it is important that you possess the food dye of the exact shade as the body paint you want to make.
• Next, in order to make the paint, you will need to mix two cups of baking soda with four cups of vinegar. To this mixture, add four cups of cornstarch and half a cup of glycerin.
• In order to make a paint of thin consistency, you will first need to check the thickness of the paint. Add the food color to the mixture, mix it properly, and then put into the airbrush and check the consistency by spraying the paint on a model.
• If you want the paint to be thinner, add water to the paint till you achieve the consistency you desire.

If you do not need a large quantity of airbrush body paint, then divide the basic mixture into different storage containers before adding the food color.

How to Spray Paint Using an Airbrush

Once you have made the paint, it is time to test it on your model and then create your piece of art using different body painting techniques. But how do you use an airbrush? This section will help you learn this. An airbrush needs a compressor, so you will need to procure one. You will also need an electrical outlet to plug in the compressor, the paints that you are planning to use, water, and an eyedropper. First and foremost, attach the airbrush to the compressor according to the instructions given in the guide. Next, attach the compressor to the electrical outlet. Before adding the paint to the airbrush, you should test the airbrush by conducting a test spray with water. Now add the paint to the airbrush. If you think that the consistency of the paint is too thick then add a few drops of water to the paint using the eyedropper. Now you are set to use the paint using the airbrush.

You can easily use glow in the dark body paint using an airbrush to create body art. In such a scenario paint, in a dark room which has backlight so that you can create intricate design details. You also get spray paints in the market, specific to occasions. Whether you are using blue spray paint or black, whether you are using it for a party or social activism, take utmost care while applying this paint. If there are any signs of a skin allergy, then do not continue with the paint. Also do not apply the paint if you have any wounds, or spray it anywhere close to the eyes.