How easy and portable is this machine? Plus is this airbrush able to be use as a dual purpose for both nails and makeup??
1883957
Very portable. The compressor weighs less than ten pounds. It comes with three different airbrushes, but unfortunately I can't answer your question about makeup.
911391
The machine is very light and relies on suction-cups to keep it in place on your counter/surface. The entire unit is pretty much plastic - and as such I would question its use in a portable contractor situation. This is not a very powerful unit in my opinion.
2279552
I have one Luminess for travel and one to use at home, so my answer is "yes." Though I don't use it every single day, I do use it when I go somewhere or when I have a long day during which I want my makeup to stay looking really good. I find it lasts about 18 hours still looking fresh. I am not as skilled as I want with the blush. However, I learned that 2 drops are all you need of that. I also find that it gives me a uniform, clean, light coverage, hiding imperfections. Those are criteria I look for in a make-up. My application process with the airbrush has improved with use. If you work, you don't ever have to worry about touch-ups. Now, wish they would come up with an airbrush that I could just blow on my eyes and have them all made up! I would buy that, too!
2073974
It seems to do the trick. It did not come with "tons" of attachments but many emery board type fittings that go on an attachment. I use this for foot care, especially my toenails. For my usage, It's a bit overkill. This is a very solid & strong machine...........a bit cumbersome but very strong.I don't recall a guide or directions but you can easily get one online by entering product info.
936069
My suggestion is what i did, I went on You Tube and watched the entire application process. I was totally new to airbrushing makeup. i have used other brands of air brush makeup for my machine and have had good success. I do make sure and run vinegar water through my machine immediately afterward to clean it. I fill the makeup bowl a couple of times and spray until the water comes out clear.
1579182
Love mine and it is great for brows and makeup. Used one in a Florida hotel and ordered one once back home.
1023736
Not sure if it would produce enough air because I have never used a airbrush and do not know what it requires. But have used it on a nail gun and if used a long time with out delay I would let it catch up until it turned off. You need to look at the cubic air per second in the specifics.
369414
I am a woman also but buying a dual action polisher is much quicker and easier. It depends on how what your working on. I was able to remove very light scratches by hand and other times you HAVE TO USE A Dual action polisher. Watch a lot of video's and learn to use a Dual Action polisher.
804248
This machine works great. It takes more time to use because of setup time. Bought this for my mom. The novelty wore off quickly (you have to pull your hair back which can take more time to restyle). She quickly went back to foundation because it was faster. She only uses this for special occasions. Hope this answer helps you.
123891
I used it to airbrush scale models. I think its great for the price. Also its pretty compact and not too noisy.
2005389
Incredibly easy. The whole thing comes apart with ease, takes only a couple of minutes I dismantle, clean and reassemble. This is my main airbrush and I doubt I will move away from it.
2271305
yes...I LOVE this machine...it works as well as the one at the aesthetician and has saved me time and money as now I am able to do my own.
1660259
I'm new to airbrushing as well. I got a hobby compressor from a company called Harbor Freight. It's a small thing, barely makes any sound, and gets good reviews. You can get a whole airbrush kit from them, but I wanted multiple brushes and a gravity feed one, so I got this brush for cheap. If you have a harbor freight near you I suggest stopping by, take the brush with you even, and match it up. They're small compressors, and very simple. Look for one with the moisture trap and pressure regulator on it. They sell it without the pressure regulator on it, and you'll want one with it rather than buy one separately. You can get the same basic compressor on here as well, but from Harbor Freight they've always got coupons online and in flyers, or sign up to have them mailed to you on their site even. You also could simply order it on their website if you DON'T have a Harbor Freight store near you.
1603705
I picked up an ep121 at fry's in concord last week, I have a CINTIQ 21UX, and I'm employed as a character artist. The cintiq pen and intuos pens won't work on it as people have already said. The pressure sensitivity is not working in photoshop, i think there's a driver fix for this but i haven't bothered with it. Photoshop works best with a keyboard/keypad anyways. Alias sketchbook pro will be your friend. The brushes work great and the program is stroke based. 256 levels of pressure sensitivity, it depends on the artist. It's fine for me, I don't know that my arm has 256 levels of pressure. The line quality is good and it's responsive while drawing. Awesome device for drawing on the go, or sitting on the couch. Any serious work you'll probably want to use a standard computer, but no reason you shouldn't be able to do great things on the ep121. Battery life i get around 3-4.5 hours depending on use. I hope they start shipping these things out to you all soon, I'm loving mine! ps. This thing also runs zbrush pretty well. although it's pointless to try to use zbrush with a resolution os 1200x800, the menu's are too filling. But, it CAN handle a million polygons without much problem. I didn't try maya on it yet. If anyone's interested i can give it a shot.
731656
It worked great for awhile, but then the airbrush just started sputtering the makeup . That happened to a friend also...so I have gone back to regular makeup. Was an expensive purchase considering it did not work before having problems. My skin is not oily so can't answer that part of your question.
739968
No, if you want to airbush, you must purchase an airbrush. There are different types and makers. My suggestion would be if you have a local hobby shop go in and ask questions about an airbrush. They will help you find the right one to fit your needs. If you don't have a hobbystore near you, do an internet search on airbrushes. You will find much helpful information.
2012865
you can use both -the nails are very small - you can find the espefifiction on your manual