- 1). Identify the surface to be painted. This is a critical factor in airbrushing, as metallic, plastic, fabric and acrylic surfaces each require different types of airbrush paint for appropriate results. Only attempt to mix paints together that are designed for the same surface use.
- 2). Ensure that you have the same brands of paint that you're attempting to mix. Mixing different brands of paint will produce poor results due to differences in water levels or oils mixed into the paint.
- 3). Consult an airbrush paint mixing chart to get the proper ratio of each paint to make a specific color. Most brands of paint have these charts available, as well as metered mixing cups and eyedroppers to add small amounts of color to the mixture.
- 4). Place the appropriate amount of paint corresponding to the mixing chart into the mixing cup with an eyedropper, starting with the darker color first if you're attempting to make a lighter shade. Then use a separate dropper to add the correct amount of the lighter color. For example, to make a light green color, start with blue, then add small amounts of yellow--one drop at a time--to achieve the desired hue of light green. Reverse the process to make a darker color.
- 5). Add one drop of paint at a time and mix simultaneously until the mixture is correct. Use a small plastic stir stick to mix the paint together until a smooth consistency of color is achieved.
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