Airbrushing through or around any object will leave an exact image. For example if you spray through lace, the design will be instantly replicated on the surface. In the field of airbrushing, special templates have been designed for a multitude of uses. These are usually cut with a laser, which results in an exact shape or design.

Airbrush templates are transparent to aid with registration and can be used wherever a stencil is required: illustration, acrylic painting on canvas, across a ceramic pot, on a motorcycle tank or helmet, skateboard or snowboard; or, in its smallest form, on a fingernail.

Templates are usually not self-adhering. If you desire to create a soft edge, just raise the template slightly. However, they can be coated with spray adhesive to hold them securely when a hard edge is desired. If you use this method, be sure to remove the adhesive when finished so that the templates don't stick together or collect dust and become unusable.



Some artist's work on a sheet of steel as their drawing board and use magnets to hold templates in place. Or you can work flat on a table and set weights on the templates to prevent movement from the force of the spray. The tighter the template is held to the surface, the sharper the edge and the more exact the image will be. When working with heavy paints such as artist acrylics or paints that are slow drying, be cautious of bleed that will occur underneath the template if it is not secured tightly to the surface.

Artool Freehand Airbrush Templates are predominant in the field. They are made from space-age polymer thin enough so the edge does not distort the spray, yet highly durable so that they can be reused over and over. The flexible material is solvent-proof so you can use water-based or solvent-based paints/cleaners. The templates can be easily flexed or curved around irregular shaped surfaces. Delineate shapes by matching the contours of the templates with the subject matter. Simply rotate or flip-flop the templates to find the shape that works best.

Artool Freehand Airbrush Templates include "The Essential Seven" for creating spontaneous airbrush effects; "Flame Master;" "Pin-Up Shield;" The Wave Maker'" "The Angle Master" for creating quick and clean angles without the use of a protractor; "Match Makers" that are four separate interlocking positive and negative shapes ideal for airbrushing hair, smoke, foliage and other unique effects; "The Master Series" that is a set of universal shields that will respond to any combination required; and Craig Fraser's popular line of skulls, flames and supersonic special effects, including the new "Kustom FXII." Visit your retailer and see www.artoolproducts.com for the full product line that also includes FrisketFilm, Artmask, Stretchmask, Hobby Mask, Cutting Mats, Hot Matz, the Artist Bridge, the Cutting Rail and more.

Excitement fills the room in a basic airbrush class when a beginning student masters triggering and sees the result of airbrushing with the unique and fun Artool templates. Voila! An image instantly appears. The possibilities are endless!