CREATEX PAINT TYPES

Transparent
For white and light colored surfaces only.Add Opaque Medium for opacity or to create pastel colors. May be intermixed with all other Createx Airbrush Colors.

Fluorescent
For white and light colored surfaces. For coverage on dark surfaces, base coat surface with Opaque White. Mix with transparent, pearlized, or other fluorescent colors. Createx Fluorescent colors will fluoresce under black light and provide some unique effects (but not as well as paints designed specifically to fluoresce under a black light).

Opaque
For both light and dark colored surfaces. Add Airbrush Extender to increase transparency. Add Opaque Medium to create pastel colors. May be mixed with other opaque or transparent colors.

Pearlized
Covers both light and dark colored surfaces. Colors have a shimmering metallic finish. Mix with other pealized, transparent, fluorescent, iridescent, and chameleons.

Iridescent
Covers both light and dark colored surfaces. Colors have a shimmering metallic look which changes at the angle of light. Mix with other iridescent, pearlized, transparent, or fluorescent colors.

CREATEX PAINT ADDITIVES

Airbrush Extender
A transparent medium which will dilute the color to a lighter value. Will increase transparency in opaque and pearlized airbrush colors. Add until desired transparency or color shade is achieved. 

Airbrush Opaque Base
Add to Createx transparent (matte) airbrush colors for added opacity. Extends opaque colors to a lighter value. See label for usage information.

Airbrush Cleaner
Highly concentrated, biodegradable cleaner for use with all water-based colors. Used to clean airbrushes, and color jars. 

Airbrush Top Coat
Protective top coat which dries to a clear matte finish. Spray over finished airbrush design when dry. Permanent on most surfaces, including: fabric, paper, wood, metal, plaster, canvas, leather. See label for usage information.

Airbrush Gloss Coat
Protective top coat which dries to a clear gloss finish. Spray over finished airbrush design when dry. Permanent on most surfaces, including: fabric, paper, wood, metal, plaster, canvas, leather. See label for usage information.

Airbrush Retarder
Add to Createx Airbrush Colors to enhance flow and prevent tip drying in dry or humid conditions. Add 3 drops per 1 oz. of color. See label for additional usage information.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Fabric- Including 100% cotton, 50/50 blends, denim, sweatshirts, and most natural fibers.
1) For best results, wash item first to remove sizing and mill finishes.
2) Airbrush the design onto fabric avoiding thick buildup of paint and excessive paint layering.
3) Allow colors to dry, or a heat gun may be used to accelerate drying time. Drying time varies depending on application.
4) Heatset fabric for permanence by one of the following methods:
     a) Iron for 2 minutes at 300º F use a protective cloth, keep iron moving.
     b) Turn item inside out and put in clothes dryer for 40 minutes at highest heat. 

Leather
1) Clean leather by wiping with mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol.
2) For best results, lightly spray mist a base coat of Opaque White on areas to be sprayed.
3) Apply color, avoiding over saturation and excessive paint layering.
4) Allow colors to dry thoroughly before heat setting.
5) Iron for 30 seconds at 225°using a protective cloth, or use a hot air gun at highest level for five minutes.

Paper and Canvas
1) Apply Color, avoiding thick buildup.
2) When using high tack frisket, dilute colors 25% with water. Colors are permanent when dry.

Wood
1) Prepare surface by lightly sanding, wipe clean.
2) Apply color, avoiding thick buildup of paint. Allow colors to dry for 24 hours before applying clear finish.

Ceramics and Clay
1) Apply color in thin even coats, avoid thick buildup.
2) Do not exceed temperatures of 300°F when baking. Colors are permanent for handling after 24 hrs.