<p>I'm relatively new in the hobby and newer with my airbrush, sometimes I use plastic bottles and aluminium cans. I try draw to draw the patterns. </p>

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2016-11-11T21:39:45.757Z
i know its no paper but i want share what i do ;)
jesus
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Ever try paper cups?
Matt
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Thanks for the idea!   There seems to be something wrong with the points buttons.  I've tried to give you a +1, but the counter only goes negative.  Never seen it do that before.  Thanks!
Henry Taylor
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jesus
<p>The paper you are looking for is "Bond" which has a smooth plate surface. </p>

<p>You could also use Hard Press or Hot Press water color paper but that will be more absorbent.  </p>

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2016-11-21T18:27:10.040Z
Thanks!  That information will help a lot!  +1 I was getting tired of showing off my painted plastic plates to my friends.
Henry Taylor
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There are bond papers specifically made for airbrushing out there too, but any bond should do.
rebusB
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<p>I'm just getting started with an airbrush and I plan to spend some time practicing basic techniques (dots, straight lines, curves, etc.) using cheap acrylic paints which I will dilute down to airbrush paint consistency.</p>

<p>I eventually plan to use my (yet to be developed) airbrush skills on smooth non-porous surfaces like metal and hard plastic.   At that time, I will move up to real airbrush paints, but I hope to have developed comfortable control of the brush before then.</p>

<p><strong>Question: What cheap paper types are appropriate for beginner-level airbrush practice?</strong></p>

<p>I'm assuming that "low-absorption" and "extremely smooth" are traits which I should be looking for, but beyond that, I don't have a clue.</p>

<p>Also, if there are non-paper mediums that would serve better, (I am currently using those red-plastic disposable plates)... please let me know.</p>

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What kind of paper to use for airbrush practice?
Henry Taylor
# What kind of paper to use for airbrush practice?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-11-07)

I'm just getting started with an airbrush and I plan to spend some time practicing basic techniques (dots, straight lines, curves, etc.) using cheap acrylic paints which I will dilute down to airbrush paint consistency.

I eventually plan to use my (yet to be developed) airbrush skills on smooth non-porous surfaces like metal and hard plastic. At that time, I will move up to real airbrush paints, but I hope to have developed comfortable control of the brush before then.

**Question: What cheap paper types are appropriate for beginner-level airbrush practice?**

I'm assuming that "low-absorption" and "extremely smooth" are traits which I should be looking for, but beyond that, I don't have a clue.

Also, if there are non-paper mediums that would serve better, (I am currently using those red-plastic disposable plates)... please let me know.

**Tags:** paper, medium-selection, airbrush


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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2016-11-21. Score: 6 | Accepted answer

The paper you are looking for is "Bond" which has a smooth plate surface.

You could also use Hard Press or Hot Press water color paper but that will be more absorbent.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thanks!  That information will help a lot!  +1 I was getting tired of showing off my painted plastic plates to my friends.  
> **username_3**: There are bond papers specifically made for airbrushing out there too, but any bond should do.  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2016-11-11. Score: 1

I'm relatively new in the hobby and newer with my airbrush, sometimes I use plastic bottles and aluminium cans. I try draw to draw the patterns.

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: i know its no paper but i want share what i do ;)  
> **username_2**: Ever try paper cups?  
> **username_0**: Thanks for the idea!   There seems to be something wrong with the points buttons.  I've tried to give you a +1, but the counter only goes negative.  Never seen it do that before.  Thanks!  

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