The Art of Airbrushing
Lisa Berczel
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1:15
- In-depth Instruction; over 159 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Airbrushing as Culinary Art
11:35
Meet your instructor, Lisa Berczel, and learn about how to transform the surface of a cake into a work of art.
Air Sources, Hoses & Accessories
9:20
Lisa leads an in-depth discussion on the different components that make your airbrush work: pumps and compressors, sprayers, safety equipment and other accessories.
General Spraying Techniques
17:36
Learn about using and mixing color, developing control and how to create lines, spatters, solids and gradients.
Targeted Airbrush Applications
33:20
Master using a stencil to create beautiful, multicolor designs and learn how to make your own stencils out of found objects, lace and other fabrics. Learn how to paint onto isomalt to create a gilded rose.
Large Airbrush Applications
25:03
Learn to apply smooth, custom color to entire tiers as Lisa demonstrates techniques to make solid-colored, ombré and candy-striped cakes. Then discover airbrushing with cocoa butter.
Layering Traditional Techniques
11:44
Use cocoa butter to paint accents and learn how to incorporate molds and stamps into your airbrushed designs.
Managing Airbrush Equipment
18:35
Learn how to maintain your equipment as Lisa demonstrates how to change paint colors and how to clean your airbrush.
Troubleshooting Common Problems
10:39
Lisa troubleshoots some of the most common problems: Color density, blurry designs, fading and more.
Common Equipment Problems
20:16
Don't let equipment problems get you down. Lisa will show you how to work through needle and cap issues, how to diagnose spray problems and fix your equipment so you can get back on track.
Whether you want to add a single perfectly gilded rose or paint an entire three-tiered cake in shimmering lace, Lisa will help you gain confidence and mastery over the airbrush, a complex tool with numerous cake applications. Learn the importance of choosing the right equipment for the job before diving into spraying simple lines, dots, daggers and gradients. Then work your way up as you explore color usage and mediums like luster dust and cocoa butter while applying advanced techniques for airbrushing a cake.
Lisa Berczel
There is nothing Lisa Berczel can't - or won'- paint. From cars and motorcycles to cakes and even bodies, Lisa is known throughout the painting industry for her amazingly realistic artwork. Her how-to's have been published in Dessert Professional and American Cake Decorating magazines. Her striking imagery has graced international advertising campaigns, as well as book covers, magazine covers and even music videos. She is a dedicated and talented instructor.
Bonus materials available after purchase