What are Createx Colors?

Createx Colors is a leading manufacturer of water-based airbrush colors, acrylic paints, and specialty coatings. Known for their versatility and durability, Createx Colors products are widely used by artists, hobbyists, and professionals for projects ranging from craft painting and t-shirt design to automotive artworks.

Where can I buy Createx Colors products?

Createx Colors products are available through various retailers both online and in physical stores. You can purchase them directly from our official website, as well as from other online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay where SprayGunner has a storefont.

Are Createx Colors suitable for beginners?

Yes, Createx Colors are ideal for both beginners and professionals. The paints are easy to use and come with detailed instructions, making them accessible for artists of all skill levels. Beginners particularly appreciate the straightforward application process and the forgiving nature of water-based paints.

Can Createx Colors be used on any surface?

Createx Colors are incredibly versatile and can be applied to a variety of surfaces including textiles, canvas, paper, wood, leather, and plastics. For best results, it is important to prepare surfaces properly and choose the right product line, such as Createx Airbrush Colors for textiles or Createx Wicked Colors for automotive surfaces.

How should I thin Createx Colors for airbrushing?

Createx Colors can be thinned with distilled water or dedicated reducers available from the same brand. The amount of thinner required can vary depending on the type of airbrush used and the desired paint flow and opacity. It's recommended to start with a lower ratio of thinner to paint and adjust as needed for your specific project.

Are Createx Colors environmentally friendly?

Createx Colors takes pride in producing eco-friendly, water-based paints that are free of lead and heavy metals. This makes them safer for both the environment and the user, especially when compared to solvent-based paints. Refer to SDS for a particular paint in question for more detailed information.

How do I ensure the durability of Createx Colors on fabrics?

To ensure maximum durability of Createx Colors on fabrics, it’s important to heat set the paint after application. This can be done with a heat press, ironing over a protective cloth, or using a dryer. Heat setting will cure the paint, making it more durable and wash-resistant.

What is the shelf life of Createx Colors?

Createx Colors gives 2-year shelf life warranty on their products but typically for the most colors we see a shelf life of about five years if stored properly. Keep the containers tightly closed and stored in a cool, dry place to maximize the longevity of your paints.

Can I mix different Createx Colors together?

Yes, different Createx Colors products can be mixed together to create custom colors and effects. The brand’s paints are designed to be intermixable, offering endless possibilities for color blending and creativity.

How can I resolve issues with clogging while using Createx Colors in my airbrush?

To minimize clogging issues when using Createx Colors in an airbrush, ensure that the paint is properly thinned and strained. Regular cleaning of the airbrush and using a moisture trap can also help prevent clogging. Additionally, using a higher-quality airbrush and appropriately sized needle for the paint viscosity can improve flow.

Where Createx Colors are made?

Createx facility located in Connecticut and all their paints are made in the USA.

Can Createx Colors be used for body art of face painting?

Createx Colors paints, like Airbrush Colors, Wicked Colors, and candy2o, are specially formulated for surfaces such as textiles, automotive projects, canvases, and hard surfaces? They're not meant to be applied directly on human skin. These paints aren't certified as body art paints and may contain substances that could cause skin irritations or allergic reactions when applied to the skin.

Createx Colors – Made in the USA Airbrush Paints & Supplies

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Createx Colors Airbrush Paint for Art, Models & Custom Painting

Createx Colors offers water-based airbrush paints, specialty color systems, reducers, clears, cleaners, and related products for artists, hobbyists, model painters, textile artists, custom painters, and other airbrush users. The Createx range includes paint lines designed for everything from fabric and general-purpose airbrushing to fine-detail illustration and hard-surface applications.

Createx Paint Lines & Color Systems

Different Createx paint lines are formulated for different painting styles, surfaces, and airbrush techniques, making it easier to select a system based on the type of project and level of detail required.

Createx Airbrush Colors : Water-based acrylic colors widely used for textile painting, illustration, hobby work, crafts, wood, and general airbrushing. The range includes opaque, transparent, fluorescent, pearlized, and iridescent colors.
Wicked Colors : A versatile water-based airbrush and spray-gun paint line suited to models, RC projects, leather, wood, aluminum, custom graphics, textiles, and many hard-surface applications.
Illustration Colors : Fine-detail airbrush colors designed for controlled atomization, low-pressure spraying, soft erasing, color manipulation, and precision illustration techniques.
candy2o : Transparent dye-based color concentrates used for candy-style finishes and layered color effects when mixed and applied according to the Createx system recommendations.

Opaque, Transparent, Pearl & Specialty Createx Colors

The Createx range includes multiple color types that support different levels of coverage, transparency, visual effect, and application style.

Opaque Colors: Designed for stronger coverage where a more solid color application is preferred.
Transparent Colors: Useful for layered color, shading, gradients, tinting, and building depth through multiple light applications.
Pearlized & Metallic Colors: Add reflective and metallic effects for models, graphics, artwork, automotive-style projects, and decorative applications.
Fluorescent & Specialty Colors: Provide bright and distinctive effects for projects where high-impact color is part of the design.

Createx Paint for Different Airbrush Applications

Choosing the right Createx paint depends on the surface, airbrush setup, desired finish, and level of detail required for the project.

Textiles & Fabric: Createx Airbrush Colors are commonly used for T-shirts, fabric art, and other textile applications.
Models & Hobby Projects: Wicked Colors and other compatible Createx systems can be used for scale models, RC projects, miniatures, props, and hobby painting.
Illustration & Fine Detail: Illustration Colors are designed for artists who need controlled atomization, fine lines, subtle shading, and detailed airbrush work.
Hard-Surface & Custom Painting: Createx offers paint, sealers, clears, and additives for projects involving properly prepared plastic, metal, wood, and other hard surfaces.

Createx Reducers, Clears & Maintenance Products

Createx also offers supporting products for adjusting paint flow, improving application characteristics, preparing certain paint systems, and maintaining airbrush equipment.

4011 Reducer: A standard water-based reducer used with Createx paints and clears to lower viscosity according to the recommended mixing guidelines.
4030 Balancing Clear: A water-based urethane clear that can be mixed with compatible Createx paints to improve flow, adhesion, and durability on hard-surface applications.
UVLS Clears: Available for protective clear applications and as part of selected Createx mixing and finishing systems.
4008 Restorer: A maintenance cleaner used for soaking metallic airbrush and spray-gun parts to help remove dried or cured paint residue.

Additional reducers and supporting products are available in the Createx Reducers & Additives collection .

Choosing the Right Createx Airbrush Paint

For general airbrushing and textile work, Createx Airbrush Colors are a practical starting point. Wicked Colors provide a broader multi-surface option, while Illustration Colors are better suited to artists focused on fine atomization and detailed techniques. candy2o is intended for transparent candy-style color effects.

Airbrush tip size, air pressure, reduction ratio, surface preparation, and curing requirements vary between Createx systems. Following the technical guidance for the specific paint, reducer, clear, or additive helps ensure the products are used as intended.