Tonya here… With school back in session, my daughter and I are finding fun, creative ways to customize clothing for a one-of-a-kind look that she can wear to school. So we loved making this DIY airbrush personalized shirt. Thank you to Testors.com for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.
Marisol has started 5th grade this year and being up with the latest fashion trends is fairly important to her. She has her own sense of style and knows what she likes, but still likes to fit in with her peers, and right now, layering fun shirts, rompers, and boots are all the rage, especially as we head into fall.
We have previously decorated shirts using sequins, gems, fabric paint, and tie-dye, so it was only natural we would give airbrushing a go too. So while out running errands recently we popped into a favorite store and picked up a plain white tank that could be layered over other tops (making it more appropriate for school seeing as they have to wear shirts that have straps at least two finger widths wide), and then set to work decorating it.
We were sent the AirBrainz™ airbrush line from Testors® including assorted paint colors, and blank sheets for creating our own stencils to try out. It was so much fun.
We decided though that the most kid-friendly way to do this was to use some of our fun craft punches on the stencil sheets. These have a sticky back, so when you punch the stencil, simply peel, stick, and you are ready to spray.
The kit itself is extremely simple to put together, only don’t do what I did and not read the instructions because the first time you try it out you might face it in the wrong direction and spray yourself with paint. So yes, that might have happened. The basic kit comes with almost everything you need, except the paint colors.
To assemble, simply attach the sprayer onto the can, and then replace the lid of one paint bottle with one of the green lids with a tube and click it into place on the sprayer. It’s really that easy. When you want to change colors, just rinse the green lid and tube in warm water, dry, and pop into the next color.
Note: Test a piece of paper or fabric before spraying on your final item to ensure you know exactly what you are doing. I tested my stencil on a piece of paper before transferring it to the tank top.
When it came to airbrushing the stencil on the tank I used plain sheets of paper to surround my stencil to ward off any excess spray getting onto the shirt. I just re-positioned the image multiple times until I had the number of flowers I needed, and then switched to a smaller flower and a second color for the next set of flowers.
After the basic flowers were finished, I re-positioned the paper on the flower petals to create leaves and spray those green and then gradually layered a few different colors over the flowers.
Here’s the final shirt.
She absolutely loves this shirt and has already put in requests for me shirts including hashtag sayings on sweatshirts for the cooler weather.
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I have not had the opportunity to try using an airbrush but would love to.
I have never used anything like this. I would love too though! This looks like fun.
No I havent tried before.
I haven’t ever tried but it would be so much fun to learn to use with my daughter and granddaughter. So cute!😊
I have never used an airbrush sprayer, but I would love to own one.
I’ve never tried it. It sounds really cute to use though and I know my daughter would love to try it.
No but my daughter would
Love this!
wow
I have always loved airbrushed shirts, but I have never had the opportunity to try it as a project.
No, I haven’t
Have not tried yet but would love the chance to..
I have never used an airbrush but I bet it would be great fun to do. Love that shirt design.
No, I have not used airbrushing for crafts before, but I would love to.
I am very artistic but have not yet tried airbrushing.
I haven’t but this looks like so much fun
I have not used one before but certainly want to in the future
I’ve never used an airbrush for anything, but this looks like a great thing to get for our Brownie troop!
Have not used an airbrush yet.
I have not tried this but wow it looks fun and I can imagine all the designs we could create.
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i haven’t ever done it before. i am excited to give it a shot.
This is insanely cool!! I’ve got to try this with my daughters.
We have not tried it before but we would like to!
No I haven’t use an airbrush tool. But I would like to, i enjoy being creative with my kids
I have never used an airbrush.
I have never tried anything with airbrushing before. It looks like a fun activity to do with my kids though!
I have tried screen printing and air brushing on cakes.
No, I have never tried but I love to
I’ve never tried an airbrush but it would be fun.
My little girl would absolutely love this! I know she would love to help pick designs and colors!!!
My 5 year old would love this!
I’ve never used one, but I have long admired paintings made with them…and i once gave one to a good friend of mine. Thanks and God bless!
I have never used an airbrush. It would be a fun tool to show my creative side.
I’ve never tried an airbrush before. My girls and I love crafts so we would enjoy trying.
I’ve never tried it, but now I feel like I have to!
I’ve only tried it when making model airplanes
I have never used an airbrush.
no ive never tried airbrushing! i have a dye shop but dont use an airbrush! id love to try
I haven’t tried using an airbrush for crafts or DIY projects.
I haven’t attempted air-brushing but it looks like so much fun!
I have never used an airbrush, but it looks like fun.
No I have never used an airbrush for arts n crafts yet. It looks Awesome and I would really like to try it!
I’ve used them for model cars!
I have never tried this myself, and own several airbrushed shirts I had bought from vendors at the beach a few years ago, but this is amazing! I can see my 15 yr old definitely loving something like this and wanting to try it out.
I’ve never tried a air brush.
I’ve never tried airbrushing before, but we have made stencils and painted on our shirts!
No, I have not air brush before, but I will be on my list to do with my granddaughter.
I have always wanted to try doing this.
I have never tried to use a air brush for crafts of DIY. Never really thought to use it. Love the idea.
I have not but it looks like fun.
NO, but I want to so bad, this looks so neat.
I honestly can’t say I have but would be fun to try.
I can honestly say I’ve never tried using an airbrush before. I would love to though!
I have never used airbrushes for crafts but they look really cool
I never have tried airbrushing
I have never tried airbrushing before. For some reason, I always thought a bunch of insanely expensive special equipment was required. The shirt you guys made really turned out great.
I’ve never been able to try airbrushing before, but this looks amazing!! Definitely hoping I win, otherwise, it’s going on my wish list for the holidays! 🙂
I have never used any type of airbrush but would love to try with my daughter.
I haven’t ever tried it.
I have not tried it
I have had airbrush markers when I was little where you’d blow into one end and it would have an airbrush effect.
I haven’t, but I would love to try it. My mother was an artist and used one, so I would love to learn!
I have never tried air brushing, but I would love to!
I have never tried airbrushing before
not yet.
I have never used an airbrush. My seven year old daughter has asked for one so she can airbrush her toy horses. It looks like fun!
No not yet but I want to.
I’ve never tried airbrush before it looks like so much fun.
I have never used an airbrush, but would love to try it out!
I havent tried any yet but keep wanting to, as they look so fun
No I had never even thought of using it for a DIY but I would love to now that it’s brought to my attention!
I have never used airbrush paint in anything.
Yes! I used to all the time with my mom. I’ve airbrushed leavesbon chairs and a table.b
I have never tried airbrush but I would love to
I never have, but would love to try
I never have tried it but it sounds like fun!
No I have never tried an airbrush before.
I haven’t tried it yet
No, I haven’t tried that but would love to.
No, I haven’t tried that but would love to.
Never used airbrush but would love to try it.
I have never tried it, but I’d love to!
Yes, and I failed miserably
I’ve yet to try airbrushing, but I think it would be a lot of fun. Thanks for the chance to win.
I have never used an airbrush machine before. It looks awesome and I would love to try it out.
I’ve never tried airbrush before, but would love to.
No, I have never tried it but would love to
I have never tried before.
I have always wanted to try this with my children, thank you so much for the great offer 🙂
I’ve never tried airbrushing before, but it’s definitely something I’d like to try!
No I have never tried this.
I have never tried airbrushing but have always wanted too!
No I have not but am really excited for the chance to try this out with my daughter.
I have not but I would love to
I have never tried using an airbrush for crafts or DIY projects.
I have never used a airbrush. This would be really fun to try.
i haven’t used it in years. it was so much fun when i did, but that was back when i was a kid and in girl scouts
I have not but this looks so so fun!!
I have never tried air brushing before but I have looked into it. It seemed too expensive to bother, but I love this starter kit!
no, I have not
I have never done airbrush but would LOVE to try. This is so cool!
I love this giveaway. I have used airbrush before on ceramic pieces and it is fun.
I have never tried air brushing anything! I would love to win to give it a try. It looks like so much fun.
No, I’ve never tried using an airbrush for crafts or DIY projects, but have always wanted to.
No, I’ve never tried using an airbrush for crafts but I would love to !
No but my daughter and I love to do arts and crafts and this looks like a great craft!
I have never tried airbrush painting before. Sounds fun! Thank you for the giveaway.
My daughter would love to have this. We could have so much fun with it.
I haven’t tried it…yet.
i have not but my little niece is getting into crafting she would love this
No never tried it however if I win I will airbrush everything I can get my hands on.
I used an air brush to paint car models when I was young. I think this would be great for my grand kids!
I’ve never used an airbrush.
I have never heard of it but I know my girls would love it.
I have not tried this, but it look fun.
I have not tried to airbrush yet. I would love to start
I never have tried it but it sounds like fun!
I do alot of crafts with stencils, but have never used an airbrush. This looks really fun.
I have never tried it but with 7 grandchildren now this would be a great time to start!
I have never done airbrush -but used to use stencils for painting on shirts
No, I have never tried it but would love to.
Such a cute idea! My mom just had the grandkids all try doing this on a table cloth she wants to use for Thanksgiving.
This is insanely cool!! I’ve got to try this with my daughters.