Iwata-Medea is a manufacturer of airbrushes and compressors for artists, hobbyists, and industrial users.
Founded in 1982 by Mr. Iwata in Japan.
Iwata introduced the first Japanese-made airbrush in 1960.
Iwata-Medea opened its North American headquarters in Portland, Oregon in 1997.
In 2004, Iwata-Medea introduced its first compressor designed specifically for the airbrush market.
In 2012, Iwata-Medea released the HP-TH airbrush which revolutionized the airbrush industry with its improved trigger control and ergonomic design.
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The Iwata Eclipse is a gravity feed airbrush designed for fine detail work and medium to large spraying. It has an adjustable trigger for custom control of paint flow.
The Iwata Neo is an affordable but high-quality airbrush designed for beginners and students. It comes with a range of interchangeable nozzles for different applications.
The Iwata Smart Jet is a compact, quiet compressor with an automatic shut-off feature to prevent overheating. It is designed for use with smaller airbrushes.
Iwata airbrushes can be used with a variety of paints, including acrylics, enamels, and watercolors. It is important to choose the appropriate thinner or medium for your paint to ensure proper flow through the airbrush.
Iwata airbrushes should be cleaned with a solvent appropriate for the type of paint being used. The airbrush should be disassembled and each part soaked in the solvent for several hours before being scrubbed with a soft brush. The airbrush should be reassembled and tested before use.
A gravity feed airbrush has a small cup on top of the airbrush which holds the paint. As the air flows through the airbrush, it pulls the paint down into the nozzle. A siphon feed airbrush has a larger attachment on the bottom of the airbrush which holds the paint. The air is forced through a tube which siphons the paint up into the nozzle.
Iwata-Medea compressors are designed specifically for use with Iwata airbrushes. The Smart Jet and Power Jet series are both popular among hobbyists and professionals.
Iwata airbrushes are not recommended for use with body art materials, as they are not certified for that application. It is important to use equipment which has been specifically designed for the type of paint and application being used.