As I was editing the video below, Jeanette came into my office and asked me…. “so, why would I use the airpen instead of just a regular slip trailer or bulb syringe”. I have to admit, even with all my MANY (some might say excessive) words, I fumbled and stuttered and was unable to answer eloquently. “Well, it being air-driven means that you can get a continuous line with no hiccups and you also have WAY more control, so if you create intricate designs, it’s absolutely amazing. Also, with either a bulb or a bottle, your hand gets tired from squeezing…even with the most supple plastic, you still have to apply a constant pressure, whereas the AirPen is literally like holding a pen. You just place your finger over the airhole to make the product flow.” Jeanette then helped supply the right word – “so it’s ergonomic” “YES! ERGONOMIC!” I exclaimed. But it’s also so much more than that. You can put pretty much anything through the airpen and get a nice crisp line. At the beginning of the video, I am using our Red Casting slip on a leather hard slab of clay with one of the airpen’s included plastic tips. Next I use black underglaze on a bisque pot through one of the metal tips. I’ve also used a variety of glazes as well as different brands of wax resist, and it all works! Ultimately, I told Jeanette, “it’s not something I can explain well, you have to just go try it, I still have it all set up out there, go play….” Upon her return to my office all she had to say was “WOW”
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(Regular price on the AirPen is $179.95.
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With the AirPen Color Dispenser, you can:
- Draw long flowing lines and fine details without squeeze bottles, or brushes
- Draw fine lines with thick mediums
- Dispense paints, glues, and more
- Prevent hand fatigue often associated with the use of squeeze bottles
- Easily operate the AirPen Color Dispenser for time saving production of precision work
Each AirPen Color Dispenser housing features a patented venturi system for precise control of flow, and drip-free operation. Air bubbles, skips, and blobs are virtually eliminated. The AirPen Color Dispenser comes fully equipped, and is built for years of trouble-free use.
Accessories include: 14 Interchangeable applicator tips of assorted sizes for thick to thin lines
Plastic Taper: 14GA, 16GA, 18GA, 20GA (1 each)
Metal Tip: 25GA (2), 23GA (2), 22GA (1), 20GA (3), 18GA (1), 16GA (1)
Compressor with 6 ft air line; 100V thru 240V DC power adapter
- 5 cartridges
- 5 anti-gravity “followers”
- 5 red storage tips and storage plugs with tabs
- Stainless steel “Puller” tool
- Air shield for drop string applications
- 1 cleaning plunger
- AirPen Color Dispenser trifold instructions brochure
