If you have decided for sure that you will be using your Copics very often, then adding on the airbrushing is a comfortable decision. If they are still a novelty, wait to feel confident that they will get tons of use.
I went with the air compressor from the beginning because:
1-The minimal system had an air can lasting only 15 minutes or so. That's empty in no time. If you are that indefinite about using the airbrush, it's probably not worth bothering.
2-The middle system had cans lasting 45 minutes. Better, but I was still afraid I would skimp on spraying time thinking of how few minutes were left. Shipping costs can be a pain now, and ordering cans left and right would cost. One big project, like Christmas cards, could go through more than one can. Three cans or so of use (plus the shipping expense) makes a compressor sound more economical.
3-I went with the air compressor and am happy with it. The compressor is set up under my work table;so the power switch, hose, and adapter are easy to reach. I can experiment all I want. The pens use less ink covering an area when sprayed than if applied by tip. The effect on paper is so much different than using the pen that it's almost like having a different medium. After all that guilt over the dollar amount spent on the pens, I figured one more big expense like the compressor would, at least, force me to make full use of this huge investment! (Okay, I haven't felt forced into using it!)
I love using the airbrush on envelopes behind small stamps that coordinate with my card....big impact with minimal effort.
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