To create airbrush paint, you'll need to start with a mixture that's thin enough to flow through the airbrush nozzle smoothly but opaque enough to provide good coverage How to make airbrush paint. One common method is to mix acrylic paint with an appropriate thinner or reducer to achieve the desired consistency. You can also use specialized airbrush paints that are formulated specifically for airbrushing. These paints often come in a wide range of colors and are designed to flow easily through the airbrush while maintaining vibrant pigmentation.