Spray Paint Can Tips

Welcome, you future style king, to our post on spray paint can tricks! As a graffiti artist or street artist, you know that the right techniques and tools can make all the difference in your work. In this post, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite spray paint tricks and tips, with a focus on creating graffiti and street art.

First and foremost, it’s important to choose the right spray paint for the job. Not all spray paint is created equal, and different brands and types of paint can produce very different results. For example, some paints are better suited for smooth, detailed lines, while others are better for covering large areas quickly. Experimenting with different brands and types of paint can help you find the perfect match for your style and technique. We recommend Montana Colors 94 for detailed work and Montana Colors HARDCORE for fast paced artwork on steel and such 🙂

Once you’ve got your paint sorted out, it’s time to get creative! One classic spray paint trick is the “fade,” in which you gradually reduce the pressure on the spray paint can as you move the can away from the surface you’re painting. This creates a gradient effect, with the paint fading out as it gets further from the source. This technique is great for creating soft, atmospheric backgrounds or for blending different colors together. This may seem super basic, but try making 10 fade lines in a row that are identical – this is more advanced than your would think! Can control is maybe the most important thing when painting graffiti so we recommend you do the exercise above until you master it.

**** Did you know the writer BATES practised lines for weeks before going his first larger piece? Talk about commitment when wanting to get can control.

Another trick that’s particularly useful for graffiti and street art is the “drip” effect. “No shit sherlock” is going through your head right now, as you’ve been a master of this effect since you found your first spray can as a 10-year old. But hey, we are talking about using drips as an intended effect in the right places, and not because the lack of can control 😉

The drip involves letting the paint drip down the surface you’re working on, either by tilting the can at a steep angle or by using a dripper attachment. Drip effects can add a dynamic, chaotic element to your work, and can be especially effective when used in conjunction with more controlled lines and shapes.

Exercise:

1. Make a tag without drips
2. Make the tag in three different versions containing few, medium and many drips.
3. Evaluate the effect of each tags use what you find works for you!

We hope these spray paint tricks have inspired you to get out there and create some amazing graffiti and street art. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and to keep experimenting with different techniques and tools. Happy painting!