Want your spray painting to be more precise and your colors smoother? Spend just 10 minutes a day on these 5 quick exercises, and you’ll quickly improve your control and make your work look more professional!
1. Straight Line Practice
Try spraying multiple straight lines on a scrap paper or practice board.
Goal: Keep the lines straight and the speed consistent.
Tip: Keep your elbow steady and move your whole arm instead of just your wrist. 
2. Curves & Circles Practice
Draw curved lines and circles to improve your spray gun flexibility.
Goal: Control the spray path so the curves are smooth and natural.
Tip: Start slow, then gradually increase speed to get a feel for ink flow.
3. Gradient/Shading Practice
Try spraying a gradient from dark to light.
Goal: Master the relationship between ink flow and spray distance.
Tip: Closer to the surface gives a darker color, farther away gives a lighter color. Move evenly for smooth results. 
4. Dots & Texture Practice
Use the spray gun to create dot patterns or textures.
Goal: Improve control over small areas, perfect for details.
Tip: Gently wiggle your wrist and keep a short distance from the surface.
5. Practice on Actual Models
Pick a small model or template and try a full spray.
Goal: Combine all the previous exercises in a real-world scenario.
Tip: Spray in sections, start with lighter layers and build up darker ones, adjusting angles and distance as you go. 
Pro Tips:
Practice 10 minutes daily for 1–2 weeks and you’ll feel your hand steadiness improve significantly.
Keep track of each session and observe changes in ink flow, spray distance, and angles.
If your hand feels unsteady, practice on scrap paper first to avoid wasting paint.
Ready to take your spray painting skills to the next level? Try these 5 exercises today!
Share your practice results in the comments and let’s improve together!
