Guide Review - Snazaroo Special Effects Face Paint Kit

The Snazaroo special effects face paint kit would be perfect for painting gruesome Halloween faces as it comes with sculpting wax and fake blood. (In fact, two types of fake blood -- one in a cake form, like the other face paint colors, and the other a gel.) Of course, you don't have to use it for face painting designs involving blood; with green, black, and white paint you've the ideal colors for an ill-looking witch or monster!

Description
•Box contains three face paint colors (black, green, white), sculpting wax, cake blood and gel blood.
•There's also a spatula for applying and modeling the wax, a make-up brush, and two make-up sponges.
•Kit includes a printed page with step-by-step instructions for painting a cut finger, cut wrist, and a bullet hole.
•The paints are compliant with FDA & EU toy/cosmetic regulations. For details, see the

Snazaroo is a brand of face paints that's got a reputation for quality. Their paints are "fully compliant with EU and FDA toy and cosmetic regulations", something worth remembering when you're comparing prices of face paints. The paints aren't the cheapest on the market, but I'd personally rather pay for quality if I'm putting it on my face.

The Special FX Kit isn't made just for Halloween, but that's the time of year that you've got an excuse to go over the top with your face paint. The sculpting wax in the kit makes it possible to create lumps and bumps (I mean scars and wounds) on your skin easily. The wax sticks straight onto your skin, you don't need glue of any kind. (Tip: Run a wet sponge along the edges to make them less visible.)

The kit box says the contents will create 50 effects. I've not painted that many faces yet, but no doubt it will depend on whether you're painting large adult faces or small children's faces, and how many special effects you create on a face.

I had wondered whether the wax would smell like furniture wax, but it's hardly got any smell at all. It's soft, the color of bee's wax, and easily to manipulate, either with the tiny plastic spatula or your fingers. (I found fingers easier, with the spatula useful for creating grooves in the wax.)

The leaflet in the kit is disappointing -- it's just one page. (In Snazaroo's Rainbow Face Painting Kit there's a leaflet of sample designs.) It explains in four steps how to make a scar on your wrist (as if your hand had been chopped off and sewn back on), and how to create a bullet hole and cut finger. But I suppose we've all seen enough medical dramas to be able to create gruesome effects with fake blood.

If you're wanting face paints for an occasion other than Halloween, this isn't the kit to select. But for creepy faces, it's ideal.

Face Painting Scary for good

Almost everyone has attended an amusement park, county fair, or sporting event and had their face painted (don't forget Halloween). The designs are usually crude and simple, done by a friend, relative, or greasy haired teen who understands there are 10 others waiting their turn in line. In the examples below, all discovered on Flickr, the artists have done an exceptional job of taking face painting to the extreme. A precise hand and creative mind have brought these images to life; in some cases it's even a skewed expression. I found many of them to be downright creepy.

Face Painting Fun For baby

Choosing Paint
It’s important to note that you can’t use just any paint and apply it to your child’s skin. Even if a product says it’s non-toxic that does not mean it’s safe for skin application. Some craft paints, and even water color paints, can cause allergic reactions or promote redness on skin. Choose only paints made specifically for face painting. There are several brands available on the market and most major craft supply stores will keep them in stock on a regular basis. If you want to add pizzazz by using glitter, use only those approved specifically for face painting. Check for FDA approval for cosmetic use on both paints and glitter. Choose face paint in pots, crayon form, or both for this fun and decorative undertaking.

Setting Up
There are several things you will need and a few thing to consider when setting up a face painting station for kids. First and foremost, you or whoever will do the painting, will need a comfortable chair and chair or stool for the children to sit in. Have a few towels handy to drape around each child as they get their design, this also makes a handy place to wipe excess paint if it gets where it isn’t supposed to!

Items to have within reach include:

Baby wipes
Tissues
Cotton swabs (for small touch ups)
Hand held mirror (for viewing)
Temporary tattoos
Hat with slips of paper to put names on
Pen
1 paint brush for each color
A few gentle sponges
Face paints
2-3 bowls of clean water
Paper towels
Face painting stencils and/or rubber stamps (optional)

basic techniques face painting 2010

Important information
Before you start face painting check that the child/children have no skin allergies or infections. Although Snazaroo professional water based face paint is non-toxic and highly tested, never paint someone's face if any kind of skin problem is suspected. If in doubt, try a little on the inside of his or her wrist and leave it for approximately 60 minutes to see if a reaction develops.

Preparation
Make sure your face paints are presented on a clean towel and that you have a good supply of water for washing brushes and sponges between faces.

There is no need to put any cream or moisturizer on the skin before you begin. Water based face paint is best applied directly onto clean, dry skin.

You may wish to keep the hair away from the face with a hair band or clips.

Always apply the base colour first, using a damp sponge. Make sure that the sponge is not too wet by squeezing out excessive water or the finished result may be streaky.

To achieve a deeper colour, allow the first coat to dry and then apply a second coat.

On designs that have a variety of light and dark colours, apply the lighter colour first, if possible.

When applying colour with a brush, keep strokes even and work in continuous lines. Avoid the temptation to sketch. Confidence will come with practice.

Note: Water based face paint is also great for body painting! Use brushes to paint rings on fingers, wrist watches and bracelets on arms, or a huge tattoo - the effects can be stunning.

Maintaining your face painting kit
In order to get the best results, we recommend these basic tips.

1.When storing or using the kit, keep it in a cool place out of sunlight. Always make sure your materials and face paint containers are cleaned at the end of every session. Store your materials in a dry clean state with lids on all containers.
2.When finishing a session, wipe any excess moisture from the surface of the paints and store with the lids on.
3.Brushes should be rinsed well in hot water and left to dry before putting away.
4.Sponges should be washed well in hot soapy water and left to dry before putting away.
5.Face paint which has been used for more than eighteen months should be discarded.
6.Discard badly stained or damaged brushes and sponges.

basic techniques face painting 2010

Important information
Before you start face painting check that the child/children have no skin allergies or infections. Although Snazaroo professional water based face paint is non-toxic and highly tested, never paint someone's face if any kind of skin problem is suspected. If in doubt, try a little on the inside of his or her wrist and leave it for approximately 60 minutes to see if a reaction develops.

Preparation
Make sure your face paints are presented on a clean towel and that you have a good supply of water for washing brushes and sponges between faces.

There is no need to put any cream or moisturizer on the skin before you begin. Water based face paint is best applied directly onto clean, dry skin.

You may wish to keep the hair away from the face with a hair band or clips.

Always apply the base colour first, using a damp sponge. Make sure that the sponge is not too wet by squeezing out excessive water or the finished result may be streaky.

To achieve a deeper colour, allow the first coat to dry and then apply a second coat.

On designs that have a variety of light and dark colours, apply the lighter colour first, if possible.

When applying colour with a brush, keep strokes even and work in continuous lines. Avoid the temptation to sketch. Confidence will come with practice.

Note: Water based face paint is also great for body painting! Use brushes to paint rings on fingers, wrist watches and bracelets on arms, or a huge tattoo - the effects can be stunning.

Maintaining your face painting kit
In order to get the best results, we recommend these basic tips.

1.When storing or using the kit, keep it in a cool place out of sunlight. Always make sure your materials and face paint containers are cleaned at the end of every session. Store your materials in a dry clean state with lids on all containers.
2.When finishing a session, wipe any excess moisture from the surface of the paints and store with the lids on.
3.Brushes should be rinsed well in hot water and left to dry before putting away.
4.Sponges should be washed well in hot soapy water and left to dry before putting away.
5.Face paint which has been used for more than eighteen months should be discarded.
6.Discard badly stained or damaged brushes and sponges.

painting 5 step for Creepy Cut Finger of devil or a wicked

It's the time of year when ghosts and ghouls come out to play and, with an extensive range of face paints and Special FX products from Snazaroo, there is no reason why you cannot join in the fun too!

Halloween is the ideal opportunity to have some fun playing make believe, transforming yourself into a devil or a wicked witch for the occasion.

So bring those costumes to life with some quality face paints that are a guaranteed source of entertainment for both children and adults alike at Halloween events and the trick or treat circuit.

Step one - Soften a small ball of wax and apply to your finger. Using water, spread the edges to blend into your skin.

Step two - Using the edge of the spatula, make a cut in the wax — not too deep.

Step three - Use the stipple sponge to dab red face paint or cake blood onto the wax.

Step four - Drip some Gel or Theatre Blood into the cut and let it run down your finger!

Step five - Show your friends.

face painting 3 step for England Supporter’s Flag and sports

Face painting is an ideal way to express your support for your team. Wear your colours with pride and make the occasion even more fun with Snazaroo face paints.


Step one - Make sure your face is clean and get your Snazaroo brushes ready

Step two - Then with Clown White, create a white base on the face without any need for water.

Step three - Finally use Bright Red to draw the England Flag on the face to support the England Team.

THE Best Painting Sketchbooks

Different sizes and formats of sketchbook work best for different settings. A pocket-sized one is perfect for carrying about every day, while a large, hardback one is great for a dedicated outing to do some sketching for possible paintings. The most important thing, I believe, is that you need to like a particular sketchbook -- the way it feels in your hand, the quality of the paper, the cover -- or you won't feel like using it. This is a selection of sketchbooks I think are great for painting sketches or doing thumbnails to plan a painting.

1. Wire-Bound, Hardcover Sketchbooks by Daler Rowney
Photo © Marion Boddy-EvansIf I'm going somewhere with the intention of sketching, my A3-size version of Daler-Rowney's wire-bound, hardcover sketchbook is what I take, along with a permanent pen, watercolor sketching set, and waterbrush.

Having a stiff cover eliminates the need to take a board to support the paper, and being wire-bound means it folds completely open at any page. I can work in it in various ways, such as holding it in one arm or propping it up on my knees or against a daypack. The paper is 65lb (100gsm) so does buckle if it gets very wet with paint, but will stand up to acrylic paint as well as watercolor.

SKULL TATTOO THE MASK BODY PAINTING

this is picture idea for SKULL TATTOO THE MASK BODY PAINTING

trip face painting Skull and scary

Simple face painting ideas for Halloween. The funny photo above shows a funny & scary face painting for halloween faces. That is a fast and Simple facepaint idea for Halloween faces and scary faces. The faces not a zombie, skull, skeleton or monster but, more of a simple and basic face painting of a scary face to paint your kids or yourself like for a fast and easy halloween face.

October shows and show times for october events on my cams are now listed for fun Halloween Shows and October Event schedule. Art Shows for live art and how to facepaint and bodypaint for halloween faces & costumes. Funny Costumes, scary costumes and cool costumes live painting of face and body by artist Hilary Leigh for Kid Safe Webcam Fun. Halloween faces for funny costumes and scary costumes. I show how to paint and make your own costumes for scary and cool faces for halloween face painting all year long. If you plan costume parties or plan halloween parties and day of the dead events or even plan a zombie walk and fun stuff for dressing up with theater makeup you may want to surf my cool websites pages for more scary faces & simple & art faces.

Cool Art & Face Art with body art photos below & on my main page of my cool websites fun games, free videos, weird and original face paintings.

face painting abd Bodypaint Devil

The facepaint almost looks like it is a devil facepaint or devil face painting since it looks like it has devil horns. I guess I should try to do a not funny devil painting and make some scary devil faces for Halloween face painting all year long grin. Yeah check the main page and pics for scary faces too for we are on it asap. I am not sure what the face painting there was to be but it was a funny one or sure weird paintings. grin.

Yes we will do devil face paint and devil body paint for scary devil facepaint and bodypaint there also with monsters, demons, zombies, skulls & skeleton's, aliens and much more than just Devils and paintings of Devils or funny photos ect.

Funny Photos of my weird art. More than just weird photos and weird art pages but also funny photos and kid safe art. Funny pics of funny faces painted, funny painted hands like animals and cool art. Abstract facepaint and bodypaint. Abstract paintings and funny faces. If you wanted scary faces or scary faces painted for Halloween be sure to check out our not so funny faces but more scary faces off our main page under the page for Halloween faces and Scary face paintings and body paintings. Free photos & funny pages.

Funny pictures and funny photos with funny videos and funny pages found on all my funny sites & all kid safe for kids, teens, adults and preteens, all adult sites do not have to be boring. If your bored and wanted something different check out my websites they are funny and very different.

Make Camouflage Face Painting

Since skin reflects light and this may draw an enemy's attention. Face painting designs are used to cover the skin that reflects light because of the natural oil or sweat even from dark skin. Camouflage Face Paint is used thus to cover and camouflage the skin. Soldiers mormaly apply the paint in teams or work with a buddy in pairs to help each other. A two-three color combination of paint is applied in an irregular pattern. Shiny areas (forehead, cheekbones, nose, ears, and chin) are painted with a dark, color, and shadow areas (around the eyes, under the nose, and under the chin) are painted with a light color. In addition to the face, exposed skin on the back of the neck, arms, and hands are also painted. Palms of hands are not normally camouflaged if arm-and-hand signals are to be used. The three standard camouflage face paint sticks are: loam and light green for all troops in areas with green vegetation; sand and light green for all troops in areas lacking green vegetation; and loam and white for all troops in snow covered terrain.

make Theatre Face Painting

Face painting designs and face paint makeup, in the theater are one of the primary ways open to the professional face painting, artists to create the illusion of a particular character. The made up face then helps the actor to become the character and helps the audience to believe the actor. A well made up face along with the costumes ,set design and lighting, creates a powerful environment for the actor to perform. Professional face painting products enable the artist to create ageing and youthfulness, depending on the roll the actor has to perform. Face paint supplies and face painting products for the theater can be found at our face paint shop, or on our face painting supplies page.

make Face Painting Horror Faces

Kids and adults seem to be more and more interested in the faces depicting faces from horror movies, cartoon figures or Halloween themes. Horror face painting ideas have become more and more popular as it seems to be a sign of the times that generally there is a fascination with the dark and evil. Also there is a fun element as well in scaring people with a scary face. This next image is from the Simbu of Papua New Guinea. The skeleton type figures are hunting the wolf/bear looking creature.

make Clown Face Painting

Clown face painting designs are very common all over the world and have been made famous by the numerous circuses and TV programs showing the most prestigious circus acts. Clown face painting designs can be very simple with only a white face and red nose, to extremely complex designs. Have a look below at these clown faces done in Grimas face paint.

Animal Face Painting update 2010

Animal face painting designs are really popular with the young children. Kids just love role play and pretending to be something else, especially if they can hide behind the face of an animal they love. I found these awesome Face Painting Videos and DVD's that teach the basics of face painting. Be a cat... a panda... or a butterfly. With a little face paint and imagination, your animal transformation can be quick and easy. Sharon Neilson demonstrates how to paint eight different full-face designs for face painting: Cat, Dog (2 variations), Panda, Monkey, Butterfly, Rabbit, and Tiger. Check out these great,

Halloween Face Painting

Halloween is coming soon this year 2009. it's about time that you and your spouse start planning your couple's costume! Since you're sure to be together for Halloween night whether you're sitting at home and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters or going out to a party. The original of Halloween costumes were made from animals' skins and used to fight off evil spirits.

Halloween Face Painting is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to create a Halloween costume. You can make your own homemade face paints, work from a face painting kit or scare up a spooky Halloween get up using makeup you may already have. This page contains links to tips and ideas for Halloween face painting.

Easy way: Halloween Stenciling and Face Painting Kit - Accessories & Makeup... Includes: 5 color sticks, 8 stencil sheets, and sponge. Made with the Best Quality Material with your child in mind and Top Quality Children's Item

Advanced Tiger Face Paint - preview

This is a sneak peak at my new Tiger Face Paint Design for advanced face painters as opposed to the beginners (or standard) version revealed in my free face painting course and newsletter.

It doesn’t take any longer to paint than the standard version… once you get the forehead strips down! I will be announcing a full step-by-step break down of this advanced tiger face paint design some time, later this month.

In fact there is a simple trick to get those black stripes on super fast and still maintain that natural jagged line look that really makes this design work.

The big evolution in this design is not painting on the nose, instead I paint the tigers nose under the kids nose… a little impractical for endurance but this design is not meant for a festival gig where you have a long queue and the kids have a long day. It’s a tiger face paint for the birthday boy, photo opportunity, or those moments when you have no queue.

The nose and mouth is designed to be true to a real tiger look. The effect you’ll be trying to achieve is to project the upper lip forward.

I have noticed that a lot of my subscriber already know How to Face Paint and the tiger face is one of the staples of our industry, so if you have been pumping out that same old tiger face paint that every face painter produces and want to try something different, give it a go.

If you want to get the drop on when the full video break down of this tiger face paint design will be announced just subscribe to the RSS feed or Newsletter.

Learn How To Face Paint In 5 Days

5 one hour lessons spread over 5 days

1.The Biggest Face Painting Secret
I have over 25 years experience clocked up as a children’s performer and face painter and 80% of the face painters I meet still haven’t learned this crucial lesson. It is the fundamental difference between a good face painter and a crappy face painter, better still I can actually teach you this in just under 20 minutes. Combined with the following four face painting lessons and in just 5 days YOU can be creating better faces than 80% of the face painters in your region.
This will be day one of your “How To Face Paint” mini course.

2.Your Face Painting Kit
Everything you will need to get started and all for less than $50. Setting up a face painting business has got to be one of the easiest and most inexpensive businesses on the planet. With my course you don’t even need any artistic skills. You will need some crucial tools to create those beautiful faces, but don’t go spending a fortune. I will show you how to put together all the essentials including a colorful range of high quality face paints for less than fifty dollars.
Day two and you will be putting your face painting kit together.

3.The 3 Elements
Rather than trying to commit 50+ face painting designs to memory, I will teach you the 3 underlying elements of EVERY good face paint design. As well as the common features of the most popular face paint genres, from super heroes to scary animals and from insects to princesses. No matter what the request you will know how to start, what to do next and how finish. Being a good face painter is more about maintaining speed and quality than having a huge repertoire of faces, its about knowing how to get amazing results from a simple effort. At the end of this lesson you will know the crucial elements required to achieve a satisfied result from the trickiest of requests.
Day three and a solid foundation that will expressed as confidence.

4.Personality, Character and Crowd Management.
If you will be working alone as a face painter this lesson is absolutely crucial, because when you start pumping out those gorgeous happy faces that you have easily mastered in lessons 1 through 3 you are going to have a long queue. So I am going to arm you with some priceless tricks and techniques that will remove all the stress from everyone. By everyone I mean; nervous and shy children meeting you for the first time, annoyed parents that have been waiting in a long queue, and you painting faces while tracking who’s paid and trying to schedule a break. I will also teach some tricks to get kids to open up to you and quickly get warmed up to the idea of having their faces painted for the first time. Plus we will touch on a few easy costuming gems.
Day 4 we develop your character and increase your popularity.

5.A Successful Business
Most face painter rely on 3 things to keep their gigs and cash coming in; Paid Advertising, Word of mouth, cold calls and expensive send outs, or/and soliciting customers from a local market of fair. What if I could show you how to be the hunted and not the hunter. Customers and clients will come to you. In this final lesson, not only will I show you how to turn face painting into a lucrative income stream but I am going to teach you the one great marketing secret that allowed me to stop spending both time and money on advertising and still get flooded with more work than I can handle.
Day 5 I show you how to turn your “How To Face Paint” mini course into a cash machine.

Complete and implement my free mini course and face painting could well become, some of the most profitable and enjoyable work you have ever done.

But it doesn’t stop there…

For as long as you stay on my email list, then you will continue to receive valuable tips and free access to my monthly newsletter.

In the meantime I look forward to giving you extra assistance after I have read your feedback and comments.

face painting Butterflies and Eye Designs

This class combines popular designs that frame the eye and equally sought after butterflies - the lesser spotted as well as the spotted, and the simply stunning! Delicate sponging and linework are essential techniques to master for best effect, and that's exactly what we help you to acheive.

face painting Henna Heaven

We have had many requests for a Henna workshop which we are combining with a Glitter Tattoo workshop as the design process is similar. We have brought in an outside tutor, the very talented but approachable Asma Meer of Mad About Mehndi to give you insights into making henna paste, and the secrets of applying it. Bibi will follow this up with translating these designs showing the various techniques using adhesive and glitter for creating the increasingly popular glitter tattoos.

Advanced Techniques For face painting 2010

For face painters who want to improve and refine their style. It is ideal for face painters who are thinking of applying for the FACE advanced certification and also for face painters who just want to go that bit further and develop in their work. The emphasis is on refining blending and brushwork so that any design takes on that special very well painted look.
Booking Essential

Modern body painting 2010

There has been a revival of body painting in the Western society since the 1960s, in part prompted by the liberalization of social mores regarding nudity. Even today there is a constant debate about the legitimacy of body painting as an art form. The current modern revival could be said to date back to the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago where Max Factor and his model were arrested for causing a public disturbance when he bodypainted her with his new make-up formulated for Hollywood films.

Body art today evolves to the works more directed towards personal mythologies, as Jana Sterbak, Rebecca Horn, Youri Messen-Jaschin or Javier Perez.

Body painting is not always large pieces on fully nude bodies, but can involve smaller pieces on displayed areas of otherwise clothed bodies.

Body painting led to a minor alternative art movement in the 1950s and 1960s, which involved covering a model in paint and then having the model touch or roll on a canvas or other medium to transfer the paint. French artist Yves Klein is perhaps the most famous for this, with his series of paintings 'Anthropometries'. The effect produced by this technique creates an image-transfer from the model's body to the medium. This includes all the curves of the model's body (typically female) being reflected in the outline of the image. This technique was not necessarily monotone; multiple colors on different body parts sometimes produced interesting effects.

Joanne Gair is a leading body paint artist whose work appeared for the tenth consecutive year in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.[1] She burst into prominence with a August 1992 Vanity Fair Demi's Birthday Suit cover of Demi Moore.[2][3] Her Disappearing Model was part of the highest rated episode of Ripley's Believe It or Not!.[4]

Body painting is commonly used as a method of gaining attention in political protests, for instance those by PETA against Burberry.

Body painting 2010

"Face Painter" redirects here. For the EP by singer-songwriter Emma Dean, see Face Painter (EP). For the Seinfeld episode, see The Face Painter.

Bodypainted unicyclist in the 2006 Summer Solstice Parade and Pageant.Body painting, or sometimes bodypainting, is a form of body art. Unlike tattoo and other forms of body art, body painting is temporary, painted onto the human skin, and lasts for only several hours, or at most (in the case of Mehndi or "henna tattoo") a couple of weeks. Body painting that is limited to the face is known as face painting. Body painting is also referred to as (a form of) temporary tattoos; large scale or full-body painting is more commonly referred to as body painting, while smaller or more detailed work is generally referred to as temporary tattoos.

technic Scary so good Face Painting for baby 2010

Almost everyone has attended an amusement park, county fair, or sporting event and had their face painted (don't forget Halloween). The designs are usually crude and simple, done by a friend, relative, or greasy haired teen who understands there are 10 others waiting their turn in line. In the examples below, all discovered on Flickr, the artists have done an exceptional job of taking face painting to the extreme. A precise hand and creative mind have brought these images to life; in some cases it's even a skewed expression. I found many of them to be downright creepy.

face painting for baby 2010 Funny

Face painting is something that all kids enjoy, boys and girls alike. A face painting section is a fun addition to any party and the designs are limited only by the painter. Perfect for holidays, birthdays and other special occasions, follow these tips for optimum results.

Be sure to visit our main Birthdays & Parties index for even more fun party activities, birthday crafts, and fun themes for boys and girls.

Choosing Paint
It’s important to note that you can’t use just any paint and apply it to your child’s skin. Even if a product says it’s non-toxic that does not mean it’s safe for skin application. Some craft paints, and even water color paints, can cause allergic reactions or promote redness on skin. Choose only paints made specifically for face painting. There are several brands available on the market and most major craft supply stores will keep them in stock on a regular basis. If you want to add pizzazz by using glitter, use only those approved specifically for face painting. Check for FDA approval for cosmetic use on both paints and glitter. Choose face paint in pots, crayon form, or both for this fun and decorative undertaking.

Setting Up
There are several things you will need and a few thing to consider when setting up a face painting station for kids. First and foremost, you or whoever will do the painting, will need a comfortable chair and chair or stool for the children to sit in. Have a few towels handy to drape around each child as they get their design, this also makes a handy place to wipe excess paint if it gets where it isn’t supposed to!

Items to have within reach include:

Baby wipes
Tissues
Cotton swabs (for small touch ups)
Hand held mirror (for viewing)
Temporary tattoos
Hat with slips of paper to put names on
Pen
1 paint brush for each color
A few gentle sponges
Face paints
2-3 bowls of clean water
Paper towels
Face painting stencils and/or rubber stamps (optional)

TIGER FACE PAINT DESIGNS

On this page we will try and show how to paint a tiger face step by step so that you can see how the various layers and details are built up. We will give you the colours of the paints used and details of the brushes and sponges used so you can practise this for yourselves, although obviously different colours can be used for different effects (see bottom of page for examples). Before you begin to paint you will need a supply of clean water, a dry towel (to place around the person being painted) and either some wet wipes or a damp flannel (to keep your hands clean).

Colours needed :

Step 1:

Using a sponge paint a white area around the mouth. This will help keep the whiskers white later on.

Step 2:

Using a clean sponge paint yellow around the eyes, cheeks and chin.

Step 3:

Using another sponge add orange around the outside of the face. Blend the orange and yellow together by going slightly over the edges of the yellow paint with the orange, if the paint is too dark you can keep blending using the yellow and orange sponges until you get the effect you like.

Step 4:

Using a medium thick brush, paint white eyebrows above the eyes. Use the line of the clients actual eyebrow as a guide, lifting the brush at the end of the stoke to create the point.

Step 5:

Paint another eyebrow onto the other side, it is sometimes easier to paint the side you feel least confident with first. Add brush strokes around the mouth creating the whiskers, if you lift the brush as you come to the end of the stroke and flick the tip of the brush slightly you can achieve the pointed look to your whiskers..
Step 6:

Add white stipes, start your brush strokes at the outer edge of the orange paint and drag in, if you lift the brush as you drag it it will create the tapered look to the stripes very easily. Still using the white place a thin line under each eye.

Using black paint add a nose, following the natural flare of the nosterals will help ensure both sides are even.

Step 7:

Using the black add a line from under the nose to the top lip, this should get larger as you go down to incorporate the top lip. Paint both lips black. Add black stripes in the same way as the white ones, the number of stripes is down to personal preference..

Step 8:

Using a thin brush add small dots above the top lip in black and outline the whiskers and eyebrows, this will give more definition.

The final touch is to add a sprikling of glitter, gold looks good with these colours, around the edge of the face, try not to go too near the eyes. If you have glitter gel, as opposed to loose glitter, this can be added in between the stripes creating extra glitter stripes.



Note: These colours were actually changed in an image editing programme, but they give you an idea of what can be done just by changing the colours used.

STARTING OUT face painting

Well you've got this far so you must be interested. So where do you start? Everyone has to start somewhere and we hope this will help. Face painting can range from a simple design with only a few colours, sometimes only one or two face paints, up to incredibly detailed works of art with blended colours fading in and out to create a masterpiece on the face. Whatever you are going to create you will need some sort of face paint and the equipment to apply the paint to the face, usually brushes or sponges.

Face Paints: Lets start off with the face paint: Obviously this needs to be a special paint as its going to be applied to the skin on mainly children, so going off to the local DIY store for some match-pots isn't a good idea. There are a few companies who produce paints specifically for face painting, which have been tested for safety and comply with various European and American regulations. These paints come in a huge variety of colours and can generally be purchased either singly in various sized pots or in sets containing a number of different face paints. A few examples from one of the manufacturers (Snazaroo) are shown here. They can be plain coloured face paints, contain glitter to give a sparkle effect, have a pearlescent effect added to them or even some ultra-violet light reflecting paints for the disco nights! At first it is best to start out with maybe half a dozen of the basic colours to get used to working with them and see how you can apply and mix to achieve the effect you want. How you apply them brings us to the next section.......

Brushes and sponges: Brushes come in all shapes and sizes, so which do you use? First of all face painting brushes must be of good quality, usually with a synthetic bristle and soft enough for young faces. Three or four brushes is enough to get you started to allow you to experiment with the face paint and working on skin. You'll need say a small fine pointed brush for extremely detailed work, a medium sized softer pointed brush for the bolder strokes and a larger brush for filling in the big areas outlined before. as you progress you'll find a need for more specialised brushes to acheive the end result such as an angled flat brush to blend two face paints together, a fan shaped brush for feathered edge effects and so on. eventually you'll find a large selection of brushes in your box but will probably have your favourites which you use time and again. To cover large areas of the face with one base colour a sponge is used to give a smooth effect with the face paint, yet again these sponges are made for face painting and are readily available. One tip with the sponges is don't be afraid to cut them up - two reasons, one you get twice as many for your money but more importantly you can use the sharp edge on the cut sponge to produce lines and clean edges if the design calls for it. (see the picture)You can paint the whole face with a couple of sponges, bending them to create different edges and face paint effects. For stipple effects special sponges such as the one in the picture are available.

Working with the face paint: As said above the face paints are water based so really it's just like going back to your childhood with the painting kits. All you need is lots of water for dipping sponges and brushes into. The majority of face paints will get thinner the more water you mix with them to enable you to change the shading/intensity of the colour. Obviously the brushes need to be cleaned between each colour to prevent mixing, hence the need for lots of water usually a small pot or pots regularly changed. Some people tend to have different brushes for dark or light coloured face paints, but this can prevent you from using your "favourite" brush for one particular colour, it's all a matter of personal preference.

Removing face paints: Now you've managed to cover your children's faces with the paint and want another go, you'll have to 'clean the canvas' as it were. Being water based the face paint comes off easily with soap and water (or just water). Baby wipes are also useful - particularly for getting rid of small designs on the cheeks or part of a bigger picture to let you try again.

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New 2010 for Face painting

Funny photos of face painting shows where I painted my face on live webcam



Pictures of butterflies painted on my face above show half butterfly face painting but, 2 half faces makes it whole grin. I always do full face paintings and never feel a painting is finished until I am covered in paint. I just wanted to show that I can do cheek paintings or cheek painting and half face paintings and make them still look cool and unusual.

Crack A Smile *GRIN!* funny photo of my smiley could also be that funny phrase but, I will paint a better 1 to show you me Cracking A Smile *Grin*

Directory Face Painters South Africa 2010

Are you looking for a Face Painter in South Africa? Then please scroll down to the list of Artists lower down in this page.

Are you a Face Painter? Our website aims to build a global resource for the face art world. One of our goals is to build a global "face painters directory". Submission to the directory is Free and we would support the site by adding various adds to the site. This will have an advantage to the face artist of no setup fees. People looking for an artist, should find most face and body painters listed. We plan to give preference to the accredited artist, so as to have a quality listing. People will also be able to leave comments so a kind of peer and customer review should emerge in time.

Free Face Painter Directory (Submit Here) Are you an established artist, or up and coming Face or Body painter looking for some more online exposure? Do you have a great new creation of yours to share with the face art world? As long as it really is yours, Share it! (Add a link to your site in your text description. If the link works we will add it back to your site) The advantage of this directory over some others like the Snazaroo-Submit a Face Painter is that you can upload an image.

Top 10 Tips for Face Painting for 2010

Butterflies, cats, dogs, fairies, ghosts, witches, wizards ... kids of all ages love having their faces painted. Here are a few tips to help.

Tip 1: Value Your Paints
Professional face paint and stage makeup can be expensive, particularly if you're painting a whole kids party's worth of faces. Don't leave them around where people can get hold of them and try them out for themselves. Try out different types of paint to see which you find the best for working with, such as paint in tubs or paint in stick form.

Tip 2: Sponge Don't Brush
If you're wanting to cover a large area or put on a base color, use a sponge to apply the paint rather than a brush, it'll be quicker. Having a different sponge for different colors eliminates the necessity of washing out the sponge during a painting session (the same applies to brushes).

Tip 3: Be Patient and Think Thin
Let the first color dry before applying a second. If you don't, they'll mix and you'll probably have to wipe it off and start again. Also, rather than applying one thick layer of paint, which may crack, apply a thin layer, let it dry, then apply another.

Tip 4: Visualize the Finished Face
Know what you're going to paint before you start, don't make it up as you go along. Kids aren't known for their patience and won't be able to sit still why you ponder what to do next. Have a basic face design fixed in your mind; you can always add special touches to this once you're finished.

Tip 5: Special Effects
The paint you're using will work as a basic glue. To create bumpy noses or big eyebrows, soak a bit of cotton wool in the paint, place on face, cover with a piece of tissue, and paint. Puffed rice or wheat make ideal warts; simply cover with a bit of tissue and paint. For an extra-ghostly effect, apply a light dusting of flour once you've finished painting the face (be sure to get your subject to close their eyes tightly).

Tip 6: Use Stencils
If you're not confident painting freehand, or are short of time, why not use a face painting stencil? Stars, hearts, flowers will all stencil onto a cheek. Have stencils in a few sizes to hand, to allow for small and larger faces. (The free stencils collection has a variety to print and cut out, including a some small face painting stencils.)

Tip 7: Temporary Tattoos
Even faster than stencils are temporary tattoos. But some people's skin reacts badly to them and they take longer to remove. Glitter is also great for a quick, dramatic effect, but it gets everywhere and is very hard to get rid of! (Also check that the glitter is suitable, see Safety Tips for Face Painting.)

Tip 8: Getting a Decision
If you've got a row of kids lined up to have their faces painted, ask the next kid in line what they'd like a few minutes before you've finished the face you're currently painting. This way they've a little time to try to decide and you don't lose painting time. You may suggest a few faces, to try to limit the choice to one you're confident painting. Consider creating a chart of designs for kids to choose from; it makes it much easier for the kids to make up their minds. Include simple things such as hearts or balloons, as many kids love these.

Tip 9: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who's the Most Beautiful of All?
Remember to take a mirror so the person who's face you've just painted can see the result. Also bring a high stool for kids to sit on; not having to bend over for so long will save you from back ache.

Tip 10: Stock Up on Tissues
You'll probably use more tissues or wipes than you think for wiping your hands, brushes, etc. Face painting can be messy, but it's fun! Baby wipes work fast and easy for 'mistakes'; you can also be assured they are safe to use on faces. (See also: How to Make Your Own Baby Wipes.)

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A model shows off Olympic themed face paint. Since July 18, 2008, a face-painting contest on Olympic cheerleaders has been held among students of an art school in Beijing. The results will soon be posted on the Internet for public opinion. The founder of the art school works as a dresser for the opening and closing ceremonies of the upcoming Olympics.

Glitter to a Face Painting Design for kids

There are several stages to face painting. A final stage involves bringing your creation to life. This is done through adding glitter and shine to the face painting once it is completed to add dimension and pizzaz to your art. Here are the steps to adding glitter to face painting.

Step1 Paint an object or creature on someone's face. Complete the painting adding whatever finishing touches you will need ...

Step2 Prepare the glitter bottle. Buy glitter already in a small plastic bottle that is easy to squeeze. Alternately, buy a travel size shampoo bottle from your local drug store or super center. Choose a bottle with a twist up top like a school glue bottle. Add the glitter to the clean dry bottle with a funnel. Close the lid and set aside.

Step3 Close eyes. The person getting painted should close their eyes and keep them shut while you apply the glitter. Tell him that you will tell him when to open his eyes.

Step4 Hold the glitter bottle pointed at a down angle and squeeze the bottle shooting glitter onto the recipient's face. Start with short quick squeezes. Check to see if enough glitter is on the painting. If you need more glitter, squeeze a second time.

Kids Face Painting - Alex Toys First Painting Set

Alex First Painting Set is a first painting set that has everything little artists need to begin working on their masterpieces. Each set has 3 beginner brushes, 3 bottles of washable paint, 6.7 pounds or 200 ml each and 3 non-spill paint cups.



Product Description
Everything little artists need to begin working on their masterpieces! Set includes 3 beginner brushes, 3 bottles of washable paint (6.7 oz.), and 3 non-spill paint cups.

Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #52291 in Toys & Games
Brand: Alex Toys
Model: 522W

Dimensions: 9.50" h x 3.50" w x 11.00" l, 2.90 pounds

Features
- Each set has 3 beginner brushes, 3 bottles of washable paint and 3 non-spill paint cups
- This kit is a great way to get your little one to start painting
- Sturdy, reusable bag is good for storage and travel
- This kit is a great activity for one child or a small group
- Art activities encourage a child's imagination and learning development

Special Needs Children for Face Painting

Special needs children face painting: For anyone who face paints the public, you will from time to time come across people who have special needs. From the disabled to people with various diseases, so how should one handle this? Those who are makeup artists or cosmetologists have training to know which skin problems are safe and which are not. But what about those new at face painting? For everyone, open sores are a no-no, while eczema is ok to a point - but note that the skin may be irritated further by the paint. I have recently discovered a natural product that heals eczema and psoriasis. It is relatively cheap and works wonders. Have a look at the following video testamonial.

What I recommend it to keep some Repcillin handy as it is availble in smallish tubs, that one can carry in your face painters equipment case. Apply a little before painting and I guarantee your childs mom will be a friend for life once she realises you have introduced her to a cure for her childs condition. The Repcillin is availble online from a reputable seller: African Cures, (based in the USA). There is thus no reason that someone with eczema or psoriasis, could not get painted as long as they have no open sores. These conditions are not contra-indications for face painting, however always offer a skin test to the person. Test first on an elbow for an hour to see if they react to the paint and see if it causes them to scratch more.

Mom with Kids Face Painting

All kids crave attention. Come to think of it, most adults do too. When a child is sitting in the chair, the face painter is completely focused on that child. You can just see how special that child feels at that moment. Any kind of painting is an expression of creativity. When kids choose the design they wish to have painted on their face, they take command of their own creativity and self-expression.

Kids are expected to have the right toys…the right clothes. Generation after generation, youngsters are encouraged to conform to be socially accepted. Face Painting is one way to express individuality.

Let's face it. Having your face painted is just plain fun. And is there any sweeter look than the quick glances that kids take of themselves in the mirror after a face painting session? That little smirk on their face is priceless!

Face painting seemed like an awesome way to entertain my kids on a rainy day. Face Painters make it look so easy. I thought, "I can do that."

I had so many questions, but not a clue where to start. I searched face painting on the internet and although I found some beautiful photos of full face creations, they didn't really help me much as a beginner. I simply wanted to learn how to paint a flower design on my daughter's cheek. I knew, however, that I could learn a lot from the artists who create those kind of masterpieces.

So that's exactly where I chose to begin. I wanted to watch a face painter in action, talk to them, ask questions, dissect their technique. That is a pretty difficult thing to do in the middle of a festival or birthday party, but not if you hire one to come to your house…which is exactly what I did.

Hiring a face painting professional could cost anywhere from $50 to over $200 an hour, depending on where you live. But the information you glean will be invaluable. Here are a few things I learned from my friend, the professional face painter:

1. Do use the right paints. Don't use any paints that are not specifically designed for use on skin.

2. Don't use cheap brushes. Spend at least $3.00 apiece on a few brushes and they will last a long time.

3. Don't try to be all things to all people. It isn't necessary to paint 100 perfect designs. A small collection of 10 or 20 simple designs will make you look like a hero to the children.

4. Do practice as much as you can…on people or on paper. With practice comes speed.

5. Don't be afraid of making a mistake. Children are very forgiving, as is the paint. It's easily 'erasable'.

6. Don't be nervous about fidgety kids. Speak calmly and quietly and they'll usually stay still.

7. Do have fun. Face painting is a therapeutic, creative outlet.

8. Do share your newfound talent. Volunteer your services at events and before you know it, someone may offer to pay you!

Natural mineral makeup and face painting

Natural mineral makeup and face painting has been around a few years, but it seems the average person either hasn’t tried them, and many have never heard about them. Basically, they are various minerals crushed to a very fine powder and used as cosmetics. They are in a powdered type form.

The main properties of mineral makeup and face painting are gentleness, long lasting, pure, and many have almost a healing type of action to various skin conditions. Of course you will have to experiment to find which brands are your favorites.

Personally, I am hypothyroid which means I have super dry skin, alligator skin. Doesn’t matter what type of skin care products, etc. I use, I have flaky skin. All my life, no matter what makeup I used, it would be completely absorbed (thus disappearing) after about only 2-3 hours of wearing it. I was also very nervous about mineral makeup because with having super dry skin I avoid powders of all kinds, plus I was worried about it making the flakiness look even worse. I was SO stunned when I first started using mineral makeup on my own skin. The first thing I noticed was after 12 hours of wear, it was still there! No makeup has done that in my entire life. The other thing I noticed was it did not look flakey at all, but very fresh and light. Another benefit of mineral makeup is truly it feels like you are not wearing any cosmetics.

I also have the challenge now of rosacea (extreme redness due to intense facial flushing). I have found the brand Aromaleigh to be the best on my skin. It seems to be one of the gentlest of mineral cosmetics as far as foundations are concerned. They also carry a wonderful corrective color of green that you can use under the foundation. Green cancels red, which is why it works on rosacea skin to cover the redness, yet be very gentle at the same time. I tend to prefer Bare Esenctuals however for their blush & eyeshadow colors, they are very beautiful and perform so well.

Whatever brand you go for, here are a few tips for using it.

1. Usually less is better. They are very concentrated, so a little goes a long way. It’s common to use way too much at first. You can always add another light layer on top if you go too light at first.

2. Invest in some good quality brushes. They make all the difference in the world, be sure to gently wash them regularly.

3. If after using small amounts, with good quality brushes, things still don’t look right, or you’re not thrilled, next look at the possibility that you’re simply using the wrong shade. Sometimes it takes experimenting to find what shade is best for your skin. I found with Bare Esentuals, I wore a significantly darker foundation than I ever thought possible, yet it was the perfect shade for me.

4. Be sure to moisturize your skin preferably about a half an hour before applying mineral makeup.

5. Apply all your makeup except mascara & lipstick. Spritz a fine mist of water on your face, then finish your mascara and lipstick. I find this “sets” the makeup and gives a very fresh, young looking appearance.

6. Play with the colors and applications. You can use blush colors as eyeshadow. You can also brush on your lips, then apply some gloss over top.

7. The eyeshadows will tend to look shockingly stark when you first apply them. Don’t worry too much about that. After you apply the shadow, take a clean eyeshadow applicator and use it to blend and soften the colors. They will soften right down to the perfect hue in most cases.

Ebay many times have great deals on trying different samplers of different brands and colors. You can have a blast trying. Many different companies also sell small samples very reasonably priced to try as well. Remember, a little goes a long way. Have fun trying this wonderful category of makeup. (face painting)

Face Painting Removing Tips

There are two types of makeup-oily and non-oily. Non-oily makeup stains come from eye shadows, blush and powdered makeup. For oily makeup stains (like cover up), usually liquid dish soap or shampoo will remove these makeup stains, but when it won't sprinkle baking soda directly on the makeup smudge, then brush the area with an old wet toothbrush until the makeup is gone.

Oily makeup products include mascara, liquid makeup, rouge and lipstick. Most makeup can be removed from clothing if treated properly. Avoid staining your clothes when getting dressed by hanging a handkerchief over your face before pulling on a shirt or using your hand to hold the collar away from your face. Be careful not to stretch the collar, though.

If the garment is dry clean only, use "Energine Cleaning Fluid" directly on the spot. There are several things you can try to remove lipstick stains from clothing. First try rubbing the stain with a non-oily makeup remover. Select a cleanser suitable for your skin type that has also been tested for the removal or breakdown of makeup. Some soaps and cleansers don't thoroughly cleanse your skin of makeup. First, remove eye makeup.

Using a cotton ball or wash cloth, apply a dab of eye makeup remover, and gently cleanse the eyes and area under the eyebrow. Clean until all traces are removed. This is helpful with taking off eye shadow, eye liner, and mascara. Remove waterproof mascara and eye liner using baby oil or baby shampoo.

Second, cleanse the face. Do not cleanse face or neck with soap. Splash your face with lukewarm water, the best temperature for lathering up and facilitating the breakdown of makeup. Cleansing the face should also include the neck and area behind the ears because oils can accumulate. Apply the lather to your entire face and rub gently, concentrating on the places where you applied makeup. Spend about a minute retracing your path to ensure that you've cleaned all areas. Lipstick is an oily dye stain, so rub in vegetable oil with a cloth. You can also use mineral oil or WD-40 lubricant. A non-oily stain might come out when rubbed with a baby wipe or a clean cloth that has been dipped in liquid detergent. If that doesn't work, moisten a rag with shampoo or dish soap and try dabbing at the stain.

Makeup removing tips

1. Cleansing the face should also include the neck and area behind the ears because oils can accumulate.

2. First, remove eye makeup. Because some eye makeup is extended wear, water alone will not remove all traces.

3. Remove waterproof mascara and eye liner using baby oil or baby shampoo.

4. Second, cleanse the face. Do not cleanse face or neck with soap.

5. Rinse your face multiple times to ensure the removal of the cleanser and makeup residue.

6. Pat your face dry with a towel.

Many Faces Of kids Face Painting

Face painting is one of the cherished activities of festivals, carnivals, parades and events across the country. More and more holidays are beginning to use face painting as a great activity for kids. Schools can also incorporate it as a station on their annual field day. Halloween may boast the most face painting out of any holiday, but summer fairs and county festivals run close behind. The designs are too innumerable to count.

A face can be transformed in its entirety, into an animal, character or monster. Face painters often use stencils, which are painted and then stamped onto the face, and can be popular, too. Whatever designs the children, or even adult asks the face painter for, there are a hundred ways to go about getting a great design.

Stencils and stamps are probably the easiest way for beginners to successfully do face painting. The stencils themselves can be cleaned with alcohol or wet wipes between paintings for sanitary reasons. A brush is then used to apply a new color or set of colors for the next child. Different colors can be used for separate parts of the stamp. For example, a butterfly can be outlined in blue and filled in with yellow. The stamp is then pressed against the person's cheek. This is a good way to get the lines just right each time.

Many people who do face painting will do everything with a paint brush. Whiskers, dog eyes, hearts, rainbows and Spider Man are all popular. For the 4th of July, a face could be painted completely with red, white and blue stars. For Easter, decorative eggs, bunny rabbits, flowers and baskets can all easily be painted onto the face. Try hearts for Valentine's Day, or a candy cane face with alternating red and white stripes for a wild, Christmas gathering. People will surprise face painters with creative requests, however. Be prepared to paint just about any character, emblem or color imaginable.

Halloween certainly boasts the biggest number of face painted ghouls, vampires, monsters and more. For the Hulk, one can simply paint their faces green. You can also use a simple Halloween theme, as well. Try bats, a spider web face, or an eerie yellowish tint for a witch's face. Zombies and ghouls can cast sunken features under their eyes and paint blood around their mouths. Of course, the characters don't have to be scary. It's not hard to paint a clown face, with a little patience for painting a giant mouth, or using a solid color to enhance a costume, such as a giant raisin, bear or anything else one can build or find a costume for. Many Halloween costumes will provide directions for adding face painting.

There are also plenty of kits in stores or on the web, which are geared for specific characters, or that come with all the colors for one's own creativity to come out. In general, these paints are a little thicker and harder to remove than the typical face paint used for your everyday festival or event.

Looking for a Free Face Painting Idea 2009

Face painting could be a fun hobby especially when you are working with kids or preparing for special events like birthday parties. It could also be a means to boost your finances. The best thing about face painting is that almost anyone can do it-from teens to adults and beginners to advanced. Now the question is where to look for a free face painting idea. Techniques may be something you do need to invest in and learn over time just like any skill, but simply looking for ideas shouldn't be that hard.

You can find your free face painting idea on the Internet. Start by keying in "face painting ideas" or "face painting designs" into the search engine and familiarize yourself with common themes if you are a beginner. You can also search specifically for images so that you can quickly scan over some visuals to save into your computer.

After researching on face painting designs, start searching for "face painting materials" or "face painting supplies." The purpose here is to find other possible materials you can use to enhance your face painting idea. For example, you may find that glitter or body jewelry can actually be used to make your idea even more creative.

Furthermore, you can find a free face painting idea in your local art and crafts store as well as in the library. Scan through some body art, face painting and coloring books. Going through stencil cutouts is also a good idea if you'd like to know basic and popular shapes to use on the face. Sometimes all you need is an outline and then you can decide on a color combination. One of the major points of face painting is that you can be as creative as you want with color, just as long as you incorporate the right techniques to prevent smudging. If you'd like to familiarize yourself with color combinations, look for color tables or wheels in the art and crafts store.

Color Face Painting Set face painting set 2009

Caran D'ache Mr. Color Face Painting Set face painting setThis set includes 8 sticks of face paint crayons (black, blue, pink, white, yellow, red, green, brown), holder, brush, and sponge. They are quick and easy to use.

The crayons are non-greasy and wash off quickly with soap and water. They liquefy in contact with water and can be easily applied with a sponge or a brush. You can also mix the colors.

kids Face Makeup Help For Look Radiant 2009

Since time immemorial, women vouch for these face makeup products and you will hardly find a woman without face makeup accessories in her purse. How many times have you felt envy of the perfect radiant skin of the model appearing on television screen? Well, the actual fact is no one has flawless skin; it is only impeccable face makeup products application which helps in giving the lustrous look. This new age face makeup products have helped women of all ages soften their skin through hydration, minimize wrinkles and fine lines and ward off the aging effects of time, stress and adverse climate.

Concealer, foundation and face powder are considered as the three key elements of face makeup products. If your skin has any blemishes, a foundation can give you the coverage of a perfect, even complexion look. However, if you do not prefer applying foundation all over, then applying face powders and other products selectively in areas of uneven skin tone, usually along the nose and cheeks will solve the problem. Concealers are a must to cover under-eye dark-circles, wrinkles and fine lines shown in face.



The above three combine to form as a canvas for the rest of makeup. However the most important thing to consider is, always look for face makeup products based on your skin type only so that the makeup blends well with your skin type and not looks like overdone. These makeup products are available for different skin types namely normal, oily, dry or a combination skin. Face makeup products are also available for sensitive or aging skin.

Cleansers, blushers, eye shadows, eye liner, mascara, lip gloss, lipstick, lip liner, lip contour, lipstick fixer and loose power are other components of any face makeup kit. However a perfect make up kit is not complete without mentioning about some of the essential tools such as brush, puffs, sponges, empty and full palettes which help in applying the make up.

Face make up can be different depending upon the time of the day, occasion and also the climate. You should not expect yourself to come to office with heavy makeup and be the topic of office canteen gossip. For a more natural makeup, consider avoiding foundation and use concealer in its place to hide small imperfections, and add blush or bronzer to brighten up the entire face. Similarly an evening out with friends or your date requires extra edge in make up. What is more, you can even go for Creamy Make-up, Grease Make-up, Liquid Make-up and Wet Make-up.

Now even advance make up products are available in markets where the benefits of a liquid and powder makeup comes in one form which after applying gives an Ultimate, soft and natural finish. This new age face makeup products have helped women of all ages soften their skin through hydration, minimize wrinkles and fine lines and ward off the aging effects of time, stress and adverse climate. Always go for branded face makeup products for they ensure safety to skin. Another important thing is these face makeup products do have expiry dates, so look out for that aspect while buying.

Removing the makeup is equally important for a blemish-free and healthy skin. Never go to sleep without removing your face make up. Always use good quality of makeup removers as per your skin type. For example if you have an oily skin, toners and astringent containing alcohol work best on your skin type while they are a strict no for dry skin. You can use cleanser to remove eye makeup. After toning and cleansing, do not forget to apply moisturizer before going to bed. However if the skin type is oily, avoid using moisturizer as they will make the skin more oily.

Coolest Kid Face Painting Ideas and Tips

Kid face painting is a BIG favorite amongst children ages 3 to 99!!

Nowadays, face paints are quite cheap and available pretty much everywhere. However, if you're into brewing your own potions, why not make your own face paints with this easy kid face painting recipe?

When the kids arrive, have them make their own palette by gluing THREE bottle caps onto a piece of cardboard (with a hole for the thumb so they really feel like little Rembrandts). Also provide them with a Popsicle stick, toothpick, or other suitable item for mixing.

Then, let the kids fill each cap with a different base color: Blue, Yellow and Red. Now, they're all set. On the palette itself, they can mix their base colors to get more colors. For instance blue and red make purple, blue and yellow make green, red and yellow make orange, etc.

Pair up the kids, give each couple a small mirror, and before you start the kid face painting fun, here are some important tips to help you make the face painting activity as fun (and safe) as can be.

Here are some important tips to help you make the most of your Halloween make up:

*The kids should put their hair back with a clip or hair band.

*Have the kids clean their faces with a moisture wipe or tissue.

*Prepare lots of towels and tissues.

*Have a few mirrors available.

*Prepare different sized brushes and sponges.

*Prepare a few bowls filled with warm water for cleaning the brushes when changing colors.

face painting chicken

This little chicken won't lay eggs but is ideal as a party favour, for dressing up and for a variety of other uses.

Lightweight plastic face mask
For children to about 18 years.

Devil Face Painting Kit

Brings out the devil in all children - although that's not too hard!!.



Contents: 3 X 2ml water-based face paints - Bright red, orange and black , applicator brush and instructions.

Ideas: Using a damp sponge apply an orange base tint. Using the brush, carefully paint the red design around the eyes and down the cheeks. Outline with the black. For the final touch, paint the lips black