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.