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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)

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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.

Turning Pregnant Bumps Into Art - BBC News Article

This is a great article sent over to me via my friend Sondy. Thanks Sondy. I'm very happy to announce that I'll be offering belly art now.


In Pictures: See how Mari Williams's bump was transformed into a piece of art



A face-painter is appealing for mums-to-be to offer their pregnant bumps as blank canvasses for artwork. So Mari Williams - who is expecting her second child on 12 March - went to try it out.



Dig out Moses basket... check. Overnight bag... check. Have bump painted... er, pardon?



Yes, I know. I've just included have pregnant belly painted on my things-to-do-before-baby's-born list.



It sounded strange to me too at first, but it was all in the name of research and I have to admit I was curious.



Apparently, pregnant body painting, or bump-art as the professionals call it, is increasing in popularity. Erica says the paints are approved by the Face Painting Association. That's why, three weeks before my due date, I found myself in a lounge on a suburban estate in Flintshire, offering my pale, very big bump as a blank canvas to a complete stranger.



Without wishing to stereotype at all, I was expecting a middle-aged, hippyish woman obsessed with joss-sticks, crystals and Buddha statues.



In reality, Erica Norman is bubbly and welcoming and runs her successful face and body painting business from her immaculate, minimalistic home in New Brighton.



She was encouraged to try this unusual art form through other body painters and friends. Recently, Erica has been offering her services to mums-to-be for free, in the hope of building her portfolio before charging for her services.



The package includes the painting itself - which normally lasts around two hours - and a professional photoshoot.



She has a range of designs, and is happy to accommodate any personal preferences. Painting intricate flowers is the most time-consuming part. But I was curious to know what kind of people want to invite a stranger to paint on such a personal, and special, part of their body.



"Anyone who wants a nice memento," said Erica.



"At the end of the day I think we should celebrate births and bumps.



"Body painting has always been around, but more people are picking up on this type of body painting now and it's becoming more mainstream.



"I want to offer it as a service to pregnant women. It's a little bit different and it's nice for mums-to-be because it's a chance for them to sit back and relax."



We decided to go give my bump a colourful and vibrant design, and I took my place on the sofa. And Erica's right - being forced to sit still for two hours is a welcome treat.



The process itself is very relaxing, even soothing, and I didn't feel self-conscious at all. Mari found the whole experience quite relaxing. It's a bit like having a massage. And baby obviously enjoyed the tickles of the brush strokes too, judging by the way the "canvas" suddenly started moving.



I never would have tried it if Erica - who is a mum herself and very reassuring - had not explained that all the paints are water-based and approved for safety by the Face Painting Association.



Some women probably don't see the appeal of taking a photo of their huge, distorted bellies, especially with Michelin-style stretch-marks, veiny skin and wonky belly buttons. On the other hand, most of us are secretly proud that our body, which we constantly condemn for being too big, too small, too fat, etc etc, is suddenly building, feeding and protecting a new human being. So why not add a lick of paint and some colour?



And when post-natal normality kicks in and we squeeze our dieted, buffed and vain selves back into our size 10 (okay, maybe size 12) jeans, how nice it is to have a memento of that maternal, all-powerful, precious time.