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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Gilty Conscience Finger Face Paints Wand (kids face painting)

Colorescience - Gilty Conscience Finger Face Paints Wand - Clear, transparent colore with gilded accents of precious metals. Glides on like satin, dries like velvet. Efficient and effective airless pump container, use concentration sparingly.



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Use on face, cheeks. Eyes or lips... alone, over and/or under other makeup. Nourishing aromatherapy oils & herbal extracts, especially formulated to sooth rosacea.

Available in 4 shades:

Betrayal: blushing burgundy with golden gilt
Deception: deceiving bronze-pink gilded with gold
Scandal: clearly coral gilded with platinum metallics
Seduction: for the scarlet woman, gilded with iridescent silver



Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Looking for a Free Face Painting Idea

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.

Face Painting Idea

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.

Face Painting Idea
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.

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Monday, December 8, 2008

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)




Saturday, October 18, 2008

Funny Face Painting

Hahaha, Did you heard about face painting? It could be very ugly if you don't know paint, but it could also be very nice and funny face painting if you do. Somebody knows to paint, and somebody paint this pictures... very cool







Kids Face Painting Fairy Princess Faces

Face Painting Fairy Princess Faces by Face Painter Lilly Walters. Ideas for Fairy Princesses from the ebook FACE PAINTING TIPS AND IDEAS




Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Use Food as Face Paint - Kids love playing with their food

Almost Children love playing with the food, No matter what kind it is. After all of the nagging and telling them to eat it, the time comes to just give in and join in on the fun. Classic food scenes like the boy and his potatoes in "Christmas Story" provided a lot of laughs and these laughs can be brought into your own when you are using foods as face paints.


Step1 Choose a food that your child likes. Though they would make cool eyebrows, children probably will not want to put asparagus all over their face. Keep it simple: Candy and things like that will keep the kids entertained and also give them a tasty treat.

Step2 Use condiments. These have the perfect consistency to stick to the face and there are a variety of colors. Bright red ketchup and yellow mustard are classics, and even new colored ketchup can provide colors like green and blue. Children love chocolate and pudding is the perfect thing to coat their faces with. If applied smoothly, the chocolate will stay on the face for a long period of time. White cake frosting and a variety of food coloring can provide almost any color and open up the face painting possibilities.

Step3 Use healthy foods. If you want to get a little extra out of the food face painting, use foods that will actually cleanse and relax a face. Oatmeal, cucumbers and even mashed up bananas can help a face feel cleansed and in some cases even clean out pores.

Step4 Avoid sticky and overly messy foods. If you choose the wrong food, more time could be spend cleaning up than actually playing with it. Peanut butter is a big thing to avoid because once it gets into hair, it can be a sticky mess. Also try to avoid fruits like berries that may stain clothes.

Step5 Apply the food. Either using a Popsicle stick or two fingers, gently apply the food around the face. Try out different designs like an animal accent or a tribal drawing. Using a yellow food coloring you could even turn your child into a Spongebob Squarepants!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Pros and Cons of Halloween Masks - Face Painting

When you walk up and down the aisles of Halloween costumes, you're bound to see a number of masks. Masks are as instrumental in the holiday as candy or pumpkins, but not everyone likes to use them. There are both pros and cons to using Halloween masks, so consider carefully before you plan your next costume.


The Pros

The biggest pro of using a mask for your Halloween costume is that it hides your identity more easily than any other method. This may or may not be important to you! Masks can cover your entire face and head, other just partially cover you, but whenever you alter the shape of your face, you make it more difficult to tell who you are. Painting your face also helps to disguise you, but not as significantly as a mask.

Another good point about masks is that they are easy to use. Painting your face takes some amount of skill and you have to touch up during the night in some cases. Masks just need to be put on, and you're ready to go. Even if you where nothing else, you can simply put on a black outfit and a mask and your costume is set. Because of this, masks can easily be the least expensive costume you can buy.

The Cons

Of course, there are disadvantages to masks as well. First and foremost, masks can be dangerous if you don't wear one properly. The mask should not be able to slip over your eyes and you should be able to breath properly through both your nose and mouth. Try on the mask and make sure that it isn't restricting you at all. When you drive, remove the mask, just to be on the safe side.

Another disadvantage of masks is that they can be rather hot. If you'll be outside and you live in a colder environment, the heat of the mask may not be an issue to you, but if you'll be attending a party where you expect to be crowded into an area with lots of other people, wearing a hot mask can be uncomfortable. Make sure that you don't overheat, removing your mask from time to time when you need to get some fresh air, and always drink plenty of water. In this respect, face painting or not covering your face at all can be a huge advantage.

Lastly, masks can be expensive. Although buying just a mask is a cheap kind of Halloween costume, some of the more detailed masks can be pricey. Remember also that you can make great Halloween costumes for free from your own closet. If you want to where a Halloween mask, make sure that you budget for his additional cost.

Remember, masks don't work for everyone. If you see a particularly great mask but are worried about its comfort or safety, consider wearing it for only a short time. You can also use especially cool masks as decorations in your home! Halloween masks can be great, but only if you use them correctly.

Great Way to Spice Up Your Halloween Festivities

Face painting is a great way to complete a Halloween costume that has several advantages over the wearing of masks. One advantage, particularly important to kids out trick or treating. is vision. Halloween masks leave only a couple of small holes to see out of restricting peripheral vision, which can be especially dangerous crossing streets. Masks are also hot, sweaty, and uncomfortable. Most of all, though, face painting is just a lot more fun!


While halloween face painting can be a blast for both children and adults, there are some things you should know before starting a face painting project of your own.

Here are some tips to get you started.


Use only paint designed for use on the face. Preferably water based paint which can be removed with soap and water.


Keep your paint and supplies out of reach of small children. While painting the face of your six year old, your two year old might just be too tempted by the pretty colors.
Avoid putting face paint on cuts, sores. or other problem areas. as this can result in irritation or rashes.

When trying a particular paint or substance for the first time, try testing it on an arm or some other part of the body for a couple days to check for an allergic reaction. This is particularly important for very young children and people with sensitive skin.



Be careful around the eyes. Some face paints will say they are specifically for use near the eyes, but even then, it's a good idea to go sparingly. especially with very young children.

Wash off before going to bed. The longer the paint is left on the skin, the more chance there is of skin irritation, and clogged pores and such. Also, face paint can make a mess of your sheets, and possibly get in the eyes.


Practice. Like anything else, you will be better at face painting your second or third time than you were your first time. So have some fun and maybe have a pre halloween party!

Face painting just seems to naturally go hand in hand with halloween. I believe there is something magical about seeing ones own face altered into an animal, a ghoul, or a fairy princess that children and adults just love. So go out there and have fun, and don't forget to take pictures!



Sunday, October 5, 2008

How to Paint on Skin Face

Painting on skin can be a fun and interesting way to be artistic. Here are some tips to get started.

Step1 First, you need to choose a paint that is specifically for skin. Using other paints may damage the skin or cause an allergic reaction.

Step2 Keep baby wipes on hand to gently clean up mistakes.

Step3
Use only synthetic brushes. Animal hair brushes may cause allergic reactions.

Step4
Beginners should probably use stencils and then move on to freehand designs once they are used to painting on skin. People with fairly good drawing skills and /or painting skills may be able to paint on skin without stencils.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

How to Set Up for Face Painting

Face painting is a delightful way to bring smiles to children's and even adults' faces. Using watercolor paints, you can create colorful decorations and patterns on a person's face. All it takes is a bit of patience, a steady hand and the desire to have some fun. It's important to use watercolor paints specifically designed for face painting. Do not use watercolor markers or acrylic paints, as these are hard to remove and can irritate the skin.



Step1 Decide what you want to paint, whether it be butterflies, smiles or hearts. It's important to choose what you are going to do, based on your painting abilities and the amount of time you want to spend on each person's face. If you expect to be doing lots of faces, keep your designs simple and easy to paint, so you can paint quickly. Young children get restless easily, so simple fast designs make it easier for them and you. ....

Step2 Make up a large chart of these designs. This gives you something to show people so they can choose the design they want you to paint. Use larger paper or poster board so people can really see what choices they have.

Step3 Arrange your face paints and brushes. Have a good assortment of watercolor paint brushes, from fine tip to broad tip, so you can easily create your designs. Have two watercolor palettes trays--one to use and the other as a back up in case you run out of a certain color. Always use watercolors specifically designed for face painting.

Step4 Prepare your tools. Keep a large jar of water in which to rinse your brushes regularly. Depending on how many faces you do, plan to change this water frequently so it rinses effectively. Have a damp sponge to erase mistakes, and rinse this frequently to keep it free of paint build-up. Keep a roll of paper towels handy for spills, to dry your brushes and as another way to erase mistakes.

Step5 Practice your designs a few times. Get comfortable with each so you know what brushes and colors you use for each one. This will save you time and indicate if you may need extra amounts of a particular color.

Step6 Practice on fake skin. While this may sound weird, practice on a smooth rubber ball or a balloon, which is very like the texture of skin. Skin tends to "drag" on the brushes as you paint, causing the the brush to "stutter" or spatter paint, which can ruin your design and force you to sponge it off and start again. This practice will help you determine the right paint and water blend for your brushes.

Step7 Garnish your design. For extra pizazz, mix a dab of petroleum jelly and glitter to add sparkle to you work with a brush dedicated just for this. Do not use this near the eyes, as the jelly can "creep" into the eyes via heat or perspiration. Do not use metallic craft glitter. Use only glitters specifically designed for face painting.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Add Glitter to a Face Painting Design

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.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Tiger Face Painting Tutorial

This is a tutorial on a simple tiger face design that's great for kids! . Watch Video about :







Thursday, September 18, 2008

Face painting on Olympic 2008


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.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Kids Face Painting Skull

Hello! today i found this video form Youtube. it is very interest.
This is info form it.


Hey i'm Erica Lynn! I knowww i look horrid without makeup. anyways i started a face painting business called Bubble and Squeak Face Painting. I wouldn't have thought my first video would have been of me face painting but here you go. i thought i would have been doing a makeup tutorial. anyways... have any requests for face painting or makeup..just ask me :DTIPS: make your face more white by adding baby powder to your face, after you put the white face paint. i didn't do that so mine isn't very white :P


Face Painting Designs - Sure Fire Ways to Mess Up

You have to avoid these mistakes if you want your face painting designs to have great visual impact.

1. Wrong paint

2. Colors run into each other

3. The base color is streaky

4. Painting dark colors first

5. Detail is too thick and bold

6. Face paint is not sitting well on skin

7. Face paint cracks soon after it dries

Buskerfest and Kids Face Painting

One of the photographers that was at Buskerfest just emailed me these really nice pictures of Nefarious’s face paint. There were quite a few people doing it, but these artists had a three-plus hour waiting list! It was definitely worth the wait everyone they did looked amazing. The pictures don’t do it justice.

And I forgot to tell one of my stories from the day. I was watching a great German wheel act, but the woman standing in front of me — in the front row, refusing to sit down even though the act had asked her to — insisted on holding a large fancy and probably very expensive umbrella in my face. I pushed it out of my face a couple times when it got too close, and after the fourth time, she turned around and copped an over-the-top “DO YOU MIND???!” attitude…

I’m like, “yeah, I do mind, you’re in the front row with an umbrella blocking everyone behind you and you keep pushing it into my face!”

So then she starts freaking out, screaming “How dare you talk to a WOMAN that way!??!?” and making a scene that this is some sort of gender issue. I take a step toward her and she keeps freaking out “Are you threatening me? Don’t you know it’s wrong to treat a WOMAN like this?!?” — and I’m just, “Look, just turn around and watch the show and keep your umbrella out of my face.”

So then she starts screaming at her kid, gets them in trouble for nothing, yells about me being an asshole, and drags them off and thankfully I didn’t see them again. (Nefarious was sitting down some distance from me so she was spared the ridiculousness of this drama-queen’s outburst).

Saturday, September 13, 2008

3 Face Painting in Under 6 Minutes

No Instruction, Just doing the faces from the how to sections. Butterfly, Eye mask, & Tiger. all 3 designs in under 6 minutes. There really are quick and easy!

Very nice video i get it form metacafe.com, share for you.


How to apply face painting to make a dragon face.

How to video on how to apply face paints to make a dragon face.


I’m from East Asia , but I know that there are alot of Americans watching my blog, so I thought I’d post this video that Heather from SillyFarm.com did recently for the 4th of July Celebrations in the USA…Enjoy

Please leave comments to share what you thought about the video!
Happy Face Painting,

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Kids Face-Painting Designs

Face painting is one of the most fun things for young children. In a trice, you can pretend to become another creature, assume a new personality. Designs for painting on the face are usually those of animals, flowers or a few human characters.


Face painting can be a great profession and you could paint kids faces for a party or an event. Avoid colours and try out the magic of black and white. Use gold dustings or silver hints at the edges. Face painting should be in sync with the dress. Clown faces are very common and you could be the macho Spiderman or the cat woman.

Be an alien, starfish or the Indian kathakali mask. Being comfortable is important while painting faces. Choose a position for the model and yourself so that you do not strain your back or need to arch your neck strenuously. Perfection happens with practice. Keep a chart ready for models to choose and for starters you could play with water colour effects on the back of the palm. Face painting is for all of us to enjoy and grab the attention.

For children, the simplest face-painting designs are those of a pirate – one big, scary moustache and a black patch over one eye – and you are the fearsome lord of the seas!

Other popular ones include butterflies, rabbits and sunflowers.

Most people just use watercolours for face-painting. But you should remember to be careful while using paint on the face. Some might contain harmful chemicals, which need to be kept away from very small children. Or you might have allergies to paint. It is best to test it on your hand or arm before applying on the face.

You can also make you own face-painting material, using food-colouring, cornstarch and cold cream. They’re more economical and will be washed off easily. Use a sponge or brush while making the design and be careful when painting areas like the eyes and the mouth. A little glitter and coloured gels combined with paint does a very long way. And If you get really good at this, you could even begin your own little enterprise.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Face Painting Stencil Set



Face Paints to Finish the Costume Running a face painting booth and need help with the drawing? The Face Painting Stencil Set takes the work out for you. Just use a simple stencil for all your favorite shapes. Stencil set includes eights 4" long and 2 1/2" wide plastic stencil sheets. Instructions included. We have the face painting accessories that you need. Simple and easy use. Perfect for any face painting booth or for anytime fun!