Kids Face Painting

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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.

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It's easy and safe with face paints and a few simple accessories in this book in the Kids Can Do It series! Step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations and imaginative tips show kids how to be a * fearless pirate * beautiful butterfly * daffy Dalmatian * roaring lion * scary skeleton * wacky alien ...

Grade 1-4-A wonderful introduction to this fun activity. She begins by firing readers' imaginations with, "You can become-," then digs right in explaining what supplies are needed.

She includes step-by-step instructions for 16 of the most commonly requested faces, rules for safety, and the all-important cleanup tips. Clear, full-color photographs and drawings of children in the makeup accompany the instructions. These simple illustrations are charming and helpful, leaving no doubt as to what supplies are needed. Except for the face paint itself, most of these items are readily available. If you already have a good book on the subject, this one is probably not needed. However, it is an excellent choice for beginners, providing basic information and delightful examples.

For a small gathering of children, two or three small to medium sized paint brushes will be sufficient. A bowl of water to rinse the brushes and a roll of paper towels conclude the list of basic supplies.

In my opinion, the simplest design to paint is that of a ghost. The basic shape of the ghost is that of a triangle. With a brush loaded with white paint, paint a loose triangle by creating a wavy line to outline the ghost. Fill in with more white paint, dot on black eyes and a smile and the ghost is complete.

Nothing is "sweeter" than a face dotted with painted candy corn. The basic shape is a pyramid, with yellow on the bottom third, orange on the middle third and white at the peak. You can create a candy corn crown by painting the candies in succession along the forehead.

To paint a jack-o-lantern, begin with a circle or oval of orange paint. When the orange paint dries, add small triangles in black paint for the eyes and nose and paint a toothy smile in black as well. Add a green stem and your jack-o-lantern is complete.

The most important thing to remember when face painting is to have fun and keep it simple! Children aren't expecting a Picasso to be painted on their face. They simply love to celebrate the occasion and face painting is the perfect way to light up the face of any child.

- Consider your skin tone. The more closely your skin coloring matches the cat face, the less makeup you need to use to perfect the look. If you have a darker skin tone, consider a black cat face; if your skin tone is fair, you could opt for a tabby cat face instead.

- Decide if you want to use face paint or makeup to create the cat face. Many people are allergic to face paint, so test the paint before you put it on. People with allergies can use regular eye shadows and eyeliners to create cat eyes without face paint.

- Look at cat references like calendars, drawings or books. Try to find references that show a side view or profile of the cat face and not just the front. This can help you paint the cat's eyes and nose better.

- Pick a cat face within your skill level. If you're new to face painting, you don't want to pick a cat face that requires precise blending and shading to achieve the look.

- Know how long you need to paint your face. You might paint some cat faces in a few minutes where others could take you an hour or longer. If you need to get ready in a hurry, pick an easy cat face.

- Enhance your face with accessories like colored contacts. Many specialty stores offer prescription contacts with cat pupils. You can also add a headband with ears or real whiskers instead of drawn ones.

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.

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.

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