Q&A for How to Face Paint

Talk to the child and ask them questions, such as their favorite color, animal, or super hero. If the child is young, ask him or her to focus on an object behind you; this will keep the child from squirming too much and will allow you to finish faster. The longer the child has to sit in the chair, is more impatient he or she will get.

Absolutely not. Oil paint, like the kind artists use, are dangerous to put on skin. If you must use an oil-based paint, try theatrical oil-based paint or grease paint (ie: Ben Nye). You can find them online, in costume shops, and in certain well-stocked party supply shops.

Paint the base first, using white facepaint. Sponge on the approximate shape of a dalmatian's face: nose on the child's nose, muzzle on the child's upper lip, ears on the forehead, and the child's own eyes become the dog's eyes. Using a brush, add some black dalmatian spots. Do finishing work with a brush to enhance detail.

No, only FDA approved cosmetic facepaint. Other paints are not designed for use on the skin and may stain, cause a reaction, look terrible or feel uncomfortable.

On some occasions, either the type of face paint or the details you're desiring will determine whether or not to add water. Usually you don't need to though, as the paint is ready to apply. Putting it into a tin is a personal choice; if it works more easily that way for you, then go for it.

Obtain some face paint, water, brushes (soft) or sponges and a handheld mirror to see yourself. Sometimes people get stencils and gems to enhance the final look.

Absolutely, it just takes a little imagination and practice. To make it easier, use a reference picture of the Pokemon you are hoping to paint. Good luck!

You can Google pictures of clowns. If you want specific ideas for face painting, you might check out "clown makeup designs". You can also create your own by sketching out some different ideas.

You can do this by contouring, which is simply using darker shades of that color to add shadows where they are needed and using lighter shades to add highlights. Mix in black to darken a color and white to lighten a color.

The most popular facepaints are a full face butterfly, full face tiger, rainbow eye designs, floral eye designs, and Spiderman. You can Google for examples.

Yes, watercolor brushes may be used.

Yes. You could make a big business if you are good and have a lot of customers.

Most face paint is safe to use on the rest of your body, but colors such as red and green should be kept away from the eyes. Always be sure to test a small amount of the paint on your skin first, in case of allergies or irritation.

I would say you shouldn't, because they might be irritating to your skin. You can buy face paint from Amazon or craft stores.

No, you should only use brushes so that you do not get bacteria on the face that you are painting. The brushes will make it neater, as well.

That depends on how covered your face is going to be.

Yes. Grab a mirror and paint away. It might be a little more difficult than doing so on another person, but it's like painting nails, and you'll get better with practice.

Use pink tones and make sure your brush strokes are light and wispy. Fairies (depending on the style) tend to have a lot of swirls on them.

Any grocery store, superstore or pharmacy, as well as online. Be sure you get the fragrance-free type, as they are less likely to cause allergic reactions.

With any design, you should mark down your basics. A lion needs a muzzle, nose, and ears over a yellow base. There are many tutorials online to help you. Try searching for "Lion Face Paint Tutorial" for some inspiration.

Alcohol-based paint is the way to go. Water-based paint will run if you sweat or come off if you drink anything. Alcohol-based will not come off. It will only come off using alcohol.

No, absolutely not. Acrylic paint not only contains chemicals that are unsafe for the skin, but is plastic, dries hard, and is difficult to remove. You should only be using cosmetic grade face paint. You can find cheap stuff in craft stores, or you can order a reputable brand, like Tag, Global, or Mehron online. The difference in quality between the craft store versions and the brands listed is vast.

I'd say no. Most foundations are very oily and oil paint on top would result in a very shiny face. On the other hand, if you use water based face paint on foundation, the paint will separate from the foundation which will not look very good. You can buy special face paint bases though! Try Wolfe FX products.

It depends what you are looking for. Whatever brand you choose, make sure it is water-activated, because that is the safest and easiest kind to work with.

You can just rinse them off thoroughly in a mix of hot water and dish soap.

Sure! You can paint whichever parts of the face you'd like.

Dip a sponge in water, then apply the glitter by a tube on the face and spread it from the soaked sponge. Try to spread different colors to make it look attractive.

You can use it on any place on your face, but keep it out of your eyes and mouth. It probably would not work in your hair.

You can put cool tap water on top of brush, and rub the brush around to get the paint off of it.

Some people like Snazaroo body paint. It comes in sticks or in a palette you can use sponges or brushes with.