Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Make Up Games: Face Painting Basics


If you love to play dress up and enjoy being different and creative with your look, it’s a wonder you haven’t already discovered the fun of face painting. Sure, you can get your face painted at the fall carnival, but those aren’t the only options when it comes to face painting – you can do your own face anyway you like, whenever you like.

Rather than choosing the poster paints that are so favored at school carnivals, opt for high quality theater paints or costume face paints that are sold every Halloween. You can sometimes find them outside of October if you look hard, otherwise head to a costume shop that will have the specialty item. Be sure to pick up some face and body glitter as well.

If you’re gifted, you’ll be able to paint a little something on your own face with the help of a mirror, but you might want to invite an artistic friend over for the first foray, at least. She’ll help you hold the mirror, paint in the hard spots and create a design.

Wash your face and apply plenty of moisturizer before beginning. When your skin is moist and ready, begin working with the crayons or paints to give yourself a bit of artistic flair the entire world can see and enjoy.

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