How To Face Paint

Learn how to face paint for fun and for profit.

There are many such artists who have created a full-time business painting children's faces at birthday parties and holiday events.  What could be more fun that to put smiles on the faces of children?  

So, if you've ever wanted to paint people's faces or your looking for a way to create your own business you can work from your home, here's a great way to do it.  It's easy and can be very lucrative. 

Not many people are educated in this particular field, so chances are good that the field is wide open in your local area to begin. Start with people you know for practice and then branch out into your community.  Soon you'll be getting referrals.

However, this is a means of expression you can do just for fun at family gatherings.

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How To Face Paint Steps:

1. Purchase brushes 1 fine round brush & one medium round brush (the same kind used for folk art), Makeup sponges or natural sea sponges, and FDA-approved facepaint from your local store or the Internet.
2. Make sure you have a flat surface, such as a table or desk. Also, have two chairs, one for the facepainter and one for the customer. Have a plate or pallet for blending colors, and a bowl or jar full of water to rinse out your brushes with. Keep a paper towel or washcloth handy to wipe off excess water or paint.If you do not have a steady hand, place one hand gently on their shoulder or chair.
3. Ask your customer what design they want you to paint. Sponge in the background & then wait until dry then finish the outlines with a fine brush in black
4. If you are just starting, you may be more successful perfecting 5-10 designs and only offering those designs to your customers.
5. Fill in the colors slowly, making sure you don't mix the black and another color, because it will smudge easily.
6. Instruct your customers not touch it for about 5 minutes to allow it dry or alternatively use a hand held fan to dry the paint more quickly.
7. Hold up a mirror to show your customer the result.

How To Face Paint Video:

How To Face Paint Tips:

• Mixing the paint with a little bit of water on a saucer makes it flow better, sort of like watercolors.
• Look at some other facepainter's art online and sketch a simplified version with a pencil for you to use.
• Always ask what colors people prefer.
• Always practice art before painting it on someone to be sure you can do it quickly and neatly.
• If you're painting small children it helps to rest your hand on their head as you're painting, they don't fidget as much.

How To Face Paint Warnings:

• Only use face paints that are clearly marked for use ONLY on skin, preferably "FDA approved". Acrylic, oil or craft paints are not safe to use on the skin.
• Never paint someone with open cuts or sores on their face. Opt to paint their arm instead.
• Very small children usually don't like the feeling of face paint (its cold & tickly) so just plop a blob of red paint on thier little nose & you have an instant clown
• If you plan to do Face Painting professionally it would be avisable to get some kind of Public Liability Insurance.

Things You'll Need:

• Face Paint
• Brushes
• Sponges (natural sea sponges are the best)
• Glitter
• Lots of Clean Water
• Plate
• Towel or washcloth
• Mirror
• Paper Towels
• Handheld fan (to help paint dry quickly)
• Display Board (to show people which designs you can paint)
• Hair Bands (to keep their hair out of their face if needed)

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Face Painting Ideas

For more ideas use the Internet. To search the web, use the search box below.  It's easy, just enter the word or name you wish to find and the results will appear on your screen right on my website.  Use words that describe the kind of painting you desire.  If you want to do a lion face painting, enter:  Lion Face Painting.  It's that easy!  

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