Occasions for face painting

On many different festivals, there is the opportunity to do a face painting. At children’s or street parties, where you expect a larger number of children, the make-up of children has become almost a must now. Even if a play is to be performed by the children, this offers artful face painting. In plays, the little actors wear Costumes, which fit to the respective figure, and only through the right make-up mask, the children’s costume is really perfect. If, for example, fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood are performed, an animal motif is made up for the performer of the wolf. However, animal motifs are technically demanding and require a high level of skill from the make-up artist. But not only theater groups, but also the members of dance groups can be surprised with a face painting. Glitter make-up and elaborate ornaments fit particularly well in this context. If you organize a beach party or a pool party for children, you can also implement this theme party with face painting. Pirates, mermaids and sailors are easy to make up and provide enthusiasm for young and old. Also on other occasions, such as Halloween, the children make-up on. Whether witch, vampire or pumpkin face, the possible make-up motifs are diverse and can provide the viewer with both goose bumps and a laugh.

Important rules for face painting

Every skillful make-up motif starts with the appropriate foundation. This is applied to the entire face. It is best to use a small-pore make-up sponge. Particularly good results are achieved when slightly moistened with a little water. Also for applying the makeup should be the right one Toolbe used. Synthetic brushes are particularly suitable because they are particularly durable and can be applied to thin patterns and strokes. The brush should be guided like a pencil when applied. The children’s lips can be painted very well with a so-called cat tongue brush. For face painting you should use only water-soluble make-up. This is best suited to the delicate skin of children and can be removed very easily. If the motif is to be spiced up with glitter, polyester glitter is particularly well suited. By the way, the best results can be achieved by matching the color of the glitter powder to the color of the underlying face.

Face painting step by step

If you go for a make-to-measure make-up, you will easily achieve optimal results. First, the face painting should be well planned. The make-up accessories and make-up colors must be procured and appropriate make-up templates available. When face painting begins, the child’s face must first be prepared. It is easily cleaned with a damp cloth before applying the primer. Elaborate motifs, for example for Halloween, also require a special skin glue. Before you start applying the make-up, you should divide the face into sections, and then proceed in sections. When applying make-up, the brightest shades are applied first. Larger surfaces can be combined with a spongeto edit. For smaller areas, it is best to use a synthetic fiber brush. Then it’s the turn of the dark colors that can be used to create almost any motif. Glitter powder is applied at the end and gives the make-up mask the final touch.