Coolest Kid Face Painting Ideas and Tips
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Kid face painting is a BIG favorite amongst children ages 3 to 99!!
Nowadays, face paints are quite cheap and available pretty much everywhere. However, if you're into brewing your own potions, why not make your own face paints with this easy kid face painting recipe?
When the kids arrive, have them make their own palette by gluing THREE bottle caps onto a piece of cardboard (with a hole for the thumb so they really feel like little Rembrandts). Also provide them with a Popsicle stick, toothpick, or other suitable item for mixing.
Then, let the kids fill each cap with a different base color: Blue, Yellow and Red. Now, they're all set. On the palette itself, they can mix their base colors to get more colors. For instance blue and red make purple, blue and yellow make green, red and yellow make orange, etc.
Pair up the kids, give each couple a small mirror, and before you start the kid face painting fun, here are some important tips to help you make the face painting activity as fun (and safe) as can be.
Here are some important tips to help you make the most of your Halloween make up:
*The kids should put their hair back with a clip or hair band.
*Have the kids clean their faces with a moisture wipe or tissue.
*Prepare lots of towels and tissues.
*Have a few mirrors available.
*Prepare different sized brushes and sponges.
*Prepare a few bowls filled with warm water for cleaning the brushes when changing colors.
Tips for the actual face painting:
(Remember to submit your own kid face painting designs below...)
*The kids can use a dry sponge, brush and even their fingers to apply the paint
*When switching colors, the brushes/sponges/fingers need to be washed. However, make sure to dry them off with tissues/towels completely because excess water will make the kid face painting colors runny.
*Prepare stencils of stars, moons, flowers, hearts, etc. to apply on the cheek for those kids who aren't comfortable painting free-hand.
*Explain to the kids that they should start with the lightest colors. (While it is possible to use white over black you will get a much bolder contrast when you paint black over white. )
*An important kid face painting tip is to make sure the kids let the first color dry before applying a second. If not, the colors will mix and they'll probably have to wipe everything off and start again (which isn't such a disaster when you're having so much fun.)
*Think thin. Rather than applying one thick layer of paint (which may crack) apply a thin layer, let it dry, and then apply another.
*Go for some special face painting effects! The paint works as a basic glue, so you can create funny features like bumpy noses or big eyebrows. For warts, take puffed rice, cover with a piece of tissue, paint and glue on to the face. For big eyebrows soak a bit of cotton wool in the paint, place on the face, cover with a piece of tissue, and paint. If you want a ghostly effect apply a light dusting of flour once you've finished painting the face (be sure to get your subject to close their eyes tightly). Glitter is also great for a quick, dramatic face painting effect. But, keep in mind that it can scatter everywhere and "stick" around for quite some after the party has ended.
Things to take in account:
*If there's a kid that has a cut or open wound, fever, disease (like chicken pox) DO NOT PAINT THEM!! In these matters use common sense and avoid such problems.
*If you are concerned that someone may have very sensitive skin, you can first start by applying a little paint on the inside of their wrist and wait at least half an hour to see if there's a reaction.
*Make sure the kids are SUPER careful when painting close to the eyes. Have them look up when painting below the eyes, and eyes shut when painting above them.
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