| If you can apply your own make-up or doodle a | | | | you're ready, practice a few simple cheek |
| simple design, you can learn to face paint | | | | designs. Many face painting books are |
| for a kids party. With these easy tips and | | | | available with designs from simple to |
| techniques and a little practice, you'll be | | | | spectacular. Use these to inspire you and |
| turning out all sorts of colorful characters. | | | | practice, practice, practice. The more you |
| Here's how to achieve spectacular results | | | | practice, the quicker you will be able to |
| and the admiration of children and parents | | | | complete a design, and your confidence will |
| alike.First and foremost, inform parents that | | | | grow.Try these quick and easy cheek designs: |
| there will be face painting at your party. | | | | |
| Check for any skin allergies. Do not paint | | | | Girls: hearts, stars, flowers, slogans, |
| children with open cuts or rashes.Prepare by | | | | butterflies, ladybugs, smiley face, dolphin |
| obtaining the correct paints and materials. | | | | |
| Use water-based paints which clean off easily | | | | Boys: spider, spiderweb, scars, mustache & |
| with wet wipes or mild soap and water. | | | | beard, snake, sharkFace painting stamps are |
| Whenever possible, Use paints that have FDA | | | | also available online to make the process |
| approval for cosmetics. Acrylic paints are | | | | even easier. These rubber stamps allow you |
| not meant for use on the skin and should be | | | | to stamp a design on the child's face and |
| avoided.Have lots of sponges and brushes | | | | simply color it in!Invest in a good quality |
| handy, as well as a container of water. Use | | | | facial glitter, which adds pizzazz to any |
| a different sponge or brush for each color to | | | | face paint design.Supplement your face |
| minimize the need to clean frequently.When | | | | painting by making available some temporary |
| brushing on color, use only enough water to | | | | tattoos for kids to choose from. Many |
| allow the paint to flow on smoothly. Use | | | | different themes are available.Have a mirror |
| even less water when sponging color on large | | | | handy to show kids the result of your |
| areas. Apply as you would shoe polish, | | | | handiwork. They'll get excited and that |
| dabbing to even and smooth the color.The | | | | enthusiasm will spread!Plan other games and |
| easiest way to get comfortable face painting | | | | activities for kids to do while you take them |
| is to apply color to the entire face and then | | | | one at a time for face paint.Remember that |
| add simple accents or sparkles. For example, | | | | everyone is capable of sponging on face color |
| for a Spiderman party, sponge on an all-over | | | | and making simple designs. That's all kids |
| red background, then with a fine brush paint | | | | really want. Once you've conquered the |
| a spider web on the cheek or around one eye. | | | | basics, you can always graduate to more |
| Red works well for a ladybug party too, just | | | | intricate designs.You might just enjoy face |
| add a couple of large black spots on each | | | | painting so much you'll decide to hire out |
| cheek.For a Shrek or Hulk party, green faces | | | | your services for other kids parties, |
| alone can convey the | | | | too!Copyright 2005 Kids Party Paradise All |
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