face painting q
A Live
OK, this is a bit OT, but I got volunteered to do face painting at a
kid's christmas party. Some people do this at Ren Fests, so there's a
connection, however weak.
Can anyone point me to a web page that tells basics, like what kinds of
paint to use, etc?
Thanks
A Live
housekeeper at the motel I stayed in at Thanksgiving said it is the
wrong kind of paint, that it is greasepaint, which takes forever to dry
- not a good idea when working with little kids.
I was suspecious anyway, about a brand named "facepaint" - sounds more
like thay are trying to capture a market amoung ignorant buyers, than
like they are offering whatever might be the best paint for the job.
So I picked up a bottle of cheap acryllic, Apple Barrel brand, but it
itches a bit as it drys, which is not good for little kids. I'll try
the cold cream mix idea. Thanks for all the ideas!
Alive
Glendruid wrote:
>
> On Wed, 01 Dec 1999 00:18:10 -0800, ye Knotte Master <bb...@lafn.org>
> wrote:
>
> >Keltik suggested:
> >>My husband the arteest swears that what they use is acrylic paint just like at
> >>the art supply store...
> >
> >Ack! Wait!
> >
> >Better still, go to a costume/magic/drama supplies type place and get
> >some of the basic non-toxic face paints. Easier, washable, nothing to
> >harm eyes or skin, and the parents will still speak to you after the
> >stuff gets onto the clothes, because it WILL wash out.
>
> They also sell face paints at Michael's and probably other craft
> stores as well. I'd feel better about having something that actually
> says "face paints" on my child's face than just plain acrylics. But I
> always was a worrier. :)
>
> Glendruid
> (Julie)
> Ren.Geek
> Please remove the spamblock to reply.
Keltik
My husband the arteest swears that what they use is acrylic paint just like at
the art supply store...
Just leave out Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium orange, Napthol Red,
Napthol Yellow, Pthalo green & blue and anything w/ cobolt in it (these are the
toxic or staining kinds of pigments)
You may want to look for a set of acrylic-base paints aimed for kiddies to
use...most likely to be non-toxic...
Have fun!
Keltik-The S.H.D.G of The Wall (by the White Hart Tavern stage @ MDRF)
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ye Knotte Master
>Alive posted:
><< OK, this is a bit OT, but I got volunteered to do face painting at a kid's
>christmas party. Some people do this at Ren Fests, so there's a
>connection, however weak.
>Can anyone point me to a web page that tells basics, like what kinds of paint
>to use, etc?>>>
Keltik suggested:
>My husband the arteest swears that what they use is acrylic paint just like at
>the art supply store...
Ack! Wait!
Better still, go to a costume/magic/drama supplies type place and get
some of the basic non-toxic face paints. Easier, washable, nothing to
harm eyes or skin, and the parents will still speak to you after the
stuff gets onto the clothes, because it WILL wash out.
Tim
who has painted quite a few faces in his time....
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entertainers to do it (like at a company bash) is that they blend it
with a little cold cream (such as ponds) it makes it come off easier
later, and prevents the cracking when it dries on the skin. PS, try to
work with disposable q-tips or some other cosmetic applicator. Even if
there is no overt infection or blemish, one kids facial bacteria can be
extremely diffent from another's and set up a nasty reaction or transmit
bacterial infection. Or you could use rubbing alcohol to sterilize
brushes between faces. (I've done a lot of stage make up workshops for
kids at scout camp or b-day parties. This is not something you want to
mess with...a whole troop with impetigo? EYUWWWWWW!)
Queen Maggie
Keltik wrote:
>
> Alive posted:
> << OK, this is a bit OT, but I got volunteered to do face painting at a kid's
> christmas party. Some people do this at Ren Fests, so there's a
> connection, however weak.
>
> Can anyone point me to a web page that tells basics, like what kinds of paint
> to use, etc?>>>
>
> My husband the arteest swears that what they use is acrylic paint just like at
> the art supply store...
>
> Just leave out Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium orange, Napthol Red,
> Napthol Yellow, Pthalo green & blue and anything w/ cobolt in it (these are the
> toxic or staining kinds of pigments)
>
> You may want to look for a set of acrylic-base paints aimed for kiddies to
> use...most likely to be non-toxic...
>
> Have fun!
>
> Keltik-The S.H.D.G of The Wall (by the White Hart Tavern stage @ MDRF)
> RE Piland Goldsmiths: www.repiland.com
> MDRF Addict
> Keeper of the Left Paw of Darkness
> IWG #1040 "The Taxing Wench"
> Co-Pilot To *There*
> Pleat Queen of the Kilting Bee
--
Elizabeth Jane
A Live wrote in message <3842A392...@ix.netcom.com>...
>
>OK, this is a bit OT, but I got volunteered to do face painting at a
>kid's christmas party. Some people do this at Ren Fests, so there's a
>connection, however weak.
>
>Can anyone point me to a web page that tells basics, like what kinds of
>paint to use, etc?
>
Okay, okay....*whew*....NO on the acrylic paint...it's toxic & if you paint
it on a child's face & the child somehow gets it in his mouth or eyes & it
causes harm - YOU'RE RESPONSIBLE!!!! I have seen countless children painted
with crayons, magic markers, "craft paints", acrylic and latex paint only to
see them literally clawing their faces with their fingernails to remove the
paint. My theory is this: I don't put anything on a child's face that I
wouldn't put on my own.
That's 11 years of clowning speaking.
I use Ben Nye, Meron or Kryolan. Small 1 oz. bottles of liquid Meron costs
about $4/color & you can easily mix colors if you buy the basic white,
black, red, yellow, blue & green. Try the Meron in the squeeze tubes! With
a little water, they're great!!! Ben Nye is pricey and the Kryolan Color
Cups are EXPENSIVE!!!! Also there is a product (sometimes available at
Michael's) called Disguise Stix that is not so bad either and usually costs
$1-3/color...many colors, very inexpensive & it does the job in a pinch.
HINT: bring a bottle of water & cup to rinse brushes
HINT: bring an old towel to lay down on your station table to prevent spills
and several old wash clothes or a bundle of paper towels to clean & dry your
brushes
HINT: bring a plastic egg carton to mix colors on the site
HINT: add a couple of drops of Joy dishwashing detergent in the red,
orange, yellow & pink so the paint will not stain the skin as badly - all
paints leave a little stain but assure the parents that it will come off in
the "second wash"
HINT: keep bottles in a shoe box while you paint to avoid little hands from
wandering into your paints
HINT: buy ULTRA fine glitter & reasonable brushes at a craft store -
theater shops charge more for these items than at the craft store.
HINT: bring baby wipes to clean faces before you paint
HINT: display your selection of designs on a cardboard sign next to your
station so they'll know what they want before they sit down
HINT: don't paint over open sores or scrapes and try to avoid painting the
faces of sick kids - you carry their germs in your paint & you have to toss
contaminated paint. Wipe their hands with a baby wipe & paint their hands
or arms - they'll enjoy that just as much.
All these companies (Ben Nye, Meron, Kryolan and Disguise Stix) manufacture
a non-toxic FACE PAINT that is intended solely for face painting (no, it's
not a marketing gimmick). You can find these paints at a local
theater/costume shop or you might call a children's entertainer to see if
they know a local source for these products. Greasepaint is for stage
performers and intended to not DRY but set with baby powder or talc. It is
not the best product for face painting unless the kids are going in swimming
after your work is done!
Good luck! Be patient & have fun!!! I know the kids will enjoy your work!
Best wishes,
Elizabeth Jane
(aka Molly Anne the Clown of Molly Anne's Clown House)
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