Renthead Mommy Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I'm planning the children's christmas party and I need to get face paint as it was a big hit last year. What kind of paint do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Could you get a set of Halloween face paints on clearance? Don't know if that would have all the colors you want or not though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Could you get a set of Halloween face paints on clearance? Don't know if that would have all the colors you want or not though. No, halloween stuff is long gone. We actually have a decent craft center on base. But I've never done face painting before, and just don't know what paint to buy. I know someone on here knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Mom Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I have a brand called Snazaroo that I got online from DickBlick.com. I used it for Halloween and it works GREAT and washes off super easy and w/o mess. It's made in UK and labeled as FDA approved (non-toxic). (I'd post a photo but I haven't been able to figure out how to get photos into a post:tongue_smilie:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 I have a brand called Snazaroo that I got online from DickBlick.com. I used it for Halloween and it works GREAT and washes off super easy and w/o mess. It's made in UK and labeled as FDA approved (non-toxic). . Yes but is it acyrlic, tempera, poster paints or what? I know you can use some kind of just regular kid paint, I just don't know which one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 bump I'm off to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Mom Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Yes but is it acyrlic, tempera, poster paints or what? I know you can use some kind of just regular kid paint, I just don't know which one. Sorry, can't help you there. The product I posted is "Face Paint", I've never heard of using regular paint as face paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I face paint frequently and just use regular acrylic paints. I do not use this for all-over face designs--just smaller art on the cheek, arm, forehead, etc. If you use it all over it is stiff and cracks. It stays on well and cleans up with water and soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 HObby Lobby has face paint all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 I face paint frequently and just use regular acrylic paints. I do not use this for all-over face designs--just smaller art on the cheek, arm, forehead, etc. If you use it all over it is stiff and cracks. It stays on well and cleans up with water and soap. THANK YOU!! This is exactly what I needed to know! I'm short on budget at this point, and ording things just adds crazy amounts in shipping. And while someone else pointed out Hobby Lobby, the nearest one of those is about a few thousand miles away! LOL! Luckily, of all the bases here on the island, there is actually a arts and craft place, and it's here on the AF base, so that is the easiest as well as cheapest option for us. Plus we'll run through about 100 kids on the day of the party. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 They are wonderful, very easy to use, last FOREVER!! I have used mine for church events for at least 4 years and still don't need more yet. They are non-greasy, washable and wonderful. It is nice that they now have a US distributor, I used to order them from the UK. Here is the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurad1125 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm planning the children's christmas party and I need to get face paint as it was a big hit last year. What kind of paint do you use? When I worked in day care (gasp!) we always used tempra with a bit of liquid dish soap mixed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanda Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 My absolute favorite medium for face painting is not paint at all... it is watercolor pencils. Just get non-toxic ones. Then.... dip the pencil into water and draw, draw, draw. I find this much easier to do detailing with than a paintbrush. This is what was used at a Renaissance Faire and I have been doing it this way for over 10 years now. This is far less expensive than buying paints and paintbrushes. For larger groups I prefer to keep more than one set for ease of keeping them sharpened. Also, practice a bit first... too much water and they bleed... but it is so easy to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 We've always used finger paints for body and face painting; they aren't itchy when they dry and are easier to clean than grease sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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