1/23/2013

Some Tips On Face Painting

By Annabelle Newton


When festive activities take place, what most people often find alluring to get is face painting long island. Whether this is done with an elaborate or a simple design, an artist will still need to follow through several basic techniques for his job. The face is usually the most sensitive part in the body and hence, it will be very important for customers to ensure that they are not allergic to the substances that will be used by the artist.

The first phase in getting faces painted will always be cleaning the target areas first. If you are receiving the service outdoor, then usually, the artist will only be wiping your facial area off with baby wipes or wet cloths. Indoor services, however, will often require you to wash your face with the use of a soap or a facial foam.

The very first phase will be the base coat application. Artists will often only apply thin layers of the coating substance. In case target areas are larger in size, sponges can be used for better coverage. The same goes for when clients desire for a full mask application. This phase will involve dabbing of sponges into desired colors and then evenly patting them all over the skin surface.

Artists will often have a need for brushes with soft or small bristles especially when doing elaborate designs. Even smaller brushes will be necessary when it comes to forming very thin and straight lines. These are often required for designs in the form of numerous balloons and heart shapes which are often very detailed.

To fill in the design outline, the artist will be using a brush of medium size. Medium-sized brushes can be great in covering larger areas and wider ranges without messing up or going way beyond outlines. What artists need to be careful about is having the colors all mixed together. To avoid this, they will be ensuring that all their brushes have been cleaned before use.

Most artists are recommended to make use of water-based paints as these are often the types that do not result to allergic reactions. Prior to doing their designs, in addition, artists must first do sketches or outlines of these using temporary marks so making corrections will not be too bothersome. Thinning paints out using water can be a good technique for creating varying shades when dealing with intricate designs.

Eventually, you will need to wash the paint off you skin and this can be troublesome for the most part. You might not have any problem with the simpler designs but an intricate one might need a thorough removal method. Quickly scrubbing may sometimes not be enough. Paint traces might still remain and cause clogging of your pores.

You can choose to apply cold cream over the painted area. Make sure that you spread this over your entire facial area. Take a wet washcloth and wipe off the cream. Make sure that you rinse the cloth for every swipe you make.

Another method that can be resorted to is using makeup removers. These substances are great for eye makeup removal. Facial cleansers can then be swiped over the remaining facial area. Before opting for a face painting long island though, perhaps it will be best for customers to inquire from their artists the best ways to remove the applied paints.




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