Hi everyone I’m sure all you face painters out there are getting very excited with summer and all the fetes and functions on the doorstep. I just love seeing all the kiddies in their fancy dress with their faces painted. We have some great competitions here in the UK as well for best face painting designs so, everyone everywhere have a fabulous face painting summer time.

Step By Step Face Painting Ideas For Beginners

A Step By Step Face Painting Handy Tips Guide – For A Problem Free Face Painting summer

If you’re a beginner on the verge of your first face painting summer, then here are a few tips that may help.

TIP 1 – My number one tip first off is, plain and simply, that it’s OK to make mistakes, the reason being it’s so easy to cover them up.

TIP 2 – If you want to do an already popular design, then stick to simple. Cheek art is ideal for beginners, but kiddies love their arms, hands, legs and even feet painted as there are lots of easy, simple designs to go at.

EASY DESIGNS – Stars, balloons, eggs, flowers, clowns, and logos.

FOR BOYS – Try spiders, snakes, daggers, moustache, scars.

FOR GIRLS – Have a go at butterflies, hearts, stars, eye designs, dolphins, flowers.

TIP 3 – If you have an artistic side to you, then use it. The beauty of face painting is that it’s about being creative. You don’t have to follow any design rules. Try this: Using a mixture of pinks, blues, purples and white, do some long, slim leaf-like patterns finishing in twirls at the end of each one, with the first two twirls aiming upwards and the bottom twirl aiming down. Start at the eyes and high cheek bones, one under the other, working towards the hairline. Maybe about three. Do two from the centre of the eyebrows towards your hairline, gradually working away from each other. Add a darker shade on the underside of each one, then add a fine white line on the edge of the darker shade. Add some little white dots at the beginning of each leaf design. This will make the pattern come alive. Apply some of the same colours for eye shadow, then add a fine white eye liner. If you’re feeling confident, fine black edging will really set it off. Add a suitable colour lipstick and some touches of glitter over your design and lips for a beautiful sparkly finish. A jewel centred between the eyebrows would be perfect.

TIP 4 – OCTOPUS: A great little fun cheek face painting design that boys and girls alike seem to love. Start with the round head and, if you want to be a little adventurous, you could even paint some of the eight wriggly arms in all directions, some aimed towards the subject’s eyes, nose and mouth. Purple and blues are popular colours and you could also add different shades of blue down all sides for shading and fine white lines to bring the design alive. Don’t forget a couple of white dots for the eyes and, when they’re dry, a tiny black spot on top of each for a perfect finish.

Never be afraid to get creative! If you want to be really creative then why not do a whole octopus family and give them funny names. You could have a baby one wearing a nappy and with a dummy! a teenager with bright red lips, and very long eyelashes! a grandpa and grandma, How about some large black rimmed glasses to make a brainbox octopus! the options are endless but, it would help you to stand out, be unique. It doesn’t have to be octopus either, it could be rabbits. There are so many ideas you could use to put your own stamp on this and you could end up with a whole range of funny girl and boy what-ever-you-decide-on. Go on, just have a go.

TIP 5 – Get a practice pad and practise all different ways of shading and highlighting. Learn what colours blend together and have fun while you’re doing it.

TIP 6 – If you’re still nervous, why not use a mixture of free hand and stencils until you gain more confidence and experience. Even professionals use them, especially for, say, tiny stars. Use the following link for some FREE face painting stencils to download to help get you started Step By Step Face Painting

Get your FREE step-by-step bunny rabbit face painting here Step By Step Free Bunny Face Painting

Oh and DON’T FORGET

MIRROR: For your customers to admire their wonderful face painting design.

WATER: Have an extra bucket of water to hand, especially if you know you’re going to be busy, to keep your brushes clean.

CHAIRS/STOOLS: Make sure you sit your subjects on a chair or stool where you can alter the height. Think of your back and health at all times.

WIPES/TISSUES: Take plenty of wet wipes and tissues, not only for your customers but for yourself as well. You would be amazed how many you will go through.

SPONGES: An important part of your face painting kit. Perfect for applying all over base coats or large areas and great for blending colours.

COLOUR PALETTES: Don’t make the mistake of rushing out to buy every colour in the rainbow. Remember that you can achieve any shade you want just by acquiring the primary colours of blue, yellow, red, black and white. It’s a personal choice that you can make based on your budget as a beginner face painter.

TICKETS: Try using a ticket system if you’re expecting a large crowd. This will save any arguments and pushing in. Also the designs you have chosen to do would look professional in an album so the kiddies can be looking through and choosing which one they’re going to have while waiting.

Have fun, fun, fun. Even the most basic designs done well are all you need to get your first face painting party off to a good start.

Have a great day Jackie xx

Great Bunny Step By Step Face Painting Design To Copy:

Have fun

Why not really impress your friends and family by finishing that perfect face painting creation off with a stunning fancy dress costume. There are costumes for boys, girls and adults, and there’s also a very special section for your favourite pet pooch (not to be missed). Don’t forget to check out the ladies’ hosiery page and there is plenty of fake blood and fangs on offer, too. For more info CLICK HERE Fancy Dress For The Whole Family

For Childrens Only Fancy Dress FEATURING A Complete Halloween Section Plus All Accessories CLICK HERE Girls Halloween Fancy Dress

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