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Changing your world one face at a time.
FAQ 1: What kind of paints do you recommend? A: FDA-approved water-based makeup paints. My favorite brands are: FAB, Paradise, and Kryolan. (Wolf is great but doesn't wash off as easily. I use their black and white almost exclusively.) 2: Where can I find face paint and related products? A: Order online: Silly Farm 3: The paint prices seem high. Is face painting expensive? A: No. If you purchase the professional sizes, you DO have the up-front cost, but the $-per-face ratio is around 3 to 7 cents per face which is incredibly affordable. The smaller Snazaroo Rainbow kits are about $15.00 (less up-front cost), and are great for experimenting, but the $-per-face ratio is 30 cents per face, which is four times as expensive as the professional sizes! The paints keep well and can provide years of painting fun even if you're using them several times a year for big events. (You'll find that white and black are your first colors to run out due to their constant use.) When calculating, you can estimate that one professional-sized paint color will paint around 100-300 full faces if used correctly. So if you need 6 colors to paint your designs, you can estimate that altogether they should paint around 600-1800 faces, which is a lot of mileage for your money! 4: What kind of paint brushes do you recommend? A: Purchase round brushes with sable (softer) or nylon (stiffer) bristles depending on your preference. A # 5 or #6 is a good size for adding elements such as teeth and swirls while I recommend a medium #4 round for outlining. Adjust the size to fit your style and method. (Those with a ''heavy hand'' who put a lot of pressure on the brush will need to choose smaller sizes such as a #3 round or #2 round to avoid getting extra-thick lines.) A #0 round or #1 round is helpful for small details and hand/cheek art. 5: Where can I purchase brushes? A: Your local large craft store should have a good selection, and usually has coupons available. Otherwise, you can find them here. 6: How many sponges will I need? A: Most high-density sponges come as round disks, each of which you will want to cut in half. You should have one sponge half for every color of paint you will be using with a few extra ''spares'' just in case. 7: Do I need to ''prepare'' my sponges (get them damp by immersing in water then squeezing out excess water in a paper towel) EVERY TIME I use them? A: No. Once a sponge is dampened once, it should adequately load paint for the remainder of your event. Exceptions would include extended-length events or very hot weather. If your sponge is too dry, it will not load paint well, in which case you will likely take notice and then simply rewet and dry your sponge. (Assign one sponge to each paint color and avoid rinsing them throughout your event to save paint and save time!) 8. The back of my DVD lists ''ochre'' as a paint color. What color is that? A: Yellow ochre, which is a more golden yellow. Another brand calls it ''Mango''. It is close to the yellow color of a lion, therefore it is especially appropriate for animal designs. You can also use almost any gold color as a substitute. 9. How many stands do I need for my Foto Flips? A: Each package or set comes with one stand. You will want to have enough stands to equal the total number of painters that will be painting AT ONE TIME. For example, if you have a team of 6 painters, but they will rotate out and 3 is the most that will be painting at once, then you will need to purchase 2 additional stands so that you have 3 stands total. (The Foto Flip pages can be combined and divided as desired on each stand.) |
