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Face painting is one of the activities making rounds in the party scene. Face painting booths are a staple part of every children's parties, fairs, carnivals and even special holiday parties. Gone are the days when Halloween was the only occasion that people, adults and kids alike, painted their faces. It is no longer odd to see people walking down the street or at the mall with painted faces. Your interest in finding out how face painting is done might be stirred up when you see these people and you might even wonder what types of face painting makeup is used and what brushes or other materials are needed.
The face painting make up that must be used for this must be labeled face paint. Make sure that you are purchasing the correct type of paint before paying for it. Never use acrylic or oil based paints on the face. Face painting makeup is usually water based in order to make removal an easy task. It is also water based to make the paint non-toxic and safe for children with sensitive skin. Face painting make up can be bought at craft stores, bookstores or at party specialty shops. They can be packaged or sold individually. If you plan on taking face painting seriously, you can purchase the individual face painting package. This package usually includes a few colors of face paint, different brushes, sponges and water containers. You can also find bigger packages which contain more paint and more materials. These packages are usually bought by face painting groups who have more than one artist doing the face painting at the same time.
There are also different types of face painting makeup. The most popular of all is the face paint. Face paint comes in different colors. You have a choice of normal colors, those with metallic shades or the ones with glitters. Face painting crayons is another type of face painting makeup. These crayons are also used by some people to outline their design. If you're making complicated or elaborated designs, these crayons could be of great help. The paint tends to spread too quickly on the skin but with the crayon, you have complete control. You can also find face painting markers in the market. When the artist is a newbie in the business and is just slowly learning the ropes of face painting, these would help to make an outline of the design.
When selecting the type of face painting makeup that you need, remember to think about what you're going to be doing with it, what designs you have and how much of the paint you'll be needing.
