Comments on: Keeping Your Face Painting Area Clean Video

By: Mrs. Bunny, The Clown!

Mrs. Bunny, The Clown! — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:42:05 +0000

Hi Rose Marie facepaintingtips.com has shimmer powders and lots of other types of paints that can help with that runny paint situation. I had a problem like that when I did a party outside in 90 degree weather. The kids were going in and out of a bouncy thingy and getting paint all over the plastic! I was horrified! Some of the kids wanted touch ups, but most of them didn’t care. I was certainly glad of that!

By: Rose Marie

Rose Marie — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:20:46 +0000

I love all the painting tips. Thanks

By: Rose Marie

Rose Marie — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:19:53 +0000

I have just started into face painting! I have bought tubes of face paint. but I also a pack of snazzarro paint. Where can I find the powder base paint? I was at a reunion last week and everyone was sweating and the makeup looked all smeared after a hour. I need a place to order from . any suggestions?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:22:50 +0000

I’m really enjoying your blog, thanks!

I keep a bucket under my table and once I have finished painting a child, I put the dirty sponge straight into the bucket and it’s out of sight. I also put my dirty water in the same bucket as I’ve found that keeping the sponges wet helps prevent staining. At the end of the day, I just put the lid on the bucket and take it home with me.

Parents are always happy that I use a clean sponge for their child, and it also helps keep my hands, and my work area clean too!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:09:27 +0000

Lolita:
I’ve noticed sometimes a few of the Snazaroo colors leaves behind a light stain (meaning it doesn’t all come off the first washing, but does come off the next day). I’ve found putting a thin layer of white down before applying the color prevents it.

By: Joyce Davey

Joyce Davey — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:01:24 +0000

I give myself full marks for cleansiness and general hygiene.
I start a face with a baby wipe and brushes are wiped on this for each child, then rinsed in water, wiped in kitchen towel and start again in the colours required. Having done four face painting sessions I feel confident having studied all your tips on videos. An excellent way to learn. Thank you for your care and guidance.

By: Kari Ivey

Kari Ivey — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:50:11 +0000

Great video, I think that using baby shampoo is an excellent idea. It’s a good way to clean brushes and sponges, and will likely not irritate anyone’s eyes or cause skin irritation. I never thought of that!! To add, I think that it would be wise to notice any eye inflammation, or redness within the eyes on children before painting. Pink eye is extremely contagious, so it would be good advise to check for red eyes, and any mucous coming from a child’s eye before painting as well as open skin lesions, cuts, and scrapes. Thanks.

By: Philadelphia from FacePaintingTips.com

Philadelphia from FacePaintingTips.com — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:55:59 +0000

To Lolita: I’m with Bunny the Clown… I think its probably the paints you’re using. You should makesure that you’re using paints made especially for application onto the skin. What brand are you using?

By: Binky T Clown

Binky T Clown — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:41:26 +0000

Good refresher — baby wipes are a great asset for quick cleanups

By: Mrs. Bunny, The Clown!

Mrs. Bunny, The Clown! — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:06:15 +0000

I’ve always kept my paints, brushes and area clean. I love Snazaroo paints. I use cleansing clothes before and after I paint, along with my hand sanitizer. I carry a small pop-up laundy bag with a disposible bag inside for trash. Keep everything looking neat. I’m going to try the suggestions on the fresh water and using different brushes for different colors. That’s some good info!

To Lolita:

Are you using paints made for face painting specifically? A good face paint is not an acrylic paint. Face paints are water-based and come off quickly with warm water & mild soap. Do you put the color on heavy? If it’s dabbed on with a sponge it’s easier to clean off. This is just a few suggestions that may help. Happy painting!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:52:01 +0000

great face painting tips as all your helpful tips are great!!!

thank you,

By: Lolita Varga

Lolita Varga — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:10:20 +0000

Dear Philadelphia, thanks for sharing the cleaning tips, are really good, but my question is: I paint a spider man in whole face, and after a couple hours they wash it off and the face is like pink and last almost till next day! what can I do? I don’t want a sue. Whant kind of paint or brand can I use?
Thanks for your advices and your time, I will wait for your answer.

Lolita

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:50:46 +0000

Thanks Philadelphia! Your emails are always so helpful. Keep up the great work!