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New to facepainting?

Sep 28, 2021

So you're new to the facepainting world! Welcome, put your seat belt on, it can be a bumpy ride! It can also be a lot of fun, really rewarding, and EVERYONE (professional) seems to get told "that's the best facepainting I've ever seen". It's a wonderful ego boost, a child's smile as they look in the mirror is worth a thousand Thank You's (they often forget, bless).

To be properly prepared, we hope you've perhaps done a few courses, got...

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Painters' FAQ

Sep 28, 2021

Here are the answers to the questions that we get asked most often! There are more detailed answers to more specific questions from working painters in Aggie's Answers.

Q: How do I start to face paint?A: The easiest way is to get a book about face painting from the library or you can buy one from Facepaint UK, we recommend either of the Usborne books if you are a beginner. Buy a few ‘proper’ face paints, some sponges and some...

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Paradise Triple Load Brush and One Stroke Painting - Facepaint UK Blog

Paradise Triple Load Brush and One Stroke Painting

Sep 28, 2021

After playing with this brush and getting some interesting effects, we have been wondering how you are supposed to use it! We asked the manufacturers (Mehron) and at last we have a reply, and this is what they say:

HOW TO USE THE PARADISE TRIPLE LOAD BRUSH

Suggestion: Because there are 3 sides to the brush, it is best to mist your paints prior to loading the brush.... because you will have 3 colours that are not necessarily in...

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Rainbow Paint - Facepaint UK Blog

Rainbow Paint

Sep 28, 2021

We used to sell our own wonderful Rainbow Paint at Facepaint UK, and lots of you fell in love with it! OK, so some people are had a bit of trouble, so here are some brief instructions along with some examples of what can be done with any 'split cake' paint.

Spray the sponge until it is evenly damp (not the paint!).

Pull the sponge slowly and firmly

along the length of the paint to...

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Starting Out

Sep 28, 2021

Well maybe you could!Face painting is an incredibly rewarding activity whether it is just for fun on your children and their friends, or you dream of becoming a professional. You will always have grateful admirers and happy photos, even if your artwork ends up hot and sticky, covered in candy floss and going up and down on a bouncy castle." />

Have you ever thought "I could do that!" when watching a face painter?

Well maybe you could!

Face painting...

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Temptu Temporary Tattoos - Facepaint UK Blog

Temptu Temporary Tattoos

Sep 28, 2021

TEMPTU PRO has been producing long-lasting body art products and innovative cosmetics for over twenty-five years. When the original TEMPTU PRO All-Ink Transfer was invented for the 1981 movie “Tattoo,” it became an overnight success with Hollywood makeup pros and body artists alike.

In the

process of creating a superior transfer ink, they discovered that the same formulas could be used to manufacture an exceptional line of body paints

and cosmetics, giving birth to TEMPTU PRO Body...

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The London School of Facepainting - Facepaint UK Blog

The London School of Facepainting

Sep 28, 2021

It is with regret that the London School of Facepainting has decided not to continue with offering classes for the foreseeable future. We had been hoping for suitable (affordable) premises which have not manifested despite our best efforts. Having established such an enviable reputation over the years it is with great sadness that we have decided to withdraw, but sometimes good things must come to an end.

We believe we have made a valuable contribution to ‘the world of facepainting’...

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