Face Painting Parties

Children love face painting, it fulfils a desire for fantasy to be anything from a superhero to a scoundrel, a ferocious lion to a friendly pussycat, a wild monster to a funny clown or a crazy pirate to a pretty princess and everything in between.

Face painting is a fun and an exciting addition to a children's parties or corporate event.

Face Painting Safety Tip No. 1: Use Suitable Paints
“Non-Toxic” does not mean “safe for skin.” Acrylic craft paints are not meant to be used on the skin – nor are watercolor markers or pencils. Just because the package says "non-toxic" does not mean that it is safe to put on skin. Many people are allergic to the non-FDA approved chemicals and colorants used in craft paints (such as nickel), and will break out in a rash from these paints.

Watercolor markers (or "washable markers") do not remove from skin easily – it can take days to get the stain removed. The "washable" part of the name refers to fabric, not skin. There are many brands of safe face paint readily available (Snazaroo, Wolfe Brothers, Fardel, Fantasy World Wide, Paradise, Mehron, Kryolan, and Ben Nye, for example) and they are not more expensive than craft paints since a little bit goes a very long way!

Face Painting Safety Tip No. 2: Check the Glitter
Metallic craft glitter should not be used for face painting. The only safe glitters for face painting are made of polyester, and should be .008 microns in size or smaller. That is the size that the FDA classifies as “cosmetic size” and safe for use on skin.

Face Painting Safety Tip No. 3: Cleaning Brushes and Sponges
Alcohol is not an effective sanitizer for brushes and sponges -- it can actually promote the growth of bacteria if used in small amounts. Any traces of the alcohol left on the brush or sponge can cause pain to sensitive tissue (like the eye area).

Full Face Painting Guide www.EasyFacePainting.com

http://www.facepaint.co.uk/

http://www.partypacks.co.uk/face-painting/