How to Do Face & Body Paint
- 1). Mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon of cold cream in each container. Stir until completely mixed, then add a 1/2 teaspoon of water to each container.
- 2). Add food coloring, one drop at a time, to your containers and stir thoroughly. Add more food coloring for a deeper color. For a lighter color, use twice as much cornstarch, cold cream and water.
- 3). Apply face/body paint with a make-up sponge to cover large areas (e.g. white clown face).
- 4). Apply paint with a stipple sponge for a dirt or stubble effect (e.g. a hobo's 5 o'clock shadow).
- 5). Paint smaller details with a make-up brush.
- 6). Place lids on your containers to store the paint for future use.
- 7). Remove paint with soap and water.