How to Make Do-It-Yourself Glitter Face Paint
- 1). Mix a batch of homemade face paint. To do this, combine the 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream and a few drops of food coloring for each each color. You can also purchase ready-made face paint at costume and Halloween stores in liquid, solid or crayon form.
- 2). Apply a base coat of face paint with a makeup sponge. Use face paint crayons or a different sponge for each color. Block the base coat in large shapes.
- 3). Draw small details with makeup brushes, using a different brush for each color.
- 4). Dip a filbert brush or your finger into the cosmetic grade glitter. Cosmetic grade glitter is finer than craft glitter, and it won't irritate or abrade the skin.
- 5). Dab glitter on your face wherever you want sparkle. To apply glitter to non-colored areas, coat the target area with clear gel before brushing on glitter.