Most paint and sip parties involve a group of people learning how to create a painting on a canvas or another common painting surface. Have you ever thought about hosting a face painting sip and paint party?
This is a fun and unique way to have a paint and sip party. If there are parents or teachers in the class, this is a great way to learn how to do face painting for kids at parties and other events.
In this article, we are going to take a look at some of the best tips for learning how to paint on faces (or other body parts). If you want to learn more about what you will learn at a face painting paint and sip party, keep reading.
Face Painting Tips
If you are teaching or attending a face painting class for beginners, some important tips will help. Let’s take a look at the tips I like to give to paint party guests.
Remember, this is an art form that you aren’t going to be able to master in one session. But, these tips are a great place to start, and you can only get better and better as you continue with face painting.
#1. Teardrops and Swirls
One of the first things I teach in face painting classes is how to paint teardrops and swirls. This is something that is very popular, but also not always easy for beginners.
You should have the right consistency of paint on the paintbrush. The paint needs to be opaque so it can easily be seen on the skin. I always like to test the paint on my skin to make sure it has the right consistency.
To make a teardrop, use a round brush. Press down on the brush and then lift it from the skin, slowly. You will now have a line that is thick at one end and pointed at the other end.
To make a swirl, the technique is similar to teardrops. The difference is you will be varying the thickness of the lines.
#2. Make Sure the First Layer is Dry
You will be using a base layer before you get into the rest of the design. It is important to make sure that this base layer is completely dry before moving on.
If the base layer is not dry, you will have a hard time painting the rest of the details. Things could end up looking quite muddy.
It should only take less than a minute for the base layer to dry, so try not to be impatient. Having patience will ensure that the design looks fantastic. This is also a good time to use a glitter spritz because the glitter will stick to the wet paint.
#3. Keep Your Hand From Shaking
It can be difficult to keep a steady hand while doing face painting. One trick I’ve learned is to rest my pinkie finger on the forehead of the person whose face I am painting.
This tip comes in handy when you are painting smaller details, such as whiskers, lettering, etc.
#4. Use the Right Materials
I never recommend getting those cheap face painting kits from craft stores or department stores. If you are going to get into face painting, make sure you are using professional paints and other materials.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money. You can go on Amazon and find some great deals on professional face painting kits that will have all of the paints and supplies you will need.
#5. Don’t Wet the Paint
While the paint does need to be wet, I don’t advise wetting the paint directly. Instead, spritz some water onto your sponge or brushes and then dip them into the paint.
Not only will this allow the paints to dry faster, but it will also prevent mold from developing in your unused paints, and your paints will stay fresher for a longer period.
#6. Use Stencils
Unless you have a lot of experience with freehand painting, it is a good idea to use stencils when doing face painting. This is going to ensure that you can paint the designs exactly as they are supposed to look.
You can buy special face painting stencils. Another option is to use your own. I suggest using a surface that can be stretched so it can fit into various parts of the face and body.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the tips I give to students at paint and sip parties when they are learning how to do face painting. This is an art form that takes a lot of practice, and many guests ask me for additional lessons after the initial paint party.
If you are interested in learning how to do face painting for parties and other events, talk to someone who is already doing it. While they may not wish to give up all of their secrets, if they are professionals, they will not mind helping others to get started.
Sari Green is a semi-professional artist and professional writer. She has been hosting paint & sip parties for the past couple of years, and truly enjoys helping other people to create their very own masterpieces. She loves to create, and you never know what she’s going to come up with next!