EVENTS – Face-painting stalls
In your comfort zone A face-painting shift can be
demanding if you are unable to reach the children’s faces easily. Create a set-up that works for both artist and child. Be safe and hygienic. Don’t reuse single-use stencils, put glitter on eyelids or reuse dirty sponges. Wash your brushes as you go and store them bristles-up in a jar. Use three pots of water for cleaning: one with antibacterial solution, one for rinsing and one with clean water. Collect dirty sponges in a mesh bag and wash them in a hot wash afterwards. Keep a bucket for dirty water and have a good supply of clean water as you will need a lot!
After care Instruct parents to remove designs
CAZ’S TOP SUPPLIERS
l 2 Meenie:
2meenie.co.uk l The Face Painting Shop:
thefacepaintingshop.com l Magic Box:
magicboxfacepaints.com l Glitter Envy:
glitter-envy.co.uk l Glitter Body Art:
temporarytattoostore.co.uk
Manage the crowds Let the children see the design
options while they queue. Print them in colour and display them on boards or an A-frame. Appoint a queue manager to take payments, help children make a decision and close the queue if it’s getting too long. Offer a temporary tattoo to those waiting for over ten minutes.
Get consent Before painting a child’s face, seek
such as craft glitter and Vaseline. These can be hazardous if they come into contact with someone’s eyes.
What to use Only use products that comply with
UK safety regulations. These include non-toxic, water-based face paints and cosmetic glitter with the correct fixing gel. Although biodegradable glitter is more expensive, it is an eco-friendly option. Biolumination (
biolumination.co.uk) sells a holographic, plant-based glitter that isn’t tested on animals and comes in eco-friendly packaging. Avoid using nail glitter on skin, and always make sure that cosmetics are within their use-by dates. Use dedicated face-painting sponges or cut up natural sponges.
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permission from both the child and caregiver. Paint manufacturers’ instructions specify a minimum age of three for face painting. If younger children are unable to sit still, offer a simpler design or a temporary tattoo on their arm or hand instead. Discuss any concerns about illness,
broken skin or potential allergic reactions with parents or guardians. Display a disclaimer and safety notice clearly on the stall. Use your judgment and say no if necessary.
with child-friendly soap, warm water and a wash cloth. They should remove glitter and temporary tattoos with an alcohol-based hand sanitiser on damp skin.
l Caz Robertson is a primary school parent who runs Cazzadoodle face painting in the Wirral. She won Best Children’s Face Painter (Merseyside) at the Lux Global Excellence Awards 2023.
cazzadoodle.weebly.com
LEARN TO PAINT LIKE A PROFESSIONAL
l The Face Painting Association runs workshops and courses as well as an annual conference and convention. facepainting
association.com
l Donna’s Face Painting is currently taking bookings for a UK tour of classes.
donnasfacepainting.co.uk
Discuss any concerns about illness, broken skin or
potential allergic reactions with parents or guardians
l Façade Academy of Face Painting & Body Art offers the Personal Paint Path, where painters at any level can begin their journey or improve their skills.
facadeacademy.co.uk
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