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Quick and Easy Face Painting Ideas for Kids

Quick & Easy Face Painting Ideas for Kids shows you how to paint all kinds of fun pictures on your favorite kid’s faces this Halloween or for any occasion.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Art Project
Cuisine: Art Project
Keyword: Face Painting, Face Painting Ideas for Kids
Author: Shelly
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Paint Brush Set (12) for Water, Oil or Acrylic Painting
  • Kids Haircut Cape

Ingredients

  • Face Paint, 6 Secondary Color Set
  • Face Paint, 6 Primary Color Set

Instructions

  • Print off the Free Welcome To Nanas face painting tattoo patterns OR find ideas for simple patterns/pictures online.
  • Study the face painting design the child chooses and paint the background color of the main shape of the design on the child's cheek (or down the side of the face). This would be the orange of a pumpkin for example.
  • Add additional background color areas- like a stem on the pumpkin for example. Complete all of the background color areas.
  • After the background is done, it often helps to outline and detail the face paint tattoo with a black line, like a cartoon drawing (or outline in a darker color, like blue if you desire). Not all designs need to be outlined. This would be the outline and face of the pumpkin jack-o-lantern for example.
  • Finish with some fun extra stars, squiggles, lightning strikes around the design to give it some pizzazz. May also use some face paint glitter if you desire.

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