Homemade Face Paint

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Whether you're a teacher seeking fun activities for your students or a parent who wants to take a more hands-on approach to Halloween costumes, learning how to make homemade face paint can be a helpful and fun task!

Reasons to Get Crafty

It's that time of year again; county fairs, fall festivals, parties and, of course, Halloween are all on the horizon. Many of these events call for costumes, which, depending on your budget, your interest and how many people you plan to dress, can be quite taxing on the bank account. This makes it all the more important to do as much of the project yourself as possible, without creating an enormous amount of work and putting a burden on your finances.

High-quality costume makeup can be costly, especially if you are searching for specific colors and find you need to order them online from a theatrical makeup store. In that case, it would be beneficial to learn the quick and easy method of making homemade face paint. It doesn't have to be a chore, either. In fact, turning it into a fun do-it-yourself project for the kids to help with can be a great rainy day activity.

When to Use Face Paint

Face paint is used year round, obviously, but its importance in the mainstream world increases tenfold when fall approaches! That's because the season's social events all but demand a dose of colorful, bold makeup, whether for a costume or a booth at a country fair. Face paint is also a favorite at children's birthday parties.

Making Homemade Face Paint

Creating face paint in the comfort of your own home is surprisingly simple. You don't need any fancy kits or unusual supplies. Chances are, you have everything you need in your kitchen cupboard! Though most of the ingredients are skin-safe and don't normally pose a problem, it is always wise to ensure that your children (or anyone who is going to wear the paint) are not allergic to anything in the recipe. Once that's determined, it's time to get mixing!

Basic Recipe

  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp. water
  • 1/2 tsp. cold cream (any brand)
  • Food coloring (various colors)
  • Several small containers (baby food jars, film canisters or anything similar)
  • Paintbrush

To create your own homemade face paint, follow these quick and easy steps:

  1. Mix the cold cream and cornstarch together until the blend is smooth.
  2. Then mix the water into the blend. Stir thoroughly.
  3. Add a drop of food color, one drop at a time, to the blend until your desired color is achieved.
  4. Pour and store in individual containers.

Another Option

Similar to the basic recipe, this mix requires a slightly different blend of ingredients. The texture may end up slightly smoother, although many people don't like to use corn syrup. If that's the case, stick with the basic recipe.

  • 3 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. flour
  • 3/4 cup Karo light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp liquid food coloring

To create this face paint, follow these steps:

  1. Mix the cornstarch and flour together until blended well.
  2. Gradually begin to stir in the Karo light corn syrup and water. Keep blending until smooth.
  3. After you have poured the mixture into individual containers, add the food color of your choice to the blend.

Become a Clown

Whether you're just "clowning" around or have a party to dress up for, you need the right makeup to be a believable clown! You'll need:

  • 2 tbsp. shortening
  • 5 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. flour
  • Vaseline (a small dab)
  • Food coloring (various colors)

To create your face paint, simply blend these ingredients in a small bowl or plate and stir thoroughly. Be sure to add your color in one drop at a time so that you can monitor the progress of its development.

Other Tips for Creating Great Colors

  • Some mixtures can be sticky, such as those that contain corn syrup. Note that clothing can become stained, so it is helpful to either wear a smock or drape a towel over the shoulders.
  • Eye shadows, blushes and highlighters also make great additions to any face paint mixture. Don't worry about buying anything fancy for this; just grab a few cheap pots at the dollar store (or pick up a few items from Wet 'n' Wild, a brand that is known for its very low prices). These items can be crushed and stirred into your mixtures.
  • Use art store brushes or cotton swabs to apply the makeup. Invest in brushes of various sizes to create a number of looks.
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