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Not every white seems to be perfect for every job. Some are good for line work others are better for blending - let's find out what is the best white for you!

Facepaint.com sells dozens of different brands black face paint, so which one should you to choose for your kit? This blog will definitely help you decide...
In this quick tutorial, face paint artist Marina, shows us how to remove tough face paint stains, and it's actually easier than you'd think!

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Learn how to face paint Maleficent with this easy to follow step by step tutorial. This Maleficent face paint design is great for an adult party, but can also be tailored to children!

This camouflage mask face paint design combines two elements that are very common to be seen together...just walk into any sporting goods store and you have camo and deer in abundance! Boys will love this mask and it is super easy to paint! 
The nice thing about these characters is that they are fairly basic shapes and quite easy to paint. Birds, pigs, clouds and flying feathers are what make this mask to the next level!
I created this cheetah design to be easy, fast and practical. It leaves the mouth area free of paint so that the child can eat without messing up the design (the lipstick is optional).
Elements that I chose to use for this design include "footsteps" that Simba has to follow to take what is his and also bright warm colors to simulate the African savanna where the film takes place. 
Toy Story introduces these new cuddly toy characters in their upcoming new movie, Toy Story 4. This funny talkative pair are just hanging out at the carnival waiting for someone to win them....and the rest is a Toy Story adventure!
While the “Creeper” seems to be the most recognizable, there are many other characters in the game which don’t get much recognition in the face painting world, which is why I chose to paint Steve!
Jigglypuff is a cute little pink balloon character in the Pokémon series. How could I resist painting this charming little creature when pink is my favorite color! 
As a kid, I was fascinated with these magnificent little creatures and would run around trying to catch them which, luckily, wasn’t to difficult. This design attempts to capture their simple beauty and whimsical flight.
This bright and bold design features the rich ornate graphic elements of the circus...from the “Big Top” tent to the gold ornate swirls that are reminiscent of vintage circus signage.
This colorful design demonstrates many uses of a split cake or rainbow cake, one of the greatest tools in a facepainter’s kit! 

Fireworks, stars and stripes are combined in this design to create a stunning eye design that is quick and easy for those holiday jobs. Add a little chunky glitter and this eye catching design will be a sure favorite!