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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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In this step by step tutorial, talented face paint artist and teacher Annabel Hoogeveen shows how to crate this amazing Captain Marvel crown face paint design!
The design is done as a mask with the Nightfury (black) and the Lightfury (white) on each side of the face with rainbow hearts surrounding the pair.
Athena Zhe shows her face paint sponging technique, including paint loading, using a spray bottle and blending.

Kellie Burrus demonstrates face painting brushes and sponges. She shows some of the different types available, and how to get different effects using different tools.

I loved the first Lego Movie and especially Graffiti Girl aka Lucy. She is just so bad a** that I had to do a design with her!

I am a huge fan of the movie "The Greatest Showman" so I putted on the soundtrack and decided to do a colourful and sparkly design including a circus tent with a little mini P.T Barnum inside the tent. :-) 
Looking for a super quick and yet delicate flower design? The cala lillies design is one of the most popular designs for girl of all ages!
Incorporating creatures with a persons features in face painting has a fun effect. People love to see their eye being used as the Hammerhead sharks eye in this design. I hope you enjoy!
The shark is a popular design among boys but how about with girls? Maybe if we turn it into a colourful mask design they will love it too!

Shelley and Jessica show you some of the basics on how to do line with face paint. Learn from the pros!

One aspect that all face painters need to learn is how to paint faces for a long queue of anxious customers. So, it is important that a face paint artist is able to work fast while still maintaining quality. 

In this tutorial, I will show you tips for faster face painting, so you can get through those long lines quickly! Using the right split cakes and brushes can make all the difference when you're pressed for time!