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Hi Guys! As promised I have just recorded an exclusive interview with Thea Mackay from “Wonder Down Under” Australia’s 1st Face & Body Painters & Entertainers Convention!!! It’s happening from the 8th - 12th Septemeber 2008 in Melbourne. Listen to the interview to find out all about it, then go and register at www.WonderDownUnder.com.au NOW!!!

www.WonderDownUnder.com.au

Click Here to Look at the Program Details
Info on each Workshop

Click here to Register for Wonder Down Under!
Do it NOW before tickets sell out!

Click Here to Look at the Updated Schedule.

Happy Face Painting,

Philadelphia Tivoli

P.S Remember to use the CODE WORD: PHILLY when you register for the convention to get $20 off and a copy of “The Halloween Make Up Guide”!!

Click here to Register for Wonder Down Under!
Do it NOW before tickets sell out!

P.P.S Spread the word! Tell all your friends, family and all the face painters you know to go, they’ll be sooooo happy you told them!

Hey guys, here it is as promised, a butterfly face painting designs video tutorial using mehron Starblend powders! If you don’t know what starblend powders are and want all the info on them check out my previous post here: Starblend Powder Product Review Video

Enjoy!

Please leave comments to tell me what you think..

And if you’re interested in learning more face painting designs click here! 

Happy Face Painting,

Philadelphia Tivoli

Hey guys, today I put together a product review video of Starblend Powders by Mehron. Check it out if you are curious about combining powders with face painting It’ll give you a fast and easy way to block colors/put down base colors for loads of designs!

Stay tuned because tomorrow I’ll show you a design using the starblend powders… 

And leave a comment, I’d love to hear what you think!

Happy Face Painting,

Philadelphia Tivoli
P.S. Click here learn cheek art designs with fun video tutorials !

Hi  there, I got 3 great tips for storing brushes, cleaning brushes and rescuing old brushes!

 
Click here to Leave a comment, tell us what you think, ask a question or offer your own tips!

Tips for those of you who want to read them instead:

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My opinion and all your questions answered about the P2 Pro Practice Pad in a video review that I just recorded! Find out about this cool little practice tool that you might want to have in your face painting kit.

Enjoy

Links mentioned in the video:

* Watch How-to Paint an Easter Egg Video (on a Practice Pad) Here

* Buy P2 Pro Practice Pad from Silly Farm Supplies Here 

* Buy P2 Pro Practice Pad from ProKnows Here

* Buy Mr Clean Eraser Cleaning Here

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So what did you think of the video?
Speak out & Click here to leave a
text, audio or video comment! 

Happy Face Painting,

Philadelphia Tivoli 
P.S Don’t have any designs to practice yet? Get our step-by-step face painting designs by clicking here.

So, I wanted to write a product review on Detailz, but I though it would be even better if I did a video about it! So today I quickly put together a video to tell you what I think about this awesome face painting tool made by Mehron… I’ve also shown you a quick design that I made up on the spot, (I don’t think my best work) but its simple and will give you an example of how and when to use Detailz.

If you like the video, or want to ask a question… lets start a conversation – leave comments by clicking here 

Happy Face Painting,

Philadelphia Tivoli
P.S Learning face painting can be super easy when you’ve got someone to show you how… so let me help you! To find out more check out: http://www.facepaintingtips.com!

Had a question on the blog recently about cake paints and liquid paints. Kim Baker left a comment with the question:

“What are the pros/cons of liquid paint? Do most face painters use the cakes and only liquids for certain things?”

For those of you who didn’t see the comments thread last week this is what I said:

“……And liquid paint verses cakes? Its totally up to the painter. Some beginners might find the liquid paints easier because it can sometimes be tricky to get the right consistency when working with cakes…. Try both, see what works for you.”

But I want to hear, what everyone else thinks about
Cake Paints and Liquid Paints!

What kind of face paints do you use? Do you prefer cake paints or liquid paints…and Why? What brands do you like to use?

Share your opinion with us - leave a comment by clicking here, I’d really like to hear your thoughts

Happy Face Painting,

Philadelphia Tivoli

P.s To stay tuned to all the comments being left on the blog go to: http://facepaintingtips.com/blog/comments/feed/

I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say that your display board is pretty crucial for your face painting business at bringing in new customers when you’re out face painting right?

I thought I’d give you a simple way to make your own display board for face painting designs from home, that won’t cost you an arm and a leg!

* First of all, take photos of your face painting designs. Make sure you’ve got good lighting and the photos are nice and close up. Also makesure that your models are smiling in the photos, you won’t impress people with sad or cranky looking models now, will you?

* Then print them out and glue them to a piece of cardboard carefully and neatly.  Think about where you’re going to place each photo before you glue them down. 

* Makesure to put a title at the top with your Company Name/Stage Name.

* Laminate the cardboard, then stick that to a thicker piece of board (the kind of one that has foam inbetween maybe) And find a way to prop it up like maybe put it on your table between two books.

For all the face painters out there, who already have display boards for their face painting designs …

…How did you make your display board?

Or if you bought yours, where from?

Leave your answer by leaving a comment.

You can even send in photos of your display board to
info(at)facepaintingtips(dot)com and I’ll post it on the blog so
you can show it off to the world!

Happy Face Painting

Philadelphia Tivoli

P.s You’ll be suprised at how quickly you’ll master face painting when you use our fun and easy face painting designs with step by step photos and instructions!

Some face painters stand while they paint, and others prefer to be seated. Either way you need to make sure that you are comfortable, thats the main thing. 

It is very easy to do long-term damage to your back by holding an uncomfortable position for hours, and face painting is an activity that can easily cause repetitive-stress injuries.

Thats why I’m writing this post.

It’s easy to get caught up in the fun of face painting and forget to look after yourself.

You really need to organize your work space to minimize the amount of repetitive bending, stretching, and twisting that you have to do while painting, to avoid repetitive-stress injuries.

So remember to stop and take a break to stretch after every few paintings and read the following notes on how to minimize any negative impacts on your body whether you prefer to stand or sit.

If you prefer to sit…

When it comes to chairs, you might want to get a chair with adjustable height for the model, so you can adjust the seat accordingly depending on whether they’re tall or short. It’s much easier when the models face is at the same height as yours.

When you’re sitting down, always paint in a comfortable position, don’t lean forward too much because you can hurt your neck and back, make the model lean forward if anything, (they only have to do it for 5 minutes, you have a lot longer)

Directors chairs are really popular, a popular place for face painters to get them is EZ up: http://www.ezup.com/accessories/dirchair.shtml

If you prefer to stand…

You definately need to wear comfortable and supportive shoes. Make sure to sit your model at the right height so that you don’t need to bend or lean and can keep good posture at all times. 

What do prefer? What do you find works best for you?

Leave me a comment to tell me what you think, or maybe send me a picture of you standing or sitting while you paint, to show how you are able to paint comfortably at info(at)facepaintingtips(dot)com

Happy Face Painting

Philadelphia Tivoli
Learn face painting with our step-by-step face painting photos and instructions today!

Great news fellow face painters and loyal blog readers… We’re now rewarding you for participating on the blog! There will be 2 prizes that you could win every month on the How to Face Paint Blog, thanks to Heather Banks from www.SillyFarm.com and yours truly at www.FacePaintingTips.com!

You Could Win…

A $50 Gift Certificate and a $10 Gift Certificate
From Silly Farm Supplies

That you can spend on your choice of their face and body paints (- Kryolan, Paradise/ Mehron, Snazaroo, Wolfe Brothers, Ben Nye, F.A.B. Paint) paint brushes, palettes, kits, glitters, powders, airbrushing supplies and heaps more!

To Find Out How To Win Click Here!

Happy Face Painting,

Philadelphia Tivoli
Learn how to face paint with fun step-by-step photos and instructions today at www.FacePaintingTips.com!