It is recommended to wash the stencil before use to remove any residue that may be present from the laser machine cutting process. There is a hole in the end of each stencil so you may attach them to a key ring for ease of keeping them together in your face painting kit. The possibilities are endless with glitter! We will discuss some options but get creative and have fun! Face Painting There are many different styles of face painting and body glitters. We have the iridescent kind that looks like it changes colors as we look at it from different angles due to how light reflects on them. Then we have the chromatic style that has a much stronger color change effect. There are matte glitters that don't change colors at all and are not reflective. Some glitters are also translucent (letting the light go through) while others are opaque. Fine glitter is perfect to use as body glitter to enhance your skin appearance or for glitter tattoos, while chunky glitter is mostly used at music festivals or as a complement to face painting designs. Mixing Medium Base for Face Painting Glitter

Cosmetic-grade glitter should not be harmful to the skin so long it is used as intended, but nothing is 100% allergy free so always test before you apply it in large quantities. When in doubt, ask your doctor. Can you put body glitter on your eyes? Body glitter might be put around the eye area so long you are using cosmetic grade glitters. It is always safer to use the 0.008 hex-cut glitters if you will apply them near the area as industry standards have determined for them to be the safest kind. Always polyester glitter. Is glitter in lotion safe? Last but not least is the festival makeup glitter look which has become super popular over the last few years with the introduction of chunky glitter. Simply spread some chunky glitter mix on the face in a cool way and you are done! Ravers and other festival goers love it and it is super simple!

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The Art Factory is not your average art shop because we are artists just like you! We only sell products we have tested and tried ourselves time and time again. We never want to overwhelm you with too many products; instead, we only sell supplies we believe will make your art experience easier and more inspired. Many of our products like our glitter tattoo kits are offered as business starter kits so you can expand or begin an exciting, new business venture! Our assortment of face paint palettes and glitter sets come in a variety of colors to help you build a foundation of must-have art supplies. Before the days of chunky glitter, the industry standard for glitter for the body used to be a hexagon shape and a 0.008 size. Nowadays different standards are depending on if the glitter will be used near the eye or away from it. These stencils can be used with face paints or airbrush tattoos but can also be used for arts and craft projects and are perfect make perfect cake decorating stencils.

Face Painting Glitter or body glitter comes in different sizes, ranging from ultra-fine to chunky. Fine glitter is perfect for adding a subtle sparkle, while chunky glitter is great for creating a more dramatic effect. When choosing the size of glitter, consider the design you are creating, the effect you want to achieve, and the placement (never place chunky glitter in the immediate eye area). If you plan to use glitter to enhance a design you might want to go with the translucent iridescent kind. If you are making glitter tattoos then choose opaque glitter. For body glitter, if what you are looking for is to add some shine to the body, then choosing ultra-fine iridescent translucent glitter might be the best option.Amerikan Body Art Fine Glitter Creme Swatches above using their .008 polyester glitter. Craft Glitter Use a sponge to apply your facepaint or Festival Face Gel over the stencil and then apply your glitter which will leave you with a beautifully detailed design.

At the Art Factory, we aim to be the best body art supply store. We understand that utilizing high-quality products is one of the most important components of your creative process, especially with children and adult face painting. It is important to us too, and we have curated a wide selection of first-rate artist supplies so you never have to compromise on your artwork. YOUR PREMIER FACE AND BODY ART SHOP These face painting stencils are made of flexible hard wearing plastic which are non-adhesive so are re-useable and washable.Our regular Cosmetic Glitters are 008 hexagon precision cut shapes so the perfect size for use in make-up, glitter tattoos and festival glitters.

Keep in mind that glitters also come in different styles and not just colors. The images above are Amerikan Body Art Fine Glitters. Body Glitter Styles Glitter has been used for ages to enhance makeup looks with a subtle shine. Ultra fine glitter can be spread all over the body along with a bronzer to add sparkles to the skin, or you can use fine glitter pressed eye shadows to create unique eye makeup looks. Think of Cher! With so many different types of glitter available on the market, it can be hard to decide which one to choose. This face and body glitter guide will help you understand the different types of glitter available, how to apply them, how to remove them safely, and how to choose the best one for the occasion.

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Glitter can be used to add a sparkle effect to any face painting design, either by sprinkling a thin layer of glitter over the design, by adding glitter gel details with a glitter gel applicator, by spreading chunky glitter around or over the design to make it stand out or by "painting" some areas of the design with fine loose opaque glitter. Dry brushing is the most common technique used for applying glitter to face paint or over the body when used as body glitter or beauty makeup. Simply dip a dry brush into the glitter and tap off the excess. Then, gently brush the glitter onto the face paint or over the desired area of the body. Gel Application Glitter is made from polyester and it is not intended to be ingested. The only exception to that is baking glitter which is made from sugar and can be safely ingested if you are not allergic to any of its ingredients. What are the ingredients in body glitter? If the glitter is cosmetic grade and the lotion is not spread too close to the eye area, then yes, glitter in lotion should be safe. Some lotions may break down the glitter, or the glitter will liquify the lotion, so it best to have professionals combine these products for a long shelf life. Can humans digest glitter? Glitter Tattoos are a really popular glitter art form loved by kids and adults alike. You can read all about how to make glitter tattoos on our blog.