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Face Painting Designs and Recipes

Make Your Own Face Paint Ideas

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Explore these face paint resources and find out how you can create wonderful face paint designs and even create your own face paint. You can become a master in face painting for Halloween, birthday parties, or any occasion. You might also want to take a moment to watch this video featuring face painting tips.

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Homemade Face Paint Recipe

Homemade Face Paint Recipe
Create your own home made face paint with this easy recipe shared by Cheryle.

Camouflage Face Painting How-To Video

Camouflage Face Painting How-To Video
A how-to video from RoByn Thompson. No army costume is complete without the essential camo face paint. See what colors are needed for army camouflage, and watch how to apply them to the face.

Cat Face Painting How-To Video

Cat Face Painting How-To Video
A cat design is a great face painting project. See how to face paint a cat that will be sure to impress.

Vampire Face Painting How-To Video

Vampire Face Painting How-To Video
Take a spooky vampire Halloween costume to the next level with colorful face paint. You can customize the steps and make your little vampire unique using these tips!

Fake Skin Recipe

Claudia Sandoval shares this recipe for fake skin you can use next time you dress up.

Clown Face Painting Design

Step-by-step with photos showing how to create a basic clown face with face paints.

Easy Butterfly Face Painting Design

Follow these directions to transform yourself into a colorful butterfly.

Flowerchild Make-Up

A flowerchild has to ooze innocence, but she isn't about to give up her makeup. Here's step by step instructions.

Ghost Face Painting Design

A step-by-step demonstration of how to face paint a basic ghost design, with suggestions for variations.

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