OctoberMoon
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« on: October 12, 2009, 11:11:41 PM » |
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I have found that temperature and humidity really affect my base-coating ~ it was great at my first festival several weeks ago ~ a pleasant weekend with low humidity, but this past weekend I painted outside with cool, wet weather, and my basecoats just were not drying ~ I couldn't get a good blend to save me!  I am considering Starblends, used DRY with a smoothie-blender. I've read pros and cons and wonder what y'all think about them....I'm impatient about getting to the details that I love doing, and it seems that they would be ideal, even if not as intense as wet color...Anyone? |
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Sherry
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« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2009, 06:46:57 AM » |
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I started out with Starblends. I always have them on hand for these sweaty events, because they're a lifesaver. I apply them dry as well. Another tip is the shimmer powders. I apply them over face paint and that seems to help too. I tried that over the weekend. I'd already applied a superman mask to a little boy and I could see it getting sweaty and trying to run, so I pulled out my blue shimmer powder and dabbed it all around the blue area. I believe I saw him later and it was standing up to the heat.
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Alison
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« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2009, 09:27:09 PM » |
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What's a Shimmer-Powder?
Once, I nearly bought a very small set of small shimmery paints (I think it was something like Ben Nye Lumiere), but I was shocked by the Price! I decided not to buy it.
But that's not what you mean, is it? It sounds like you're talking about a powder that you 'dust?' Over the paint?
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Sherry
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« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2009, 10:19:11 PM » |
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When I think of the shimmer powders, I think of a loose shimmery powder that you dust over the face. The package I just sent you is a red shimmer powder by Snazaroo... the GlitterArti brand.  |
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colormyworld
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« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2009, 10:47:41 PM » |
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Does anyone else find that with Starblends the powder gets EVERYWHERE?
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Sherry
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« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2009, 08:56:46 PM » |
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Yes, they do and depending on the skin type or weather they may stick to the wrong area. When I do the black batman mask, I find that bits of powder fall on the nose or cheeks. Sometimes I'll tap it before applying to the face when I'm having this problem. I have problems with the shimmer powders doing the same thing.
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Alison
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« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2009, 09:24:53 AM » |
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The package I just sent you is a red shimmer powder by Snazaroo... the GlitterArti brand. Oooh! I'm so excited. This is going to be Fun! |
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Alison
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« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2009, 02:18:19 PM » |
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My glitter arti red iridescent shimmer powder arrived - Thank You Sherry!
Of course, my first ahghk was that, oh my goodness - how will I even open this without spilling it - let alone how could I use it Outdoors. I guess I'll figure that out when the time comes.
Meanwhile, I put red (looks pink) over my eyes - strange, but I just wanted to see how it applies.
Seemed like it would work no bettr than the small solid cake of rouge that I have already.
But I also put some on my lips - oooh, so lovely. After a while, I licked my lip a little - It was still there!
And I just absolutely have to get some more colors. It is special, beautiful.
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Alison
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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2009, 10:43:28 PM » |
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New to the Glitter-Powder.
Would anybody share their method of application for when they want to
put glitter-powder all over the face? Would you use the little sponge-brush?
Or would you use a regular sponge?
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Sherry
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« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2009, 06:59:01 AM » |
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I usually use the smoothie applicators for big areas. I use the smaller applicators that come with eyeshadow kits for smaller areas. Sometimes I tap it a little to keep the excess from flying all over. I've also tried applying with a small brush.
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Alison
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« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2009, 10:53:28 PM » |
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How big is the biggest Smoothie Applicator?
Do they come bigger than 1"?
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Sherry
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« Reply #11 on: October 30, 2009, 06:19:22 AM » |
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The biggest I have seen is the one the Mehron carries and I believe it's 1".
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LillyW
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« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2009, 10:11:20 AM » |
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I am WILD about Starblends! I have a huge amount of many pressed powders, but Starblends and the Ben Nye Lumineres are my favorites. It 30 kids in 60 minutes on Halloween, full faces but simple, because I use Starblends. I love them! - Lilly Walters Henna Tattoo Artist, Face and Pregnant Belly Painter, in Claremont, La Verne, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas and Glendora www.funfacepainting.com Face Painting Classes In Southern California http://www.funfacepainting.com/facepaintingclass.html909-398-1228 Author of Books on Face Painting: "Face Painting Tips and Designs" book and "A Face Painters Professional Tools and Tricks" http://www.funfacepainting.com/book.html"500 Tips and Tidbits to Boost Your Income Inexpensive Rainmaking Ideas in Dry Times. Marketing Tips For Family Entertainers: Face Painters, Clowns, Magicians & More http://www.funfacepainting.com/book.html |
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