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Face painting

Chicken Pot Pie

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Chicken Pot Pie
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If it gets approved I will be painting cheeks, hand or where ever it is appropriate. 1/3 of the proceeds will go to JREF and RSL. I'll let you know if it works out.
 
My children loved getting their faces painted but please read the ingredients in your face paint. (not on eyes or mouth)
After a couple of allergic reactions on their faces I only allowed them to let people draw on their arms.
The day care used regular ol' coloured chalk and dipped it in water, that worked well and was non-toxic.
 
I use Kryolan and Snazaroo paints - NOT acrylics. This is a professional kit. I was trained at Mooseburger Clown Camp, and I abhor anyone who uses improper paint on faces.
 
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I believe Chicken Pot Pie is a trained professional in the art and safety of face painting.

But, then again, I could be wrong. My face wasn't green before that... incident... that one time.
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Wowbagger,

I thought you wanted the Permanent Green? Oops! My mistake...

:runaway
 
Chicken Pot Pie said:
I use Kryolan and Snazaroo paints - NOT acrylics. This is a professional kit. I was trained at Mooseburger Clown Camp, and I abhor anyone who uses improper paint on faces.
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How are you supposed to know what's "improper"? I have done a couple face/arm painting events using kits I bought at the stores. OK, maybe that one I got from China that had only 30% lead was questionable... (kidding!) Some have been of better quality than the others, but I have not seen any bad reactions yet (usually a 3-4 hour event). I can agree that anyone that uses any paint they have lying around on a face or body is out of line. I assume that kits labelled specifically for faces from a reputable source are OK.

After the last event, I find my preference is definitely for arm/hand designs. It's less like a makeup session (too intimate for the circumstances) and at least, the kid gets to look at the picture.
 
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I Googled Face Painting Safety and found this link:

http://painting.about.com/od/faceandbodypainting/a/FacePaintCindy.htm

I take care of my supplies and I am a hand washer and I use baby wipes on dirty faces and hand sanitizer. I clean my brushes with soap and hot water. I frequently change my dip water. I hope that calms any fears out there. And hand art is as easy as cheek art.


I use professional products, including glitter. I'm not a "Lipstick Clown". I was taught by professional clowns, many of whom have been involved with Ringling Bros., and The Big Apple Clown Care Hospital Unit from New York, namely Barney Frank and Glen "Frosty" Little. You can Google them if it makes you feel better. I attended Mooseburger Clown Camp under the instruction of Priscilla Bothan, AKA Priscilla Mooseburger. My main focus was on routines with Rex Nolen.
 
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alfaniner said:
How are you supposed to know what's "improper"? I have done a couple face/arm painting events using kits I bought at the stores. OK, maybe that one I got from China that had only 30% lead was questionable... (kidding!) Some have been of better quality than the others, but I have not seen any bad reactions yet (usually a 3-4 hour event). I can agree that anyone that uses any paint they have lying around on a face or body is out of line. I assume that kits labelled specifically for faces from a reputable source are OK.

After the last event, I find my preference is definitely for arm/hand designs. It's less like a makeup session (too intimate for the circumstances) and at least, the kid gets to look at the picture.
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Acrylic paint is non-toxic, but is not formulated for use on skin. I have seen cheerleaders with red splotches from acrylics. I am a former member of Clowns of America International, the International Clown Association, and South East Clown Association.
 
Chicken Pot Pie said:
Acrylic paint is non-toxic, but is not formulated for use on skin. I have seen cheerleaders with red splotches from acrylics. I am a former member of Clowns of America International, the International Clown Association, and South East Clown Association.
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Good to know. I've done some balloon hats also (I don't do poodles and such) but have always asked if there is any latex allergy. I've got plenty of acrylic paint that I use for art, but would never use it for a child's skin.
 
alfaniner said:
Good to know. I've done some balloon hats also (I don't do poodles and such) but have always asked if there is any latex allergy. I've got plenty of acrylic paint that I use for art, but would never use it for a child's skin.
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Latex allergy is a sad thing, and unfortunately it happens to clowns, too.

I did a party where there was a spina bifida child who was frightened of me due to the balloons. By the end of the party, since I didn't push myself on him, he bid me a farewell and a thank you. His wave made it a great thing for me as it was my first exposure to someone who was allergic to latex.

Clowning is win-win for the most part.
 
You sure know what you're doing.

I have a sister and brother-in-law that are experienced clowns/magicians too:
http://www.comedyillusions.com/

The stuff that was used on my kids looked like a tray of brightly coloured grease paint,
I asked to read the package to see if it was labeled as non-toxic, it just said "made in Korea", no ingredients or standards.

The kids liked the designs on their arms, like alphaniner said, they get to look at the designs that way.
 
I also attended a balloon jam done by T Myers Magic in Nashville 5 years ago I learned how to make palm trees and aliens who ride on your shoulders and Super Heros, but I haven't twisted for about two years. I did hats, parrots, swans, swords, and teddy bears along with flowers and animals. THAT was a lot of fun! :)
 
Chicken Pot Pie, I loved your joke about the monster with 3 heads: Hello Hello Hello :):):)
 
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