What kind do you have??

I use Paradise for my bases and DFX for my line work. Just starting to experiment with split cakes more.

My very first face paint was Snazaroo, then I moved to Mehron Paradise, and that's what I mainly use since it's affordable and goes on nicely. I purchase other colors in Kryolan, they have some nice "interfreeze" colors and UV/dayglo colors, but I usually just buy their orange since Mehron's orange sucks- it's like more yellow, and who wants a yellow tiger? madhattermagicshop.com has Mehron paradise really cheap.

I use all Kryolan for bases, and DFX white and black for linework. I really like Kryolan - got all my primary and some secondary colours in that, and have one Interferenz - the bronze. I want to get some of the others as well, and then I want some pearly type colours.

I want to get more DFX and try an experiment, doing some linework in dark blue or purple, as it seems a softer, less stark effect than black all the time.

Tag is the same as DFX, only cheaper, and I'll be getting that from Australia. I've been told they are both the same as Wolfe as well, but some on this thread have said they like one and not the other. Go figure.

I got one cake of Snaz at a body art festival I was at recently, and I don't think I'll be getting any more. Didn't like it at all.

Kat

BTW TAG is the same as DFX or WOlfe. Almost exactly.

Cat x

Starting out on a limited budget, I recommend purchasing a few colors at a time, and adding to this as your budget permits. Start with Black and White (WOLFE for sure!), and procede to the colors of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple). The move on to pink, brown, grey, and any additional shades (lighter/darker) of the rainbow colors. For easy sparkle, you cannot go wrong with Wolfe metallic paints. I tried them out in the pallet size, and find myself using them on almost every design. I'll be buying them in the larger cakes very soon!

I would get the best brushes I can afford and start with a #4 round (my favorite) and add as you go. The same with the paint. When I moved from snazz to Paradise/DFX and synthetic to sable - my painting skilz increased tremendously. You need the right tools to do the job. Don't waste time or money on the fringe items until you have the budget - I still work with 1 color poofer bottle - I just want sparkle don't need a million options. Also Metina has a great brush bath with 3 compartments -saves me time changing water - I can go a whiole hour and dump when I leave. Get your basics down that will get you jobs when you get jobs you will have money to invest back into your business.

Oh yes if not already siad re mixing brands - as far as I know all is OK. The painters with purely 1 brand are usually kept that way as they are sponsored by that brand so HAVE to use just it in public (have seen them buy others!).

Obv things are like most brands won't go over DFX/ Wolfe as they are not as strong coloured as the 1st layer.

AND never put Snaz paints in anything but Snaz paint boxes, it eats Grimas and DFX pots at the very least.

cat x

My favorites? DFX White and all of their metallics, snazaroo sparkle yellow and orange.. Wolfe metallic blue and gold are great, and most of the paradise line works really well, and lasts a very long time. Although, stay away from their yellow. It is a nightmare to do anything but cheek art with.

In fact, of all the paints I use, paradise seem to dry the quickest and so I use them for all my cheek art.

I don't use wolfe black at all; perhaps it's my skin, but I find it horribly frustrating to try to get off. I use paradise black for all my black linework, plus their wild orchid is great for lines too; especially if working with pinks and blues.