Hi guys! New to face painting.

As others have said, DFX is great for linework.

Tag is great.... to me, much the same as DFX, but cheaper!

For myself only - I've been using the Paradise black with children for linework with little to no complaints about staining.

Also, some find DFX and TAG to feel "tight" as it dries on the skin..... since most (though only a few if you count) are children, I have started using Paradise, TAG metallics, and Snazaroo sparkles for bases....


I'm new to face painting as well.... and have found that I'm rather a tackle tart when it comes to collecting paints/stuff.

Brushes - I wait until they go on sale at Hobby Lobby/etc... usually 40% to 50% every third week or so..... I add a couple of packs at a time!

Don't forget sponges!

I keep meaning to order some of the FFW sponges.. but, usually end up spending my money elsewhere... so... I bought my round sponges at Hobby Lobby (on sale, again).. and bought car sponges at WalMart and cut them to size.. they work great!

Metina has a lovely iridescent glitter (I don't remember the color).. it looks white.. but, reflects most colors that you put it over.. it's great for the "go to" glitter.... I seldom use any other color.


Best of luck!

Hi Doodlebug! I see you are in SC? I'm in Greenville are you in the upstate as well?? I'm also new to the forum and face painting. I love the forum though so many fabulous painters

Ok cool I will definitely pick up some paradise black as well and sponges and glitter I have been making my list today. I think I might go with DFX Black and White and get the TAG colors. And as far as brushes either mark reid or Loew Cornell.

I'm near Myrtle Beach just moved here in January. I know everyone has been so helpful! I can't wait to get started with new supplies.

Cool! My dad lives in North Myrtle so we head that way a few times a year I love the DFX paints, and wolfe brothers stuff. The paradise is nice too, and all the kids seem to like the way it smells

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome from South Jersey!

This is a great place to be, all kinds of great advice - can't tell you how many times I have said "hmmm, why didn't I think of that?" Everyone seems willing to help out! You'll find yourself spending a lot of time here and learning a lot.

Hi Doodle bug

Welcome,and you are sure to really enjoy facepainting. I advise you to get a wolfe white and black and some colors and few split cakes as they are fantastic to work with. Get practice with your brush work making teardrops, swirls, and thin-thick-thin lines and start creating. Let us all see what you are doing.

Blessings
EVelyn

Gidday & welcome to this fun loving group from Cradle Mountain, Tasmania Australia

that go to glitter is holographic glitter, have fun.

hello and welcome!!!!