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How to Paint on Skin

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By AlinaBradford
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Painting on skin can be very fine, artistic work.
Painting on skin can be very fine, artistic work.
Bill Davenport

Painting on skin can be a fun and interesting way to be artistic. Here are some tips to get started.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Skin paint
  • Baby wipes
  • Brushes
  • Stencils (optional)
  1. Step 1

    First, you need to choose a paint that is specifically for skin. Using other paints may damage the skin or cause an allergic reaction.

  2. Step 2

    Keep baby wipes on hand to gently clean up mistakes.

  3. Step 3

    Use only synthetic brushes. Animal hair brushes may cause allergic reactions.

  4. Step 4

    Beginners should probably use stencils and then move on to freehand designs once they are used to painting on skin. People with fairly good drawing skills and/or painting skills may be able to paint on skin without stencils.

Tips & Warnings
  • For your first time, choose a subject that will be still for you.
  • Never use art paints, house paints or craft paint on skin.
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