How to Paint Faces on Kids

Butterfly on a Kids Face

Learn how to paint kids faces, using regular acrylic craft paint. Your kids will sit with amazement as each new design is witnessed for the first time. Read more to find out how you can paint your kids faces for fun that will give them something to do during a summer break or birthday party. You can also use face painting as a quick enhancement to any Halloween costume.

Things You'll Need

• Acrylic Craft Paint
• Paint Brushes
• Water

Instructions

1. 

   Gather the paintbrushes and acrylic paint. Get the neighborhood kids together for a fun painting party. Use two small brushes and all the primary colors on the paint wheel. Load the paint on a paint tray, using a few drops of each color. Have a glass of water and a towel near by to clean the brushes when changing colors.

2. 

   Find a place at the picnic table and start with a clean faced kid. As you decide on a design, remember to keep the design simple when painting younger children. Young kids do not like to sit for long periods, so choose a design that is simple. For example, choose a flower or butterfly. These are fast and easy.

3. 

   Limit the color for each design to three of four colors for quick drying. Use bright colors. Apply the paint one layer at a time. Begin the design and outline the image onto the face using the main color. Allow to dry. For this example a butterfly will be painted, using three or four colors.

4. 

   Complete the inside of the two butterfly wings, work swift so the child doesn't get impatient. Add a few bright colored dots to the wings of the butterfly and add the butterfly body using black paint. Allow each application of paint to dry completely so the paint doesn't get mixed. Don't apply the paint real thick.

5. 

   Add the butterfly antennas and your done, show the child the design in a mirror and see the big smile you'll get after she sees it. The acrylic craft paint is totally washable and will wear off in a few hours or sooner if the child touches or scratches it.

Tips & Warnings

• Paint on legs and arms to mimic a tattoo for fun.

• Do not apply too close to the eyes and never let a child eat any kind of paint.

Resources

• ArtPress