How to Make White Face Paint

White face paint is a creating costumes such as a clown, vampire, zombie, mummy and ghost. The simplest home made face paint is made out of flour and water, but this formula results in poor color. White face paint made out of a grease is necessary if you want the color to stand out and last the night.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 Tablespoons of solid white shortening
• 5 teaspoons of cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon of white flour
• 3-5 drops of glycerin (available at a pharmacy)

1. To start of the face paint combine the flour and cornstarch.

2. Stir shortening into the mixture with a wooden spoon. Mixture will be thick.

3. Add glycerin to make the substance creamy. Add three drops, then add one or two more until desired texture is met.

4. Add a few drops of food coloring to add get colored face paint as needed.

5. Use a face sponge to apply face paint to large areas and use paint brushes to add small details.

6. Avoid getting face paint in eyes.

7. To wash of face paint use dish soap or makeup remover.