An Easy Way to Paint a Scarecrow Face

Scarecrow faces are usually made up of simple shapes like a triangular nose and circular cheeks.

Because of their association with harvest and the end of the growing season, scarecrow costumes are commonly seen around Halloween and at autumn costume parties. This is because most scarecrow outfits can be assembled from clothes found around the house, and the face is not at all difficult to paint. For this reason, scarecrow outfits make excellent last-minute costume ideas.

Things You'll Need

• Face wash
• Face paint kit
• Sponge
• Paintbrush
• Jar of water

Instructions

1. Wash the face with soap and water to scrub away any oil on the face.

2. Paint a triangle shape that goes all the way around the nose. Use a cheerful color like red, blue, green or orange. Avoid using black, as this will make your scarecrow face look skull-like. Use a paintbrush.

3. Draw "stitching" all the way around the nose -- that is, draw short, evenly spaced black lines that connect the edges of the nose to the rest of the face. Use a paintbrush, or if your face paint kit has paint in stick-form, use a paint stick.

4. Paint red circles on each cheek. Use a paintbrush or a sponge for softer edges.

5. Paint the lips red, pink or orange. Use a paintbrush or face paint sticks.

6. Paint the area above the eyes a color like light blue or light orange. Cover up the eyebrows. Use a sponge.

7. Paint the eyebrows back on the face, using a paintbrush. The eyebrows should be arched in a way that is comical. Use a dark color like red, blue or green.

Tips & Warnings

• For someone with sensitive skin, use hypoallergenic paint.

References

• All That Women Want; Straw Hat Scarecrow Craft; Rachel Webb