How to Makeup Eyes for Mime

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Part of the video series: Mime Basics: Acting Tips and Techniques

Summary: Learn How to Create Mime Makeup Eyes in this free circus performance video from our expert mime performer and director.

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By Pat Fenda
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Pat Fenda (aka Mimi the Mime) toured with the Magic Mountain Mime troupe and the Dr. Tom & Seus Mime Theater, and directed the Homemade Mime Troupe of South Carolina. She was awarded a...read more

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"After you have the base on, the trick for wearing your makeup for a long time is powdering it down. Sometimes it's used in a sock, but I just take a brush. This is just baby powder. I'm doing this and I'm ready to put on my face. I start with a black pencil on my eyebrows. Since I'm a female pantomimist, I like to apply some color to my eyelids. I'm using a very light colored violet so it won't overwhelm the look. I'm now going to put on some eyelashes. I'm penciling them on with just a black pencil. Mime eyes. "

eHow Article: How to Makeup Eyes for Mime