Things You'll Need
Paper plates
Spoon
2 tablespoons shortening
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon flour
Petroleum jelly
Food coloring
Colored pigment
Every clown needs a silly face to complete his costume. He paints on a big smile, eyebrows and uses a big red nose. Grease makeup achieves this look but can be costly at times. Using a few home ingredients to create your own colors of grease paint will save you time and money.
Step 1
Scoop out 2 even tbsp. of shortening onto a paper plate. Use more plates and ingredients to make more than one color paint.
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Step 2
Mix in 5 tsp. of cornstarch until it's blended. Add in 1 tsp. of flour and mix it up more. Add a dab or two of petroleum jelly and stir it around on the plate.
Step 3
Add a few drops of food coloring or powdered pigment and mix once more. Mix colors to create brighter and bolder shades.
Step 4
Apply the makeup with your fingers. Wash your hands and spoon to prevent any staining.
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