F r e q u e n t l y A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s
Q: How do I learn to face paint?
A: There is no better way than by having a go. Get a book about face
painting from the library and buy a few face paints, some sponges and
a good quality paint brush. The books will tell you all you need to
know to get started. If you enjoy face painting and want to learn more
try looking in the adult education brochures where sometimes a face
painting module is included amongst media make-up. Alternatively go
to our training information
which lists FACE members who run courses.
Q: Where can I find face paints?
A: Face paints are widely available through Dance, Theatre and Fancy
dress shops as well as some toy shops and craft shops. For safety reasons
and ease of use it is important to use professional water based make-up.
Many FACE members sell paints by mail order, go to our retailers
page which lists them, and there are always advertisements for retailers
in our magazine
'Face to Face'. The main brands to look out for are Grimas, Kryolan,
Snazaroo, Mehron, Ben Nye and Fardel. There are several other brands
too but do not be tempted by crayon sticks which tend to be grease based,
coarse and drag on the skin.
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Q: Who is my nearest Face Painter?
A: Go to the membership list
and use the search box to look up a particular town or area. If you
can't see anyone in your local town you can contact the FACE Representative
for the area in which you live (Wales, Scotland, North, South, East,
West etc, you can find them on our Face
Contact List) the rep will give you the number of your nearest painter.
Alternatively send us an email.
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Q: What does a Face Painter charge?
A: This varies from painter to painter and may depend
on the area. Generally, they charge a similar price for their time as other entertainers such as Magicians
and Balloon Modellers.
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Q: How many faces can painters complete in an hour?
A: This will depend on the artist the customer
and the designs chosen, however, an average painter is likely to complete around 10 faces per hour.
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Q: How do I join FACE?
A: To become a FACE member everyone has to pass a test. To find out
more about membership take a look at the How
to join section. FACE membership is usually for face painters who
are already working professionally and part of the test is around your
speed, therefore, if you are good at fast and creative faces do think
about joining us.
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Q: What is the Code of Conduct?
A: The Code of Conduct
and the Code of Practice
are agreements that everyone in FACE signs when they join the Association.
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Q: When is it not safe to face paint someone?
- It is not advisable if they are under three years old.
- If they have any food allergies or allergic reactions to soaps, skin creams, etc, without a prior skin test.
- If they have any open cuts or sores on their face.
- If they have a cold sore or conjunctivitis or any other known infectious skin condition.
- It is not advisable to use a painter who is not covered by public liability insurance.
- It is not advisable to use a painter who does not have clean equipment and professional face paints.
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Q: Can I copy designs that I have seen in the gallery?
A: Please refer to our copyright
information.
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Q: How do I get to talk to a real person in FACE?
A: You may want to contact an area rep or some other member of the committee,
if so you can find them on our Face
Contact List or go to the members
list for more details.
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Q: How do I advertise in, or subscribe to, the magazine Face to Face?
A: Take a look at our magazine
page.
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Q: How do I book a face painter?
A: The simplest way of booking a face painter is to look at the membership
list and contact a face painter who lives near to you by telephone
or email. The details are in the membership list, however many face
painters will travel all over the country so if you have admired the
work of a facepainter in the gallery or you need a face painter with
particular talents such as an advanced certificate or body painting
skills, it is worth contacting that face painter even if they are not
based locally to you.
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