Have you been inspired by some of the impressive face painting ideas around? Do you want to learn to paint faces? It really is so much fun to do and a great way to bring pleasure to others.

These are my top tips for improving face painting success for beginners.

Tip 1: You can’t learn to paint faces just by reading a book or watching a video. You have to get out the paints, brushes and sponges and practice often.

Tip 2: it is best to practice with an adult or an older child. Young children have a very short attention span. It is not easy to paint the face if the child is restless.

Tip 3: Apply thin layers of face paint. A thick layer can cake and crack, spoiling the design.

Tip 4: always allow one coat to dry before applying the next coat.

Tip 5: use a makeup pencil to lightly draw the outlines of the shapes.

Tip 6: avoid symmetrical face paint designs, such as butterflies, until you have more experience. Animals are good face painting ideas for beginners as you don’t have to have both sides of the animal’s face match up perfectly.

Tip 7: even a beginner can create amazing face painting ideas. Simply supplement your basic face painting skills using temporary stamps and tattoos. They come in a wide range of designs including lizard, snake, spider, and butterfly. Only use those designed specifically for the face.

Bonus tip: If a face painting idea turns out really well, take a picture of your creation so you can start building your own collection of face painting ideas.