Sea Monkies
April 2012
185 posts
When someone tell you something won't work. I've been doing this for 10 years, I think I know what I'm doing.
youre a grown man and im ten years old what the fuck do you want
Have you used any type of body paint for a costume before? If you did, what type do you think works best and how do you apply it?
Here’s a list of body paint and body paint techniques I’ve used :D (a lot of the pictures are face, but I’ve done full body with all these makeup)
Ben Nye: It’s a grease face paint that comes in a variety of sizes. Application requires a makeup sponge and a bit of effort. Pros- it’s thick so it hides imperfections and you can also apply color using only eyeshadow. It allows other things to stick to it. Cons- It would take absolutely forever to apply and tends to rub off on clothes a bit more.
(Etcetera’s makeup (me) from Cats the Musical.)
Kryolan Aquacolor- This is my personal favorite. It’s a water activated makeup that you brush on. It comes in a cake of various sizes and you dab a little bit of water to the cake and brush it on using a foundation brush. Pros- It looks like natural skin and doesn’t clog, is quick to apply and doesn’t rub off as easy as most body makeup. Cons- If you haven’t painted before, it can be a bit difficult and leave streaks on the skin. I suggest a lot of practice to get the feel for it.
(Supreme Kai cosplayed by me from DBZ.)
Paradise: It’s same exact thing as Aqua color however, it smells like coconuts! Pros- it’s a bit thicker than aquacolor so it’s good for people just starting out with bodypaint. It’s the less likely of all the makeup to rub off on clothes Cons- Since it’s so durable, it’s REALLY hard to wash off sometimes, so scrub really well.
(Domino from Marvel’s Deadpool makeup by me )
Airbrush: Comes in a liquid foundation that you apply using a small compressor and airbrush kit. They make sets just for makeup. Pros- it’s professional grade 100% amazing. It’s smooth, natural and you can blend with ease. Cons- it’s REALLY pricey, so be willing to spend over $100 just for the compressor and kit.
(this is actually not makeup, this just normal airbrush paint on a bodysuit, but it allows you to get the feel for the technique type. This is a Zora from Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess cosplayed by my best friend FishyBob)
Acrylic Paint and Baby Lotion: Only use this technique if you are in an absolute emergency. You apply half lotion and half acrylic paint and brush it on like paint. Pros- SUPER cheap, fast and easy to apply. Cons- it rubs off over time and can sweat off easy and can crinkle if you have too much paint in the solution.
(Dark Link cosplayed by Ty Ty)
And that’s pretty much it :D
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