Drawings on the body: how to choose or prepare paint for body art

Body art (body painting) - coloring of the whole body or its parts - has firmly taken its place in modern art. Girls use this method (along with makeup and an unusual wardrobe) to stand out from the crowd. The choice of a suitable coloring composition and its application option is a guarantee of quality work.

Body Paint Types

There are several options for body coatings. Products are based on:

• water (face painting);
• alcohol solution;
• valuable oils;
• silicone;
• chocolate.

According to the consistency, the coating is:

• liquid;
• creamy;
• pressed.

Classification by release form:

• crayons;
• pencils;
• markers;
• glitters;
• sprays.

Also, similar products differ in application methods. Dyes can be designed to work with different parts of the body - the face, body, arms or legs.

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How to apply the composition

Currently, there are several ways to apply paint for body art to the skin. The choice depends on the complexity of the drawing, its location, type of coverage, as well as the affluence of the client and the time allotted for work. All methods considered can be combined.

General rules for creating a quality picture:

1. Before proceeding to the finishing version, you should draw a sketch of the future image (you can practice on paper, make a stencil).
2. It is necessary to first remove hairs from the skin, clean it and cover with a moisturizer.
3. First of all, you need to create a background, and then after drying draw details and shadows (if the image is voluminous).
4. When the drawing is ready, you can additionally decorate it with rhinestones or decorate it in another way.

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Brush and sponge

Sponge, as a rule, creates the background part of the image, and with the help of a brush the details are drawn. Brushes are different in size, made of different materials. The final version depends on the wishes of the customer and the selected picture. The main thing is that extra bristles that can leave strokes do not stick out.

This method of coating does not require large material costs, however, there are disadvantages:

• creating images on the body is a very time-consuming process;
• paint in most cases is applied unevenly.

To buy brushes and sponges is better in the store for creativity. Do not use tools for applying makeup from beauty salons.

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Markers

Some manufacturers produce specialized water-based products that are approved for children's creativity, and therefore absolutely safe. Advantages of such markers:

• the applied layer does not crack;
• when the skin is stretched, the image does not wrinkle.

However, markers are small in size, and therefore cannot be used to create large-area compositions. Otherwise, the work will take a very long time and require the patience and perseverance of the artist.

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Airbrush

This is the best quality coating method for body art, which does not take much time. The cost of equipment is high, so most often it is used for commercial purposes (for example, for professional photo shoots). The paint is evenly sprayed onto the skin using an airbrush; after drying, it does not crack and does not exfoliate.

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Popular brands and their features

For a person who is just starting to get acquainted with body art, at first it will be difficult to choose a coloring composition from a huge variety of products on store shelves. Which brands are the most trusted and sought after?

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Kryolan

A German manufacturer occupies a leading position in the Russian market and offers creamy materials, extruded, airbrush fluids, special glosses for body painting. The brand is actively used not only by amateurs, but also by professional artists. There is a wide palette of shades:

• pearlescent;
• satin;
• luminous and iridescent in the dark;
• metallic.

There is an aerosol varnish that comes in a spray can. It can be sprayed not only onto the skin, but also onto the hair.

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Airbrush air stream

Products from the manufacturer KRYOLAN. It is sprayed onto the face and body with airbrush technique. It is not suitable for brushing due to its very fluid consistency. Used coloring compositions can be diluted with ordinary water.

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Mehron

The coatings of this brand are used not only for body art, but also for professional stage makeup, circus performances. The range is represented by face and body paints, sparkles, special powder, etc. A wide palette of shades allows you to create even the most complex images.

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Make-up Atelier Paris

Under this French brand, not only high-quality makeup products are produced, but also makeup for body painting. The main advantages of the product:

• bright shades (matte or pearlescent);
• plasticity of the material;
• a wide range of creamy and pressed products;
• ease in drawing and washing off;
• durability.

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Shiphrah

Silicone based water based paint is specially designed for body painting. The composition is made in Taiwan, has a translucent shade and is easily sprayed with an airbrush. The coating dries very quickly and does not have a pungent odor. To get new colors, you can mix different options from the palette. It is better to use a special thinner of the same brand.

Pros:

• sold in convenient bottles equipped with a dispenser;
• can be applied in various ways;
• does not contain toxic and other harmful components;
• dries quickly and rinses off easily.

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SNAZAROO

Creamy water-based formulations made in England are suitable for both professional body artists and beginners. The material is easy to use:

1. Moisten a brush or sponge slightly.
2. Grind the paint right in the jar.
3. Apply to face, hands or other parts of the body.

Changing the shade, each time you need to wash the brush and other tool well. The opened jar should be stored with the lid tightly closed in the original packaging in a dark place. It is not recommended to apply the product on inflamed skin. Before use, it is better to test the composition in a small area of ​​the body to identify or exclude an allergic reaction.

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Lyra

A company from Germany produces paints in the form of crayons, make-up pencils and finger painting products. The coating components are safe even for sensitive skin, so it is suitable for children's creativity. It can be used both on the face and on the body.

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Aquacolor

Advantages of pencil paints of domestic production:

• made on a natural plant basis;
• easy to apply;
• do not get dirty;
• easily washed off the skin with soap or makeup remover;
• stains on clothing will disappear after a standard wash cycle.

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New morning

Coloring compositions from Russia are sold in small bottles of 27 ml, but one package is enough to produce more than 100 images on the skin. The paint is very resistant and does not wear off from the surface up to 2 days. You can choose the material as a normal texture, and glowing in the dark or under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. In order to prevent the structure of the drawing from breaking, when using a stencil, it is worth removing it before the coating dries.

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Edible Body Products

In the market of goods for creativity, coloring compositions based on black, milk, white chocolate or protein cream with various aromas (cherries, vanilla, cinnamon, strawberries, raspberries, etc.) are presented. They can not only be applied to the body, limbs and face, but also taste. Confectionery body painting is of genuine interest in both children and adults. To prevent the applied coating from accidentally melting and not flowing, it is necessary to use special food colors intended for the manufacture of drawings on the body.

Popular brands:

1. Bijoux Indiscrets (Spain).
2. Shunga (Canada).
3. Dona (USA).

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Paints that glow in the dark or under ultraviolet rays

Materials of this type are produced by many manufacturers and are very popular. Most often they are used at discos, neon parties and other nightly events. As a rule, fluorescent products have a creamy consistency and are applied using a brush or fingers.

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Paint for body art at home

At home, you can prepare a simple and safe coloring liquid that does not dry out the skin due to its composition, so it can be used by children. For cooking you will need:

• starch (potato, corn) - 100 g;
• baby cream - 100 g;
• shampoo - 50 g;
• water or face tonic - 50 g.

All components should be mixed well. After obtaining a homogeneous mass, you can divide it into several parts and add to each food coloring the desired shade or gold powder for shine. This composition is easily washed off the skin and clothing.

The process of making edible paint for body painting:

1. Place a bar of chocolate in a bowl and add a little water, milk or cream.
2. Melt the mass in a water bath or microwave, stir until smooth.
3. Cool (do not wait until it solidifies completely) and use to paint the body with hands, hands or other suitable devices.

For the manufacture of drawings on the skin, both professional body paint and compositions for lovers are used. The coating should be environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic. Products presented in specialized stores meet all safety requirements and in most cases can be used not only by adults, but also by children. Bodypainting paints are easy to prepare on their own based on natural ingredients.