Makeup Recipe and makeup ideas

M A K E U P R E C I P E
	Makeup is not only fun to make and wear, it's much safer than masks since it doesn't obstruct your vision. 1. Wash and than dry the area that you will be applying makeup to thoroughly. 2. Use an old towel to prevent makeup from getting on your costume. 3. Being extra careful of eyes, apply a thin coat of cold cream to the face or area you want. 4. Gently pat cornstarch over the area with a cotton ball while keeping your eyes closed. 5. Mix 4 tablespoons shortening and 8 tablespoons cornstarch together. Divide mixture into paper cups before adding food coloring. Add food coloring. 6. Apply makeup to the skin with fingers than go have FUN! Keeps for several weeks if refrigerated.
SPECIAL EFFECTS Black eyes: Use either blue & purple eye makeup or use grease paints. Bruises: Bruises may be painted on by using grease paints. Eyebrows: Change eyebrows by covering with makeup (see above) and drawing new eyebrows in the desired shape with an eyebrow pencil. Missing tooth: Use tooth wax to give the appearance of a missing tooth. Soften wax by kneading it and apply a thin sheet directly to dry tooth. Removal: To remove makeup wet face and then gently peel away the makeup. Wash face with warm water after removing. Scars: A scar may be created by spreading nose putty or wax over the skin and forming an indentation as desired. Painted with grease paints. Scabs: Add an envelope of unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water in a saucepan and let stand one minute. Stir over low heat until all of the gelatin is completely dissolved. Put a thin coat of corn syrup with a cuetipon on your skin the shape you want scab. Cover the syrup with a thick layer of dry cornmeal. Let the cornmeal sit for 5 minutes then gently tap off the excess. Use paint or makeup recipe above to paint the COOLED gelatin mixture over and around the scab. Be gentle so you don't brush off the cornmeal. (The gelatin "seals" it in place). Warts Glue a piece of hair (from a paintbrush or hair brush) to a small chocolate chip. Glue the chocolate chip to your hands or face using corn syrup or eyelash glue. You may have to hold them in place until the glue or syrup is dry. Use the paints to color them. welts: Ridges or welts may be built up with nose putty, or wax.
Blood Recipe Combine the following in a mixing bowl to make real looking blood. 1 cup Karo Syrup 1 Tb sp Water 2 Tb sp Red Food Coloring 1 tsp Yellow Food Coloring
CREPE HAIR Crepe hair is commonly used for creating realistic mustaches, beards, sideburns, etc. It comes in a variety of colors and is available in foot long braided strands which extend up to 4 feet when unraveled. If desired, the curl can be lessened by wetting it and stretching it out to dry. A small amount can be quickly straightened by briskly rolling it between your palms. To attach crepe hair, apply spirit gum to the skin and allow it to become tacky. Then press the hair firmly to the skin with your fingers. It is best to work a small area at a time starting at the bottom.
EYELINER: Can be used to make whiskers for cats and mice, shadowing for the nose, creating black eyes, or making dark circles below the eyes.
GREASE PAINT Grease paint is what actors use. A base color should be applied with fingertips over the area to be covered. For smooth application the skin can be covered with a thin coat of cold cream first. Use baby powder to set the grease paint. This reduces the shiny appearance. Applying powder between each color application will help keep the colors from running together. For detail or precision, a lining brush is highly desirable. Be sure to clean your brush well or use separate brushes when changing colors. Grease paint is removed more easily with cold cream or baby oil than with just soap and water.
HAIR COLORING You have a choice of several kinds of hair color. Your costume shop should have many different colors of temporarily color hair spray. Liquid coloring is best for mustaches and eyebrows it is combed through the hair. Most commercial temporary hair colors easily shampoo out. You can also dye your hair exotic colors temporarily by using "cool Aid" mixed with a small amount of water.
LIPSTICK: Can be used to make accents on the eyes, brighten cheeks, make marks on the neck or forehead to represent cuts.
LIQUID LATEX A liquid rubber that is excellent for building subtle changes in the face. It may also be used to cover nose putty, smoothing out its appearance. Liquid latex is slower to use as it should be applied in several coats allowing time for each coat to dry. Make-up may be applied after the latex has dried. Liquid latex can be used to make hair pieces such as beards or mustaches. Simply paint the skin with latex and insert the ends of crepe hair into the latex before it dries.
NOSE PUTTY: Nose putty is used to alter the shape of the face or to create warts, scars, and other blemishes. Soften a small amount of nose putty by kneading it in your hands or by submerging it in hot water. Press directly onto clean, makeup free skin and mold to the desired shape. For best adhesion, put a thin coat of spirit gum on the skin and allow it to become tacky before applying the nose putty. Make-up can be applied over nose putty. Don't use cold cream as the putty will become greasy and soft. Remove nose putty just by peeling it off.
SPIRIT GUM Essentially a glue used to attach mustaches, beards, artificial noses, etc. to skin. Apply spirit gum to clean dry skin and mustache and allow both to become tacky. Then press the piece to the prepared skin and hold for a moment or two. Commercial spirit gum remover, cold cream, or rubbing alcohol is best for removing spirit gum.
WATER BASE MAKE-UP: Like the recipe at top, water base make-up is available in several colors and has the obvious advantage of easy soap and water removal. It is especially useful on areas where clothing may be stained by greasepaint such as the face or hands. Allow water base make-up to dry if grease paint is to be applied over it. Cold cream is not recommended with water base make-up.