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It’s coming up on that time of year when people venture out of their comfort zone and try something new… why not consider adding some face or body paint to your costume this year?! “But Amber!” you cry. “I don’t know where to start!”  I gotchu, boos. <3  In this article, I’m going to lay out all the things you need to know to tackle your very first face or body paint!

July 8, 2023

Eventually, you outgrow that starter gear, and then it’s time to look at upgrading your bodypainting arsenal. And in this tutorial, we’re gonna talk a bit about what gear I’ve fallen in love with, that both save me precious time as well as make sure my paints come out looking fantastic.

July 8, 2023

There are dozens of bodypaint brands out there, and some are applied with a brush, some a sponge, and others only with an airbrush. Today we’re going to focus on the airbrush brands, as airbrushing will generally give you the best finish and longest lasting wear time. Both extremely important things for a cosplayer spending all day at a convention!

July 8, 2023

One of the most common questions I get is how to get started with Bodypainting. There are so many choices for air brushes, and then air compressors are never well explained as to their benefits! So here’s a quick guide to some of the equipment I’ve used over the years, why I still love them, and why I would absolutely recommend them to a beginner.