Body painting is a temporary form of body art. Paint is applied directly onto the skin, utilizing a wide variety of paints. Quality and complexity can vary according to the skill of the body paint artist.
Full body paint creations can take 10-12 hours to apply.http://www.seanet.com/~bradford/Body_Painting_Technique.html Techniques ranging from make up artistry, air brushing, dabbing, to traditional paint brushing are used. Due to environmental conditions and natural human perspiration, most body paint creations last 4-6 hours.
Safety Precautions for Body Painting
As with any substance that is applied directly to the skin, certain safety precautions must be taken to protect oneself from adverse results.
Paints and cosmetic products used in the body painting should be manufactured from FDA compliant ingredients.http://www.snazaroo.us/safety.htm This helps you to ensure that they will not cause ski irritation. Remember, only to use materials that are not toxic to the skin. Many non-approved paints can contain toxic elements which can be absorbed through the skin and lead to serious health related issues. As with any kind of makeup, before applying it to your whole body, always apply a small portion of the paint to a small section of your body to determine if you suffer irritation from it.http://www.snazaroo.us/safety.htm
Types of Body Paint
Airbrush Makeup
Airbrush makeup is available from a wide variety of manufacturers. It is safe to use and fast to apply. Once applied, it does not easily crack or wear off from articulation points such as elbows, knees, wrists and ankles.http://www.seanet.com/~bradford/Body_Painting_Technique.html
Non-Toxic Markers
Children's markers that are watercolor based are non-toxic. They may be used with one inch tips to apply stripes and other detail to the body canvas.http://www.seanet.com/~bradford/Body_Painting_Technique.html
Alcohol Based Body Paint
This paint is normally used to cover large areas of the body in a uniform color. In using this type of paint, a product known as settling powder is also applied to keep the paint from lifting.http://www.seanet.com/~bradford/Body_Painting_Technique.html
Video: SI Swimsuit 2008 Body Painting Photo Shoot
In this video you can view short clips from the shooting of the 2008 Sports Illustrated Body Painting edition. In the final edition, super model Marisa Miller appears on the cover of the SI Body Painting Edition. In addition to the photography sessions, you can also see how some of the body paint is skillfully applied to the models.
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Body paint art can take 10-12 hours to apply
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Body paint artwork lasts 4-6 hours
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Always use paints that contain FDA approved ingredients
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Always test all body paints on a small section of your body first
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Airbrush makeup, water based markers and achohol based body painst are the most commonly used forms of body paint
