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Greasepaint White and Colored Paint:
2 teaspoons white shortening (such as Crisco)
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon white flour
3 to 4 drops glycerin
Food coloring
Blend first three ingredients using a rubber spatula, forming a smooth paste. Add 3 to 4 drops of glycerin to make a creamy consistency. Add coloring a drop at a time and blend well to desired color. Apply as you would regular makeup.
Brown Paint:
1 teaspoon white shortening (such as Crisco)
2 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
In order to create greasepaint for outlining and to create expression or age lines, apply the brown formula with a fine paintbrush.
To remove, use cold cream or baby oil and then wash. You can also use shortening. |
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Halloween Gourd Face Source: Craft A Day
Gourds of any size or shape, of course this includes
pumpkins (especially those cute miniature ones)
Clear paint sealer (aerosol form is the easiest to handle)
Fabric pieces - the brighter the better
Felt yarn ribbons
Little eyes (Found at any craft store or make your own with fabric pieces)
Acrylic paints
Spray paint sealer
Hot glue gun
Once you have picked your gourd, use a slightly damp sponge to clean it off.
Spray the gourd with the sealer. This will make the gourd have a shine and prevent chipping of the paint. It dries fairly quickly. Remember to spray in a well-ventilated area.
Hair can be made with yarn or fabric strips. The yarn can be braided or cut into strands and glued to the top of the gourd. Fabric and ribbons can be attached to the hair.
Paint faces onto gourd or pumpkin. Spray paint sealer over the dried paint to prevent chipping.
Cut out pieces of felt or fabric in the shapes of mouth, eyes, ears and nose for decoration. |
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Jack o' Lantern Votive Candle Holders Small baby food jars
Liquid starch
Orange tissue paper
Black tissue paper
Votive candles
Wash and scrub the outside of the jars well, making sure all the adhesive is off.
Cut the orange tissue paper into varying shapes with no dimension greater than 3/4 inch.
Cut eyes, nose and mouth out of black tissue paper. Set aside.
Pour a small amount of starch onto a Styrofoam plate. Dip each piece of orange tissue paper into starch and place on the outside of the jar, overlapping. Cover the jar well. Let the orange tissue paper dry.
Dip the black tissue cut-outs into the starch and place in the appropriate place to make a jack o'lantern face. Place a small votive candle in the jar. |
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Scars This makes an interesting glob of "scar" tissue to use for costuming for halloween, plays, etc.
1 package unflavored gelatine
2 tablespoons hot water
Red food coloring (if needed)
A little baby powder
Mix gelatin and hot water in a small bowl and stir until the gelatin thickens. Add the food color to a small amount of the scar goop, if you want the scar to be "fresh." Use a wooden craft stick or your fingertip to apply the "scar" to your skin. Dust with a small amount of baby powder until it resembles skin. |
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Tootsie Pop Sucker Ghosts Tootsie Pops
White Kleenex
White yarn
Cover a wrapped Tootsie Pop with 1 Kleenex. Tie yarn around Kleenex, then tie a knot so it stays tight. Use a colored marker to place two dots for your ghost's eyes. |
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