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I'll start by talking about the subject titled "Grease Paint."
I've found that if I stipple the white with my fingers before adding any other colors on top, it takes away any streaks or unevenness.
If not using a wig, but the actor's own hair, I make sure to smudge the make-up into the hairline, otherwise a mask effect tends to be created so the audience sees a hard edge to the grease paint.
Eye shadow with a brush is an alternative that can be used to create the shadows, also. No need to worry about heat affecting and melting the make-up in a tin or tube. An added plus is that it tends to help set the make up in selected areas as well, before final dusting.
I tend to do more with the talc by taking a powder blush brush and brushing the talc on until areas are white with talc, then take time brushing off the excess. I've tried thinner applications of talc, but it seems if actors can find some way to smudge make-up...they will!
I've never seen the puff method of applying the talc as shown in the clip, but I'm going to try it and see how it does for my uses. When I was into clowning, my teacher was a circus clown who taught me the method of pouring the whole bottle of talc into a sweatsock, tying a knot in the end, and then holding it over my face as I leaned back, I played that sock like an accordian. It made a mess, but planty of talc fell on your face and all you had to do was brush off the excess. Never had to worry about missing a spot! LOL
I've used tooth enamel for missing teeth, or creating pointed teeth, however I liked the idea of combining more than one color on the teeth. A great tip!
In more pinches than I like to admit to, I've used regular brown eyebrow pencil on dried teeth, and it has lasted a nice long time- however if the actor eats, it has to be reapplied. It feels a bit chunky to the actor, but it looks just fine!
Okay, this should give enough fuel to start conversation folks, tag- you're it!
I've found that if I stipple the white with my fingers before adding any other colors on top, it takes away any streaks or unevenness.
If not using a wig, but the actor's own hair, I make sure to smudge the make-up into the hairline, otherwise a mask effect tends to be created so the audience sees a hard edge to the grease paint.
Eye shadow with a brush is an alternative that can be used to create the shadows, also. No need to worry about heat affecting and melting the make-up in a tin or tube. An added plus is that it tends to help set the make up in selected areas as well, before final dusting.
I tend to do more with the talc by taking a powder blush brush and brushing the talc on until areas are white with talc, then take time brushing off the excess. I've tried thinner applications of talc, but it seems if actors can find some way to smudge make-up...they will!
I've never seen the puff method of applying the talc as shown in the clip, but I'm going to try it and see how it does for my uses. When I was into clowning, my teacher was a circus clown who taught me the method of pouring the whole bottle of talc into a sweatsock, tying a knot in the end, and then holding it over my face as I leaned back, I played that sock like an accordian. It made a mess, but planty of talc fell on your face and all you had to do was brush off the excess. Never had to worry about missing a spot! LOL
I've used tooth enamel for missing teeth, or creating pointed teeth, however I liked the idea of combining more than one color on the teeth. A great tip!
In more pinches than I like to admit to, I've used regular brown eyebrow pencil on dried teeth, and it has lasted a nice long time- however if the actor eats, it has to be reapplied. It feels a bit chunky to the actor, but it looks just fine!
Okay, this should give enough fuel to start conversation folks, tag- you're it!