Bikini pictures/body paint

[StarPixy]

Whoever wants to see me posing in a designer bikini(as in, if you are bored and have absolutely nothing to do), go to my modeling portfolio and see my new pics.Whoop-dee-doo... (yawn)
Anyways, now to more important business. Anybody in here do body painting? I'm aspiring to do a bellydancing act where I'm painted blue like an Egyptian painting, but the paint I have keeps running with my sweat. What sort of paint do you think should I use? <img src="graemlins/square.gif" border="0" alt="[square smile]" />

[worldwidese]

Hey! Florida's a sweaty state! If you are going to have just some of you painted blue (designs) the way to go is have the designs painted on FLESH COLORED tulle (fine net fabric) like the ice skaters or circus performers do. Then you connect the tulle designs to your costume (bra to skirt to cover your midriff) for example. The tulle doesn't show, just the design. Wash the tulle first- or it's scratchy!
If you need allover blue, then a leotard would do the trick, but it would be hot! If it's paint or nothing, go to your local Clown Alley and talk to those who do whiteface clowning. They'll be happy to tell you what works best for them.

[Peter Voice]

The best stuff for what you want to do is "Kryolan" theatrical make-up. It comes in small flat containers about 1 1/2 inches round and is a semi solid paste. It goes an amazingly long way with a little water and is best applied with a smooth dampened makeup sponge. A high quality brush (sable or similar) will work well but is much slower although excellent for detail work. One container, used properly, should just about cover a human body, but remember the human body has a surface area of about 4 square metres so it takes quite a while to do a good job (allow 2-3 hours) and you might be best to get 2 containers first time. You will also definitely need some-one to help you put it all on. I doubt you'll have a shortage of volunteers.

When you have finished applying the colour and it is dry, you must "set" the make-up with talcum powder. Buy the purest, finest talc(unscented) you can get and get a large make-up artist's brush, or one of those fluffy things, specifically for talc. The sweating problem cannot be totally solved but "setting" the make-up makes an astounding difference. Try to not use moves that actually rub limbs against the body or each as this will do the most damage to the paintwork. We have done body art for lots of very physical circus performers with great results. Check out our body art section at http://www.chalkcircle.com.au/

Kryolan is different to most other body paints as it makes a thinner layer that is more flexible and does not crack. You can even have a quick soapless shower or swim and if you don't rub it, ie. air dry yourself, it will be quite OK. Cold-cream or other make-up remover and or warm soapy water will take it off easily.

You could get some black to accent your eyes and the rest of the colour range is fantastic but they can bleed into each other so try to avoid layers.
It should be readily available at your local theatrical supplies store. If not, you'll find some-one on the web that will supply you. The same place will have the talc and other stuff.

Have fun and take a photo to show us.

[ 07-02-2003: Message edited by: Peter Voice ]</p>

[StarPixy]

Thanks so much, you guys! So Kryolan, huh? I think I know where I can get some. Thanks!BTW, Peter, I LOVE your site, it totally inspires me for new acts!