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I'm wondering if anyone has any performance face makeup tips: things you like to do, thinkgs you tried and would recommend against AND especaially, a good source for stage makeup supplies in the Bay Area?
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Re: Makeup?
Mon, August 23, 2004 - 1:30 PMwow broad question :-) well couple rules of thumb NO glitter on the lips if your eating fire or blowing. Gee comon sense. No lose gliter abouve the cheek bones as lose gliter falls into the eyes and can scratch your eye (thats bad) although I have found a brand of liquid glitter I think rocks.. cookie puss liquid sparkel comes in a ton of colors you can find it on line about $12 a bottle. I recomend if you going for an intese color that you use a powder color dampend first then apply the same color liquid glitter over it this allows for sharp defined lines and dramatic effects.
Always use a good quality foundation and a good quality powder I find even cheap colors look good if you have a good foundation on.
Bay area makeup- California Theatrical Supply, 132 9th Street tween Mission and Howard. Call them for their hours at (415) 863-9236
and good tips for make up ggreg.com/bm/dragqueen101.asp
though keep in mind some products and applications are not wise with fire ;-) use your noodle -
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Re: Makeup?
Sun, September 5, 2004 - 4:42 PMWhile fire spinning, dark around the eyes cuts down on glare.
I agree with glitter around the eyes, mainly because it can also cause a destracting glare.
Check your liquid/gel products to see what they are made of. They need to have a water base instead of a grease/petroleum base. The heat of the fire *will* heat up a grease/petroleum based product and can result in a topical burn (speaking from experience here).
Dry cake, pencils and powders are really a great way to go. They come in *many* amazing colors. Make sure you use a setting powder so your design doesn't slide off your face.
Also, any powder with a shimmer in it is lovely with fire, especially in highlight areas (on top of bone areas).
Remember for night time performances you want to have a make-up design which is bold and accentuates your face so that you will stand out as well as your tools.
Hope this helps!
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Re: Makeup?
Sun, September 5, 2004 - 7:29 PMGet some small acrylic rhinestones from the craft store, a tube of eyelash glue or spirit gum from a beauty supply or theatrical make up supply company, and go to town. They look great, especially when you're working with fans, fingers or torches and you can get more sustained light around your face. Bindi's with sparkle do the same, though the little gems are cheaper.
