Face Painting Kits - Any recommendations?

[MMMommy]

Looking to pick up a face painting kit for future parties. Any suggestions on which ones to get (or to avoid)? Where to buy?

Thanks!

[AngelaS]

The Klutz Face Painting book and paint set is WONDERFUL! It's full of ideas and the paints are really nice. They go on well and stay on. :)

[WatchingThemGrow]

I picked up some paints at a teacher supply store and hired a preteen for a party for $30 total. It freed me up to enjoy the party more :) Just a thought!

[MMMommy]

The Klutz Face Painting book and paint set is WONDERFUL! It's full of ideas and the paints are really nice. They go on well and stay on. :)

Thanks, Angela. I'm thinking of ordering this book/set by Klutz.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/159174430X/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

But I did want to get some cute pinks and purples. Did you use what was in the set (primary colors) or did you buy a separate paint set for other colors to supplement?

[AngelaS]

We just use the primary ones and mix them as needed to make new colors. :)

[brittone2]

I think Lyra makes one but I've never used it.

Here they are:
http://www.artsuppliesonline.com/catalog.cfm?cata_id=10063
http://www.simplefamilyliving.com/products.asp?pid=450&cat=19&mode=open (that one is OOS but maybe some other retailers carry it. I just did a quick google and didn't hunt around for prices, etc.)

[citymama]

Just make sure they are lead-free. Many/most face paints on the market contain lead - read the fine print, and try and buy Made in USA/Canada if possible!

[kristac]

Just make sure they are lead-free. Many/most face paints on the market contain lead - read the fine print, and try and buy Made in USA/Canada if possible!

Really? Yikes!!

[brittone2]

Yeah, the lead issue i ssomething I'd be concerned with. The Lyra are probably made to EU standards or something like that, which may be better.