Body paint won't stay HELP

[milothepeanut]

I am having trouble getting my paint to stay put for more than a few hours.
I am using Ben Nye paints and the Ben Nye liquiset waterproof mixing liquid.
Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong.PLEASE

[zero420]

what are u trying to paint on is it a helmet or is it metal, aluminum the more info the better we can help what steps did u take as far as the paint ive never heard of it but im pretty sure someone here probably has

zero420

[KwitcherBitchin]

I think Cotto Clay would be the best one to answer this one,but I think he's preparing for a Major Bodypaint Competition....................................... ........Kwit

[cotto clay]

you could try sprinkling baby powder on the paint to dry it then blow that off with air and spray over the paint with barrier spray or hair spray. I heard an interesting rumour last night that you can add glycerin to your paint so it lasts longer.
Make sure not to put your paint on too thick especially on the neck and other movable areas. The thicker paint will crack and flake, if a colour isnt covering well use white for a base.
My paint jobs dont really last more than a few hours either, you might have to look into getting a different kind of paint like temptu or tribal.

[zero420]

oh no wonder ive never heard of the paint its body art lol ive done it only twice and i used temptu after done did the baby powder thing as cotto mention it lasted for about 5 days it was done on her back

zero420

[OzDesigns]

Prep with 80 grit, just tell them it is good for thier skin and you are exfoliating

J/K

Oz

[milothepeanut]

Originally Posted by OzDesigns

Prep with 80 grit, just tell them it is good for thier skin and you are exfoliating

J/K

Oz

I like that idea...........

[milothepeanut]

Thanks to all.

Cotto clay..I'll give the powder thing a try. Thanks again.

[fontgeek]

You are probably already doing this, but make sure the area of skin is nice and clean and dry, do a wipe down with rubbing alcohol before you do the paint.
Body oil, lotion, etc., can really mess up body paint, especially in hot humid weather.

[PaulDaniel]

I know this might sound crazy but a couple of weeks ago, while painting a project with Auto Air, my son asked me if I could spray a tattoo on his arm. I thought, "well what could it hurt...it'll be gone by tomorrow." It lasted for over a week!!! Of course I asked him if he was even washing it and his response was what I had thought...."No!!!...I don't want to wash it off!!!!" LOL, but hey it lasted for a week on his left shoulder. A lot of rubbing from his shirt and sleeping on it...it lasted a lot longer than I would have thought. I finally told him that he had to wash it off. He didn't like that idea but he did it. I used Process blue Auto Air with a bit of Transparent base and a little bit of fast reducer...if that even matters. BTW...I'm not recommending you do this because I really haven't experimented with it. If you do decide to do this, I wouldn't spray it on anyones face or anything crazy like that...at least not until you know more about how well it comes off. have fun

[Neil]

If your doing body painting ,water based body make up will not last no matter what you do.If you need it to last use an alcohol ink made for airbrushed tatts.However don't use the inks on the face.
~Neil
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[milothepeanut]

Originally Posted by Neil

If your doing body painting ,water based body make up will not last no matter what you do.If you need it to last use an alcohol ink made for airbrushed tatts.However don't use the inks on the face.
~Neil
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Neil please tell me more. I did not know such a paint existed.
How would I get hold of this product?

[Neil]

Your kidding me ,right? There are links to the alcohol based temporary tattoo inks on my website getpainted dot com as well as a few videos showing doing tatts.Check them out and if you have questions give me an email
~Neil