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Make Face Paint

By Valerie Ninemire, About.com

A lot of Cheerleading squads are using face paint to stencil on their team colors or a team symbol. Learn how to make your own face paint.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes

Here's How:

  1. In a small bowl, mix 1 1/2 TBSP solid shortening, 3 TBSP cornstarch, stir thoroughly.
  2. If you're making different colors, divide the above mixture into small jars.
  3. Add enough food coloring to achieve the right color.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Store in small jars.

Tips:

  1. If mixture is too think, add a bit of water.
  2. Use stencils, paintbrushes or sponges to make designs on your face.

What You Need:

  • small bowl
  • small jars
  • food coloring
  • solid shortening
  • cornstarch

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