I've been so bored I reedited all my previous LJ entries and decided to learn about faceups. God, I'm a loser Dx. I've decided +_+ this summer is all for the arts [excluding finding a job and college applications]; I'll be learning how to do faceups and improve my drawing skills along with cg/coloring.
I spent the last two nights reading through tons of threads and this is what I got. [putting this in the simplest way I can] -
this entry will continue to be updated with techniques and information.
Removing Faceups - Isopropyl alcohol: 91% or 99.9% ; Clean thoroughly with soft towel.
- Magic Sponge ; Use to clean the surface and any excess residue remaining.
- Cold Water ; rinse under cold water with soap, then rinse again & then dry with a soft towel.
Materials- Pastels [Unison pastels]
- Lots of Tiny Brushes and a few Big brushes
- Water Color Pencils
- Gummi Eraser
- Pencil Eraser
- Pointy Q-tips
- Paint [Delta Ceramacoat]
- Gloss
- MSC
Begin- Play some music♬
- Coat the head with 2 or 3 base coatings of MSC.
- Rub pastels onto paper and apply the base color on area[s] desired [around eyes, cheeks, brow line, etc].
- Remove the pastel excess powder with a Large Brush.
- Coat the Head with MSC.
EYES- If desired: eyeliner on upper and lower lid using pastel or paint, also color in the tear ducts using pastel.
- Draw or Paint bottom eyelashes to preference; keep a steady hand people!
* If you mess up just use a pencil eraser to fix it - I'm not sure what do for paint though; possibly a small piece of MC eraser or damp Q-tip.
- Seal with a few light coats of MSC
- If desired, add eyelid/crease lines & brush a shade around the eyes for a smoky [?] effect.
- Seal
LIPS- Add pastel powder to lips using a dry brush.
* If the color isn't sticking, spray the surface with MSC, then try again.
- Draw the lip lines to your preference.
- Apply a
THIN layer of pastel blushing over the lips.
- Spray the lips with MSC; end here if you wish the lips to be matte
EYEBROWS- Smudge the base color of the eyebrow on a paper and use a square head flat paint brush.
- Draw a broad line of where you want the eyebrows.
- After, use a pencil eraser to create the shape desired, erasing the excess pastel.
- Seal with MSC
- Then draw the eyebrow hairs/lines with a water color pencil
* I recommend eyebrow templates http://www.g36.net/ocdesigns/eyebrows/
* For mess ups [uneven colors] use a gummi eraser to lighten the darker parts by tapping & for an easier guideline you can draw a light line using a watercolor pencil to get a good guideline for the eyebrow's shape and placement.
- For painting; Start with the base color of the eyebrow and then paint very carefully over, with light brush strokes.
- Don't press your brush down or you'll end up with thicker lines.
- For a darker brow wait for your first layer to dry and then add another layer.
* Its just practicing and learning.
* Putting a few separated strokes toward the inside of the brow will make it seem more natural.
- Seal
Gloss- Now, once everything is sealed with MSC it's time to gloss.
* LIPS
- Gloss: Apply gloss, then let dry. After, do a quick mist of MSC over the gloss.
- Super Shiney: Apply the gloss over the lips. end.
* EYES
- Inside: Carefully apply, rubbing the gloss into the eye and around if desired.
MSC- Keep MSC warm for better output, room temperature will not due!
- Shake vigorously before use.
- Stand around 10-12 inches away when spraying.
- Move the head from side to side and up and down
moving the spray as well, so that the head gets light
even coverage. KEEP SPRAY CAN MOVING AT ALL TIMES.
- Spray one side of the face for about 1.5 seconds.
- The head should
NOT be visibly wet from the MSC.
NOTES- Better to not use testors as they tend to leave a yellow coating after several layers, and does not work as well as MSC in many ways.
- When dealing with MSC/Resin Dust use a Mask/Respirator and try to stay away from the fumes.
- In between steps seal, seal seal! If you like what you've done you're gonna wanna save it.
- When painting, it helps to dilute to get a lighter color.
- Do not use human oil based makeup.
- Cleanliness
- Be patient, this process seems frustrating I think, so relax and remember it's for fun. I tend to get angry when I can't accomplish something after a few tries ;A;, if you're the same, take a break and come back to it later.
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Does anyone recommend certain materials? [pastels, watercolor pencils, brushes, etc] XD I just noticed all the commission artists state the materials they use.
Or If you have anything to add, that would be much appreciated. >w<