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Adrenalin Concepts

Posts: 740

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Can anyone tell me what material is best to use for body painting and where I can get some?

Oct 28 05 08:42 pm Link

Photographer

D. Brian Nelson

Posts: 5477

Rapid City, South Dakota, US

One material that seems to work well for some but not for me, is simply latex body paint available at sex shops.  Comes in several colors.  There's a trick to using it that I don't know.  Despite that, it's way fun...

-Don

Oct 28 05 09:57 pm Link

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Merlyn Magic Photo

Posts: 4361

Long Beach, California, US

Cameron Watson wrote:
Can anyone tell me what material is best to use for body painting and where I can get some?

Message:

https://modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=26634

Does this for a living and knows the in and outs. BTW, not affiliated, just know the man by reputation, and banter on MM.

Oct 28 05 10:03 pm Link

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Hoodlum

Posts: 10254

Sacramento, California, US

D. Brian Nelson wrote:
One material that seems to work well for some but not for me, is simply latex body paint available at sex shops.  Comes in several colors.  There's a trick to using it that I don't know.  Despite that, it's way fun...

-Don

Never ever use latex without first trying it on a small patch of skin to see if there is a reaction. Many people have bad reactions to latex. You should use makeup designed for bodypaint applications. There are several brands.
Btw, there are numerous threads about this already.

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Oct 28 05 10:06 pm Link

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D. Brian Nelson

Posts: 5477

Rapid City, South Dakota, US

Dan Hood MM/Moderator wrote:
Never ever use latex without first trying it on a small patch of skin to see if there is a reaction.

Good idea to get rid of ALL hair in the areas it will cover...or the latex will.

-D

Oct 28 05 10:16 pm Link

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JM Dean

Posts: 8931

Cary, North Carolina, US

http://www.mehronimages.com/

You can also search for Pashur on mm and see more of his work. Outstanding stuff. I'm guessing he uses an airbrush to apply the mehron product http://www.mehron.com/

This stuff should be safe though and can be painted on as well.

Oct 28 05 10:27 pm Link

Photographer

Adrenalin Concepts

Posts: 740

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

thanks everyone

Oct 28 05 11:23 pm Link

Body Painter

BodyPainter Rich

Posts: 18107

Sacramento, California, US

Pashur is a great source of inspiration and information...and rather than deal with all the current posts on this topic here is some simplified information.

Liquid latex is generally safe, but CAN be deadly if someone who is allergic to latex is exposed too much. It also stinks and is tricky to apply.

Paint is not necesssarily hazardous, but it is not necessarily safe either. Makeup is the only product that should be used on the skin.

Airbrush is generally as safe as paintrushes to apply makeup, but does require some training and CAN be VERY hazardous to your health if applied in a grossly negligent manner.

The best source for "body paint" is your local theatrical supply companym or a makeup manufacturer online. Mehron, Kroylon (sp?), Snazaroo, Trendy Tribals, Temptu,Dinair, Michael Davy, and Airbrush Body Art all sell tons of product.

Never use mettalic glitter.

Oh...and it is generally harder than it looks.

Hope this helps.

~Rich

Oct 29 05 12:47 am Link

Photographer

Adrenalin Concepts

Posts: 740

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Helps tons...

I have automotive paint and airbrush experience and lay out some pretty cool flames and other assorted curley ques... and usually lay out my own Tattoos...

now I know what products to apply.... watch for the work and you can let me know how i did...

Thanks Everyone

Oct 31 05 03:07 pm Link

Model

Suzanne Pitofsky

Posts: 31

Orlando, Florida, US

they have bosy paint that feel just like skin and liquid laytex in adult store i have used both they r great air brush is fun too... but the reflectio n on the latyex is awesome hit me up to see some samples

Nov 01 05 07:43 pm Link