Ninety Three - The Many Uses Of Theatrical Makeup For Halloween Costumes
On Halloween night, regular 'ol everyday makeup is just not going to do! Time to break out the hard stuff; theatrical makeup
. With a dab of this and a dash of that, theatrical makeup can transform you into whomever, or whatever you want to be. Not too mention those characters that require much face makeup, such as clowns and mimes. A person would be hard pressed to create the striking clown look without the use of theatrical makeup.Children and adults can dress up as anything they please, since Halloween is such a fun filled holiday. The use of stage makeup can transform a little girl into an enchanting fairy or a little boy into the most frightening vampire. Stage makeup is useful for many things such as creating wounds and scars while dressing as a goblin or zombie or it can create the look of fake blood on a witch or other supernatural characters. With stage makeup, the old can look young while the young can look old as well as making the loveliest of all look like an old hag. Theater makeup is wonderful for creating any Halloween look and it is fun to use for all ages. http://www.costumecauldron.com/Kids-Fortune-Teller-Gypsy-Costumes.html
We've all been to a school play or two, and what is cuter than seeing your little "apple," or "banana" trying to remember the choreography to that aggressive 2nd Grade number? Well, without the help of theatrical makeup, the extra details that put it all together would be sorely missed. Stage makeup is an essential for grade schools. How else could Mrs. M make Johnny a convincing Abe Lincoln, complete with wrinkles and top hat? Theatrical makeup can basically make you into whatever you want. It is a valuable teaching tool.
Mimes and clowns make use of Halloween clown makeup to complete their appearance, which really offers the children some good laughs. Mime performers, while painting their entire face white and then adding various colors in different designs and shapes around the eyes and mouth often use clown makeup. Children are thoroughly entertained at birthday parties and other events by clowns and mimes in their colorful stage makeup.
Theater makeup can add additional characteristics to a character such as fake wounds and pointed ears. Theater makeup can aid in blending in a prosthetic prop onto the face and body, giving them a more realistic appearance. For instance, you can add a mole to a costume of a witch, or you can add comical ears to elf and fairy costumes. Theater makeup is also useful for adding additional effects to a latex prosthetic piece, such as with pus or blood by blending different colors.
Once you have stage makeup you'll be surprised how often you really can use it. Fan of any particular sports team? Every wanted to be an "A"? Get out the appropriate color and get to painting! If it's too cold to go shirtless, simply paint your face. What better way to introduce little Johnny and Suzy to the world of athletics, but with a little team spirit? http://www.costumecauldron.com/Kids-Gangster-Flapper-Costumes.html
Theatrical makeup is surprisingly versatile. Obvious uses include creating ghosts, goblins, vampires and witches on Halloween (how can you be the wicked witch without her signature mole?). But it also comes in handy for those quarterly school plays. Try to think of creative ways to use the makeup. School carnival? Be a face painter! Every little girl wants a little heart or butterfly on her cheek. Sporting event? Get into the spirit with those team colors! There are numerous uses for stage makeup. Don't be afraid to add a little dash here and there for dramatic effect. Edited by Glinda Zuladra
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