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What are the dimensions of this TAP Face Painting Stencil?

TAP face painting stencils have a diameter of around 2 3/16” and they are cut from a 7 mil (0.007″) thick Mylar.

How to use TAP Face Painting Stencils?

Body Art stencils require some practice to learn how to use them properly, but once you learn how to use them you can get through your face painting line much faster!

You can use them to create very simple designs by just stamping the design featured on the stencil, or you can use them to enhance more intricate face painting designs and add textures or more detailed work to your creations.

Start with a clean stencil and make sure that the skin is nice and dry before you apply the stencil, otherwise the face paint will look runny. Apply the TAP Stencil against the skin and hold it firmly using the tabs provided.

Powders are nice because they won’t bleed under the stencil. If you rather work with water activated face paints, we suggest using a glycerin based paint like Superstar or Paradise, though all paints work if you practice. Add a drop or two of water onto your paint and work the paint into a creamy almost sticky consistency with a sponge. Test the paint on the surface of your hand to make sure it isn’t too wet, and then tap over the surface of the stencil. Always move from the edges of the stencil into the design, so you are not pushing face paint under the stencil.

Using sponges with very small pores is best since they provide a more even coverage and they tend to hold less water. Some people also like to use kabuki style brushes with their stencils, just make sure the brush has a very thin load of paint and it is fairly dry.