FBFX Face Paint Brushes

What are face paint brushes?

Face paint brushes are the brushes you use to apply water-based face paint, grease paint and one-stroke colours to the skin. With the right brush you lay down sharper lines, more even areas and finer detail, and you work faster. The FBFX brushes are SchminkenGrime.nl's own range, developed by and for face painters.

Why choose FBFX face paint brushes?

The entire FBFX range was developed from Linda Gloudemans' years of experience as a face and body painter, theatrical make-up artist and special effects make-up artist. After more than 15 years in the trade, she knows exactly what a good brush needs.

• Synthetic bristles: vegan and easy to clean.
• Springy: the bristles bounce back into shape after use, giving you plenty of control over lines, drops and flowers.
• Compact 13 cm wooden handle: nicely balanced in the hand, even during long face painting sessions.
• Chosen by professionals: face painters like Simone Verduin, Nathalie van Os, Monique Lily and Gosia used them to put together their own favourites sets.

How do you use face paint brushes?

Wet your brush in a water tank, wipe off excess water against the rim and load the bristles from your water-based face paint or splitcake. Work with light pressure and let the tip do the work, as pressing too hard makes the bristles splay. The brush type determines the technique: draw long lines with a liner, stamp petals with a flower brush, or load several colours onto an angled brush for one-stroke. Rinse the brush well before moving on to another colour.

How do you clean your face paint brushes?

After use, rinse your brushes with lukewarm water and a mild brush soap until the water runs clear. Gently reshape the bristles and let them dry flat with the bristles pointing slightly downward, so no water runs into the metal ferrule. Never leave brushes standing bristle-down in water, as the tips will bend out of shape.

Which face paint brushes can you choose?

The FBFX range has a dedicated brush for every technique, available individually or as a great-value set:

• Round detail brushes (Linda): for lines, drops and dots. Take a look at the Linda round set.
• Angled one-stroke brushes (Simone): an angled brush for rainbows and one-stroke designs. Take a look at the Simone set.
• Flower brushes (Eva and Poem): round and flat flower brushes (the Poem brush is also known as Flora) for double-dip flowers. Take a look at the Eva & Poem flower set.
• Filbert brushes (Jerry): for blending and soft transitions. Take a look at the Jerry filbert set.
• Flat brushes (Floor): for large areas and wide one-stroke. Take a look at the Floor set.
• Liners (Alex and Anna): ultra-thin liners for hair-fine lines and mystic lines. Take a look at the Alex ultra liner set.
• Tiger brushes (Astrid): for tiger stripes and animal prints. Take a look at the Astrid set.
• Dagger brushes (Bram): an angled, sharply pointed brush for crisp lines and tears. Take a look at the Bram dagger brushes.
• Duo-fibre stipple brushes (Tim): FX brushes for stippling, texture and special effects. Take a look at the Tim stipple set.
• Dotting brush (Koko): a dotting brush for dots and spots. Take a look at the Koko dotting brush.
• Powder brushes (Monique): beauty and blending brushes, also for texture and special effects. Take a look at the Monique powder set.

Prefer a complete kit straight away? The new favourites sets were put together by face painters: Milo Schmink's Favourites (Simone Verduin), Monique Lily's Favourites and Ik Schmink Favourites (Gosia). Want a fully filled case in one go? Choose the FBFX brush case with 36 brushes. Or store your own brushes in the separate FBFX brush case.

What do you use face paint brushes for?

• Sharp lines, drops and small details
• One-stroke rainbows, roses and elegant swirls
• Double-dip flowers
• Tiger stripes and realistic animal designs
• Blending colours and soft transitions
• Face painting for kids at birthdays and events

Tips from SchminkenGrime.nl

• Just starting out? Choose a set so you have the right basic brushes right away.
• Roll a round brush lightly between your fingers while painting drops and lines, so the tip stays sharp.
• Store your brushes in a brush case to keep them in good shape.

Frequently asked questions about face paint brushes

Do you need special brushes for face paint?
Dedicated face paint brushes like the FBFX range are firm and springy and made for water-based face paint. They give you cleaner lines and are easy to clean, which generic craft brushes often are not.

Which face paint brushes do you need as a beginner?
A few round brushes in different sizes for painting lines, drops and swirls. An angled brush for one-stroke, a filbert brush to fill larger areas and a flower brush will take you a long way. A brush set is the easiest way to have that base in one go.

Which brush do you use for one-stroke?
One-stroke work uses angled brushes such as the Simone brushes, but you can also use flat brushes like the Floor brushes. You load several colours side by side and pull them across the skin in one stroke. A standard splitcake is 1 inch wide (about 2.5 cm), so the widest one-stroke brush is 1 inch and fits neatly across the cake. You can also choose narrower brushes for smaller designs.

Which brush do you use for flowers?
A flower brush: the round Eva flower brushes for robust, full petals or the flat Poem flower brushes for elegant, flatter petals, ideal for double-dip flowers.

Are FBFX brushes suitable for children's face painting?
Yes. The synthetic bristles are easy to clean and springy, handy for fast work at events and birthdays.

How do you clean face paint brushes?
Rinse them with lukewarm water and a mild brush soap, reshape the bristles and let them dry flat with the bristles pointing slightly downward.

What are the bristles made of?
Synthetic hair. That is vegan, holds its shape well and is easier to clean than natural hair.

Want to get properly started with face painting?

New to face painting? Take a look at the starter sets to begin with everything you need.