Tips For Using Liquid Latex

The practice of body painting is as old as history itself. This practice has been used for the purposes from warding off enemies during times of war or conflict to changing appearances for stage or film performances.

Liquid latex has been one of the mainstays of makeup artists for many years. It has been used to create sublime to sensual to scary affects for film almost since the inception of motion pictures. Today the use of liquid latex has found it's way into the everyday life of people that enjoy the art of body painting. It is a fluid like material that can be painted on the skin and then allowed to dry. Entire outfits that can even be worn in public can be created just by applying multiple layers of this rubbery compound.

Here are a few tips that might help in using liquid latex for body painting.

Rubber and latex allergies are common so consider this before painting someone's body with liquid lates. A good practice is to cover a small patch of skin with the latex and allow it to dry. After it dries remove it and check for redness or skin irritation. If the skin appears red or irritated don't use the liquid latex on your model. During normal use of liquid latex many models may experience a slight itching sensation. This is due to the skin beginning to breath under the latex coating. If the irritation or itching becomes persistant remove the latex and don't use it on your model.

Just like paint, liquid latex will stick to almost anything. Make sure you use a drop cloth or painter's cloth in the area where you will be applying the latex. Make sure the clothes you wear are old as they will most likely end up with latex on them also.

Liquid latex contains a small amount of amonia and sulfur so make sure your work area is well ventilated. A good practice also is to open the liquid latex container and let it breath for a short time before using it. As the liquid latex begins to dry it will make your model feel cold so a well heated work area is also a good idea.

Body hair can become a problem when painting someone with liquid latex. One way to avoid any problems with hair is to either shave or trim the hair before you begin. If trimming or shaving isn't an option then use a liberal amount of any type of skin lotion and allow it to saturate the skin before you begin. The use of the skin lotion will also aid in removal of the latex skin although this isn't necessary due to the loosening affect skin perspiration has on latex coating.

Applying liquid latex is much like applying any type of paint. A painter's brush can be used or a foam brush can be used. Apply the liquid latex in even coats over the area you intend to paint and then allow it to dry completely before applying another coat. Hair dryers can be used to aid in the drying process just be sure you don't dry out your brushes at the same time. 3 or more coats are best for full and complete coverage. Make sure also that any body parts painted with the liquid latex don't touch each other because the latex will stick to itself and when your model moves it will rip the latex coating.

Always condiser safety when using liquid latex so follow these simple rules:

* Use the liquid latex in a well ventilated area * Never apply liquid latex close to the eyes * Keep out of the reach of children * Do not use if the model has hypersensitive skin or is allergic to latex,rubber or sulfur * Never apply liquid latex to any type of open wound

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