Non Toxic Theater Makeup, Face Paint Recipes

Makeup is essential for theater productions. Facial expression and body language is as much a part of dialog as spoken language. Harsh theatre lighting washes out players' features and makes it difficult for the audience to follow what's being communicated. Actors with eczema, skin problems or allergies can't use some theater makeup. Stage makeup isn't always good for children either. Here are easy, diy recipes to make your own face paint that is safe and non-toxic. These recipes should not cause skin irritation. Be sure to test any cosmetic product on a small patch of skin where it won't show. Read on Safe, Non Toxic Face Paint Recipes for Halloween 

DIY Cardboard Knight Suit of Armor Halloween Costume, Theater, Play

Putting on play? Cardboard is a drama teacher, youth theater costumer's best friend. Here's an easy knight's costume. A knight is a popular costume both for Halloween and Catholic All Saints Eve parties, too. For Halloween, the knight may be a character from Dungeons and Dragons, World of Warcraft, Beowulf or King Arthur. At an All Saints party a knight may be St. George or St. Martin of Tours. He might also be the Roman Centurion who helped Jesus and His Mother. Here's a DIY guide to make a suit of armor out of cardboard from your recycle bin. Perfect for any adult or child dragon-slayer. DIY Cardboard Knight Suit of Armor Halloween, All Saints Eve Costume