WEAR IT FACE PAINTING GUIDE

The guide outlines the essential kit and techniques for face painting at 'Wear it Wild' events, emphasizing safety measures such as obtaining parental consent and checking for skin allergies. It provides step-by-step instructions for three animal designs—a panda, a butterfly, and a tiger—and includes a customizable disclaimer for event organizers regarding health, hygiene, and liability.

• The essential kit for face painting includes water-based paints (specifically red, yellow, blue, black, and white), high-density sponges, synthetic fiber brushes, a water sprayer, a bowl of water, a mirror, hair accessories, and cleaning supplies. The guide warns that paints older than 6 months should be replaced as "they do go off".
• Safety and consent are prioritized; painters must obtain verbal or written permission from a parent or guardian for children. To check for skin allergies, the guide suggests applying a small amount of paint to the inside of the wrist for approximately 60 minutes before proceeding.
• Technical recommendations for quality results include applying base colors first with a damp sponge, applying lighter colors before darker ones, and using a water sprayer to prevent paint from running. The guide suggests keeping designs simple because "children often don’t like sitting still for a long time".
• The guide provides detailed, multi-step instructions for creating three specific animal designs: a panda, a butterfly, and a tiger.

APA

WWF South Africa (n.d.). WEAR IT FACE PAINTING GUIDE. https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/wiw_2017_face_painting_guide.pdf

Chicago

WWF South Africa. WEAR IT FACE PAINTING GUIDE. n.d. https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/wiw_2017_face_painting_guide.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=WWF South Africa |title=WEAR IT FACE PAINTING GUIDE |url=https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/wiw_2017_face_painting_guide.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{wwfsouthafricandwear, author = {{WWF South Africa}}, title = {{WEAR IT FACE PAINTING GUIDE}}, institution = {WWF South Africa}, url = {https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/wiw_2017_face_painting_guide.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }