Q. I was wondering what products you would advise me to purchase for a forthcoming panto production. After numerous years in amateur theatre I’m playing the part of the dame for the first time and need some advice on what … Continue reading
How to apply a baldhead cap Grimas professional baldhead caps are made from translucent, flexible plastic designed for once only use. They can be used to achieve highly realistic effects which can withstand close up work. This is Grimas’ guide … Continue reading
Grimas dermagraphic pencils are made in 18 colours plus two new kohl pencils – kohl black and kohl white. Kohl pencils are softer than standard dermagraphic pencils and give a broad, soft line ideal for strong makeup. Pencils are, of … Continue reading
Q.I really liked your tutorial on ageing a young person — I am working on a high school production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” and I am having a hard time knowing the right colors to shade and highlight to … Continue reading
Q. I have to make up three people as Chinese characters in the show Thoroughly Modern Millie. I’d be most grateful for any advice or suggestions as to the best base colour to use & also how to make the … Continue reading
Now usually my customers want to look younger but, just occasionally, I am asked how to do ageing makeup instead. The basic technique is simple enough. As we age, our skin tone becomes lighter, our cheeks and temples become hollower and … Continue reading
The festival season is in full swing and I’m getting questions from artists about how to keep their makeup looking good on the festival stage. There a couple of things to think about for festival makeup. The lighting varies a … Continue reading
A staple character in many pantos is the Wicked Queen and here is one for you to base your own designs on. This design is in cream makeup, but you could use waterbased makeup (face paint) if you want an … Continue reading
I had an interesting question from Jane today: Q. In a couple of weeks our local panto will be in full flow. Which colour cake makeup would you recomend for chorus girls and which for the boys/men? Our ladies tend … Continue reading
We had a question today from Jane who wanted to know how much makeup was in a Grimas cake and specifically, how many faces it might cover. Grimas cake makeup comes in a 35 gramme container. It covers very well … Continue reading