Jungle-Themed Face Painting: Expert Glitter Techniques and Designs from Jacqueline Howe

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In a recent webinar, Blake Cabot introduced Jacqueline, “the queen of glitter,” to demonstrate jungle-themed face painting designs. The session featured four vibrant designs and highlighted the latest glitter mixes now available at Facepaint.com: Summer Rainbow, Bush Gardens, and Lotus Blossom. Attendees from across the globe—including Auckland, New Jersey, Western Massachusetts, and Suffolk, UK—joined to learn tips, tricks, and professional techniques for creating stunning festival-ready designs.

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Video Title: Jacqueline Howe (Jammin' Jungle) Webinar

🌸 Lotus Flower Design: A Blooming Masterpiece

The webinar opened with the Lotus Flower design, a delicate and visually striking creation. Jacqueline utilized the Spa Treatment cake from the Paint and Sparkle palette as a base, applying a soft blue wash across the forehead. Petals were painted using a purple and pink split cake from the Old and Brilliant palette with a 5/8 long angle blazing brush, giving each petal depth and dimension.

To complete the design, Shamrock green was applied for lily pads, enhanced with subtle water movement lines. Finally, the Lotus Blossom glitter cream was added to match the color palette, giving the design a magical shimmer that is perfect for summer festivals and children’s events.

Pro Tips from the Webinar:

• Use a long angle brush for smooth, flowing petal lines.

• Apply glitter lightly to maintain design integrity and avoid skin irritation.

• For high-volume events, finger application is acceptable, but a dedicated applicator ensures precision.

🐍 Fantasy Snake Design: Bigger, Bolder, Better

Next, Jacqueline demonstrated the Fantasy Snake design, emphasizing larger proportions to make the snake stand out on the face. A Shamrock green split cake formed the base for the snake’s head, while gold accents from the Supreme Sunset palette highlighted the eyes and belly.

For outlining, a number four round brush was chosen to accommodate the snake’s larger size. To tie the design to a jungle theme, Bush Gardens glitter was applied as a finishing touch, giving the snake a mystical shimmer.

Key Tips:

• Always scale your designs to the face for optimal impact.

• Use glitter strategically for depth and thematic cohesion.

• Gold highlights enhance dimension and realism.

🐅 Tiger Cub Design: Fierce and Playful

The Tiger Cub design incorporated Frisky Feline orange for the tiger’s features over a Shamrock green background. White flower accents were applied using the Floralia petal brush, adding whimsical detail around the tiger’s face.

Tiger stripes were carefully added with a number three round brush, demonstrating precise line work that blends realism with a playful aesthetic. The Bush Gardens glitter complemented the tiger’s jungle setting, giving it a festive shine.

Webinar Takeaways:

• Use multiple brushes for layering and detailing.

• Keep stripes and accents proportionate for natural flow.

• Fine cosmetic glitter is safest for eyelid application; avoid chunky glitter.

🐨 Koala Design: Adorable and Detailed

Finally, Jacqueline presented a Koala design, combining incandescent split cake backgrounds with amethyst purple for the koala’s body. Pink accents on the ears, cheeks, and lips added a playful and cute factor, while eucalyptus leaves around the design provided habitat authenticity.

Pro Tips:

• Adapt designs for smaller canvases without losing detail.

• Layer colors for subtle depth and dimension.

• Glitter can enhance cuteness when applied sparingly.

💡 Technical Tips and Professional Advice

Throughout the webinar, Jacqueline and Blake shared valuable professional advice for face painters:

1. Glitter Application: Use dedicated applicators for client work; fingers are fine for high-volume events.

2. Paint Safety: Always use fine cosmetic glitter for eyelids to reduce irritation.

3. Paint Consistency: Fusion and TAG paints may become “gloopy” if stored improperly; freezer storage can resolve this.

4. Adaptability: Modify designs for smaller faces while maintaining artistic integrity.

5. Workshops & Training: Upcoming sessions include a masterclass on September 17 and jungle-themed workshops by Mark Reed and Yasmeen Hart in August.

🛒 Featured Products from Facepaint.com

All materials used in the webinar are available at Facepaint.com:

• Summer Rainbow Glitter Mix – vibrant multi-color shimmer

• Bush Gardens Glitter Mix – jungle-inspired sparkle

• Lotus Blossom Glitter Cream – delicate finishing shimmer

• Paint and Sparkle Split Cakes – including Spa Treatment, Old and Brilliant, Supreme Sunset, and Amethyst Purple

• Professional Brushes – number 3 & 4 round brushes, Floralia petal brush, and blazing brushes

By incorporating these products, professional face painters can replicate webinar designs or create custom variations for festivals, birthday parties, and special events.

🌟 Why Attend Facepaint.com Webinars

Facepaint.com webinars provide:

• Step-by-step tutorials from experienced professional artists.

• Insider tips on glitter techniques, brush selection, and design scaling.

• Information on safe glitter use and paint consistency.

• Opportunity to interact with instructors and other face painters worldwide.

These sessions are invaluable for both seasoned artists and those looking to expand their skills for high-volume events.

🎨 Final Thoughts

This jungle-themed webinar offered inspiration, techniques, and practical advice for professional face painters. From the delicate Lotus Flower to the fierce Tiger Cub and playful Koala, Jacqueline’s designs demonstrate how the right products, tools, and techniques can elevate face painting to a professional, festival-ready level.

Whether you’re creating designs for birthday parties, school events, or summer festivals, Facepaint.com ensures you have access to the best products, tutorials, and expert advice to make every face painting session a success.