What is this used for?
is the ultimate face painting tool. TAP face painting stencils are designed to fit around smaller faces to allow you to create great looking designs with little to no effort on your end. TAP Stencil Magical Stars is a perfect way to add a cute background to almost any design. These stars in different sizes create a fun looking background for rainbows, butterflies and more. Use it with a red, white and blue split cake during patriotic events to create a festive look in just a few seconds!
This size stencil will fit on cheeks or foreheads, and it will also look great on the arm or leg. Check out the in-hand image above and the stencil dimensions listed farther below to get a good idea of the size of this stencil before you make your purchase.
TAP Stencils help you create detailed artwork with just a few taps of your sponge. From cheek art designs to popular textures, you will find the perfect TAP stencil to speed up your work and impress you clients!
How do I use this correctly?
To use please remember that face and body art stencils require some practice to learn how to use them properly, but once you learn how to use them you can get through your face painting line much faster!
Start with a clean stencil and make sure that the skin is nice and dry before you apply the stencil, otherwise the face paint might smudge under the stencil. Apply the TAP Stencil against the skin and hold it firmly using the tabs provided.
Powders are nice because they won’t bleed under the stencil. They can smudge if applied to thickly and touched, so use them sparingly. If you rather work with water activated face paints, we suggest using a glycerin based paint like Superstar or Paradise, though all paints work if you practice. Add a drop or two of water onto your paint and work the paint into a creamy almost sticky consistency with a sponge. Test the paint on the surface of your hand to make sure it isn’t too wet, and then tap over the surface of the stencil. Always work lightly so that you don't push face paint under the stencil.
Using sponges with very small pores is best since they provide a more even coverage and they tend to hold less water. Some people also like to use kabuki style brushes with their stencils, just make sure the brush has a very thin load of paint and it is fairly dry.
You can use TAP stencils to create very simple designs by just stamping the design featured on the stencil onto bare skin or on top of a colorful base, or you can use them to enhance more intricate face painting designs and add textures or more detailed work to your creations.
Learn more about stenciling by reading our Face Painting with Stencils - Instructions and Best Stencils Guide.
To clean your face painting stencils: Rinse the stencil under a gentle stream of water and use a soft towel to carefully wipe both sides off. Move gently and use a patting motion to avoid bending any parts of the stencil. For tough stains, a bit of soap can help. After drying the stencils with a towel, put them away.
To store your stencils: All face and body art stencils are fragile tools that need careful handling to ensure that they last for years. Before storing your stencils, ensure that they are clean and dry. Many professional face painters use a snap ring to store their stencils and keep them in a part of their kit where they won’t be damaged. If they have parts that could get snagged on other stencils, I recommend storing them in a small case or use a photo or trading card album to keep them separated and easily accessible. You can also attach tiny pieces of Velcro to one tab of each stencil and hang them from a Velcro strip in their kit, or use the holes to hang them on a peg or pin board.
Tips: Try different tools to apply the paint to the stencil to see what you like best. Some people prefer finger daubers while others prefer small filberts or kabuki brushes. If you like to use sponges, remember that different textures and densities of the sponge will effect how the paint stipples on. Also make sure to wet the paint gradulally, do not wet your tool or you will risk drippy outcomes when you press the sponge or brush into the skin.
What are the characteristics / dimensions of this ?
This has a diameter of around 2 3/16”. The the stencil is cut from a 7 mil (0.007") thick Mylar. This flexibility and smaller size is perfect for face painting on small faces!
Some pro advice from the Jest Paint team to help you better understand how to use your TAP Stencils: This Stencil has small tabs on two sides for finger placement while you hold the stencil against the skin. The tabs help keep your fingers out of the way of the design and your loaded tool.
Pro Tips: Face and Body Art stencils take a bit of practice to master, but once you get the hang of them, you’ll be able to complete face painting designs much more quickly!
What makes this different from others?
What makes this different from other brands is that TAP Stencils are designed by Santi and Anna from Jest Paint. They consider face painters requests to help speed up popular designs, along with size, placement and level of detail to ensure a nice clean impression. TAP Stencils are made in the US with the best quality laser cutting machines on a durable 7mil mylar material. You won't find ragged edges, miscuts, glue, burn marks or other defects that can be found in other brands. Feel free to let Jest Paint know if you have any feedback or new stencil ideas.
Is this safe for use as a face painting stencil?
This is made of thin Mylar. This is a chemically stable thin plastic that is food safe and safe to come into prolonged contact with skin. It is a solvent proof material, so you can sanitize your stencils soap or rubbing alcohol, without worry of product degradation.
What are the main ingredients or materials in this this ?
The main ingredients or materials in this is Mylar.
Mylar is the brand name for biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate or BoPET. TAP Stencils are cut on flexible 0.17 millimeter Mylar, which makes them easy to bend around the curves of the face or body. The thinness is also perfect for getting clean impressions. This sturdy material can be used over and over when used with care.
How long does shipping take and what are your return policies for this ?
We will ship your on the same business day if your order is placed before 1pm EST, it is not a national holiday, it is not the weekend, we are not experiencing any unforeseen situations (like weather issues, sudden staff reduction, etc) and we don't have any posted warning stating otherwise on our shopping cart. Orders are shipped using the shipping method you choose at checkout, with shipping options ranging from as fast as 1 to 3 business days to ones as slow as 8 business days or more. We can ship to almost every country (except for Cuba, Russia, Iran, North Korea and occasionally some other countries depending on specific situations). For more up to date details read our shipping and return policies.
Why should I choose TAP Stencils over other brands and why should I buy it from Jest Paint?
If you are looking for face painting stencils that are designed by professional face painters who know what is popular, what size stencil will work best on the face or body and who have tested the stencils to make sure that the results look like you would expect, then TAP Stencils are a great choice for your face painting kit. Some brands use a material that is too flimsy or too thick, or they use home made cutting methods that leave you with ragged edges. TAP is a Jest Paint product and holds high standards for quality and ease of use. TAP Stencils are professionally laser cut in the USA using the best technology for stencil making. When you buy TAP Stencils you are also supporting a small business who makes sure not to copy art work from other artists by hand drawing their own unique designs.
When you order from JestPaint.com you know you are ordering from a professional face paint store with more than 15 years of experience, with professional face painters in staff ready to provide the product support you need, USA based customer service with a USA based phone number and email, fast turn around and shipping, and quality cosmetic grade products that have been tested by professionals on the job. You are not buying a generic white label product from an overseas supplier with zero legal presence in the USA, uninsured and with no knowledge or support for their products. By supporting JestPaint.com you are not only buying with confidence, you are also supporting a small family owned business that invest in your growth as a professional face painter by providing you with hundreds of free blog posts and FAQ pages so that you can learn all you need about the products you buy, including how to use them, care for them and how to select the right ones.
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