Body Painting with Makeup or Liquid Latex

For those who haven't tried it yet, liquid latex is a forumlation of rubber that self-vulcanizes at room temperature. When painted on, it forms a thin but flexible skin that can be worn as clothing, espeically if you build up a few layers.

This can permanently stain fabric, so if you're painting over underwear, expect the garments to be ruined. It can be painted on over unshaved skin, but if you're really hairy, shaving will make for a much nicer finish. You can also apply the thinnest application of skin lotion over body hair too. Avoid eyes, the nose and mouth as the latex contains ammonia, this degasses as the liquid dries.

It applies best with wide foam brushes. Painting each coat in a different direction (vertical, then horizontal) will make the latex more durable and give a smoother finish too. Some interesting effects can be made with more than one color, and remember, it's easier to paint a dark color over a lighter one than the other way round.

Once you are done, the latex must be "set" with either a coating of rubber polish (STP Son of a Gun, Black Beauty, etc) or the Liquid Latex Stardust powder so that it won't stick to itself and tear. Then, when you're ready to take it off, you just peel it right off the body. If you're careful you can even craft re-wearable gloves