Face Painting and Balloon Twisting Blog

Each month, I host a face painting and balloon jam at the Cici’s Pizza in Chantilly. It is normally on the 2nd Monday of the month, and in
October, the official jam will be on Columbus Day, Monday, October 10th. Since Columbus Day is a Federal Holiday, I plan to start the jam early… 4:00pm.

This month, we will share ideas on designs for Halloween.

Note: The theme is more a conversation starter for the dinner period of the jam. It is not a lecture but an open opportunity to ask questions of the group or share what has worked in the past. come with your questions and ideas… Bring your ideas and an open mind for the discussion.

Arrive when you can… I will try to arrive around 4:00. The jam continues until Cici’s closes at 9:00pm. You can come as early or late as you like.

The jam is open to face painters and balloon twisters of all skill levels.

October Face Painting and Balloon Jam in Chantilly
Monday, October 10th
Jam from 4:00 – Close

CiCi’s Pizza Buffet
14392 Chantilly Crossing Lane
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-961-9100

FABA TV is the newest offering from Silly Farm. Meet some of their artists on their YouTube Interviews.

Mama Clown – Marcela Murad

Brian Wolfe Interview – with a great Grinch face…

Pam Trent Interview

Pashur

Kings Dominion (http://www.kingsdominion.com/) in Doswell, VA is looking for vampires to help them make their world record attempt on Friday, September 30th.

Their gates will open at 5:30 pm for FULLY DRESSED Vampires and the official count will begin at 7:30 pm under the Eiffel Tower. FULLY DRESSED Vampires will also get regular general admission for only $19.99 per person!

To be considered a FULLY DRESSED Vampire, you must wear . . .

MEN

• Black cape
• Black trousers
• White shirt
• Black, Grey or Red Vest
• Black, Grey or Red neck frill or neck tie
• Black shoes
• Vampire teeth

WOMEN

• Black and/or red colored dress
• Dark eye make-up
• Red lips
• Vampire teeth
• Black shoes

The current record of 354 people is held by the Loveland Road Runners of Northern Colorado.

Almost every time I go to an event to do balloons or face painting, I meet someone who asks where I learned how to make balloons or do face painting. The answer is, I went to clown conventions. There are a few dedicated face painting or balloon twisting conventions, but there are more clown conventions.

You don’t need to be a clown to go to a clown convention… Most clown conventions offer a variety of workshops including magic, face painting, skits, balloon twisting, puppets, juggling, and more. They will often have competitions for face painters and balloon twisters or jam sessions. Also, they will have dealers who sell balloons, pumps, face paints, brushes, along with colorful outfits and other supplies.

So, the next time you are thinking that you need to go to a convention to expand your skills be sure to check out the clown conventions and see if they have enough workshops to meet your needs. And you never know, maybe you will discover the clown you were ment to be.

Snakes are a fun design for face painting. You can make them big or small. They can go around the face or up an arm. There are several snake videos on YouTube.

Silly Farm demonstrates a snake using the Arty Cakes.

Silly Farm also demonstrates a snake on a boy’s arm using a double loaded sponge.

Mandi shows how to make a coiled snake on the cheek.

Tag Body Art shows how to make a snake and a frog.

It is almost that time of the month again… Each month, I host a face painting and balloon jam at the Cici’s Pizza in Chantilly. It is normally on the 2nd Monday of the month, and in September, the official jam will be on Monday, September 12th.

This month, we will share ideas on making something special for the birthday child. What do you do to make the balloon of face painting design a little more special for the birthday child. Note: The theme is more a conversation starter for the dinner period of the jam. It is not a lecture but an open opportunity to ask questions of the group or share what has worked in the past. come with your questions and ideas… Bring your ideas and an open mind for the discussion.

Arrive when you can… I try to arrive aroudn 6:00 for dinner. The actual jam portion of the night begins around 7:00 and continues until Cici’s closes at 9:00pm. You can come as early or late as you like. The jam is open to face painters and balloon twisters of all skill levels.

September Face Painting and Balloon Jam in Chantilly
Monday, September 12th
Buffet from 6:00 – 7:00
Jam from 7:00 – Close

CiCi’s Pizza Buffet
14392 Chantilly Crossing Lane
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-961-9100

Looking for pictures from past jams or a place to communicate with the other local face painters and balloon twisters? Check out our group, “Chantilly Face Painting and Balloon Jam” on facebook.

The Big Apple Circus and PBS show how to make a clown face.

How to Make a Clown Face

Watch the video and get your kids involved in drawing their own clown faces.

Watch the full episode. See more Circus.

Registration for the World Balloon Convention opened yesterday. The convention is March 21-25 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in Dallas, TX. The convention is hosted by Pioneer Balloon Company, the makers of the Qualatex balloon.

This is their second convention. Their website says that the WBC is designed for business-minded balloon decorators, twisters/entertainers, and party store retailers, as well as ambitious newcomers wanting to explore a rewarding and profitable career in the balloon industry.