If you want a nice even surface on which to create the flag or your child's skin is dark, applying a white base coat can help it show up more vividly and stand out more. This step creates a 'canvas' for the red and blue stripes. However, it's entirely optional. Then the blue, then the white. I added just dots for the stars - it's far too small to paint stars in. be just under the eyes otherwise you will be messing about trying to get a decent stripe over bumpy ground. Halfway on the face isn’t the Spray the sponge lightly from about 6" away and swipe firmly across the paint. If it is too wet it will bleed and run under the stencil. Hold the plastic

Don't be put off if you're not artistic or if you've never used face paints before – face painting is super easy when you keep things simple.You'll have more control if you use a thin paint brush for the final step so make sure you have a clean one ready.

Fill in the red stripe, and gently sponge over it to make it even if necessary. The stripe can be done with a flat brush or the ½ round sponge. If youWhether it’s for a party, a rally, celebration, or a sporting event, a vibrant flag is the ideal way of expressing yourself and making your experience more memorable. We carry a gigantic assortment of UK Flags here at The Flag Shop which are perfect for grabbing some attention, showing off your undying support, and securing you some photo-worthy moments at the same time. With our sizeable choice of options, we offer flags of the UK for every momentous occasion! You can cover their whole face, avoiding the eye, nose and mouth areas, or you can just cover a cheek, depending on where you want to paint your flag design. The easiest way is to use Grimas Cake White if you have it. You don’t need to be so careful as you can paint another colour over it. If you don’t have The whole of the nose should be covered with red, this might seem odd, but looking at it face on, it will be right. The stars are 6 across and 5 down filled in with one in the middle like 5 spots on a dice if that makes any sense. I found that the easiest way to do it.