Trouble with Bases

Hi there im new ive been painting for about two weeks but im having problems with my bases i only use snaz because im only just starting out but it never looks right.Ive tried wetting the sponge more/less putting more layers on, using bushes, going back to the sponge am i doing something wrong or is it just practise and technique? Does anyone have any tips thanks.

I only use Snaz too... make sure your sponge isn't too wet and when you are putting it on, pat it and twist a little when taking it off. Layers won't really help because the new wet paint will just take off the old. It's mostly practice, but make sure your sponge isn't too terribly wet. It's better too if your paints have been "warmed up" as I like to say by using them a little first so the water soaks down into them a bit first, but not a wet sponge... don't know if that makes much sense to anyone but me.

Also make sure you are using a pushing into the skin like dab, dab, dab, as opposed to wiping or swiping it on as it will take it off as you are trying to put more on and look splotchy.

-Metina

I add drops of water to my cakes, let it sit a bit to make a gooey spot, then load a dry sponge and I Tap Tap Tap to apply.

I had trouble when I first started too. Someone more experienced watched me and pointed out that my sponges seemed to be the problem. She loaned me a few of hers and viola, better bases.

Oh yeah. of course... what kind of sponges are you using? If you are trying to use those white cosmetic wedges... that would be the problem!

Post a picture and maybe the sponges/brushes you are using =)

Yeah it is the little white cosmetic ones....ooops i tried the snaz ones and they were worse than the cosmetic wedge thingies.What should i use instead

Tack sponges work and are cheaper than "face painting Sponges" I wrote about it in my blog - the entry dated May 17 (link is in my signature)

If you have the Snaz ones - are they light peach or dark orange? They recently changed to the dark ones and I haven't heard many good things.

Ive got white snaz ones

I have some on the forum shop that are high-density, and have both a rounded edge than straight edge to make sponging round things like muzzles, spiderman's eyes, ect...a breeze. At around a dollar each(you cut to make two), they are a steal!

http://www.facepaintforumshop.com/servlet/the-38/Speed-Sponge/Detail

I started with the white cosmetics too, and had a horrible time with them. Then they gave me the same advice as you. It makes a huge difference. It also saves paint. I bought a carwash sponge at the dollar store and cut it. works great, just make sure if you go that route that the sponge is firm. I also have the tac sponges and they work great too.

Ok I am a blonde, whats is a tac sponge?

Tack... as in horses, saddles.... Tack sponges are packaged and sold for cleaning leather.

http://www.amazon.com/Hydra-Tack-Sponges-12-Pack/dp/B0019CPKGW

These are the type of sponges I use - I haven't bought from this site, but these are the exact sponges.

ok Got it, it was the tac instead of Tack. LOL told ya I'm a blonde!

I have a picture in my head of you trying to paint with a Tic Tac...

I am feeling the love LOL