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I'm trying to research how to do the face shown in the attachment, but in blue, and orange versions. My girlfriend and I are planning on it, but I don't want a 'bright' blue. I want it greyish-blue bordering the look of a gargoyle. How would I achieve that. I've googled the life out of me and already learned that I'm going to need 'grease' make-up for the foundation, but what colors, how much, I'm lost. Unfortunately there isn't much online to help me out!

I'm guessing mix black and white. That's how I make grey. Make a few small batches of different color greys and blot it on for a texured appearance. To get it slightly blue just mix a little blue in with the grey you create. That is a cool costume and it does look like a living gargoyle.

So, it is ok to mix grease makeups? I've never worked with it before so it's going to be a first time thing for me.

How much will I need for 1 person? I'm going to have to paint the entire head, and neck. If I have enough paint I'm going to do my hands too.

What other supplies will I need other than Spirit gum and remover and the grease make-up. Will I need any other type of make up or will the grease do it all?

I'm sorry for the dumb questions but this is my first time going all out with a costume. I'm going to Salem Mass for the night.

You can mix greasepaint colors. The easiest way (when I was in college theater) was to scoop out the different paints onto a piece of wax paper or a small container, and use a popsicle stick to blend it.

Generally, a 2-3 oz container of greasepaint would last many, many applications; a little goes a LONG way. You'll want to make sure to get some cold cream (like Pond's) to remove it, as soap and water doesn't do that great of a job. Cold cream is messy, but works well - actually most removal is messy as he!!.

Makeup sponges are good for large area applications and blending, and smaller brushes (even artist's brushes) are good for detail work. You'll also need some sort of setting powder and a fluffy brush to apply it to help set the greasepaint.

I wouldn't do your hands - get colored gloves. Greasepaint smears like you would not believe, and even with the powder, you'll get it all over everything.

Check out if your city/town has a theater supply or costume shop and ask them for help.

So how much would you recommend for someones entire head and neck?

I'm guessing I'm going to need black and white to make the initial gray for me, and then blue to mix it in, thats a total of 1oz black, 1oz white, 1oz blue.

Also, where is the best place online to get it. Everywhere I looked, it was running about 9$/oz. That's a bit steep when I'm going to have to buy so much. Not to mention the cost of 2 face masks, 2 bald caps, 2 sets of ears...

Wow that's creepy! Awesome idea. I don't think I can help on anything major other than being a fan.

I can't wait to see it done.

You can get cheap grease paint as low as $1 at the dollar store. You'll be surprised a little goes a long way.

Is this what you mean?

Wow maleficent, thats perfect. Tips? Being sunday, and I have to work all day(18 1/2 hours ahhhhh!) I'm not going to be able to get around to the local stores to try to find some grease-makeup. Throughout the week I'm going shopping. What colors do you think I'll be needing? How much also. I haven't ever used grease but if I end up having to order it, and it isn't enough I'll be screwed on halloween.

I'm so glad my girlfriends doing this with me, it's going to be great!

Are you ordering the face appliance?