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Tip By Kynisha Jarreau
Boxing Anyone?
Do you ever feel like you have gone through a couple of
rounds of a boxing match after a gig? Did you stretch, eat,
take your meds, hydrate, dress for the weather conditions or
exercise to build up a little more endurance? As we all pace
ourselves in shows to gradually get to the big ending(s) or
add the final glittery touches when face painting, we must
train our bodies too! We aren’t the unbreakable, rubber,
spring chickens we used to be. Let’s try to avoid injury and
cramps so we can indeed be happy clowns throughout the
event and the next day!
If you are a show-stopping clown, you need to stretch
your neck, arms, back and legs. Magicians and face painters
should stretch everything as well because you need to help
the circulation in your legs since you are somewhat frozen
for periods of time sitting or standing. Rolling your neck
both clockwise and counter-clockwise is a great start unless
a “bobble head”stretch is more fun for you.
Arms/shoulders can be stretched anytime with shoulder
shrugs also known as the “teenage I don’t know” classic
movement. Placing both arms straight out without bending;
flapping your hands up and down for at least five seconds in
each direction, similar to a young baby’s first wave, really
stretches most arm muscles well. Twisting your upper body
to face right then left as well as reaching down to touch
your toes helps a lot. Even if you don’t reach your toes,
you may find something you’ve been searching for. While
standing, occasionally rise to your tippy-toes, stand on your
heels or dance to work those leg muscles.
Don’t forget to stretch your vocal chords! Practice your
new show a week prior, full performing voice or sing your
favorite music artists’ songs, like at a concert, for at least 25
minutes to work on your breathing and vocal strength. You
can do it and you’ll fell better too.
Remember YOU are your BEST prop, so get to stretchin’!
Tip By Ann Sanders
Add Bling To Your Face Painting
Looking to add bling to your face painting designs?
Consider plastic jewels. They are an inexpensive
way of giving your designs extra flare.
Commercially produced fashion tape, designed for
use on skin, can easily be attached to the back of the
jewel. Prepare the jewels in advance by removing
the backing from one side of the strip and pressing
the jewel to the exposed tape. Trim the excess.
For added sparkle,
press the jewel
directly onto your
design.
When ready to use,
simply remove the
backing.
PLEASE NOTE:
Jewels are not suitable for use on younger children.
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