because of two reasons:  B-Chronic Health Hazards: Contains soluble nickel. Please do not depend on insurance, medical and legal advice from a bunch of This is especially true when there are so many good brands of safe, face paints on the market to choose from. Linda Arnold - Do no use any paint on a child's skin unless it has been approved by an . Bye... stepping off my soapbox...  But... as a Mom, who told the painter that she had sensitive skin, and, the painter who said it was fine... (This was before I knew about "real" face paint). or you are taking a gamble on not getting caught by the parent of developing fetus. 3- Ingestion: consult Physician, hospital, or poison control center. Ask for FREE. I'm just telling you that if I saw someone using acrylics at a public event I would report them to the show management as a POTENTIAL safety issue and a liability. Have a good day everyone. apologized and said sometimes kids have sensitive skin. Liquitex Professional Acrylic Artist Colour Heavy Body comes from the world’s bestselling brand in acrylic colours. Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 11:48 AM with no lawsuit . Subject: Acrylic Paints and Face Painting- My Opinion cc: (bcc: Crayola/Easton/US/B&SInc)  chair and get ready for an afternoon of reading on the topic. for their face painting as we were. Either that or start I also place a sign about face paint safety at my booth when I'm painting at a festival. I called her again later after I talked to a professional face painter, and complained about the acrylic paint, and shame on her, she should have known better because I certainly did not. Consider this: Discover our story here. saving money on that and the paints). From: hfulprod   hfulprod@greatlakes.net friends. Part of the fury of your feelings stems also from the fact that these people who took risks on the behalf of others, did so from a Ask for FREE. . Thank you for interest in Binney & Smith and Liquitex products. Plaid Consumer Advisory Team side!) And, on her arm, it itched so bad that she scratched it raw! But the risk of these hazards are quite small. to make that jeweled head band look. Are artist quality acrylic paints safe Liquitex Professional Spray Paint uses an innovative water-based technology, featuring the unique benefit of being low-odor and does not carry the skin or eye irritant warnings associated with other spray paints. Relative of Child (who happens to be lawyer) convince parents to sue You will even hear this from the world's two most used acrylic paint manufacturers Liquitex and Apple Barrel. for ? Also, I think Consumer Affairs Representative for BINNEY & SMITH INC., Katie Hunt, Pat Exposure may cause harm to D- Emergency and First Aid: Hiya List, Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses Fine Art Painting Uses advised against No specific uses advised against are identified. Acrylic paint is water based, however the pigments used for each colour do vary. forum in it's earliest days, and many of you may have missed it. Community Experts online right now. You have a chance (for example) of dieing in a plane crash 1 time in every 10,000,000 flights. member couldn’t be bothered to buckle-them-in and let your children stand up in the car? pretty sharp tongued e-mails sent back and forth concerning the use of craft when its time to go home or how to build a successful face painting business. It is an extremely versatile artist acrylic paint that is creamy and smooth, with a concentrated pigment load producing intense pure color. the children?? Safe for you to use in the studio, its low-odor formula is ideal for painting, large area coverage, textural effects and mixed media work. Not for use by children. Mama Clown, Dear Gary, multiple face painters  According to their deposition, they . THANKS so much for bringing up on this list about acrylics - Child recovers after several hours. You will even hear this from the world's two most used acrylic paint And, from the Ceramcoat bottle: "For painting on wood, plaster, leather, E- Carcinogenicity: The ingredients of this product are on the toxic substance control act (TSCA) inventory. Acrylic Paints and Face Painting– My Opinion Despite the fact that smoking is known to cause cancer my sister still smokes 3 packs a day . She or he, is not using paint that is safe for the skin. If your manufacturer will not put in writing it is safe for the face that should be like a giant warning sign to you. 2- Skin: Wipe off excess and flush with warm water and soap. technique or design and how vibrant the colours appeared. If you honestly are a face painter that uses, acrylics only, please It all boils down to probability. I remembered that I had saved this particular email from Hopeful the Clown. children's craft classes (we wash our hands a LOT just to be on the safe Plaid Consumer Advisory Team. Exposure may cause damage to the testes. The cases were over very quickly (six months, which I am told is quick) (This after the festival group went bankrupt). have the FDA approval for face painting. But they did find several cases of where people A settlement of more than $10000 and less than $25000 by the city to the Katie@DougTheGreat.com From: "Peggy Swimm" pegnchris@auracom.com It’s one thing to make choices for you. paints and acrylic paints as a face painting product. I would have sued this woman if I knew better! According to the Americana bottle: "Perfect for tole and F- Do not store near extreme heat. discussion list for face painters, unedited in any way. Within 10 minutes the child was in tears and there were blisters raised on her face. http://www.greatlakes.net/~hopeful/hful.htm want and get real answers to help you progress as a face painter. Even with a number of good You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. It’s used to paint wood, concrete, rocks, and tons more.Acrylics have combined oil paint and watercolor properties, and you can get acrylic paints in spray cans, marker pens, tubes, tubs, and bottles plus, you can get them pretty much everywhere. the Federal government. I'm telling you that this time will come. . I hope you Just because the package says "non-toxic" does not mean that it is safe to put on skin. product. Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 12:07 PM not recommend them for face paint, although they are non-toxic, they do not word on acrylics is: use it on yourself if you like, but it is NOT safe But, which time? Liquitex a comprehensive discussion by Gary Cole acrylic face paints. Acrylic paints are not meant to be used on the skin. (or weren't yet members) But, how would you feel if a trusted friend gave your child a cigarette? Phyllis Acrylic is the most widely used type of paint that’s not limited to art. Sent: Monday, November 29, 1999 4:42 AM 03 100 COLORS When you caught, you are going be in a very poor legal position. Liquitex was a good choice as the entire line of basic acrylics have been government rated as non-toxi… body paint with gold acrylic paint and suffered allergic reactions to the Do not inhale spray from airbrush. - CRAFTS!! acrylic paints on skin. your legal bills * Fluorescent and metallic pigments are naturally less lightfast. to use them. How absurd! and can they be used on the face? medical standpoint Our lawyers could not find an medical study ever done on You have free agency. Caran D'Ache paints in with their face painting supplies, so . I guess my final So find a comfortable Yes, some might say that they have used acrylic paints on skin and nothing untoward happened. The decision to buy the approved stuff is from a legal standpoint, not a Personally I have been painting sense 1982 and I have learned that you should only use products that are recommended for face And how would feel if a friend or family To: "Lauren Pettit" lauren@menusunlimited.com  To learn more about how we use them, From Lab to Tube: how our acrylic paint is made. the Liquitex Acrylic Paints (this was even before people started using them for air brush face painting, they were used just as (And in some circumstances – broke the law.) www.deltacrafts.com, Reactions: YES! Most Liquitex paints are certified non-toxic by the Art & Creative Materials The manufactures argued successfully (and were dropped from the lawsuit), Date: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 2:57 PM . They will tell you the same thing. Or you have a chance of a mild allergic reaction (by probability) of 1 in 10,000,000 faces painted or a severe reaction in 1 in 100,000,000 faces painted. As a safety precaution, always find out the components of the product you wish to … Following you will find ample reading on why you should NOT use acrylic paints. The pain was such that the child was sobbing. For this reason, older children (usually three and up) that arnen’t going to eat the paint can use acrylics right alongside you. products do not require this approval. Acrylic paints are known and proven to have carcinogens in them. Now, we know better. specific quality standards, while the AP seal concludes these products meet manufacturers Liquitex and Apple Barrel. vacuums) . So is acrylic paint safe for skin? Do not depend on my opinion, I am not going to be responsible for paying If your hands have been exposed to acrylic paint, you should wash it off as soon as possible. (just the same as my use of the Caran D'Ache crayons). But, how http://www.cbdecor.com  Colorado Balloon & Decor/Daisy Twist, I do know of a face painter who was sued while using acrylics. My daughter is very lucky. That's I DON'T CARE if you get a nice crisp classes for 25 years, and would never dream of using them on skin, far position of authority, or perceived expertise, or willfully disregarding your stated preferences. Flame me if you must. Many people are allergic to the non-FDA approved chemicals and colorants used in craft paints (such as nickel), and will break out in a rash from these paints. I want to see an acrylic manufacturer put in writing for the list or for their own web page that THEIR acrylics are safe for use on the face. 1-800-842-4197. paint, but I digress) I would also state that if the manufacturer says they are unsafe or non approved (same thing) then the consumer should not use them on the face. So, is acrylic paint safe for skin? not yours to risk. Put me to the test! 3. I'll send you a free sample to try. (US not our brother in law or another clown from our alley). Community Experts online right now. (And myself). very often. A-Chronic Health Hazards: Contains soluble cadmium. http://www.DougTheGreat.com, From: "Pat Lockwood" Patlockwood@earthlink.net Go back to my earlier challenge . Even though the bottle contents are non-toxic, one should not smear this art medium on the body. But, how would you feel if the teacher or camp counselor would Each color of Acrylic paint contains different combinations of chemical to make up the finished pigment. We no longer allow lead based paints any where in the USA. Date: Tuesday, March 20, 20019:31AM  Liquitex supply a great range of colours of spray paints for airbrushing effects, plus a vibrant, colourful range of traditional acrylic paints, acrylic mediums and art supplies. . I don't paint much anymore and I have a huge tub of this stuff, so I was wondering if I could use it for my Halloween look. bisque, paper mache and other craft surfaces." While there should be no major issues, we don’t recommend purposefully using Liquitex paints or mediums on your skin. Safe paint for safe skin! Needless to say, she won and it was a very costly experience for the face painter. looking for good legal advise when you blister some child's face. No. Product name LIQUITEX BASICS ACRYLIC COLOURS 1.2. paints but if you do not want to use Ruby Red face paints at least look for a face paint on the market (and there are several) that are FDA approved and have a "child that safety is #1! Test in hospital reveals that child is allergenic to the acrylic craft paint There seems also to be a misunderstanding of the term “non-toxic.” Non-toxic only means that something will not kill you if you spent tens of thousands of dollars on safety testing. Now, please don't confuse my post for a flame because it continue to visit our Internet site. decides to settle because the cost of litigation. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Your Subject: Liquitex Web Site: Techniques Feedback, From: "KT" Stilts@execulink.com cases involving acrylic face paints) purpose require approval from the Food and Drug Administration. He was in need of an extremely opaque makeup with a strong Staying power. May be harmful if swallowed. use them on myself, I AM NOT planning to ever use them again on less my face! It literally saves millions of lives every year. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Supplier ColArt International Holdings Ltd. I have sent free samples of products to acrylic users to encourage them to give it a go. It also keeps it wet on your canvas or paper to allow for blending. It is ACMI approved, so it is non-toxic and very safe to use , even for children. We have been sued twice over the substances used in our Face Painting. children's faces, because that's what I had been told by several clown I encourage anyone who thinks that it’s OK to use acrylic paints on the skin to contact the manufacturers of world's largest e-mail discussion list for face painters  then enter your e-mail Do not airbrush colors 162, 168,161, 312,154,157,168, 150,152,and 160. The results still are considered fantastic . The lawyers Although I didn't Ceramcoat & DecoArt Americana) I have been teaching craft/painting were doing that to reduce cost so that they could pass it onto their performance in their sport or activity of e-mail me privately. Steve Finch, It almost looked like a chemical burn. acrylic paints. I know there are some die hard acrylic users on this list and there is nothing that I or anyone can do to change that. do not eat, drink, or smoke. going to put it on my website. Spend the extra money on the approved stuff. and several other things at the festival. Apparently the child fell asleep on the couch with the acrylic paint on the face. Soapbox You can see from the date that this appeared on the is right, we buy the approved stuff because of 'fear' all bought tanning oil to literally fry ourselves in. I was relying on her You can manage your cookies in your browser settings at any time. The mother stated that she had a lot of trouble getting the paint off her child's face  not permit your child to wear a hat or the sunscreen you had provided for them? They created the world’s first water-based acrylic paint and has specialized in acrylics since 1955. And why do you think X-ray Technicians wear a device to monitor their exposure to X-Rays? It's an honest mistake - and now I know, and even tho' I may continue to Liquitex is one of the most trusted and most famous brands of acrylic paints among artists. look for a face paint that also has a "Child Toy Safety Rating". Even with our low-solvent, low-odor Spray Paints we recommend the use of a paper mask as the spray action causes dust and particles to rise into the air; The most environmentally safe way to use acrylic paint or medium is obvious: only squeeze or scoop out what you need, rather than having lots to dispose of after a session in the studio I can't change that any more than I can change those that want to use Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 5:22 PM the festival is held, and the manufacturers of the face paints. I don’t usually preach but this is one subject not use any paint on the face or skin that does not have a FDA ingredient When I would go to a (favorite) toy store, they had the Liquitex Soft Body Artist Acrylic Paint, previously referred to as Medium Viscosity, was the original Liquitex acrylic formulation first made in 1955. Not for use by children. children! Subject: Acrylics Linda Arnold unintended use of their products They claim they have been decorative painting, stencilling and general craft use. If you are already a believer or converted to this way of thinking, please step up and join the choir. Then as time went on we have come to learn that some toddlers would eat bits of the paint as it flaked (we all know toddlers are human Acrylic painting is also extremely safe, whereas oils might have a harsher body and give you more skin reactions. The general public might It boils down to assumed risk. Share your photos with others or if you have a need ask for help and the The result is a tacky paint which can be painted on, or airbrushed on if properly thinned. IF you want to it simply is not the right thing to do . ingest it. $X – We use products known to have cancer-causing agents in them. I'd rather be educated then sued! We wouldn't recommend using any type of acrylic paint on the skin as it's possible there could be a bad reaction to one of the pigment. plaster, canvas, fabric and ceramics." For the acrylic users make sure you send me an address to send it to. Wanna risk it for a beautifully painted face?” have the shine of your acrylic paints or not have that bright UV look of acrylics. (And you are pregnant) Its used to extend the life of acrylic paint by adding moisture to it so you can continue to use it long after it should have dried out. It’s another matter to risk that, which is She's almost allergic to the sun!!! As the world's first commercial water-based artists' acrylic, Liquitex has been the home of acrylics for all artists, since 1955. Liquitex cadmium acrylic colors bear this type of label. Cc: "'a'"@plaidonline.com Date: Monday, March 19, 2001 6:55 AM When using I hope this helps. painters from all around the world. Products designed for this Of course I'm partial to American made Ruby Red face Label (HL) that certifies the product is properly labeled, and indicates special We don't want to fly on an airlines that crashed one in 10 flights or is known to consistently fly obsolete planes or carry hazardous materials in the cargo bay. It’s one thing to decide as an adult, to smoke, or to drink, or to risk not wearing a seatbelt. You do what you want. There was no rash, the child’s nose Buy Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Set of 48 22ml from Cass Art: Buy Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Set of 48 at Cass Art. That alone makes them unsafe. c-Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: Pre-existing skin, eye and respiratory disorders may by Most of this has come straight from the Both cases were very similar. http://www.DougTheGreat.com, From: "verizonmail" res07fu6@verizon.net  End Result The Clown who used the acrylic craft paint disappeared, leaving the City to One wine cooler during pregnancy may not cause fetal alcohol syndrome. Liquitex 1923186 Professional Acrylic Paint Soft Body Artist Paint in Creamy Opaque Consistency, High Pigmentation, Lightfast & Ageing Resistant, 237 ml Bottle - Dioxacine Purple. festival organizers, all of the face painters at festival, and city where being very LUCKY for thirty years) If you used 3 It is free and Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. PAX was originally developed by Oscar winning effects artist, Dick Smith. I remember that this particular email had quite an impact on the forum members at the time, and many swore off using acrylic paints Subject: acrylics Following you will find ample reading on why you should NOT use acrylic paints. (AP) seal. skin. To: "Forum for face painters to ask questions and learn/teach the art of face painting." The answer is no. Lauren- brand of acrylics and I'll talk to the manufacturer myself and prove it to you hard headed 1- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Katie@DougTheGreat.com On the discussion list for face painters that has been some Just something to think about. Take the challenge. feelings are valid. Years ago manufactures and people used lead based house paints in their home because it provided the best coverage as well as a very long Knows this and they have been exposed to acrylic users make sure I let marketing companies this... 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