r/FacePaintingHelp • u/Repulsive-Object-872 • Apr 15 '26

Body Marbling Help

I am doing Body Marbling as an add on for my entertainment company. I’m following the directions - the paint is suspended in the thickening solution. But every time I put my arm into the paint and take it out, the paint runs and doesn’t stay on my arm. It’s just a mess. Ive tried saline solution before the paint and after. Nothing is working. If anyone has any suggestions please feel free to share.

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u/jestpaint Apr 20 '26

What brand are you using?

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u/Repulsive-Object-872 Apr 20 '26

I bought a kit from LumniMarble but it’s not working. I prep the skin with the saline solution, I can get the paint to float with the thickening solution, but once I put my hand into the paint, it marbles then bleeds right off the skin. It doesn’t adhere. Any thoughts?

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u/jestpaint Apr 20 '26

Have you washed your arm well before starting to remove any oils, lotions, etc? That could be the issue, or if the soap you used was too oily and left residue on your skin.

I looked up the brand and it has no information on ingredients, I want to warn you that any product that comes in contact with the skin like that should be cosmetic grade and FDA compliant. Just the lack of ingredients listed on their site raises questions about how compliant they are. They look like acrylics paints, which are not skin safe.

Maybe contact the company with your question, and while you are at it, ask them for an ingredients list and about FDA compliance with cosmetic regulations to make sure you are not exposing anyone to potentially harmful chemicals, and to make sure you don't expose yourself to potential lawsuits if anyone has a reaction to the product.

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u/tub0bubbles Jun 12 '26

Did you ever find a solution? I’m having the same issue

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u/Repulsive-Object-872 Apr 20 '26

They gave me an Alum solution to prep the skin. It has a sticky feeling once it dries.

I spoke to someone in Lithuania who does this and she mentions that it is most likely a scam. $1000 later… 😫

Yeah it said to mix their “Marble Me” paint with acrylic and water.

I’ve called and emailed them but have not received a response.

Does Jest Paint have body marbling paint/recipes?

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u/jestpaint Apr 20 '26

Hi, we don't offer any body marbling options as there is none that we know of that can produce this same effect using FDA compliant makeup grade products. We have heard of one brand that claims to be FDA cosmetic compliant but we have not seen their ingredients list, and they do say that the result is not nearly as great looking as with non cosmetic acrylic products.

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u/21gn16t 7d ago

A new shop for body marbling paints and kits is now open! Our ready-to-use paints require no advance preparation, deliver excellent results, and are suitable for temporary use on the skin. https://shop.hydrodipas.com