Body art fit for the Torture Garden

If you have ever been to London's Torture Garden and been dazzled by the incredible spectacle of body art and makeup, then you will love what body art extra-ordinaire John Vargas can achieve with a sprinkle of glitter and a brush stroke of glue. Demonstrating his prowess at the recent International Makeup Artist Trade Show (IMATS) in London, Vargas showed how to apply lace and glitter, with amazing effects. Here are his top tips of the day: A touch of glue and glitter on the same stencil adds a pretty, dual floral effect. Vargas used masking tape to get rid of any excess glitter for a polished, clean finish.

Vargas recommends diluting one part 'Pros-Aid' prosthetic glue with one part water for a smooth, even finish. He placed the glue in a long plastic container with a screwtop brush for ease of application.

 Keep  towel handy to prevent spills. Vargas even place the glitter on the towel and rolled the model's hand on it for quick and easy application.

Applying a stencil over the glitter and adding another glitter colour creates dimension and drama

 Buffing body paint over a stencil creates quick and effective effects:

A touch of glue and glitter on the same stencil adds a pretty, dual floral effect. Vargas used masking tape to get rid of any excess glitter for a polished, clean finish.