Article: Before applying makeup, you should always have a freshly washed and moisturized face. This will keep breakouts to a minimum and your makeup will go on more easily and look better once it’s on. After you apply the moisturizer to clean skin, wait about 10 minutes before you start applying your makeup. This will give the moisturizer time to absorb completely into your skin. Scene makeup emphasizes bold eye makeup choices, but as a preteen you don't want to go too overboard with it. Using the best palette for your skin tone allows you to be a little daring with your eye makeup without looking overdone.  Regardless of your skin tone, get some natural-looking, soft eyeshadow colors -  those look good on everyone. Think soft nudes, pearly beiges, soft browns, and shimmery champagnes. If you have pale skin, light red tones and soft greens are good for eyeshadow. If you're tan, pale yellows and vibrant greens are good eyeshadow choices. If you have dark skin, go with soft golds and purple berry shades. Brush the eyeshadow of your choice over the entire eyelid, starting at the inner corner of your eye and working outward. Then sweep that same eyeshadow color under your eye, very close to the lash line.  With scene makeup, lots of older girls will wear multiple neon shades at one time. Until you get the hang of it, try experimenting with two. Eyeshadow brushes are best for applying scene eyeshadow, as opposed to eyeshadow wands. Wands are the tiny little tools that all eyeshadow compacts come with. Eyeshadow brushes are purchased separately and they basically look like paintbrushes. You can get one for cheap in any makeup department. Use a little more of your main shade to go over what you've already done to brighten it up. If you want to add another color, choose one that's darker than your main shade and work it into the crease of your eyelids. This will make your eyes really pop with color, which is what you want when doing scene makeup. Starting at the inner corner of your upper eyelid and working outward, gently draw a line all the way to the edge of your eye, where your eyelid ends. Follow the natural shape of your eyelid, very close to your lash line.  The older scene girls will be using heavy black eyeliner all the way around their eyes, so you'll want to go for that look, just less intense. The idea is to make the colorful eyelid pop with the addition of the dark eyeliner color.  You can draw a line lightly under your bottom lash line if you want to go for a slightly bolder look. Another step bolder would be to connect the two lines, creating a rounded edge on the outside corner of your eye. Use an eyeliner pencil or a kohl pencil. As a preteen, liquid liner maybe be a little too dark and unnatural looking. It’s can also be pretty hard to work with - it takes a bit of practice to get right. Master the eyeliner pencil first! If you don’t have an eyelash curler already, invest in one. Yes, it looks a bit intimidating, like some kind of torture instrument! But they are very easy to use and can make a huge difference in your final look. Curling your eyelashes really opens up the eye, and remember - scene makeup is all about the eyes! Brush the mascara wand softly across the lashes, starting close to your lid at the bottom of your lashes and sweeping out to the ends of your lashes. You can gradually move up to more layers of mascara once you get into the groove of makeup, but start slowly and naturally with one coat for now. Wait until your mascara dries completely before moving on to the rest of your makeup - about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Start with a clean face. Choose eyeshadow colors that work best for your skin tone. Choose and apply your main eyeshadow color. Add a little more color. Apply pencil eyeliner in a dark brown or black shade. Curl your top eyelashes with an eyelash curler. Apply one coat of dark brown or black mascara to your top and bottom lashes.
Article: Decide what shape you want your tail to be, then draw it onto a large sheet of paper. For a cat tail, you could make a long, skinny rectangle that is rounded at one end. For a fox tail, you could make an elongated almond shape instead. It would be a good idea to add a ½-inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance to your pattern at this point. If you don't you'll need to add one later. You can pin the pattern to the fur or you can trace it using a dressmaker's chalk or pen. Make sure that the tail goes with the grain of the fabric, and that the fur ends at the tip, like a real tail.  Choose long, fluffy fur for large tails, such as fox or wolf tails. Choose short fur for skinny tails, such as cat tails. Set the fake fur down onto a flat surface with the back side facing you. Slide the tip of your scissors into the fur, then begin to cut along the pattern. Cutting like this will prevent you from accidentally cutting the fur fibers themselves.  If you did not already add a seam allowance to your pattern, be sure that you add a ½ inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance now. Alternatively, you can cut the pattern out using a box cutter. If you chose a unique shape for your tail, such as a curved husky tail, make sure that you flip the pattern over first. This includes the fur at the tip of the tail. Doing this will prevent the fur from getting caught in the seams, and make cleaning it up at the end easier. Place the two pieces of fur together, with the wrong sides facing out. Sew along the fur using a ½-inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance. If the thread breaks, use a looser tension or switch to a stretch stitch. Leave the top of the tail open. Use a dowel, pen, or knitting needle to help push the end of the tail out further. If your tail had a curved shape, like a husky tail, be sure to cut notches into the curved parts. This will help it lay smoother. You can find bags of this stuff in fabric stores and arts and crafts stores. If you want a bendable tail, consider sticking a thick wire into the tail after you stuff it. Tuck the raw edges into the tail, then sew the sew shut using a ladder stitch. You will be using a safety pin to secure the tail to your costume. If you'd prefer to use loops instead, cut one or two loops out of cording, and add them to the top of the tail before you sew it shut. Alternatively, you can sew a keychain ring or hook to the top of the tail instead. If you added loops of cording instead, you can skip this step and slide the tail onto a belt instead. Focus on the seams where the fur may have gotten caught in the stitch. Next, brush the fur from the top of the tail towards the bottom so that it lays naturally. If you make a husky tail, you will need to comb it at a downward angle instead so that it points towards the outer part of the curve. If the fur is still caught in the seams, use the tip of a knitting needle to pull it out, then comb it again.
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Create your pattern. Transfer your pattern to the back of a piece of fake fur. Cut the pattern out from the back of the fabric. Cut another piece for the other side of the tail. Comb the fur inwards, away from the cut edges. Pin and sew the tail together. Turn the tail right-side-out through the opening at the top. Stuff the tail with polyester stuffing or fiberfill. Hand sew the top of the tail shut. Sew a flat-backed safety pin to the top of the tail. Comb or brush the fur out.