What you need for a face paint party

A face paint party needs more than paints and brushes. Set up one face-painting station for every 6 to 8 children, with a mirror, water bowl, sponges and brush holders at each table. Add washable table coverings, hand mirrors and headbands, then plan separate supplies for food, drinks, games and photos. Buy consumables at least 3 days ahead and chill drinks the day before.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 30
Tableclothsqty 6
Coat racksqty 2

Face paint

Face painting tablesqty 3
Mirrorsqty 6
Face paint brushesqty 24
Water bowlsqty 12
Face paint palettesqty 6
Spongesqty 36
Brush holdersqty 6
Headbandsqty 24
Hand mirrorsqty 6

Decorations

Balloonsqty 100
Buntingqty 8
Balloon pumpqty 2
Photo backdrop
Photo propsqty 20

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 40
Platesqty 40
Cutlery setsqty 40
Serving plattersqty 8
Cake knife

Equipment

Coolersqty 3
Bluetooth speaker
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Lighting

LED lampsqty 4

Game materials

Gamesqty 6
Prize boxesqty 24

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Face paint - 12 palettes
- Glitter gel for face - 6 tubes
- White face paint pot - 2 pots
- Black face paint pot - 2 pots
- Makeup remover - 2 bottles
- Disposable washcloths - 40 pieces
- Makeup tissues - 4 boxes
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Nitrile gloves - 2 boxes
- Disposable water cups - 50 pieces
- Colored pencils - 30 pieces
- Coloring pages - 40 pieces
- Sticker sheets - 20 sheets
- Paper table runners - 6 pieces
- Cake - 1 cake for 30 people
- Cupcakes - 30 pieces
- Chocolate cookies - 3 packs
- Mini currant buns - 30 pieces
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Snack mix - 2 bags
- Popcorn - 2 bags
- Apples - 2 kilograms
- Bananas - 2 kilograms
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Cucumber - 4 pieces
- Carrots - 2 bags
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 3 tubs
- Mini pizza rolls - 40 pieces
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Multivitamin juice - 4 packs
- Spa Blauw - 24 bottles
- Sparkling water - 6 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Ice cubes - 4 bags
- Coffee cups - 30 pieces
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Straws - 50 pieces
- Cocktail picks - 1 box
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Aluminum foil - 1 roll
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Liquid hand soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Cleaning sponges - 1 pack

Tips

Allow one face-painting table for every 6 to 8 children. Each station should have its own face paint palette, brushes, sponges, water bowl and brush holder so children are not waiting for shared supplies.
Cover each painting table before guests arrive. Keep at least 2 clean water bowls and one spare pack of sponges available for every 10 children, especially when several artists are working at once.
Plan the cake and tableware separately from the painting area. Bring enough reusable cups, plates and cutlery for every guest plus 10% extra, and place the cake knife with the serving platters before the cake is collected.
Prepare the photo corner before the first child arrives. Set up the backdrop, props and hand mirrors in one area, and keep it away from paint and drinks so costumes and photos stay clean.
Check practical equipment the day before, not during setup. Test the Bluetooth speaker, count extension cords and power strips, inflate balloons with the pump, and place LED lamps where face details can be seen clearly.

Frequently asked questions

How much face paint do I need for a face paint party?: For 10 children, plan at least 2 face paint palettes, 10 to 15 brushes, 20 sponges and 4 water bowls. Add one extra palette and 20% more disposable supplies if most children will have full-face designs.
How many face painting stations do I need?: Use one station for every 6 to 8 children. For 12 children, prepare 2 tables; for 20 children, prepare 3 stations so the painting queue does not take over the party.
What should I buy for a kids face paint party?: Buy face paint palettes, brushes, sponges, water bowls, brush holders, mirrors and headbands, plus tablecloths to protect the tables. Add cups, plates, cutlery, serving platters, a cake knife, drinks, decorations and photo props for the rest of the party.
When should I buy supplies for a face paint party?: Buy non-food supplies 5 to 7 days before the party and check the shopping list again 3 days beforehand. Buy or collect the cake 1 day before, chill drinks overnight and set up the face-painting stations before guests arrive.

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