How to Set Up a Face-Painting Booth
Make your next event fun and memorable by setting up a face-painting booth.
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You Will Need
- Face painters
- Stencils
- Table
- Brushes
- Water
- Face paints
- Sponges
- Glitter
- Examples of face-painting designs
- Chairs
- Mirror
- Camera
- Wet wipes
- Paper towel
- Hand sanitizer
Steps
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Step 1
Find artists
Find enthusiastic artists to help paint faces. If you have volunteers that are not confident drawing freehand, stencils are a great option.
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Step 2
Set up a table
Set up a table with clean brushes, water for cleaning brushes, face paints, sponges, glitter, and examples of face-painting designs that children can choose from.
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Face-painting supplies can be purchased at your local craft store.
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Step 3
Provide a chair
Provide a chair for the children and for the face painter to help reduce strain on their back.
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Step 4
Provide a mirror and camera
Keep a mirror available so the children can view the finished design. Also make lasting memories by having a camera available to take photos.
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Step 5
Make cleaning easy
Make cleaning easy by having wet wipes, a paper towel, and hand sanitizer available. Have fun!
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In 2008, the record for the most people with team colors painted on their face was set by 29,688 rugby fans from France.
