Face Painting is one of the activities that children like the most in the parties. And not only can you have Face Painting at birthday celebrations, but also at Christmas, Hanukkah, Halloween, Easter and other important dates. Many times, we believe that hiring Face Painting at a party can turn into a disaster; that’s why today I bring you some tips so you know how you and your guests should prepare for a Face Painting party.
Index
1. Ask about the birthday boy/girl’s preferences.
2. Find a suitable space
3. Hire a professional service of Face Painting for your party.
4. Define a theme for Face Painting Designs
5. Precautions for Face Painting Parties in times of COVID-19
6. Let your guests have fun
1. Ask about the birthday boy/girl’s preferences.
Even though a Face Painting party can be a great idea for you and for many of your guests; some children, especially the youngest ones, sometimes get scared when they see Face Painting, even if they are drawings like butterflies or flowers. Therefore, you must take into account the tastes of the birthday boy (or girl). If it’s a big boy or girl you can ask him or her if he or she would like the Face Painting and if it’s a little boy or girl, you, who know him or her, can make the best decision.
2. Find a suitable space
Although you don’t need to have too much space to make Face Painting at your party, I recommend you to find a fresh and ventilated space where the guests and the entertainers in charge of making the faces can be; you can also have snacks or drinks ready for the children while they wait for their turns in the Face Painting. For hotter days you can rent a Snow Cone machine or the cotton candy and popcorn Machines are always a hit with the little ones.
3. Hire a professional service of Face Painting for your party.
This is a decision you should not take lightly. Remember that the person or people you hire will be in contact with the guests and will apply paintings on their faces; that is why you must make sure that they are very dynamic and cheerful to entertain the guests; also that they are very respectful with the children, and they are very good drawers (if possible, ask for real examples of Face Painting they did it before) and also, you should ask about the type of paint they use, this should be hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested to avoid any kind of allergy or discomfort in the skin of your guests. In any case, before you make Face Paintings on your little guests, you must have the consent of their parents or guardians. At Fabiola’s Kids we make sure all these details are perfect for your Face Painting Party.
4. Define a theme for Face Painting Designs
You may be wondering, can I decide what the theme of the faces on my guests will be? The answer is YES. Imagine you want all your guests to be superheros or butterflies or animals; or if maybe you are celebrating Christmas, some Christmas characters; you can leave it to your imagination if you want to define a theme. It is important that you can kindly ask to your guests for the design you have chosen for their face and respect if he or she does not agree; remember that, even when it is your party, you don’t want a fight over a face painted design.
5. Precautions for Face Painting Parties in times of COVID-19
With the advent of the COVID-19 vaccine and the downward trend of positive cases, you may think that you no longer need to be cautious; however, nothing could be further from the truth. Remember that children are not yet being vaccinated and can still get the virus. Therefore, we recommend that you ask the people who will be doing your Face Painting to wear their masks at all time; you can also have alcohol in gel or wet wipes for the children to constantly disinfect their hands.
6. Let your guests have fun
Whether you have defined a theme for your Face Painting or leave it up to each child to decide what design they want, the most important thing is to let them have fun. Take pictures, videos, have them dramatize something about the design they have drawn and make them feel good; in the end, that’s what we’re all looking for in our parties.
And you, have you already organized a Face Painting Party? Tell me about your experience in the comments. And if you liked it, don’t forget to share.
