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My Face Painting Kit
Find everything you need to start your face painting journey here!
High Mesa Case Overhaul
High Mesa Case Overhaul #1
Steel Sheets & Magnets
It took months of gutting, redesigning, testing it on the job and tweaking after each event, removing things, adding things, rearranging things, to get everything just right… but this big ol’ beauty of a case is finally ready to rock & roll.
Bonus: I included my smaller case and my travel case at the end of the video too!
High Mesa Case Overhaul #2
All Velcro Baby
Sadly one of feet got damaged in transit and was repurposed into my sons tool bench. No worries, a new kit means making improvements and losing some extra steel/magnet weight, hence the velcro.
My Current Setup
I continue to modify my High Mesa kit based on the season and products I am using (kabuki's vs. sponges, powders vs. paints, etc), but I keep coming back to this big beauty because of its built in folding legs, the vast amount of space it provides and the classy black sheet metal. Everywhere I take this gal, people stop and ask about her! Check out the overhaul process below.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the cases and setups through the years!
Let's Take a Look Inside
Supply Links
You’ll notice I link to Amazon and other websites under "Purchase Here". These are not affiliate links, just an easy way to point you toward the right products.
Any items that can and should be purchased from a professional face painting supplier will be listed without direct links, in order to prevent promoting one over another, because there are several great options. I personally use Jestpaint.com most often because it’s closest to me and carries some brands others don’t and they frequently have 10–15% off sales, but there are many more stores to check out!
Shop around and find what works best for you. I’m here to share information, not give you a sales pitch!
Face Paint Suppliers
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Jest Paint - a professional online face paint store with over 5000 curated products, owned and operated by experienced face painters
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Silly Farm - trusted since 1998, carrying paints, brushes, sponges, glitter, and stencils for every skill level
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Art Factory - a leading face painting and glitter tattoo brand with fast nationwide shipping
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Facepaint.com - Wide selection with low prices and same day shipping before 1pm EST
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The Paint and Party Place - A one stop shop for face paints, brushes, stencils, and glitter, 100% USA, woman owned and operated
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facepaintforumshop.com
Balloon Supplies
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LaRock's - A B2B wholesale balloon, clown, and face paint distributor that's been selling to entertainers for over 40 years. We love these guys and they ship quick to the east coast!
Most Used Paints
Black Line Work Paint
Great black with opaque pigment.
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White Line Work Paint
Lovely creamy white that holds up even in humidity.
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Solid Colors
I use mostly Superstar and GTX for my solids.
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Shimmer Colors
Superstar is my go to
for all shimmers.
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Neon Colors
I use the Neons from GTX, Mehron & Fusion most.
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My Favorite Colors
DFX Neon
Rainbow
Superstar
Little Rose
GTX
Neon Coral
Amerikan Orion
Glitter Cremes
Superstar Little Rainbow
Superstar
Little Safari
Superstar
Buttercup Shimmer
Amerikan Venus
Glitter Cremes
TAG Rainbow
Split Cake
Superstar
Little Magic Sunrise
Superstar London Sky Blue Shimmer
Vivid Gold Dust
Glitter Cream
Cameleon
Rainbow Wow
Fusion
Neon Pink
Fusion Tiger Flare Glitter Cream
Vivid UV Princess Pink Glitter Cream
Leannes
Vivid Rainbow
GTX
Blue Lagoon
Fusion Mystical Purple Glitter Cream
Vivid Electroshock Glitter Cream
Fusion Thin Stroke 3/4" Rainbow Rush
GTX
Sangria Maroon
Fusion Unicorn Freckles Glitter Cream
Black Lipstick
(to avoid paint on lips)
Best & Brightest Powders
I used Powders in place of paints all summer long (and for a softer look even in cool months)
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Starblend Powders
You can get these anywhere, even Amazon.
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Elisa Griffith Shimmer
I really like her pressed shimmer powders.
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Loose Mica Powder
Cosmetic grade loose shimmer mica powders.
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Cosmetic Product Site
Battle Worn Brushes (that keep on going)
Face Painting Hub
1" Square Flat
Great for rainbows & larger one stroke outlines.
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Squishy Doodle
Round #2 or 4
Great for Teardrops & detail work.
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Impact
Bloom #4
For those short, wide petals I just love.
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The Face Painting Shop
3/4" Short Angled Flat
My most use for crowns, side eye strokes, & more.
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Juliet Eve Collection Desert Island #6 or 4
Sharp points are perfect for tiger strips & scars.
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Blazin Brush
Liner #4
I love how springy this brush is for my outlines.
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Banagum
5/8" Short Angled Flat
Same uses as 3/4, but for smaller faces.
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Blazin Brush
Filbert #2 XL
Love for teardrops, lettering, & outlines.
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Blazin Brush
Foralia Medium
Works great for smaller round petals.
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Juliet Eve
Angled Flat 1/2"
Love this brush for butterfly wings & roses.
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Blazin Brush
Filbert #4
Filberts are great for characters & round shapes.
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Juliet Eve
Blossom 4
Most used petal on adults gives a long pointed tip.
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Face Painting Hub
3/8" Angled Flat
Same as 1/2', but for smaller faces
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Art Factory Perfect
Petal Small & Large
These can hold a lot of paint, for big floral designs.
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Kabuki Brushes & Sponges
Standing Chair Amazingness
My achy breaky back can only paint standing, here's what I use today!
Everything In the Case
I have tried A LOT of Velcro products and they are not created equal! These are my current favs:)
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Hand Mirror
For that final mirror moment!
Sold at Dollar Tree
My 'Can't Live Without' Gear
Table, Mirror & Signs
Case by Case
Check out the many different cases I have tried to see the journey leading to what I've landed on now.
3 Drawer Rolling Case
Still usedfor small events by placing on table so I can stand with it.
1 Drawer Hard Case
My top suggestion for a starter case, lightweight & professional.
Travel Case
Love this for my classy emergency kit or just for painting with friends.
Jewelry Display Case
Lightweight, beautiful, but only tall enough for a seated setup.
Sold on Walmart
Hard Case
Solid case that I use for Powder Painting, but it's heavy for the size.
Antique Trunk
Worked great at first, but oh how very awkward & heavy to lift.
Sold at Garage Sales:)