Whether you are just starting out in the industry, or you’ve been painting for a while and are looking for a trusted place to purchase your supplies, this handy-dandy guide will assist you in purchasing all of your painty needs!
Professional quality face and body paints are rarely found at craft or discount stores. Places like Michael’s sell brands such as Snazaroo or other lesser known products. Generally speaking, Snaz is a certified safe paint. But, as Olga often reminds us, it is a lower quality product that will not lend you the quality results of other trusted brands the School endorses. And, that list is ever-evolving.
You may find some products on eBay or Amazon, but the price will typically be higher and/or the quality lower. You additionally run the risk of unknowingly purchasing counterfeit face paints this way. Why does this matter? Safety. The shops in this article sell only authentic face paints that are quality tested. If you accidentally purchase a batch of counterfeit paint, it could contain harmful substances that could cause allergic reactions, blistering, etc for your precious clients.
Most face painting supplies can be purchased online. Additionally, most of these shops also run a brick-and-mortar shop. So, if you are lucky enough to reside nearby or are planning a trip, you may additionally shop in-store and get valuable information and the opportunity to check out colors and brushes with your own eyes. You should certainly google face paint shops in your hometown to see if there is anything nearby. BUT, stick with the list of safe/approved paints to ensure you aren’t purchasing inferior products.
You can additionally sometimes find great deals in person. I recently visited Eddie’s Trick Shop in Marietta, Georgia. I was able to purchase a multitude of Paradise paints for $3 less per cake than the online shops, in addition to trying out several products and brushes myself. And the best part? No shipping!😁 Additionally, many of these shops host face painting classes, workshops and something we lovingly refer to as “jam sessions”.
For those of us not lucky enough to live near an actual shop, online shopping is the only steady option. Not to worry though! Many of these shops not only sell the paints but have their own blogs, video tutorials and more to give you an in-depth look at new products, brands and more. So although you aren’t able to test before you buy, the professionals will do it for you! Check out our list of recommended online shops: 👇
For a complete list of School-approved paints, products and everything you need to know about face painting, check out our
— Ultimate Face Painting Guide for Beginners and
— How to Become a Professional Face Painter and Get Paid.
Australia
Face Paint Shop Australia www.facepaintshopaustralia.com
Funtopia www.funtopia.com.au
Face Paint Supplies Perth www.facepaintsuppliesperth.com.au
Face Paints Online www.facepaintsonline.com.au
Looney Bin www.looneybin.com.au
Sublime Body Art www.sublimebodyart.com.au
Always Wicked Art www.alwayswickedart.com.au
Belgium
Sterrensnoetjes www.sterrensnoetjes.be
Sminkies www.sminkies.ccvshop.be
Grimages www.grimages.com
Canada
Hokey Pokey Shop www.hokeypokeyshop.ca
The Magic Mirror www.themagicmirror.ca
Pigment M www.pigmentm.com
Dotsy The Clown www.dotsytheclown.com
Costa Rica
Funny Party www.hfunnypartyfp.com
Pintacaritas Tri La Tienda www.facebook.com/groups/141216623040399/
France
Les Couleurs Du Vent www.lescouleursduvent.fr
Planet Body Art www.planetbodyart.fr
Germany
Theater Makeup www.theatermakeup.de
Magie der Farben www.magie-der-farben.com
Kreativ-Store 24 www.kreativ-store24.de
Schminktopf www.schminktopf.de
KreativSchmiede Eifel www.kreativschmiede-eifel.de
Peter Tronser Onlineshop www.peter-tronser-onlineshop.de
Hungary
Tytoo www.tytoo.hu
Csillam Vilag www.shop.csillamvilag.hu
Hong Kong
HBC Makeup www.hbc.com.hk
Just Face Painting Hong Kong www.justfacepaintinghk.com
Yo Face Painting Shop www.yofacepainting.com
Italy
Magnum Shop www.magnumshop.it
Liechtenstein
Kinderschminken www.kinderschminken.li
Mexico
Onyria Studio www.facebook.com/onyria.studio/
Netherlands
FacePaintStuff www.facepaintstuff.com
SchminkenGrime www.schminkengrime.nl
Face Paint Shop www.facepaintshop.eu
Crea Rose www.crearose.nl
Noddies www.noddies.eu
New Zealand
Face Paints NZ www.facepaintsnz.co.nz
Body FX Shop www.bodyfxshop.com
Russia
Maskarad www.maskarad-grim.ru
Raduga Grima www.raduga-grima.ru
Diamond FX www.diamondfx.ru
ScenArena www.scenarena.ru
GrimShop www.grimshop.ru
South Africa
Face Paint Supplies SA www.facepaintsuppliessa.co.za
The Face Painters www.facepaint.co.za
Spain
Superstar Spain www.superstarspain.com
Plantilla y Maquilla www.plantillaymaquilla.com
Switzerland
Face make-up www.facemakeup.ch
Maquillages Magiques www.maquillages-magiques.ch
Kids und Farbe www.kidsundfarbe.ch
United Kingdom
The Face Painting Shop www.thefacepaintingshop.com
Magic Box Face Paints www.magicboxfacepaints.com
Facepaint UK www.facepaint-uk.com
2Meenie www.2meenie.co.uk
FacePaint Pro www.facepaint.pro
United States
JestPaint www.jestpaint.com
SillyFarm www.sillyfarm.com
Paintertainment www.paintertainment.com
Shop Glitter Tattoos www.shopglittertattoos.com
FacePaint www.facepaint.com
Andrea O’Donell, the creator of BAM stencils, official website
www.badassstencils.com
Face Paint Forum Shop www.facepaintforumshop.com
Showoffs Body Art www.showoffsba.com
Amerikan Body Art www.amerikanbodyart.com
The Paint and Party Place www.thepaintandpartyplace.com
Trendy Tribals www.trendytribals.com
Is your head spinning from the selection of products? 😱 Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. 😎
Take a look at these articles that were written to help you narrow down the products you need to be successful as a professional artist!
— Ultimate Face Painting Guide for Beginners
— How to Become a Professional Face Painter and Get Paid
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