Start with the age rule, then build the station
A face paint and tattoo party works best when the creative activity has its own table instead of spreading across the food and gift areas. Before you plan the setup, check the age guidance: the face paint set and tattoos are marked for children aged 3 and over, and the face paint carries a choking-hazard warning for small parts and must be used under adult supervision. The tattoos also carry a choking-hazard warning and are not suitable for children under 36 months.
Once the age fit is clear, choose one or two kits rather than a table full of loose supplies. A face paint set covers painting, a tattoo sheet adds a quick self-serve option, and a stylist set bundles tattoos, nail stickers and gemstones for older children who want more independence.
Set up the craft station in four steps
- Choose a wipe-clean surface away from food: Place the station on a table that can be wiped down, separate from the cake and drinks. Keep an adult at the table for the whole activity, since the face paint requires adult supervision.
- Lay out one kit at a time: Put out the face paint set first, then swap in the tattoos or stylist set so the table does not become crowded and small pieces stay accounted for.
- Assign an adult to painting and a second to tattoos: The face paint set includes 12 x 3g colours, 3 crayons, 2 FSC wooden brushes, 2 bendable silicone stencils and 1 makeup sponge. One adult can run painting while another handles the water application for tattoos.
- Keep the removal supplies nearby: Tattoos remove with soap and water, so keep a damp cloth or access to a sink close to the station. That makes clean-up part of the activity rather than a disruption.
What the face paint set gives you to work with
- FACE PAINT SET - multi: The kit contains 12 x 3g face paint colours, 3 crayons, 2 FSC wooden brushes, 2 bendable silicone stencils and 1 makeup sponge. Enough tools for several children to take turns painting, with stencils helping younger guests who cannot paint freehand.
FACE PAINT SET - multi - FACE PAINT SET - multi: The face paint is A-labelled, CE approved and can be applied to both face and body. You can plan designs for arms and hands as well as faces, which suits children who are hesitant about face painting.
- FACE PAINT SET - multi: It is suitable for children aged 3 and over, with a choking-hazard warning for small parts and a requirement for adult supervision. This sets the guest list for the station and tells you an adult must stay at the table throughout.
Use fruit tattoos as the quick-turn option
Not every child wants to sit still for face painting, and a queue at the paint table can stall the party. Fruit tattoos give those children a fast activity they can largely manage themselves with a little help. Each sheet includes more than 30 temporary tattoos that apply with water or a wet sponge in under 30 seconds, then the film is removed. They come off with soap and water, and the ingredients are approved for contact with the skin.
The tattoos are suitable from 3 years and CE marked, with the same choking-hazard warning and a restriction against children under 36 months. Keep the sheet on the adult-run table rather than handing it out loose, so small pieces do not end up on the floor.
Fruit tattoos at a glance
- TATTOOS - fruit: Each sheet includes more than 30 temporary tattoos that apply with water or a wet sponge in less than 30 seconds. A fast application keeps the tattoo table moving when several children want a turn.
TATTOOS - fruit - TATTOOS - fruit: Tattoos are removed with soap and water, and all ingredients are approved for contact with the skin. Parents can be told exactly how the tattoos come off at the end of the party.
Add the stylist set for older guests
If your guest list includes children who have outgrown a simple tattoo, the creative stylist set in blush mix adds nail stickers, gemstones and a mask. It includes 30+ tattoos, 50+ nail stickers, 1 mask with gemstones and 1 sheet with gemstones, all made from non-toxic materials and approved for contact with the skin. It is suitable for children aged 3 and over.
This set works best as a second station for children who want to decorate themselves rather than be painted. Because it contains small gemstones and stickers, keep it at the adult-supervised table and count the pieces back in at the end.
What is inside the stylist set
- CREATIVE STYLIST SET - blush mix: The set includes 30+ tattoos, 50+ nail stickers, 1 mask with gemstones and 1 sheet with gemstones. One set covers several children and offers three different activities, so it earns its place on the table.
- CREATIVE STYLIST SET - blush mix: The nail stickers, tattoos and gemstones are made from non-toxic materials and approved for contact with the skin; the set is suitable for 3 years and over. You can confirm the age fit and skin-contact approval before adding it to the party plan.
Easy face painting tips for a party table
These tips follow from the tools in the kit and the supervision requirement. They are not manufacturer instructions, so test any design on a small area first and keep the adult in charge throughout.
- Use the stencils for younger children: The two bendable silicone stencils let a child choose a shape without needing a steady hand, which shortens each turn at the table.
- Offer an arm or hand design: The paint can be applied to both face and body, so a child who does not want paint on their face can still take part.
- Keep the sponge for larger areas: The makeup sponge covers cheeks and arms faster than a brush, which helps when a line of children is waiting.
- Set a simple menu of designs: A short list of options, such as a stencil shape, a cheek design or a hand design, keeps decisions quick and the queue moving.
Plan the clean-up before the party starts
Tattoos come off with soap and water, so a sink or a bowl of soapy water near the station handles most of the removal. For the face paint, the supplied information does not include a specific removal method, so ask parents to check with you before the party or plan for a gentle wash at home rather than promising a quick wipe at the table. Keep the packaging with its warnings accessible so you can answer questions from other adults.
At the end, count the brushes, stencils, sponge and any loose gemstones back into their kits. A quick check before the guests leave prevents small parts from being carried home or left on the floor.
