Question 1

What equipment is required for a Face Painting party?

Accepted Answer

We come fully equipped with a tall director's chair and table. We can adapt to our environment and use 1 table and 2 chairs from your own setup if preferred. Airbrush art requires access to electrical outlets. Giant Bubbles require outdoor, low-wind areas. For Caricatures we require 1 table and 2 chairs to be provided.

Question 2

What cities do you travel to?

Accepted Answer

We are headquartered in San Francisco and work in all Bay Area counties and cities including: San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Piedmont, San Bruno, Daly City, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley, Palo Alto, Cupertino, San Mateo, Foster City, Redwood Shores, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, South San Francisco, Millbrae, Belmont, San Carlos, Colma, Cupertino, Stanford, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Vista, Santa Cruz, Carmel-by-the-sea, Monterey, San Jose, Brentwood, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Campbell, Half Moon Bay, Montara, Scotts Valley, Newark, Fremont, Hayward, Union City, Milpitas, Pacifica, El Sobrante, Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Pinole, Sausalito, San Rafael, Fairfax, San Anselmo, Novato, Mill Valley, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Ross, Kentfield, Woodacre, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Clayton, Clairmont, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Danville, Blackhawk, Alamo, Hercules, Pacheco, San Ramon, Dublin, Pittsburg, Livermore, Pleasanton, Tiburon, Belvedere, Brisbane, Colma, La Honda, Pescadero, Vallejo, Martinez, Benicia, American Canyon, Oakley, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, Antioch, Richmond, El Cerrito, Albany, Napa, St. Helena, Yountville, Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Sacramento, Stockton, Mountain House, Marin County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Napa County, Sonoma County, Santa Cruz County, and all surrounding areas.

Question 3

How many faces can you paint in 1 hour?

Accepted Answer

All of our Artists can paint up to 15 faces per hour for either children or adults. For detailed designs we can spend more time per face if requested. We have spent 5 hours painting one person's face, so the options are many!

Question 4

Do you have a minimum amount of time?

Accepted Answer

We have a 2-hour minimum for Face Painting, Caricatures, and Balloon Twisting. We have a 1-hour minimum for Giant Bubbles.

Question 5

How many Artists do you need at an event?

Accepted Answer

Every Face Painter can paint a maximum of 12 - 15 faces per hour. Caricaturists can draw 10 - 12 individual portraits per hour, and Balloon Twisters can create 15 - 20 balloons per hour. We can supply as many artists as needed for your event to be a success!

Question 6

Can I extend my reservation the day of the event if more guests arrive than anticipated?

Accepted Answer

It is possible to extend your reservation time the day of! Please note this is subject to availability and is not guaranteed. Additional time will be billed after the event online in 30-minute increments.

Question 7

Do you take personal appointments for individuals, couples, or small groups?

Accepted Answer

We offer creative consulting and wardrobe styling via face and body art to individuals, couples and small groups. We will travel to your location and paint you on-site. We offer this service in traditional Face Painting, Airbrush face and body art, temporary high-definition Glitter Tattoos, Bling Bar, and Hair Tinsel with add-ons including custom-made body gems, luxe triple-milled cosmetic-grade glitters, and glow in the dark skin and hair. We can help you create any look you can imagine!

Question 8

Is the face paint easy to wash off?

Accepted Answer

All our face paints are water-based and removed with soap and water. Darker colors may require some makeup remover. Glitter Tattoos last for 3 days and can be removed with rubbing alcohol.

Question 9

What type of paints do you use?

Accepted Answer

We utilize professional water-based face and body paints by high-end brands TAG Australia and Wolfe FX. We use cosmetic-grade glitters, gems, and body glue by Amerikan Body Art. All our airbrush ink is a hybrid mix of alcohol and water by ProAiir. Our materials are hypoallergenic, FDA-approved, and formulated specifically for use on human skin.

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