However, at The Sketching Pad, we are committed to creating an inclusive space where art is accessible to everyone, regardless of economic background. Everyone deserves the opportunity to express themselves through art, even if it’s not with our art kits! Our goal here is not just to sell our products; it’s about giving you resources, inspiration, and education so you can make the right decisions for yourself!
Ready to dive these tips for saving money? We will explore three main tips in depth below; we will also provide you with specific recommendations for brands and items. Remember, this isn’t a one-size-fits-all guide, so choose what you think will work best for your party!
1. OPT FOR PACKS AND SETS
2. AIM FOR QUALITY OVER QUANTITY
Craft painting can still give you a good time, but if you want your painting to go further, go for student grade paint from an art store, it will still be affordable, but the quality will stand the test time. !
We use Blickrylic student acrylic paint for its texture, pigment and versatility! A big advantage of getting this type of paint is that as long as you close the bottles when you’re done to keep the paint fresh, it has a pretty long shelf life, so you can throw parties again and again!
Getting a limited range of colors will also save you a lot, but you have to be willing to learn how to mix your colors! Generally, the most versatile range will come from white, blue, YELLOW, magenta, brownAnd black. You can mix skin tones, greens, purples, blues, grays and more with these six colors! If you need advice on mixing your colors or want more information on why you should use acrylic paint for your party, check out our free guide to painting evenings! In the guide you will find:
- How to Prepare Your Home to Become a Painting Party Venue
- How long to allow for painting
- A Printable Checklist for Supplies
- A detailed explanation of the art supplies you will use
- A printable painting guide to give to your guests
- Easy large batch drink recipes, decoration ideas and much more!
3. AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVES FOR ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES
There are many more affordable substitutes for common supplies you’ll need for your party! These are our best exchanges that are just as good as the standard options!
Instead of paint palettes, opt for disposable plates, specifically coated!
Instead of cloth aprons, get disposable plastic aprons. The best part is that wet paint won’t seep into your clothes, which will probably make them look better!
Instead of wooden or metal easels, get cardboard easels! As long as they fit your chosen canvas size, they’re a great option, so be sure to check the description to see what sizes they’re compatible with!
Instead of getting canvases or canvas boards, don’t forget that you can also get painting paper, which works like a canvas and has the added benefit of being a much smoother painting surface!
Instead of getting fancy water cups specifically for painting, opt for disposable cups or even reuse old pots! You’ll just want to make sure they’re tall enough for the brushes you’re using, otherwise they might fall over when your guests place them in the water.
We hope you found these tips helpful and please feel free to comment or email us at [email protected] if you need a little extra guidance!
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To learn absolutely everything you need to know for your painting party, check out our free detailed guide!
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Our painting kits contain all the essentials needed for your painting party, from paint and pre-sketched canvases to brushes and comprehensive video tutorials. When you purchase ten or more kits, you will receive free reusable paint palettes and disposable aprons with each kit! Plus, when you purchase ten packs of our canvas kits, the 10th kit is always free!