★ Party Planning ★

Face painting vs balloon animals:
which is better for a kids' party?

Both are crowd favourites. Here is how to choose — or why you might want both.

The comparison

They do different things

Face painting and balloon artistry are both brilliant additions to a kids' party, but they create different experiences. Choosing between them comes down to your party size, age range, timing and what you want kids to take away — literally and figuratively.

Face Painting

  • Each child wears their design all party
  • Brilliant for photos and memories
  • Very personal — every child chooses
  • Great for ages 2 and up
  • Queue-based, steady throughput
  • Washes off easily at the end

Balloon Artistry

  • Kids take something home
  • Instant result — no sitting still
  • Interactive and high energy
  • Works for wider age ranges
  • Doubles as party favours
  • Swords, animals, hats and more
When to choose

Face painting wins when...

Face painting is the better choice when the party has a theme — unicorns, superheroes, animals, fairies — because the designs reinforce the theme. It is also stronger when you want standout party photos. A room full of kids with detailed face paint looks spectacular in pictures.

Balloon artistry wins when...

Balloon artistry works better when your crowd is high-energy and you want an activity that keeps moving. Kids can take their creation and run — no sitting still required. For fetes and festivals where kids are moving around freely, balloon artistry fits the energy better.

Best of both

Why combining both is often the answer

For larger parties or events with a longer run time, combining face painting and balloon artistry gives every child two memorable moments and keeps engagement high throughout.

🎉 Picco The Clown + Tricky Troy = both at once

Picco The Clown and Tricky Troy can deliver face painting and balloon artistry at the same event, managing two activity stations so the flow stays smooth and nobody waits too long.

FAQs

Quick answers

Should I book face painting or balloon animals for a kids' party?

Both are excellent but serve different purposes. Face painting is more personal and photogenic. Balloon artistry is interactive and kids take something home. Combining both creates the most complete experience.

Can Picco The Clown do both face painting and balloon artistry at the same event?

Yes. Picco The Clown and Tricky Troy can provide face painting, balloon artistry and full clown entertainment at the same event. Call 0432 622 157 to discuss what combination suits your party.

Let's make some magic

Book Picco The Clown

Face painting, balloon artistry or both — available across Ballarat, Geelong and Melbourne.