Artist & Face Painting Tools

Choose the Right Tools for Your Technique

The right tools help you control paint, build shapes and work more efficiently. Global Colours offers products for face painting, body art, acrylic painting, glitter application, blending and colour storage. Choose fine brushes for details and outlines. Use larger brushes or foam blenders for bases, shading and broad areas. Refillable containers and markers help you organise custom colours and fluid paint. Consider the product, surface and technique before selecting a tool.

Springback Brushes for Control and Precision

Global Colours Springback brushes use firm synthetic bristles that return to shape as you paint. This response helps artists control lines, edges and repeated strokes. The sculpted acrylic handles provide a comfortable grip. Their angled ends can also help scoop or section paint from suitable palettes and cakes. The range includes individual brushes and a complete 23-piece set. It suits face and body artists as well as acrylic painters.

Brushes for Lines, Petals, Blending and Body Painting

Choose the brush shape that matches the mark you want to create.

• Use round brushes for outlines, dots and controlled details.
• Choose flat brushes for blocks of colour, edges and One Stroke designs.
• Use liner brushes for long lines, curls and fine details.
• Select petal and double-filbert brushes for flowers and decorative shapes.
• Choose rake brushes for hair, fur, grass and textured marks.
• Use blending and kabuki brushes for soft colour and broader areas.
• Select the large body-painting brush when you need faster coverage.

Artists can purchase individual shapes or choose the complete set when building a broader professional kit.

Blend Makeup and Apply Glitter

Washable Smoothie Blenders help apply powders, creams and glitter. Their soft foam shape suits blending, buffing and building smooth colour. The Glitter Applicator and Duster set provides tools for placing and distributing suitable cosmetic glitter. Clean reusable tools after each session. Let them dry fully before storage to reduce trapped moisture and keep your kit organised.

Store and Apply Custom Colours

Refillable bottles and jars provide compact storage for custom paint mixtures, frequently used colours and selected fluid products. The current range includes dropper bottles, refillable bottles, jars and replacement droppers. Choose the container size and closure that suit the product you plan to store. Empty Refillable Markers work with compatible Global Colours Professional High Flow colours. Choose 3mm, 4mm, 8mm or 16mm tips for lines, drawing and broader marks. Add the colour, insert the mixing ball and shake the marker before use. Follow the individual instructions and test the marker on your chosen surface.

Keep Brushes and Tools Clean

Wash paint brushes thoroughly with warm water and soap after use. Reshape the bristles and allow the brush to dry naturally. Do not leave Springback brushes soaking in alcohol. Prolonged soaking may affect the brush materials and shorten their working life. Brush & Kit Steriliser provides an additional cleaning step for appropriate brushes, tools and surfaces. Follow the product directions and review its safety information before use. This spray can only ship within Australia. It currently comes in 60ml and 250ml sizes.

Build a Practical Artist Kit

A useful kit may include:

• several round brushes for outlines and details;
• flat brushes for bases and multicolour work;
• one or two specialist brushes for petals, texture or blending;
• foam blenders or sponges;
• clean refillable containers;
• a refillable marker for compatible fluid acrylics;
• cleaning products and drying space;
• replacement droppers or dispensers.

Start with tools that support your most common techniques. Add specialist shapes and storage products as your work develops. Explore Professional High Flow Acrylic Paint for refillable markers and fluid techniques. Visit Face & Body Paint and Special FX Makeup for cake paints, liquids, palettes and character products.