How to host a perfect paint party at home

Looking for the perfect birthday or holiday party idea? Or maybe you just want to get your friends together for a fun time? Host a wine and paint party at your home and let your creativity run wild. There is no need to be the best artist in the room to become the next van Gogh (or make your friends laugh) — all you need is a little liquid encouragement and a few simple tools. Here are five essentials for hosting a successful paint party at home.

Artlicious Canvas Panels

First up — give your budding artists the perfect blank canvas to work with! Try these 4 x 4 Inch Blank White Canvas Boards from Artlicious. These square flat boards are suitable for all different types of paints and come in packs of 12, so you’ll have plenty of materials to accommodate your crew (and those little tipsy mess-ups!) Their small size means you can create multiple pieces in one evening, and the quality materials doesn’t warp or fade.

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Acrylic Paint Sets

And of course, every paint party needs, well, paint! This 2-Pack of 12mL Art Paints from Crafts 4 All features beginner-friendly acrylic in 12 different colors to work with. The smooth consistency is easily blended and highly pigmented resulting in gorgeous colors for your artwork. Bonus — they are water-based and non-toxic, meaning easy clean-up for those bobbles and spills!

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Paint Tray Palettes w/Thumb Hole

To blend those gorgeous paints, you’re going to need a paint palette — and the Artlicious Paint Tray Palettes are perfect for the job. These durable yet lighttweight plastic paint palettes come in packs of three so you can grab multiples for all of your buddies. They have 10 wells, including 6 round wells and 4 irregular ones, as well as a thumb hole for easy gripping. They are suitable for all water-based paints and are super easy to clean, so you can reuse them for your next party!

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Artlicious All-Purpose Paintbrushes

Unless you’re planning a finger painting party (which honestly sounds pretty fun!), you’ll need some paintbrushes to create your masterpiece. Artlicious’ All-Purpose Paintbrushes set is great for a wine and paint party. It comes with 50 paintbrushes made of nylon, bristle, sponge & camel hair, all in various sizes and lengths to suit any type of painting. All of the brushes work with a variety of mediums, including the acrylic paint above. Just grab one of these durable, colorful brushes and dab away!

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Otis Classic Glass Mason Jars

One last essential for your paint party setup is a water for rinsing brushes between colors. Although any old bowl or cup will do the job, consider these Otis Classic Glass Mason Jars to give your setup an aesthetic touch! These mini mason jar glasses are the perfect size, have a handle, and come with lids and chalkboard labels, so you can send them home with your friends as the perfect party favor.

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Are you ready to host your own wine and paint party? It’s easier than you think, and a great way to get your friends together for a fun night. Just make sure you have all the essentials: paint, canvases, brushes, palettes, and jars. With these five tools, you can create anything from a simple painting to an elaborate masterpiece. So gather up some friends, uncork that bottle of wine, and get creative!