Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos in Observatory
Family homes around the Observatory Golf Club, east of the city centre. That’s the kind of booking we’ve handled for 15 years — face painting and glitter tattoos for birthdays, schools and corporate days across Johannesburg & Northern Suburbs, at 10–12 faces an hour.
What you can book in Observatory
Face painting is the headline act — 10–12 faces an hour, water-based hypoallergenic paint, ages 2+. Add glitter tattoos (waterproof, last up to three days), a 30-minute magic show by CJ the Clown, balloon sculpting (20–25 sculptures an hour) or stilt walking to the same booking.
Hygiene, handled
Every booking runs on the same rules: hypoallergenic water-based paint, sanitised brushes and sponges, no painting over broken skin. It all washes off with soap and water at bath time.
Prices, upfront
R1150 buys an hour of face painting or glitter tattoos (12 children). CJ’s 30-minute magic show starts at R1950, and 2-in-1 packages with balloon sculpting run to R2980. The full rate card →
FAQs — face painting in Observatory
What does face painting cost in Observatory?
R1150 for one hour (up to 12 children); five hours is R3710 (up to 60 children). Your travel fee for Observatory is stated upfront in your quote.
Can you handle a school or church event in Observatory?
Yes — we paint large groups regularly and add painters to match your headcount and timeframe.
Can we add a magic show or balloons?
Yes — CJ the Clown's 30-minute magic show (from R1950) and balloon sculpting (20–25 sculptures/hour) combine well with face painting.
Do you also do glitter tattoos in Observatory?
Yes. Glitter tattoos are applied with skin-safe adhesive and cosmetic glitter, are waterproof, and last up to three days. Same rate: from R1150/hour.
Can the designs match our party theme?
Tell us the theme in advance and we'll prepare a matching design menu. Superheroes, animals, princesses and unicorns lead the requests.
Why Observatory parents book Dazzling Faces
Quotes with no surprises: your travel fee is in the quote, upfront.
Hygiene first: sanitised sponges and brushes; we never paint over broken skin.
Reliable on the day: we arrive early, set up, and start on time — pay the invoice within 48 hours and the date is locked.
More than painting: add glitter tattoos, a magic show or balloon sculpting to the same booking.
Also nearby: face painting in Kensington, Bruma, Linksfield.
Ready to book your party?
Send your date, venue and number of children — the quote comes back with everything included. Weekend dates fill up about three weeks out.