All the things you need to start your own custom painted banner business.
Hi, I’m Lena and I’ve been painting banners for over a year now. I painted over 100 banners in this time and have had my fair share of trial and errors. I’m here to save you ...
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Banner Paper
Acrylic Paints
Brushes For Banners
Banner Set Up & Accessories
Banner Paper
The BEST paper for painting banners.
Very affordable option for painting banners. You get lots of bang for your buck with this roll! Great paper for starting banners.
The Home Depot 35 in. x 140ft. Builders Paper BP35x140
This paper is a little more pricey but absolutely worth it! Super thick material that won’t wrinkle. These are great for customers who are looking for reusable banners.
Ram Board Surface Protector Paper 3-ft x 100-ft Drop Cloth
The best paper for painting on banners. Plus, you don’t have to wait for it on Amazon! DoorDash it right to your door from Lowe’s.
Trimaco Paper 3-ft x 100-ft Drop Cloth
Acrylic Paints
This is my personal favorite brand for painting banners!
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint Set, 18 Colors
You will need the big bottle of black and white!
DecoArt Americana Acrylics 8oz Snow White
My favorite black 😍😍😍😍
DecoArt Americana Acrylics 8oz Lamp Black
Beginner friendly paints.
Apple Barrel Vibrant Spectrum Acrylic Paint 16ct
Holy grail, one coat. Thick! She’s my favorite!!!!
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Assorted 8oz White
YOUR BEST SELLING PINK!!!
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Cameo Pink 3-Pack
High quality paints that will save you so much time when painting!
FolkArt Acrylic Paint Set, 18 Colors, 2oz
My favorite GOLD for painting banners!
FolkArt Gold Metallic DIY Craft Paint 2oz
My favorite SILVER for painting banners
FolkArt Treasure Gold Metallic Paint 4oz
Personally, after painting over 100 banners these are my favorite! The ink holds up so long and I don’t get any unwanted overfill.
DecoColor Fine Tip Paint Marker Set 4/Pkg
Amazing all in one starter pack. This included fine tip, medium tip, and bold. You’ll use them all eventually! Trust me!
posca Black & White Bullet Tip Pens Set of 6
If you only are looking for one grab the 5M!!!
Posca Acrylic Paint Marker PC-5M Black
Best orange paint for painting banners!! So good, 2 coats!!
Best Orange Paints for Banner Creation
BEST RED PAINT!!!
After painting banners for over a year, I finally stopped ...
Brushes For Banners
Yes a makeup brush!! This is the absolute best brush for painting banners it holds the paint so well! Any one who paints banners will tell you to buy 500 wet n wild makeup brushes!!
wet n wild Precision Eyeshadow Brush
You will use these often for small areas, details, and squares/rectangular shapes. Always good to have lots of paint brushes on hand!
60 Pcs Small Round & Flat Paint Brushes
These large square brushes are going to be your bestfriend when doing checkered print or gingham. Will save you so much time!
1.5in Flat Paint Brushes 4pcs Acrylic Oil
This brush is really similar to the wet n wild brush buts it’s just a bit smaller!
e.l.f. Curved 'C' Eyeshadow Brush - Vegan
Banner Set Up & Accessories
This is amazing to have in your set up. It’s not absolutely a must - but if you can I would highly recommend it! No more getting paint spills on the carpet or painting over textured walls. This whiteboard will fully move everywhere with you making pa...
Double-Sided Magnetic Whiteboard on Wheels 48x60"
I highly recommend using chalk pencils when your beginning so that you don’t have to spend so much time covering pencil lines.
Tenare 10 White Chalk Pencils with Sharpener
When you’re done painting and your design is fully dry, use the magic erasers to take off any unwanted chalk markings
50 Pack Extra Large Melamine Eraser Sponges
Cheap lightgrip painters tape will easily pull off your banners after hanging. This tape always won’t rip off your paint from your walls!
LONGKEY Painters Masking Tape 1in x 20yd 8 Rolls
Absolutely love this rolling caddy. It’s super helpful being able to roll it around and carry all my supplies on there!
Sywhitta 3-Tier Rolling Utility Cart with Handle
For cutting straight edges.
Tip: use your yard ruler to get a nice clean cut.
Exacto Craft Knife 74 Pack with 4 Upgrades
You don’t need to be Picasso to make banners silly!! You literally just need a good projector. Hint: it’s this one!
TMY 1080P Full HD Portable Mini Projector
If you’re not so good at cutting straight edges this will make it a lot easier (and faster)
DIY Crew 36in Paper Roll Dispenser & Cutter
Adding ribbon and bows gives your banner a fun pop!
Ribbli Rainbow Satin Ribbon 3/8in x 60yds
Waterproof sleeves are great for packaging and setting outside for porch pickups! Will help minimize damage after the client receives also
Flat Open 6x50in Plastic Sleeves 20-Pack
Cute tags to put your clients names on!
jijAcraft 200Pcs Pink Blank Tags w/String
I love using paper plates more than paint palettes. The plates will absorb the paint and once it’s dry you can reuse them over and over again without having to wash them. Saves so much time and I’ll never go back!
Dixie Large 10 Inch Paper Plates, 204 Ct
Ice trays with lids for storing mixed paints! When you need to make a larger batch I highly recommend using ice trays so you can store the paint and use it again later! These specifically are great because they are deep and will minimize messes.
HANCELANT Silicone Ice Cube Tray 3 Pack
Name tags for banners
Packaging banner Images - Free Download on Magnific (formerly ...
