11/30/2012

Tips To Start Face Painting Long Island

By Kari Ratliff


If you have a knack for being artistic and are interested in finding a way to share your craft with others along with making a little bit of money you may want to think about face painting Long Island. There are quite a few places where you are likely to be able to apply this unique skill.

Before you begin, you will want to get some high quality paints. Always choose hypoallergenic products when considering paints, choosing non-hypoallergenic or lower quality products may cause some of your consumers to experience skin allergies were staining of the skin. The costs associated with purchasing paints will very depending on where you make your purchase and brand names.

Along with purchasing the paints you will need to stock up on items such as cosmetic wedges, paint brushes and some good sturdy plastic cups to hold water, a small table and a couple of sturdy chairs for your clients to sit on. These items can be relatively low-cost and can be found pretty much everywhere.

If you are not accustomed to this type of artistic work then it is a good idea to start by choosing some of your favorite designs and practicing by drawing them on paper and then enlisting family and friends to practice directly on their face. It is a good idea to begin with just a few designs, as you become more comfortable with your skills you may want to consider adding to your list.

Once you feel ready, then you need to start considering where you work. Always remember to check with local officials to get any of the necessary documents or licenses before you start offering your artistic services. Most cities require people to register to receive a license. Quite often, the location where you will work will be chosen by city officials. The costs of the license will range depending on a variety of factors including where you are located.

To attract attention of customers, it is a good idea to begin with making some very visible signs that can be displayed in your work area. The signs can be created by hand or if you are able to gain access a computer, you may find it helpful to use a software program designed to create signs.

Word-of-mouth is another great way to attract people's attention when you're looking to get some new clients. Often, people will share information regarding where they got work done if they are happy with the result. A good day of pay can be as easy as making customer smile.

Deciding how much money should be charged for face painting Long Island, depends on you. When considering creating a price list many people think about things like how far they have to go to work, how many hours are needed to make a profit as well as costs associated with supplies. Remember, when making your price list, many people may shy away if your prices appear unreasonable.




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