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How do you handle it when you're face painting at a large event and the organizers oversell tickets for the face painting?
It's important to have the tools available which will allow you to produce the highest amount of designs possible while maintaining your quality. Large split cakes, small split cakes (one-strokes / arty-cakes), stencils, and a severely limited menu will be some of the most important weapons your arsenal which allow you to do your best under high pressure.
Down in the deep is a friendly octopus taking a look at a sunken wreck. Use this octopus face paint tutorial to make him come alive for your underwater enthusiasts.
Learn how to properly pack for a face painting convention with these tips and tricks from Beth Mackinney!
A subject that often comes up in the face painting groups is how to choose colors and brands that will give you good coverage for varying skin tones.
Problem: You’ve booked a two hour event from a client who is planning a party with 35 guests who will need face painting.
I hope you enjoy today’s swirls and sparkles mask tutorial, which was the result of one of these impromptu sessions.
If you haven't had the opportunity to try out the Wiser stencils, I hope this introductory video shows you just how useful they can be for your business. Check out our great selection of kid-sized and adult-sized Wiser tattoo stencils now available through Facepaint.com.
Today we're going to make gem accessories, which are primarily worn on the arm or wrist and they are made to complement a facial design.
This week, I have 4 more things I think are equally worth cultivating to make your business shine and to keep your customers loyal.
Follow along with professional face painter, Beth Mackinney, to see what you can do when you have a high volume of clients!
Sometimes face painters are intimidated by more realistic designs, but by using the same processes you use for any other type of design, you can create a simple, realistic butterfly designs as cheek or body art.
Problem: You’re face painting at a party, and the guests are primarily little children.
One of my favorite designs that I wear for events, but which came from another artist originally.
This has been the perfect Chicago summer (hot and humid) for the Mehron Intense powders I purchased this year. The powders are great because they are comfortably light on [..]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I wanted to do a few fun designs for you to go with it, as you may have Valentine’s Day parties coming up.
When you're at an event, setting up a system for speed and efficiency will help you make the most of your time with your clients. It also displays your attention to excellence, because nothing looks less professional than haphazardly rifling through a table of supplies while on the job.
You may prefer an hourly rate or a per child rate for events, but either way, you’ll have to take a number of factors into consideration before you come to a final amount.
One equipment choice new face painters must make is which brushes they will need, not only in brand, but also in type of brush
There have been many great ideas which make face painting either easier to do or more visually effective, but one of the hottest new innovations embraced by the world of [..]
Face painters love to make kids happy, so we don't ever want a child to have a sensitivity or reaction to face paint. I hope this video will help you think through protocols in advance which will help you assist your clients professionally.
Problem: Each year you offer to face paint gratis at the fundraiser for your daughter’s school, but you’ve found the event increasingly stressful.
Problem: Having begun the process of booking a date and time for a new client, you realize she hasn’t sent you the $50 retainer you requested for her event.
Gem clusters can take any form, so consider creating a few of these lovely bling tiaras for children who love bling in their princess or fairy designs.
An interesting conversation came up on one of the face painting Facebook groups this last week. It began, "How do I decide what to charge for face painting?" This is one of the most asked questions for not only new face painters, but also face painters who have been painting for awhile.
Your reputation is your business and your business is your reputation. Develop good relationships and treat others honestly.
If you're looking to become a professional face painter, look no further than this comprehensive article where you'll learn exactly what you need to become a pro in the face painting industry.
The Halloween mom generally wants to create some fun, simple designs for her children to complement their costume. Below is a list of basic supplies you'll need to do some basic face painting, depending on the designs you choose for your children.
If you're new to face painting, it's important to think through your set up before you get to an event. This video will help you set up for a face painting event, consider what equipment you'll need, as well as how you should position yourself to keep children from accidentally getting into your equipment.
If you're new to face painting this article on how to face paint is for you! Learn how to create your very first face painting design with this easy to follow tutorial.
Cartoon farm animals are a great addition to your summer board, especially if you have any farm-themed events coming up. If you haven’t tried any cartooning in the [..]
Butterflies are one of the most requested designs for face painters. This pretty pink butterfly with a simple heart for the butterfly body can be particularly popular with girls, especially [..]
As summer approaches it’s peak for sunshine and heat, beach-themed parties become more commonly requested. Be ready for the girls who love pink with this easy pink flamingo sunset mask, which [..]
Many girls love glam, and this mask has the glitter and the bling as well as the graffiti textures which will make it a definitely eye-catcher at your events [..]
If you're a parent who is an amateur face painter rather than a face painting professional, you can still have a wonderful time sharing face painting with your children. If you feel you have limited artistic ability right now, don't worry. Below we have all the tools to help you awaken the artist inside.
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In this post, professional face painter Beth Mackinney touches on a sensitive face painting business subject: getting the paid the full amount.
Today we wanted to give a big thank you to all of you who have been our awesome blog followers this year. Thank you for making us the number one face painting blog for 2018!