Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Tips To Start Face Painting Long Island

By Kari Ratliff


If you love to be artistic and want to share your passion with others while making some money you might try face painting Long Island. There are a surprising number of places where you can share your 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.

It is helpful to take some time to practice if you have not done this sort of work in the past. Most new artists find it helpful to begin by drawing some pictures. Once you become comfortable with the outcome of your pictures, consider asking friends or family members to let you start painting on them. As you become comfortable with the designs you created, you might consider trying a few new designs to add your list.

Once you feel comfortable with your ability to produce the various designs, then you will want to consider where you can share your craft with others but, before you begin collecting customers make sure you check with your local city officials to ensure you have all the proper documentation. Many cities will require you to register for a license. Often, when you receive a license to work, you will be designated an area to work. The cost of the license will vary depending on where you are located and where you plan on sharing your skills.

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.

Along with making signs, word-of-mouth is often the best way to get people's attention. Many times, if you work on one person and they love the design you have given them they will encourage others to come and see you. A profitable day can be as simple as a happy customer.

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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