http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/-t1.htm Ask questions or post your thoughts on how to get started in the professional face painting business here. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:38:40 GMT 10 http://i64.servimg.com/u/f64/12/94/23/19/311.jpg http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/-t1.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/facepainting-at-disney-t3056.htm Fanie Hello all, I've been thinking about this for awhile now, and I would love to find out. I'm Canadian and would love to work at Disneyland. (Either in Florida or California.) I found some links online where you can apply at Disney, but there isn't any information on how they hire the facepainters. :-/ Does anyone has some information on this? I would really love to know more about this. And I'm sure some of us would love to know this as well. In the meantime, I'll keep looking ... Getting Started Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:38:40 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/facepainting-at-disney-t3056.htm#38329 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/facepainting-at-disney-t3056.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/marketing-through-a-charity-fundraiser-ethical-t2963.htm gallus I'm Elaine, I'm new! I've done some voluntary facepainting for our local children's hospital in the past. I was going to do it on a fairly regular basis - get permission from a child-friendly venue, set up, do the faces and ask parents for cash donations in return. The hospital are happy, I have some venues ready. Here's the question - would you think it's ethical for me to hand out my contact details at these events? I think I'd be daft not to use the free advertising - but would ... Getting Started Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:32:16 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/marketing-through-a-charity-fundraiser-ethical-t2963.htm#37115 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/marketing-through-a-charity-fundraiser-ethical-t2963.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/festival-lists-t1639.htm JZino
-JoAnna]]> Getting Started Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:02:03 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/festival-lists-t1639.htm#17880 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/festival-lists-t1639.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/books-on-running-a-face-painting-business-t2893.htm Firebird FX So I've just started to get serious about the business aspect of face painting and I am on the hunt for some good books. I apologize if this has been posted before, but I didn't come across it...So far the only promising thing I've found is a "How to Start a Face Painting Business" manual by Philadelphia Tivoli. It's a bit on the pricey side for me, but it'd be well worth it if it's as good as it looks. Does anyone know of anything else worth reading or any reviews on the manual. Thanks! ... Getting Started Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:38:15 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/books-on-running-a-face-painting-business-t2893.htm#36220 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/books-on-running-a-face-painting-business-t2893.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/charging-per-face-a-birthday-parties-t1435.htm christyscreations I am a slow painter--I've mostly worked festivals, but recently did a birthday party. I was a little nervous knowing I was working per hour. It took me 2 hours to paint 12 full faces. I would have a hard time not painting all the children that wanted to be painted. Does anyone charge per face for birthday parites? For example: 10 children = $XX.00 15 children = $XX.00 etc......... I would think this would decrease my stress level. Your input would be greatly appreciated!! Getting Started Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:39:06 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/charging-per-face-a-birthday-parties-t1435.htm#15577 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/charging-per-face-a-birthday-parties-t1435.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/sample-service-agreement-t1560.htm Dana Bee Creative

Dana]]> Getting Started Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:42:04 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/sample-service-agreement-t1560.htm#17064 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/sample-service-agreement-t1560.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/review-my-site-please-t2724.htm SEZnz
I'm super new to this all and have just set up my website - I'd really appreciate some honest feedback on it please

www.fabfaces.co.nz

Thanks heaps!]]> Getting Started Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:12:31 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/review-my-site-please-t2724.htm#33733 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/review-my-site-please-t2724.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/funding-your-business-more-vent-then-anything-t1835.htm CABBYJ I've been making my purchasing using the excess money from my day job. My husband and I have become fans of Dave Ramsey and are on our way to becoming debt free! I'm usually fairly creative with coming up with ways to raise money but I'm finding myself at a dead end, or it could be my lack of patience and desire to get the business rolling. If you don't mind answering how were you able to fund your completed kit? Did it take a while? Getting Started Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:56:31 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/funding-your-business-more-vent-then-anything-t1835.htm#20244 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/funding-your-business-more-vent-then-anything-t1835.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/creating-a-website-do-i-need-original-designs-t2249.htm Haylbop78 What I mean is, do the photos I display on my website have to be my own designs? I would like to start creating a website and turning this into a profession but most of my photos are of designs I've copied from ones found online (although they're never as good so look different anyway) For example:[img][/img] I believe I copied this hulk from one done by Mark Reid though I daresay it looks totally different (and I have no idea if that upload just worked) Basically, am I allowed to do that? ... Getting Started Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:51:14 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/creating-a-website-do-i-need-original-designs-t2249.htm#26339 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/creating-a-website-do-i-need-original-designs-t2249.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/starting-with-bday-parties-advice-t1668.htm aprilmoonflower Did anyone start out by painting at bday parties? Any advice for a newbie? Do you make them pay upfront? Do you have a contract or is it all verbal? How did you find your bday party gigs? Also how many designs do you typically paint in a party? (All different or go with a few standards to start?) I would like to start booking some parties for Spring so I am trying to get this going now! First I need to work on getting some photos! I am making a blog (with photos) I have a URL already and ... Getting Started Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:29:21 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/starting-with-bday-parties-advice-t1668.htm#18288 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/starting-with-bday-parties-advice-t1668.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/my-booth-set-up-t1994.htm Tash Worked my first show on my own on Saturday, so this is a pic of my booth set up. Thanks to my hubby, we got the banners designed and made in 4 days. I'm pretty happy with it. Learnt A LOT! need to totally rework my designs for this type of gig, need new chairs and more decorations. My board is a bit of a mess because we covered it in thick black material, laminated and put velcro dots on the back of the pics and the signs so I could move them around, but the kids kept pulling them off and ... Getting Started Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:30:39 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/my-booth-set-up-t1994.htm#22357 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/my-booth-set-up-t1994.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/please-critique-my-site-so-far-t1635.htm Lady Jayde Hey, can I get some opinions on the site that my brother is building for me? I already know about the gallery issues that pop up with IE and he's resizing them and fixing the issue somehow. In Firefox you are able to zoom in on the pictures, but IE is wonky with that feature. So, tell me what you think so far...? Be gentle... www.imaginastic-facepainting.com Imaginastic Facepainting Getting Started Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:05:18 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/please-critique-my-site-so-far-t1635.htm#17820 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/please-critique-my-site-so-far-t1635.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/taking-the-plunge-t1726.htm MissViolet When do you just do it ? When do you stop practicing on yourself and any hapless relative that you can con or bribe into being a guinea pig and just PAINT THE PUBLIC ?! Is it a definite feeling like being in love or is it a more intellectual now or never type thing ? How much practice did some of you have before starting out ? Is it better to continue practicing at home for weeks or to paint "for real" a few times ? It might seem like an odd question but in my profession we have always ... Getting Started Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:53:23 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/taking-the-plunge-t1726.htm#19117 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/taking-the-plunge-t1726.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/finally-getting-paid-t1741.htm CABBYJ Okay, I finally booked a paying gig, now I'm freaking. Any helpful hints and tips for me? I've done quite a few volunteer gigs for local churches & family parties, but this will be my first time with my "professional" set - up. When you paint at children's parties what does your set up look like? I don't think I need my banner or do I? The party is at someone's home. Any hints and tips are appreciated. Getting Started Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:16:34 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/finally-getting-paid-t1741.htm#19242 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/finally-getting-paid-t1741.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/pictures-of-my-work-t1414.htm Goolie I will be doing my first "gig" this weekend and would like to be able to take pics and use them in a portfolio. I am sure this subject has been talked about before but I want to make sure I am not getting into any trouble. I plan to ask the parents permission to take pictures of thier kids for future use. Do I need to get this in writing? I plan to tell them that the kids will not be identified by name or where they live but since I am just starting out I don't really have all the ... Getting Started Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:48:25 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/pictures-of-my-work-t1414.htm#15286 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/pictures-of-my-work-t1414.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/sooo-what-do-i-need-t515.htm Painted Dragon
Besides business cards/flyers, what do I need to start?

Do I need to get a tax id?

Do I need to charge sales tax when I paint?

Do I need to register a business name or something?

What technical things are needed to start?

Thanks!]]> Getting Started Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:22:37 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/sooo-what-do-i-need-t515.htm#4226 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/sooo-what-do-i-need-t515.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/first-gig-yay-t1312.htm aprilmoonflower
I am sooo excited! ]]> Getting Started Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:36:44 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/first-gig-yay-t1312.htm#13972 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/first-gig-yay-t1312.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/photo-release-forms-t75.htm Heather Timmons Hey, I have a question about Photo Release Forms. Now, I always get the parents permission before using a photo of a child, but have never made them sign an actual form. I just let them know it might end up on my website or on a poster board for display purposes. They always have said, sure, no problem and that was that. However, I'm getting paranoid that they could change their mind and then I could get sued or something (heh...time for that Liability Insurance to kick in)... Do ... Getting Started Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:30:26 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/photo-release-forms-t75.htm#256 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/photo-release-forms-t75.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/getting-gigs-t1309.htm CABBYJ Unfortunately I've led an anti-social lifestyle and don't have many close friends to market myself to. Any suggestions on how to market myself in the public? Honestly I haven't done much marketing period. So I guess I need a starting point. :suspect]]> Getting Started Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:13:28 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/getting-gigs-t1309.htm#13917 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/getting-gigs-t1309.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/starting-a-guild-t1180.htm Lady Jayde
Thanks in advance.]]> Getting Started Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:19:44 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/starting-a-guild-t1180.htm#12356 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/starting-a-guild-t1180.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/painting-in-restaurants-t1046.htm Judy Anyone out there painting regularly in a restaurant? Just wondering how that works. Getting Started Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:19:49 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/painting-in-restaurants-t1046.htm#10774 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/painting-in-restaurants-t1046.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/i-actually-think-i-m-going-to-do-it-t902.htm Painted Dragon I came up with a name. Made a logo. I made a website. Ordered some business cards. Now I just need to find customers..lol. Anyhow, I wanted to thank you all from all the hints on here, to the format and wording on some of your websites that ispired me to come up with my own. Having not done this, I borrowed some of your wording and answered questsion, because, having not done any offical business yet, I wasn't so sure what to come up with on my own. I am sure ... Getting Started Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:45:04 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/i-actually-think-i-m-going-to-do-it-t902.htm#8600 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/i-actually-think-i-m-going-to-do-it-t902.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/web-designer-help-t1170.htm Lady Jayde Does anyone have a good idea of how much it would cost to have someone design my site? I've been trying to make sense of this stupid thing but I just can't get anything to work right! Go Daddy has set me up with a free credit for the site so that I can figure out if I want to pay for it, but I can't get anything going! Should I just give up? Getting Started Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:19:19 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/web-designer-help-t1170.htm#12262 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/web-designer-help-t1170.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/portfolio-help-t1146.htm TwistedFacesFX Hey guys, I have a website started to show off my work. However, I have yet to start a portfolio. I know, I know, carriage before the horse. I just was looking for some help on how to create one. I have used sites like www.mypublisher.com for photos and such, but first I need this done in the next day or so. Second, I want to be able to add to it as I continue to create. Can you guys please throw some ideas out there on how you have created yours? Books…Photo Albums…Folders...What have ... Getting Started Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:44:33 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/portfolio-help-t1146.htm#12048 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/portfolio-help-t1146.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/website-help-needed-t999.htm ChristinaG Help needed desperately, Ok I finally got up the nerve to try this and as I am just starting out I signed up with Godaddy wish I would have seen this before I decided upon it but I have it and I have to work with it for now I have the basic package very small and I finally got it up If you guys could take a look and give me your opinions on the site please be kind I have only been doing this about 3 months and have alot of practicing to do although I think for the most part the site looks ... Getting Started Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:43:54 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/website-help-needed-t999.htm#10076 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/website-help-needed-t999.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/website-help-advice-t76.htm Heather Timmons Hey again..ok, another question. I created my website on Google Sites, as it was free, and had everything I needed to do it solo. However, the name is crazy long and clumsy for remembering. So where and what do you all do for a 'front page' site or your actual site. Are there any 'fairly reasonable' sites with a nice short domain and not too much money per year? All I need now is a 'www.whatevernameIwant.com' type site, and I can use it as a redirect to my actual site. Any suggestions? I ... Getting Started Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:40:32 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/website-help-advice-t76.htm#260 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/website-help-advice-t76.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/what-designs-are-you-asked-to-paint-the-most-t746.htm chloesfacepainting Hi Everyone Usually I have a few photo's of my work up at events but mostly the kids tell me what they want to be and I paint it. I really want to make more of a design display and add more designs for the kids to chose from.. I was wondering what you guys get asked to paint most out of your designs??? I'm always asked for a Princess, batman, spiderman, butterflies, hearts and flowers are there any besides those that you have been asked to paint alot? I want to make a ... Getting Started Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:44:45 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/what-designs-are-you-asked-to-paint-the-most-t746.htm#6752 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/what-designs-are-you-asked-to-paint-the-most-t746.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/i-could-use-some-advice-from-canadian-face-painters-t672.htm Cherylk Could some of you let me know what it is I need to get started in this business paper-work wise? A lot of the information I'm finding is for American face painters. I know I have to register my company name unless I'm just using my actual name, and I know I have to have insurance... but beyond that, I'm a little lost! I know that I don't have to have a gst number, so that's a good thing! Do I need to have a business license? Is there anything else I should look into? Is there a resource ... Getting Started Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:33 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/i-could-use-some-advice-from-canadian-face-painters-t672.htm#6023 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/i-could-use-some-advice-from-canadian-face-painters-t672.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/outdoor-tent-booth-t294.htm Heather Timmons So the only 'gigs' I've done have fortunately all been indoors and nice and cozy. However, I know that as summer approaches and as I get some outdoor gigs, I'll probably need to get a 'tent', or something like it, and probably a banner and all that. What type structure do you have and do you like it? Is it easy to put up solo (big factor for me), and what would you do different now that you've had yours for awhile. I don't want to buy something and then wish I'd spend x dollars more ... Getting Started Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:11:13 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/outdoor-tent-booth-t294.htm#1974 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/outdoor-tent-booth-t294.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/question-about-getting-paid-t444.htm Captain-Savvy

I have a question about payment. If you're being paid by the hour do you get full payment up front, half up front and half after the job is complete, or all of it afterward? I've only ever done events where I charged per face, so I'm just wondering how everyone else handles this. ]]> Getting Started Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:28:16 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/question-about-getting-paid-t444.htm#3354 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/question-about-getting-paid-t444.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/how-to-approach-leaving-your-biz-cards-at-local-establishments-t439.htm Michelle Heffner Hi All, I have come up with what I feel is a long list of places that my target market might patronize. Now my questions are : What literature can I leave for them to see? (cards, brochures, something else?) Where should I leave it? And finally, how should I approach asking the establishments to display my cards etc.? What can I really offer to them for keeping and displaying my things? Thanks everyone!! ~Michelle Heffner Columbia, MD Getting Started Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:03:28 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/how-to-approach-leaving-your-biz-cards-at-local-establishments-t439.htm#3298 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/how-to-approach-leaving-your-biz-cards-at-local-establishments-t439.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/how-to-hand-out-more-business-cards-t15.htm Metina Promoting ourselves can sometime be nerve racking. You want to give your business card to everyone you paint, but you feel a bit pushing doing so. I got this idea from a painter friend in the UK. Put the directions for removing face paint on the back of your card. This gives you the perfect excuse to hand everyone you paint and the adult with them a card as well as the mom for the goodie bags for parties. Of course they want the directions, even though we know it is no mystery. ... Getting Started Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:26:22 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/how-to-hand-out-more-business-cards-t15.htm#20 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/how-to-hand-out-more-business-cards-t15.htm http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/what-are-your-targets-markets-t65.htm Metina Just wondering what market segments others target when sending out postcards, emails ect... and why. Here is my list(and growing) -Churches(They have large groups of families and usually have events) -Banks(Have events and upscale clientele) -Zoos(Have lots of events, lots of foot traffic and lots of kids) -Schools(Lots of childrens, their parents and events) -Mom's groups(Duh!) -Events Organizers -Political Candidates -Resturants(Some have parties for kids) -Parks and ... Getting Started Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:12:22 GMT http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/what-are-your-targets-markets-t65.htm#195 http://www.facepaintforum.com/getting-started-f6/what-are-your-targets-markets-t65.htm