One of the hottest ventures for anyone interested in both art and children is face painting; supplies must be carefully chosen, however, in consideration of the delicate skin on which they will be applied.
Painting popular shapes and designs on the faces of children is a great way to entertain at parties, festivals and local events. Just about anyone can begin this type of venture as long as they like and have some skill at art. Getting started means obtaining the right type of supplies for the job, which may send many people scurrying to the local craft store. After all, they would offer all types of paint, right? While this is partly right, most of the paints offered are not designed to be used on the human skin.
The only type of paint that should be used for applications on children is the ones that are FDA approved. Labels are important, as there are different varieties of paint that are meant for different types of applications. For example, there are acrylic paints, craft paints and oil-based paints. These are not the appropriate choices for skin. The ingredients in these types of paint can cause serious complications such as burning, itching, irritated skin and redness. Labels identifying a product as water based face paint are the only products to consider. These paints are easy to apply, dry quickly and are easily removed with soap and water.
Other face painting supplies that are needed will be a variety of different sized brushes, palettes for mixing colors and glitters. You will also require some type of display medium, such as an easel or a large photograph album, so that you are able to provide choices of designs you are able to paint. If you are planning to take your work on the road, you will need some type of tent, a table to hold your supplies, and a tall chair for the subject to use while you are painting their face. A good sized mirror will allow the child to view and admire the finished product.
One of the biggest expenses of starting a new business is obtaining the supplies needed. Fortunately, most of the face painting supplies are relatively inexpensive and will last for a considerable time. By marketing your skill and availability for children’s parties, festivals and local events, you should be able to recoup your investment in no time and enjoy a profitable business with the right supplies.