January 2008

Weddings with Face Painting, Clowns and Magicians?

I just came across this blog post for couples trying to organize their own ‘perfect wedding’ and it had some great tips about how to keep the children entertained. Elle (from wedaholic.com) suggests hiring a clown or magician or a face painter to keep the kids entertained. And I’d never thought about doing face painting or clowning at a [...]

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January Competition Winners Announced!

I know you’re all excited to hear who has won, but firstly I’d like to say a big thanks to everyone who sent in their stories. There were so many that I couldn’t even fit them on the blog for this month! It has been a such a pleasure reading your heart felt, funny and inspiring stories and [...]

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How Much Should I Charge for Face Painting?: Part 1

I was recently asked this question on the blog, and I’d love to give you a straight up answer, but alas, I can’t! There are heaps of different things to consider when it comes to pricing your face painting services, so instead of giving you one number, I’m going to tell you what to consider, so that you can come up with [...]

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Passion for Face Painting – SF Competition

The following is an entry sent in for our monthly Competition! “Passion for Face Painting” Sent in by Dana Chavez Passion + hard work = happy living!!! Growing up, I would always be the person everyone would go to for their halloween make-up. Having twelve male cousins who lived just down the street, I’d spend halloween afternoon creating [...]

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A Lucky Face Painting Student – SF Competition

The following is an entry sent in for our monthly Competition! ____________________________ A Lucky Face Painting Student Sent in by Barb McMillin My name is Barb McMillin and I work for the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn. One of the services that the museum offered when I first started was “face painting” at children’s birthday parties.  It was something [...]

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How to Create a Display Board for Your Face Painting Designs

I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say that your display board is pretty crucial for your face painting business at bringing in new customers when you’re out face painting right? I thought I’d give you a simple way to make your own display board for face painting designs from home, that won’t cost you [...]

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Face Painting by Glowstick! – SF Competition

The following is an entry sent in for our monthly Competition! ________________________________ Face Painting by Glowstick! Sent in by Debbi Last year, summer 2007, I donated my services to a picnic for the Dream Factory in Kansas City. This is a 100% volunteer group that grants wishes to kids who are terribly ill or dying. I am a baby [...]

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Standing or Sitting While Face Painting?

Some face painters stand while they paint, and others prefer to be seated. Either way you need to make sure that you are comfortable, thats the main thing. It is very easy to do long-term damage to your back by holding an uncomfortable position for hours, and face painting is an activity that can easily cause [...]

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Clown Turned Face Painter – SF Competition

The following is an entry sent in for our monthly Competition! ________________________________ Clown Turned Face Painter Sent in by Cheryl M. Henderson My name is Mrs. Bunny, The Clown! I’m fairly new at face painting because my clown business just started about 3 years ago. I must say face painting has not been easy for me because I’m [...]

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Face Painting Courses January

Here are the details for face painting courses and classes that are happening around the world in January 2008. If you’re holding face painting courses and classes yourself or you know of face painting courses and classes that are coming up (that aren’t listed here), then email me and I’ll have them posted asap: i [...]

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Last Minute Clown Costume – SF Competition

This is the first entry sent in for our monthly  Competition that I only just announced yesterday! I can’t believe how quickly you guys responded, and so far the entries have been pretty different which is fantastic, thank you all! ________________________________ Last Minute Clown Costume! Sent in by Debbie Hughes “This is very appropriate as what I did [...]

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Want to Win Face Painting Supplies?!

Buy Face Painting Supplies Right Here! Great news fellow face painters and loyal blog readers… We’re now rewarding you for participating on the blog! There will be 2 prizes that you could win every month on the How to Face Paint Blog, thanks to Heather Banks and yours truly at www.FacePaintingTips.com! You Could Win… A [...]

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Body Glitter Tattoos: How to Apply!

Hi there! My good friend Kim Baker  just recently made this very helpful video that will show you exactly how to apply body glitter tattoos! It’s a very exciting technique and art that you can add very easily to your list of services as a face painter – And best of all, its quick and very easy to do…Click on play to watch it [...]

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How to Face Paint Blog in 2008!

Hello again and Happy New Year, I’m absolutely thrilled to be back writing and sharing at our How to Face Paint Blog! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are keeping up the face painting I’d like to start the year by sharing with you some ideas that I have for the blog/website to help you [...]

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