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- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Things to consider before Hiring a Face Painter Face painters are a great way to add color and entertainment to any kind of event, party, festival, or fundraiser, and are a wonderful treat for guests of all ages! When hiring a face painter for an event, you want to think about a few things in advance: Time: Do you want all of your guests to have an opportunity to be painted? Consider how fast your artist can paint, and how long your party will last, as we require a minimum of one and a half hours booked time to appear at an event. If it is an event for children, consider that some of the adults attending may also be interested in having their faces painted. At large events such as carnivals or stadium events, the artist may need to cut off lines up to half an hour in advance of the end of their booking period so that they do not run over time, although the artist may work overtime if they are available and the event coordinator approves the additional paid time. Designs: Does your event have a particular theme, mascot, or logo? In addition to being able to tailor design types to your time and number of guests, many face painters are also able to offer specific or custom designs. Tailoring the selection of designs to reflect the type of event is available by request and with advance notice. Location: Face painters require about 8'x8' of space to work, preferably indoors or in the shade. It is also necessary to have a reasonable separation between loudspeakers and the artists in order for the artists to communicate with guests to find out what they would like. While it is preferable that the event provide equipment such as tables, chairs, and awnings (for outdoor events), we are able to provide our own if needed. Face painters will need access to parking as close as possible to the event for the transportation of materials, and access to water. Materials: Our artists use professional face paints that are non-toxic, skin safe, and that wash off easily with soap and water. For children with sensitive skin, smaller designs on the cheek, hand, or arm are great alternatives, though reactions to professional grade paints are extremely rare. Also, because of the water-solubility of the paints, face painting may not be suited to certain events such as pool parties, or should be scheduled for when the guests will no longer be swimming.