Often planning an event can be a daunting task. You have keep track of the guest list, plan and/or prepare a menu, decorate, etc. This can be a difficult task for even the most experienced super mom out there. The last thing you need is to stress over hiring the perfect entertainer. Whether you’re hiring a clown, face painter, balloon artist, magician or any other type of entertainer I have some helpful tips for you.
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 Price. Price alone should never be a deal breaker. In most markets entertainers are typically priced within the same price range. You will however find some entertainers priced significantly higher or lower than others. This difference can be the result of higher overhead, experience, target market, or quality of service. Make sure when you’re comparing entertainers based on price that you are comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges. Try to have your budget defined before you call the entertainers. Also if you really like the work of an entertainer ask about a discount if their rates exceed your budget. Some entertainers offer smaller unadvertised services to fit smaller budgets.
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Portfolio. This is very important. Not only do you want to see the client’s best work but you also want to see actual event work. Often an online gallery or portfolio is hand selected by the entertainer, which is great. We love to show off our best work! But, you do want to see actual event photos. A great source to see photos of your entertainers work is through their social media networks. Customers love sharing their photos from their event. This way you can see how the entertainer works in the 100 degree blazing sun with 30 guests anxiously waiting!
 Insurance. Any business worth having is worth protecting. Little can be said about liability insurance other than any relevant business should have it. Sure, the entertainer will only be at your location for an hour or 2 but can you afford for ANYTHING to go wrong? Most venues will require that any entertainers you hire have a valid liability policy and some will even ask that you have the entertainer get their venue named on the certificate of liability. Always ask your entertainer if he/she has a basic liability policy, it wouldn’t hurt to actually ask to see a copy!
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Customer Service. Ever met the sly toothed used car salesmen that sold you a crap shoot of a vehicle? Well there are entertainers that are sly toothed as well. So how do you tell fact from fiction? Check out their reviews, and not from just 1 source. Another great source for feedback is from another entertainer. If the entertainer you’re interested in is booked as them to refer you to someone else.
Ready to paint for the Reed Construction company picnic.
The summer of 2012 has been a busy one! I've had the opportunity to return to previous customers events as well as acquired quite a few new customers. I'm truly proud and thankful for the support I've received.
Scary vampire face painting.
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None of this would've been possible without my DH. Most weekends I'd leave in the morning, stop home for lunch (if I'm lucky) and return home for the night after 7pm. Upon my return I'd be greeted by our 4 lovely children and an in tact home!
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Tribal Face Painting from the Reed Construction Picnic.
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Batman & a puppy! What a great summer!
Lastly and most importantly I'd like to thank every one of YOU! Thank you for liking my posts on
Facebook, retweeting my Tweets on Twitter, liking my photos on Instagram, and re-pinning my pins on Pinterest. You've done an amazing job sharing my business with your families and friends. I'm flattered by the support I've received. Without your support and encouragement none of this would've been possible. Thank you for making 2012 a wonderful, face painting filled summer!
September is starting off to be equally busy as my summer has been with many back to school celebrations and fairs. October is expected to be equally as busy with Halloween to wrap it up!
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Thanks to everyone who has particpated. Make sure to check back next week!
Little ones love things that are sparkly. Honestly most adults love a little bling as well! But did you know not all glitter is created equally when it comes to cosmetic use?
Craft Glitter
Craft glitter is typically found in the arts and crafts aisle at super centers or at your local hobby/craft store. These glitters are great for various arts and crafts projects but should NEVER be used on the face. Most craft glitters are made from aluminum sheets that are coated and treated with a reflective substance. They are cut in small circle shapes which allow them to flow freely when applied. You may find some craft glitters made from crushed mica or some other sort of mineral which often times will make the glitter smaller but the dyes used to color them often aren’t designed for skin use.
Cosmetic Glitter
Evolutionz Face & Body Art only uses fine cosmetic glitter. Cosmetic glitter is usually a poly-coated (polyethylene terephthalate) pigment cut to .0004” or smaller hexagonal shape. The dyes used in FDA cosmetic approved glitters are safe for the skin.
Here are some fun facts about glitter (make sure you visit our Facebook Fan Page for Trivia Thursday as some of these facts will be questions!):
· Glitter was invented by Henry Ruschmann.
· Back in 40,000 B.C. ancient civilizations used mica flakes as glitter, it’s reflective qualities added sparkle to cave paintings and rituals
· In modern times glitter is used in cosmetics, foods, construction, and more.
· Glitter’s greatest use is for industrial purposes (from fine diamond glitter used to polish tools to glitter being added to flooring products for decorative purposes).
It’s rumored that the pop star spends $1,000's on glitter each month!
Glitter tattoos are so much fun! Kids love them. Teens adore them. Hosting a glitter tattoo is an inexpensive way to pack a lot of WOW into your event. They are great for larger events and typically with my wonderful "glitter gal" I can "tattoo" 20-30 guest per hour.
I'm sure you've seen those cool kits on TV, they are nice and very similar to what I use but they don't provide the variety of stencils, colors, and professional application I offer.
Ever wonder how I learned to Face Paint? Well I practice a whole lot! I practice almost daily. My practice can be as simple as working on painting straight lines and tear drops or as complex as painting a design on myself. It's amazing how practice makes a difference in the quality of your work. Below are some of my practice faces.
Back to school is a busy time, both for me as a parent and as a Face Painter. So as you're getting those little ones ready for school this year, attending PTO meetings, and Booster club meetings don't forget that Evolutionz Face & Body Art is here for all your Face Painting and Glitter Tattoo needs.
I've made a few small changes to make things flow a bit easier with business! Many of you may have noticed that my kit has change quite a bit. I've went from carrying 14-20 paint containers to just 8-10! No, I didn't get rid of any of the fabulous colors, but I was able to transfer the colors to different containers as well as combine colors into one container, thus condensing my kit! I've also went from using a 6 foot table to a rolling cart that contains everything I need. No more extra trips to the car :)
With so many face painters to choose from its important that you hire an entertainer that will provide safe, fun, and creative services to everyone participating. Here are some tips and questions to consider when booking your painter.
Are you insured?
With any business insurance is a MUST! Most professional face painters will carry a full liability policy. Ask to see their certificate of insurance, some larger events request that a certificate is issued naming the venue.
What type of paints do you use?
Professional face paints are highly pigmented cosmetic products that are pressed powders, loose powders or water activated. Craft or acrylic paints should never be applied to the skin and face. They are not safe for use on those areas. The main brands used by professionals are Snazaroo, DFX/Wolfe, Kryolan, Mehron, Paradise, Ben Nye, Temptu & Gratobian. There are other brands but these are the most popular brands in the US. Typically paints come in pots/disc or in a palette.
A note about Glitter!
Glitter, glitter everywhere! Glitter is often the perfect accent to finish off a design. But not all glitters are equal, nor should they be used on the face! Professional painters use professional products and this includes glitter. Glitter used for face and body art should be a maximum of .008 microns and made of polyester, this is the FDA approved size. Metallic or craft glitters should never be used on the skin and face. Often these glitters contain glass fragments that can damage the eyes and skin.
Make sure you check with us next week as we bring to you more tips on choosing a quality painter!
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