Method 32: Can Kids Paint Faces at Flea Markets and Sporting Events to Earn Money?
Face painting is an age old tradition at varying events. From carnivals and fairs to sporting events and flea markets, there are almost always face painters. They are cute works of art on the face that are not permanent; and they can make for excellent pictures. Kids can make a lot of money with this idea!
Where Can Kids Set Up a Face Painting Booth?
Before you can set up a booth, you have to have a place to set it up at. Kids will need to check out local events in their area, and call to find out whether or not they already have a face painter for the event. If not, he or she will have to ask how much they would charge in order to set up a face art booth. Usually, the cost of the booth is easily recovered after paying the vendor fee. Here are some places that kids can try:
- Ball parks
- Sporting events
- School fun day events
- Church block parties
- Church Easter parties
- Local flea markets
- Benefit festivals
- Fall festivals
- Carnivals
- Fairs
- Family reunions
- School reunions
- Children’s day events
- Vacation bible school
What to Paint on Kid’s Faces
Kids love a variety of items. You can find tons of templates online for facial painting. Kids love masks, animal look a like’s, cute little animals on their cheeks, symbols, simple colors, stars, and more. Try to ensure that you have a wide variety of items available to make each person happy. You should also practice them several times over, adding a new design every time you become comfortable with the latest. You’re going to want to be able to paint faces quickly but with quality; the faster a kid can paint, the more money he or she can make during the event.
Where to Buy Face Paint
You can usually buy face paint at local department stores like Walmart or Target. Hobby stores have them as well, usually with a bigger selection. However, the best option is to buy face paints online. They can usually be bought at a cheaper price with a wider availability of colors. Research face paints before buying, as you want to make sure they are 100% SAFE AND NONTOXIC.
Setting Up the Face Art Booth
Once everything thing else is set up and ready to go, you have to set up your booth. I recommend arriving two hours early to set up. You will need to prepare chairs for yourself and customers, as well as a table to place stuff on. A shade tent might be necessary as well to stay out of the sun or rain. Paintbrushes, towels, water, and other basic necessities will be required as well. Ensure that you have a lock box to store all of your money in safely.