Many stay-at-home moms search for a flexible, home-based way to earn a little extra money. Although it may sound like an unusual career path, becoming a Professional Face Painter with unique face painting designs could be just the ticket many moms are looking for. Why?

Face Painting = Smiles
What other business can you own where your job is to make a kid smile? Face Painting is a fantastic way to spread smiles, allow kids to be individuals and to express your own creativity.

Investment
For less than $100.00, you can purchase a beginner’s “toolbox” of face painting supplies including brushes, powders, paints, glitter and sponges. This cost pales in comparison to some of the financial commitments that are encouraged when starting other businesses or purchasing the inventory to sell at craft shows, etc.

And it’s never a waste to purchase face painting supplies because your kids will love them as much as you do! Don’t be surprised if they offer to paint you sometime. (My kids paint me all the time and it's a real hoot!)

Training
As in most things in life, the best way to learn is by doing. Once you’ve purchased the appropriate face paints, brushes and other supplies, start painting. There are e-books available to you as well as professional face painters, who network on the Internet, ready and anxious to share their knowledge and advice on getting started and building your business.

You can even take classes in your own area or in other parts of the country.  There are also online classes and online videos that will help you learn new face painting designs.

Marketing
Armed with a few hundred business cards, a camera and your face painting masterpieces as your promotional tools, your marketing efforts can bloom. By volunteering to face paint for friends, neighbors, school, etc., you have the ability to begin booking paid events quite quickly.

The Bottom Line
This overview of the opportunity to become a Professional Face Painter is not an attempt to oversimplify the business of Professional Face Painting. The great face painters of the world practice their craft extensively, train with the best instructors and meticulously maintain their accounting records and booking calendars.

For a mom or even a creatively inclined college student, face painting is a business that should be considered. Work where and when you want. Establish your pricing structure based on your own market. Maintain the flexibility needed to care for your own children. And make a little extra income for your efforts.

Once you possess basic skills along with the proper supplies, the possibilities are endless.  What started as a search for face painting designs for a one-time event could easily turn into a passion for a new business.  Who knows?  Anything is possible!