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Making extra money with airbrush temporary tattoo
I’m sure just like everyone else, you would like to make some extra money. However most of us don’t want to take a second job (if you can get them) and where can we find the time to do it?
Well an option that you can consider is running your own airbrush temporary tattoo business.
If the word business scares you, well don’t be. With this business, you can be as serious as a brick or just operate on weekends or special occasions. This is because airbrush temporary tattoo are most popular at a large crowd. Think parties, expos, parades, youth events, amusement park or even demonstration.
The truth is, where the crowd gathers, that’s where you can make money. So that means you are not working everyday and have a fixed hours of 9-5, unless of course you really want to make a lot of money then you’d setup a stall whenever and wherever you find a crowd.
If the local organizer of an event hires you, then you charge them by the hour. If you are setting up a stall by your own and with permission, then you can charge the person having the tattoo personally, based on the design and colors used. Either way you will profit.
Another advantage with this is your target audience ranges from a 5-year old to 80-year old, since this is a fun for the whole family. This is also an option for temporary tattoo for kids.
The tools that you need for this business is first and foremost, the most important tool that is the airbrush. Buy yourself a medium range airbrush from your local art store. Don’t get the cheapest one as the coloring result might be poor, we don’t want our main tool to be our weakest. However don’t get the most expensive one either as they’re mainly for the expert. A mid-range priced airbrush will do for a beginner.
To go with the airbrush, you need a good air compressor. Basically compressors are divided into 2 types, industrial and studio type. The industrial tends to be bigger and is noisier, the studio type is smaller and does not make too much noise. With less-noise, your customer will be less intimidated and not scared to go near to you.
Next you will need to buy some body paint. Depending on your budget, do get at least a good variety of colors. Make sure the paint is alcohol-based and has been approved for use on the skin. You can google for a list of brand names that has been approved by the health ministry.
Last but not least, stencils. You can buy these online and they’re cheap too. There are two types, adhesive and non-adhesive. The adhesive type can be pasted on to the skin and stay there as you paint and change colors, so they’re advisable for beginners.
So that’s all you need in your own armoury of temporary tattoo machine. Even though you have to invest in this business but the profit-margin is high when your business is finally kicking in. So you will recoup your money in no time.
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