Magic Mirror

Face Painting

 

 

FAQ's

 FAQ's

Prices & Payment Options

What are your prices? 

We charge $50.00 per hour.   Our fees are VERY reasonable and we have something for everyone's budget.  Our rates are hourly (not per design).   There are no trip charges, as long as you are within the Twin Cities metro.


Do you ever give discounts or charge less for subsequent hours? 

Mostly for corporate events or non-profit organizations.  Call to discuss.

Do you accept credit cards?

No, unfortunately, we do not accept credit cards at this time.  We gladly accept cash or personal checks. 


Am I expected to tip you? 

Tips are appreciated and accepted, but never expected.

 

About Our Services

What kinds of parties or events do you do? 

You name it! Almost anyplace there will kids or adults who want to do something fun and different! Children's Birthday Parties, Family Parties / Picnics / Reunions, Holiday Parties, Grand Openings, Weddings, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Graduation / End of School Year Parties, Sporting Events, Community Outreaches, Church Functions, Scouting Events, Corporate Events, Fairs, Festivals, Car Shows and Fundraisers.

 

Do you paint just the children at parties, or do you also paint the adults? 

We paint adults all the time at parties! Our face painting appeals to all ages. Some clients have us paint everyone, some have us just paint the children. It just depends on what you prefer. The more people, the more time it will take.  We always discuss this issue ahead of time with our clients.


Are You A Clown or a Character? 

We come in casual, professional clothes.  We will often times paint our own faces before events.  We do not dress like a clown or act like one, nor are we typically characters.  However, we do have a number of costumes (princess, wizard, pirate, goddess, witch) and would be more than happy try to accommodate your particular theme.  



About Our Face Painting

Will Face Painting alone be enough entertainment for my party? 

Yes!  Kids love face painting and they get very excited when they see our design book!  Most parties we do have just face painting, and it is enough to keep the kids busy and happy.


What ages do you paint? 

We paint children ages 2 & up. However, we usually can only do a limited range of simple designs on 2 year olds (they can be a little squirmy & afraid of strangers & new experiences!). Usually cheek art is the only option for toddlers.  Most children 3 & up have no problem sitting still.

What kind of paints do you use? 

We use only professional face paints.  I prefer Snazaroo and Krylon brands, which are safe, non-toxic and FDA approved. 


Are your designs airbrushed or hand-painted? 

We hand-paint everything with paintbrushes or sponges.  We don't do airbrush face painting.


Do you paint full-face designs? 

Absolutely!  We paint full-face designs, cheek art and bodyart. We bring a display book so the children can choose what they like and where they are comfortable being painted.

 

Booking Information

How far in advance do I need to book you?  

We have no set policy. As long as we're available, we accept last minute bookings with no extra charge.  However, you need to book us as early as possible to ensure someone else doesn’t take your day.  There is just no way to predict how early any particular day will get booked.  We suggest booking your party at least 4 weeks in advance.

What cities do you work in? 

We cover the entire Minneapolis / St. Paul / Twin Cities metro area.  We can work outside of the Twin Cities, with the understanding that our traveling expenses will be covered as part of the package.


Can I have you offer the kids a limited menu of only your quickest designs?  

Yes.  We can offer only cheek art for quicker designs, however many of our full face designs are quicker then the detailed cheek art.

How far into the party should I have you begin?  

We like to start at the beginning of the party, because it gives us more flexibility. If you decide to have us stay longer, the party will still be going on when we have finished our pre-arranged time. Even if your guests are a little late, we can start on the birthday child and their siblings. There is usually always a guest or two around.

 


Questions About the Party

How do you handle parties with both boys & girls?   

We always put out all design samples, whether it is all boys, all girls, or both.  There are boys who ask for butterflies, and there are girls who ask for dragons!  We have plenty of “girlie” designs, and plenty of designs boys think are cool!

How do you organize the face painting at parties?  

The children are free to come and go to enjoy other activities.  We encourage them to do so…but many times they all want to watch their friends being painted which is great!   We try to set up in an out of the way corner, as getting bumped and jostled is not conductive to face painting.

Do I need to provide anything for you like a table and chairs, or shade?  

No.  We have our own supplies, but we do need to know whether or not to bring them to your event.  Access to a water faucet is nice, to rinse brushes, but we can bring our own as well.  We will however discuss this arrangement when you book the party.

 

Still have questions? Please contact us anytime!

We look forward to hearing from you!