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How to set-up an airbrush temporary tattoo business

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Setting up your own airbrush temporary tattoo business is a low cost investment that will pay for itself within the first couple of events that you do. After that the profit margins are around 90% Not many businesses can produce such a high profit margin.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Airbrushes
Body Paint
Stencils
Air Compressor

Step1

Firstly you will need to get yourself some equipment. When looking for an airbrush don't go for the cheapest one you can find, and there is no need to purchase a top of the line one either. Something in the mid range is ideal. You want your equipment to be reliable as it's going to be your main business tool that is responsible for making you profit. You should expect to pay around $100.00 for a good quality mid range airbrush

Step2

Your also going to require some airbrush stencils. There are two main types of airbrush stencils available there's the adhesive type and the non adhesive type. The adhesive type of airbrush stencil is much easier to use for a beginner. The non adhesive airbrush stencil takes alot more skill to use and is limited when it comes to using multiple colors as you have to hold it on as you paint your tattoo.

Step3

Your also going to need some body paint. There are quite a few on the market. Shop around but don't always shop on price. For a couple of extra dollars you can get a superior quality body paint. Make sure it is alcohol based and approved for use on the skin.

Step4

Now for a compressor: There are two main types, the silent type designed for studio type airbrushing and the noisy type designed for industrial use. They both do the job however ones very noisy (industrial type) and one is silent (studio type) You will pay more for the studio type but you have to determine whether or not noise is going to be a factor.

Step5

Once you have all of the equipment you need, it's time to get some events booked in. Get hold of your local events guide and start making some enquiries. Basically anywhere there is going to be a large crowd you will do well. The beauty of this business is that it attracts children and adults of all ages.

Tips & Warnings

A good display will attract more people to your tattoo stall. A nice colorful banner will work wonders

Comments

cyclingfamily said

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on 7/20/2008 How much do you charge for a basic 2 color childrens tattoo?

cyclingfamily said

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on 7/19/2008 Family Fun: I'm thinking about starting a airbrush tattoo business can you answer a few questions? Where is the best place to buy supplies? Is the business profitable? I would like to get a very professional looking booth set up and hit the fairs/festivals and other events. Any hints or knowledge would be greatly appreciated. Thank you molloyfamily@yahoo.com

FamilyFun said

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on 5/31/2008 EHT "basics" for starting an airbrush tattoo business are "kinda" laid out in this article, yet reality is not so simple.

There are alot of necessities missing that are essential to success, not to mention business smarts and a basic business concept.

Having been in the airbrush tattoo business 4 years now, I want to offer a few alternaitves to some of the things mentioned in the article.

1. You can make your money back in your FIRST event. However, in over 20 festival type events, I only made money in the first one.

2. The type of events you do, your travel/lodging/product/wages will determine your profit. Mine is typically about 55% of each event.

3. The best airbrush gun I have found and use exclusively costs $79.

4. Self-adhesive stencils are great for beginners, but they are cost-prohibitive. Far too expensive to use. Holding stencil while changing colors is SIMPL