How to set-up an airbrush temporary tattoo business

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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Airbrushes
• Body Paint
• Stencils
• Air Compressor

1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

[eherrera]

on 10/3/2009 i have been doing tattoos at lots of events and have done partys for people and get payed about $80. this is not right how much can i charge .

[FamilyFun]

on 1/2/2009 The Airbrush Tattoo industry is currently the sixth fastest growing industry in the United States, and so far, only 1 in 10 people know what an airbrush tattoo is. As word spreads, as more and more people understand the attraction and the overwhelming positive reaction airbrush tattoos has to people from every walk of life, this industry will explode onto the scene like wildfire.

My name is Franco and I own Family Fun Airbrush Tattoos. Family Fun Airbrush Tattoos is a family-oriented service provider who specializes in Customer Service. We provide service to private parties such as Weddings, Birthdays, Grad Nights, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Class & Family Reunions, Church Events, Halloween Parties, School Functions, Corporate Events, Grand Openings, Holiday Parties, Sweet Sixteen Parties and College Events. If you are having a party, we can provide hours of entertainment to all of your gue

[cyclingfamily]

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

[cyclingfamily]

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 [e-mail]

[FamilyFun]

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