Why Choose Us?
Operating since 2013, Highly experienced reliable staff who love our job
We cater affordable packages to suit your needs
Working with children’s check approved
Public liability approved
Water based, Vegan friendly, FDA approved, hypoallergenic paints & glitters – easy to remove.
Hygienic practices at all times
Where the canvas Smiles back......
FAQ
Why choose us? SO MANY REASONS! Imagine it's years from now and you're looking through your children's photos. Do you really want to see your child's face wearing a tragic lack of talent? Photos and memories last forever. It's not worth saving ten bucks. We have been doing this for many years and that's why we can offer both speed and quality. What's the point of hiring an amateur at a cheaper hourly rate that takes longer? It could end up costing more. We attend professional training conventions and classes to broaden our talent. We are insured. Have you seen our gallery of art? We are real artists. We are always using the highest quality products and follow strict safety standards. Don't settle for less!
WET WEATHER It’s best to have a backup wet weather plan instead of cancelling your event. Please contact myself on the morning of your booking if you are changing the location last minute. I completely understand the unpredictability of the weather and will accommodate you as best I can.
DO YOU FOLLOW HYGEIN GUIDLINES? Yes, myself and my team all adhere to industry standard hygienic practices. We use a clean sponge/s for every child and skin safe sanitizer in our brush water which is changed regularly. Full discretion is taken to only paint clean, unsoiled faces. Our kits are wiped down and sanitized after every event.
Do you have Working With Children Checks? Yes, all our artists hold a current Working With Children Card, as well as Public Liability Insurance.
Are the products you use safe? Only the highest quality professional FDA approved cosmetic face paint, cosmetic grade glue and cosmetic glitter are used. Our face gems are home made using medical skin grade adhesives.
Do you carry insurance? Yes, I am fully insured with current public liability insurance. Documents are available upon request.
What do your safe practices involve? To prevent the spread of bacteria and other nasties we avoid painting skin which has visible signs of infection or broken or irritated skin
How many faces can you paint per hour? An average of ten full faces can be painted per hour, but can vary according to each design. Simpler designs are also super effective and work extremely well for larger events, or if combining with other services.
How can I remove face paint? Face paint can be removed by applying a makeup cleanser, Baby oil or moisturizer directly onto the area. Rub in to emulsify and lift the paint, then wipe off with baby wipes, wet tissue or paper towel.
How can I remove glitter or temporary tattoos? Glitter, foil and temp tattoos can be easily removed using rubbing alcohol or baby oil.
Do I need to provide anything on the day? We will ask (if possible) to have a table and x2 chairs set up in a shaded and sheltered area or indoors. If this is not possible, Please let us know and our entertainers can easily bring along on the day. Close and easily accessible parking is a must for our entertainers as we often have to carry heavy items
Booking information Once your booking has been received, We will be in contact with you within 24hrs to confirm your event time & date and send through an invoice. We try our best to accommodate the best package for your event based on the number of children attending. The length of time face painting and services will often depend on how many guests you are expecting. Some small changes may apply if your group number increases. Our arrival time is approx 15 minutes prior to the start time of the booking, allowing adequate time to set up. Our entertainers often have more than one booking in a day which means they need to leave on time to factor in travel. Please NOTE, your booking is not confirmed or secured, until a booking deposit has been paid.
Location FaceOff Face Painting Melbourne services Melbourne's Western Suburbs, We love regional jobs, we are happy to travel however keep in mind this may attract travel fees. your location within a certain radius. Any travel fees will be discussed at the time of booking. We attend events in the homes & backyards, local parks, community center's, and play center's, Shopping center's and more! We hold public liability insurance and happy to provide these details for larger events and organisations if needed.
Can you paint my baby's face? No, For your child's safety, we'd prefer not to paint the faces of kids under three years of age. Paintbrush bristles are joined to the wooden handle with thin sheet metal called the ferrule. Not ideal near the eyes of a wee wiggler. We're happy to paint a design on a little arm for kids under three. At that age, they like to be able to see it without a mirror anyway.
My kid hates getting their face painted, but it's so cute! Can you do it anyway? PLEASE don't make us! We DO NOT force anyone to get painted even if the parent wants it done, You are our customer and we want you to be happy, but the idea of forcing a child to get painted goes against what face painting is all about. We as parents tell our children to be weary of strangers and that's a good thing. Some apprehension is to be expected. We will first try to paint a design on the arm if there is an aversion to the face. Our policies support both smiles and safety. Face painting is supposed to be a fun experience - enjoyed by kids and parents alike.
It's raining or too hot and I want to cancel my party. What do I do? As stated in our terms and conditions, we do not offer refunds for inclement weather so please secure an alternate indoor location for your event in advance, Any changes to the event address at least 24hours before the event is due to start and needs to be relatively close to the original address as our entertainers have already worked out their travel times based on your event. We will work rain or shine. If you need to cancel the event for some other reason, please do so or Should you need to reschedule your event, please view our terms and conditions and cancellation policy, we will make every effort to meet your needs, let us know of any changes as soon as possible. If you have questions at any time, please email or call us
Do your Face Painters dress up? For most parties – No they don’t, unless you request otherwise. We can always try and accommodate your preference. Themed parties have the entertainer dressed up as a character from that theme. We can arrange Character entertainers if you contact us for a quote. If you would prefer us to attend in plain black clothing we can do that too, this is especially helpful if you have children that may be weary of entertainers in costumes or colorful clothing.
How long does a Glitter Tattoo last? The glitter tattoo can last up to 5 days
Are Glitter Tattoos Waterproof? Glitter Tattoos are waterproof, however, do not rub tattoo whilst wet during bathing or swimming. Long regular use of chlorinated swimming pools will diminish the tattoo.
What is the minimum age for a Glitter Tattoo? We do not apply Glitter Tattoos on children under 3 years of age
Do all children get face gems? We DO NOT apply face gems on children under 3 years of age due to the risk of swallowing them. Face gems are not applied to every face, they are only applied when the artist has time and feels it suits the designs. Usually cosmetic glitters are applied.