Event airbrush artist: temporary tattoos and face art

Parents booking kids' parties, event organisers, schools, market and festival organisers, and businesses running promotions.

Per design at a stall, or an hourly or per-event fee for private bookings and corporate events.

• Fast, steady airbrush technique
• Friendly manner with kids and crowds
• Organising bookings and travel

• Use only skin-safe, cosmetic-grade paints and check ingredient rules and allergy risks, with patch tests
• Public liability insurance, which many events and markets require
• Working with children: check your state's requirements for a Working with Children Check
• Market stall permits and event rules vary by council, check before booking spots
• Hygiene: clean equipment between customers and check any local council guidance on skin-contact services

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on your airbrush kit, skin-safe paints, stencils and any stall gear you choose. These are estimates, so compare suppliers before you buy.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many events and parties you book and what you charge. The idea assumes at least about 6 hours a week.

Check ingredient rules and allergy risks for skin-safe, cosmetic-grade paints, including patch tests. Also check public liability insurance, your state's Working with Children Check, market stall permits with each council, and hygiene guidance.