Airbrush tattoos and tees at events

Event organizers who hire you for a flat fee, parents booking birthday parties, and walk-up customers at public events.

Per-design pricing at booths, or an hourly or flat rate for private parties and corporate events.

• Fast, steady freehand and stencil work
• Friendly with kids and crowds
• Basic event planning and booth setup

• Use only cosmetic-grade, skin-safe paints, and check FDA guidance on cosmetic colors for skin
• Check whether your state or county has rules on temporary tattoos or body art
• Event vendor fees, temporary vendor permits and sales tax rules vary, so check with each city and your state
• General liability insurance, which many events require as proof
• Hygiene: keep surfaces and tools clean and use fresh stencils for each person

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on your airbrush equipment, booth setup and supplies. Insurance and event vendor fees are also worth budgeting for as you plan.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $3,500, depending on how many events you work, booth fees, and how many party bookings and walk-up customers you get. Plan on roughly 8 hours a week at minimum.

Check that your paints are cosmetic-grade and skin-safe, including FDA guidance on cosmetic colors for skin. Also check state or county rules on temporary tattoos or body art, vendor permits, sales tax, and event insurance requirements in each city.