Your Questions, Answered

I offer professional face painting, balloon twisting, or a combination of both! Services are perfect for birthday parties, family celebrations, school events, festivals, community events, and more. 🎨🎈

I can typically paint around 10–15 children per hour, depending on the complexity of the designs. For larger parties, I may offer a selection of quicker designs so everyone gets a turn.

I use professional cosmetic-grade face paints designed specifically for use on skin. For safety and hygiene, I will not paint over open wounds, rashes, visible skin irritation, or contagious skin conditions.

I recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weekends and popular event dates. Your date is not officially reserved until your required deposit has been received. Bookings need at least 72 hours’ notice. For last-minute events within 72 hours, please contact me directly (a $50 rush fee applies).

Yes. A 50% deposit is required to secure your date and time. The deposit is paid through the invoice I send you, and the remaining balance is paid in cash on the day of your party.

Yes! My Venmo business username is @silly_facepaint. The easiest way to pay your deposit is by card or PayPal right through the invoice I send you. Venmo may also show up as an option on the invoice if you open it in Safari or Chrome on your phone, but it doesn’t always appear. If it doesn’t, just let me know and I’ll send you a Venmo request instead. When paying on Venmo, please pay normally and don’t mark it as friends and family. 😊

Once a booking is confirmed, deposits are non-refundable. If you need to change your date, you may reschedule for another available date instead. Please keep in mind that I may not be available on the specific date you choose, but if I do have availability, I’ll work with you to find the best date for both of us.

Events 30 minutes or more from Elmwood Park, NJ have a $40 travel fee. Please add it when you book; I’ll confirm it based on your event address.

Yes. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children throughout the event. For everyone's safety, children should not touch, grab, play with, or enter the artist's supplies or working area without permission.

Face paints, brushes, palettes, equipment, and other professional supplies can be costly and may also need to remain sanitary for all guests. The client may be held responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing supplies or equipment damaged by a child or guest due to improper handling or lack of supervision.

For balloon twisting, I can typically accommodate up to approximately 20 children per hour using fun, quick designs such as swords, flowers, animals, and other party favorites.

Absolutely! Face painting isn't just for kids. Adults are welcome to join in as long as there is enough time within your booking.

Your booking time begins at the scheduled start time. If the event isn't ready when I arrive, the original end time will still apply so I can honor other bookings that day. If you'd like additional time and my schedule allows, it can be added for the applicable extra-time fee.

Only with permission. During booking, you'll be asked whether you consent to photos being used on my website, portfolio, or social media. Choosing no will never affect your booking.

I’ll do my best to accommodate as many guests as possible during your reserved time. Toward the end of the booking, I may switch to quicker or simplified designs to help more guests participate. Service ends at the scheduled time unless additional time is available and purchased.

For outdoor events, a shaded or covered area is required to protect both the artist and supplies from direct sun, rain, and other weather conditions.

Absolutely! You can book the Face Painting + Balloons package if you'd like both services at your celebration. It's a great option for adding a little more variety to your event. 🎨🎈

No worries! I’ll do my best to accommodate everyone within your scheduled time. If the guest count is significantly higher than what was provided when booking, simpler designs may be offered. Additional time can also be added for $50 per 30 minutes, if my schedule allows.

Please let me know about any known allergies or skin sensitivities before your event. While I use professional cosmetic-grade products, individual reactions can still occur. If there is a concern, we can discuss whether face painting is appropriate for your child.

No — my rate is flat regardless of how many children attend, with a one-hour minimum. My services are booked by time rather than per child, so the rate stays the same whatever your final guest count. For very small groups, I'll use the extra time to create extra-detailed designs.