FAQs

How do I remove the paint? 

My personal preferred method of removing face and body paint is to use baby shampoo or a gentle facial cleanser. Apply directly to the dry painted area and rub in gentle circular movements. Once all areas of the deign have been "muddied", wipe off with a soft wet cloth or sponge. Try not to get the design wet before removing and never use baby wipes.

Manufacturers of the paints recommend the following: Remove face paint with gentle soap and water. A soft microfibre cloth, face washer or flannel may assist. Pigments may leave a light stain on the skin. No need to scrub. Apply either moisturiser, mineral oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, coconut oil (or similar) to the skin, then rub off gently with a cloth. 

Always patch test first. Never go to bed wearing face & body paint. The paints I use are water activated, so sweat, rain, tears and pool water will cause the paint to run.  Remove clothing carefully and try to refrain from touching the skin where the art is located.

What areas of Melbourne do you cover? 

I am located in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. I can travel further on special request, although it is not always possible. Be sure to give me plenty of notice and I will try my best to make it. There may be an extra cost for travel. 

Servicing these areas: (including but not limited to) Doncaster, Doncaster East, Templestow, Warrandyte, Wonga Park, Parch Orchards, Ringwood North, Ringwood, Mitcham, Vermont, Croydon Hills, Croydon, Croydon South, Burwood, Burwood East, Wantirna, Heathmonth, Bayswater, Boronia, The Basin, Bayswater North, Mooroolbark, Chirnside Park, Kilsyth, 

My event has a specific theme. Can you create designs to suit?

We have a lot of designs in our portfolio and can customise a selection for your event. We are always open to adding designs to our repertoire but the time it takes to create and practice new designs is not feasible for every event. If you have an idea or request, please share it with us. We may be able to accommodate you. Rest assured, we have lots of designs and lots of crowd favourites sure to put a smile on the recipients face.

Why should I hire a professional face painter?

While it may look simple enough, not everyone is going to be able to get a professional finish. But most importantly, I use only top quality cosmetic grade paints and equipment to produce top quality results. It is critical to only use products that are verified as safe to use on skin. With many hours of practice and more than 20 years of experience working with children, I am able to paint at a reasonable speed, which is what you need for little ones who don’t like sitting still for too long.

What sort of paint do you use?

All the paints I use are high quality Australian Standards Compliant cosmetic grade paints, designed for use on the skin. We use a combination of TAG, Fusion, Face Paints Australia, Global Body Art, Superstar and StarBlends. The glitter I use is mostly Bio-glitter (using plant based, rather than petroleum based plastics) and is approved for cosmetic use. Please see the Safety Data Sheets for products used here.

Why is it so important to use professional cosmetics? 

"Non-Toxic" does not mean "safe for skin".  Acrylic paints (AKA craft paints or tempura/poster paints) are not meant to be used on the skin - nor are water-colour markers or pencils and other craft materials. Professional-grade cosmetic face paints have been thoroughly tested. They are designed to be easy to work with, comfortable to wear, vibrant and most importantly, they are safe!

How do you clean your face painting equipment?

For applying paint I will use a fresh clean, and dry sponge, and brushes will be washed in a soapy water, and rinsed well. After each party, brushes, sponges and cloths are thoroughly washed and sanitised. All the paints we use contain antimicrobial agents.

What are your health and safety guidelines?

Please see a comprehensive explanation for my strict health and safety guidelines in my Terms & Conditions. Click here for an overview of my Health & Safety statement.

How can I pay you?

Pay by cash or electronic bank transfer.  When you book your event, I will send you payment instructions and timeframes, and confirm if I am available on your selected date.

Do I need to supply anything?

Please see a list of required facilities, equipment and space for both indoor and outdoor events in my Terms & Conditions.

I run a charity, will you paint for free?

I love helping out when I can. Tell me about your charity and we can work together on a plan.

What age will you paint?

For safety reasons, I only paint children over the age of 3 years. I have also painted adults over the age of 70 years. 

How do I redeem a gift voucher?

Book online and enter the unique code on your voucher in the appropriate field. Vouchers in association with other businesses, corporations and organisations are valid for 12 months. Gift vouchers purchased directly from Squiggles Face & Body Art are valid for 3 years. Make sure you book early. We can not guarantee that we will be available on the date you require. After receiving your booking form, we will notify you if we can make it on your preferred date.