The 60-Second SETUP - Easy Outdoor Face Painting Station

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4 жыл бұрын

Here is my absolute favorite setup for short-term, outdoor events. Tried and true, it's durable, portable, and visually-appealing. I would love to know what must-have's you have in your basic setup!
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***A Word of Caution: Make sure you protect your hands and fingers when learning how to open and shut new equipment. An injury to the finger may be a simple wound for most people, but for a face painter it can be agonizing. Consider using a pair of latex gardening gloves for setup and takedown.

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@BelindaParsons 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Laura! I've finally worked up enough courage to apply for my business license! Your videos have been so helpful! Can't wait for your live feed on Sunday!

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Celebrate every first! I am proud of you. Thanks for your excitement! Me too.

@sharonlippert5283 2 жыл бұрын

That is nice. I use a big tent and 6 ft table. I love that wagon.

@laurice8056 11 ай бұрын

Great setup! What about wet wipes, hand sanitizer, makeup remover water and wash basins for your brushes and sponges? Could you follow up with a video for a grab and go kit and storage set up for these items? Thanks for sharing.

@ReginaMartinsings Жыл бұрын

Dropping gems for free. Very kind of you to do this! Thank you for sharing with all of us how to be ultimate pro!

@fairyfox Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@chriswriter Ай бұрын

I am new to face painting and really appreciate your tips and advice! Having done vendor events in the past as a seller with relatively large setup and many items, easy in and out for face painting is going to be wonderful!

@OnlyinUrMind 4 жыл бұрын

That was fast and easy. I love the umbrella and the pink table. Great setup. Thanks for sharing.

@Arielpaints 4 жыл бұрын

I totally need that umbrella for my chair! Love it...such a great idea.

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love mine. It can feel a little like musical chairs as the sun moves throughout the day and you have to keep adjusting to stay in the shade, but when you're the first vendor broken down at the end of the day...so worth it.

@nohemivazquez1419 4 жыл бұрын

Felicidades!! Me identifique cuando también llegó al parque a maquillar

@launabanauna8958 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! That was VERY helpful. 😊

@hotchilly1000 4 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful. I used to stand all the time but have taken a liking to sitting while I paint. I have been hunting for just the right wagon and now I also need to hunt for just the right umbrella :) Thank you for sharing!

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

I hear you. Once I started sitting down, there is no going back. :)

@renmachado1820 3 жыл бұрын

I love your stuff!!! You're always clear and direct about face painting self help tips. Very much appreciated thanks again!

@fairyfox 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@lapetitemg3817 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the best time ❤️

@hermother295 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great recommendation for the wagon! I ordered one and the chair and stool combo. That wagon is fantastic! Everything fit and it rolled well over the rough terrain of the dirt lot we parked in for the event. The chair is great-I loved being able to stand. And using the stool for the grown ups worked perfectly!

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wonderful!!!

@ownahomeincolorado1798 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for the info.

@jornbecker3820 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you

@Wooddweller 7 ай бұрын

I love your set up !

@fairyfox 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! It is great.

@moanaimig3988 Жыл бұрын

Thank You so much! ❤

@kelseyjohnson5345 4 жыл бұрын

That video was gold 👌 thank you!!

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@marywilliams1842 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am a Facepainter and I live your set up. I'm not as advance as you but I am still learning. Keep on making those videos.

@marywilliams1842 2 жыл бұрын

Typo love your set up

@fairyfox 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Mary! It is super nice to get things just the way you like them. Happy painting.

@mariaguild2024 4 жыл бұрын

Ok it was so crazy watching you because I have literally the exact same set up including the rainbow umbrella..and wagon, cept mine is red..lol

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

Red is a great color! I used to have a metal wagon, I loved it, but lost it in an auto accident- but the fabric ones are so much lighter- I haven't gone back.

@SuperSecretSilliness 5 ай бұрын

How do you attach the umbrella to the chair? I have a chair like that but it does not have any kind of thing for the umbrella to attach to. Thanks!

@pjsundlie 4 жыл бұрын

I have this umbrella and it is so heavy... I saw that you can weight down your chair. Good Idea! Thanks for the video

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@kerisparenga 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful explanations and how-to's! I absolutely love the idea of the director's chair so the kids can lean their head back. I have such problems with kids looking all over and it making it impossible to do a straight line. I'll have to look into that. Could you give a bit of insight for one of my biggest problems... I have issues every time I paint where the kids don't respect my space, are constantly bumping my arms or hitting me in the head, me constantly telling them to back up off the table, usually I have an accident every time because the kids are rambunctious and pull things off on the floor. I did have a good idea for giving them a coin with a number on it so we know who's next because I got tired of hearing arguing over that. I even bought a sign that says " line starts here" And literally it went unnoticed. I don't face paint for a living just on the side, as I am a fine Art painter and muralist, So I don't have everything down to a science yet. I have drawn lines in chalk, I have tried moving chairs in the way so that kids stand or sit behind, and I have a lot of them that just want to watch so that's why they accidentally bump me and mess around. It makes me very nervous to have to continuously turn around and remind them to leave my area and stand somewhere else. So any advice you can give me on that would be so helpful! Thank you, love your work.

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Keri, that sounds maddening, and I have so been there. Having the kids close their eyes while you paint can really help them sit still. As for the other kids--this might sound harsh, but you are the boss and don't be afraid to assert that. You can do it kindly and say, "when someone steps inside my magic circle, I have to stop painting," and even if you have to wait a few minutes for them to back up on their own, they always will. Good luck! I think Amy C. had some ideas for this kind of thing in her comment as well.

@kerisparenga 4 жыл бұрын

@@fairyfox Yes you're right We are the boss. I'm sure that the kids can read my happy go-lucky attitude and take advantage of that. Kids will do whatever they want until they're told not to. I like the idea of saying the magic circle. It just sounds a lot nicer. The last party I was at I literally got knocked in the head with a sword. And just had to keep on painting lol. I taught my children a little better than that. I appreciate you messaging me back. Have a wonderful day!

@prettylittlefaces2294 2 жыл бұрын

I love it ! all I need now is the umbrella... How did you attach the umbrella?

@fairyfox 2 жыл бұрын

There is a pole- and that gets tied to the leg of the chair. Then you just attach/detach the top.

@FancyFacesFacePaintingLasVegas 10 ай бұрын

GREAT TIPS!!!! but seriously, if you are under a giant tree why the umbrella?

@fairyfox 9 ай бұрын

Good question! Haha!!

@starryeyedwish8005 4 жыл бұрын

I love your umbrella! Where does your paint go?

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

Just on the table. Paint, water and tip jar.

@ashleywimmer4261 2 жыл бұрын

When you are outside for a market or festival, how much water do you bring to clean your brushes with, and how do you dispose of the dirty water? I love your minimal set-up!

@fairyfox 2 жыл бұрын

I try to know where a fresh water source is- most food vendors need one, so either in a bathroom or even just a water spigot. I also will but a gallon or two when there isn't any. I am one who will water the grass with the paint water.

@steegmansmariano Ай бұрын

Hay hay, Im from belgium. But still where did you buy your chair to facepaint?

@okcfacepainter6667 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! May I ask where you purchased your umbrella?

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

Sure Vanessa! I bought it from Amazon- I have had several, so like the bigger ones, 7-8 feet.

@okcfacepainter6667 4 жыл бұрын

Great, thank you so much!

@sanaaaaaaaaaa1 4 жыл бұрын

love you dear..

@cheridant4394 4 жыл бұрын

Do you find the weight of the umbrella tips the chair at all? Particularly if it's windy?

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! if it is windy. If it isn't there are no problems. You can add sand bag weights to the bottom chair and then it is quite stable. If a kid (or yourself) is in the chair then not at all. But it does keep me from leaving my station to wander around on slow days! hahaha

@facepainting 2 жыл бұрын

I have that same chair and its great but I hate how tough it is to close. can you post a method for closing the chair that is easy.

@fairyfox 2 жыл бұрын

I totally get this. I will see what I can do.

@AisforMelinat Жыл бұрын

What about your paints, water, trash can, wipes?

@jennyakhtar9147 4 жыл бұрын

Do you add weights to the chair with the umbrella in the wind?

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

Great question! The kid in the chair (or me if it is slow) is plenty of weight. For extra support, there is a low bar on both sides that work great for a sand bag (just take a reusable bag, put a gallon bag of sand in it, and sew across the top). They have handles for carrying and can make your chair very stable.

@pinupgirl82 4 жыл бұрын

I wondered that too! I have a great director chair, but it wiggles just with kids getting in and out. I live in a pretty windy area. I'm terrified it'll go airborne😂😂

@BriannaTanae 4 жыл бұрын

Set up time should include setting your face paints and such out. How long does that take??

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

usually about 5 minutes. Not long-

@Justonevideoplease 4 жыл бұрын

What do you think of a craft and go?

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't ever used one, although I have worked with painters who love them. They don't appeal to me for several reasons: they are too large and heavy for the size kit I like to bring, they would block my view when opened, they don't leave a comfortable place for a tip jar, and the potential for them to close unexpectedly would really stress me out!

@Villagenanny 4 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! Thank you so much Laura! I like the folding stool but I mostly stand too. I also use a director's chair. I typically use a 10x10 tent but I don't have a quick set up shorter times. Most of my short gigs are indoors or the client already has a shelter. For those with pet peeves for the touchy feely kiddos, after many years I decided to invest in the following set! Seems a bit outrageous but it has been a lifesaver! They break down & are lightweight. I use a folding wagon to transport. I rope it around my area & have never had another problem with kids touching my paint or passive parents allowing them to. Even just using or purchasing 2 posts helps to establish a "line". Be sure to get the sign adaptors too! Here's the link *PLUS 2 sign adaptors from the same site. www.crowdcontrolwarehouse.com/collections/plastic-post-stanchions/products/light-duty-plastic-stanchion-posts-and-chain-kit-with-6-posts-and-50-ft-of-chain-in-your-choice-of-colors?variant=47195843724

@kerisparenga 4 жыл бұрын

@@Villagenanny that's exactly what I wanted. Will have to improvise until I have a couple more gigs but great idea! Probably better than The electrified barbed wire that I was getting ready to use. Just kidding

@Villagenanny 4 жыл бұрын

@@kerisparenga 😆 😆 😆

@Justonevideoplease 4 жыл бұрын

Fairy Fox Design thank you for your reply, I would have loved to see your actual paint spread out on the table and your water etc. This video was a great insight into your bigger logistics though. Thank you

@rachaeltang9247 4 жыл бұрын

Would you mind me asking how tall are you? And how tall is the stool you sit on? Looking to get one for myself but trying to gauge height needed

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

I am 5'6- my stool is 28-30 inches I think. I use the same set up for everyone in my tent- and I have a couple painters shorter than me. Best of luck. Don't quit looking until you get a set up that feels just right to you Rachael.

@the.glitterarti Жыл бұрын

Laura, could you please confirm your stool height? I’m looking at a couple online and they range from 20”, 24” and 28”. They’re not cheap so don’t want to get it wrong!

@mdsteingard7788 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the director's chair?

@fairyfox 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon sells them from a few vendors. Just make sure you search for tall. I like the earthbound ones.

@e57alex88 3 жыл бұрын

Elektrotechnisch vielleicht ne Bauverteilung hinstellen und mit Beleuctubg versorgen

@kellieoconnell8181 4 жыл бұрын

Umbrella isn't available on Amazon anymore but found it on companies website. Was so excited till I did the shipping estimate to Australia. Almost $300 US 😵🤪😝 *choke* hahaha.

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

Too funny! yes- don't get that one! find another. I just used my umbrella yesterday- it has seen better days- but so nice to have the portable shade. (it was quite windy- so at the end I took it down, and only a few minutes later I was so glad I had had it up earlier!)

@SuperSecretSilliness Жыл бұрын

I feel confused. I have the same director's chair but when I sit on that same small stool, my arms are not at anybody's face-level. With me on the stool, I'm facing their tummy. I'm about the same size as you.

@sandraestrada3295 Ай бұрын

Your torso is probably just short

@heathermalone9091 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Laura this is really helpful. Can I just say... I have watched a couple of videos like this from other facepainters I admire and I love that so far we all drive Subarus! And I love that this setup looks like it would actually fit in Subi-Doo, my beloved little Legacy. You've given me loads of great ideas, as always. Thank you for making the world more beautiful.🫶 PS curious to know...show of hands how many of you also drive Subis?

@afnanabazid8076 Жыл бұрын

Younis Khan and I were just chatting uiooytr on

@JoeDoe2 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever had the wind blow over the entire director's chair and umbrella combined when no one is sitting in it? I'm not sure what you mean by 'hands at eye level.' Elbows are bent when working, and arms can be raised up and down at the shoulder. Do you mean that the face is at the same level as your hands would be if you extended your arms straight out when standing vs. sitting? I wish you could have backed the camera away from you and the kids in the chair, so that we could see the difference between when you are standing and when you are sitting on the stool. Isn't the face of the older kid just a few inches higher than the really young one? Is it that few inches that you are talking about, which is compensated by how high your body is when standing vs. sitting on the edge of the stool? Don't have you have to move the stool VERY close to the chair and sit on the very edge of it, with your legs straddling the director chair in order to get close enough to the kid's face? It seems to me you'd have to lean way forward when using a stool to reach the face, and that would break my back after awhile for sure.

@fairyfox 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, Thanks for your questions. I will do my best to explain. Yes, I have had the chair take flight, but there is a cross bar down low that I have sandbagged before and that works great. Often when it is empty I sit in it, so there is rarely a time it isn't weighted down. 'Hands at eye-level' is referring to my eyes, or closer to my nose actually. If I need to raise much higher, I stand. I have the kid sit on the edge of the directors chair, often with a pillow or something filling a lot of the empty space in back. I do straddle their legs, but rarely lean over--protecting your back is key!

@JoeDoe2 4 жыл бұрын

@@fairyfox OK thanks. Have you ever denied a customer the use of your chair due to weight? I learned the hard way when I was working outdoors and another worker, a big guy, decided he wanted to sit in my unoccupied folding chair and he broke it. You could hear the cracking noise of it breaking when he sat down. I was standing right there. Did he offer to pay for it? Of course not. The lesson I learned is to keep my eye on it BEFORE someone comes near it, and stop them before they sit down. If it seems rude, too bad. They haven't put up a deposit, and I can't let them just break my chair and walk away. Those aluminum looking chair/table combos I see face painters use look really lightweight, but flimsy, and definitely with a weight limit that isn't that high. I wonder if it comes with a maximum weight limit in the instructions. And I'll bet most umbrellas, which weren't part of the chair/table combo, are too heavy to be strapped on, but I can see how an umbrella is mandatory in the middle of a hot sun. I have one of those square fold-up canopies that offer plenty of shade, but you are at the mercy of needing someone to help you put it up and take it down, especially taking it down. I hate asking for help from a nearby stranger.