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Rusty The Clown - clown for kids parties in Gold Coast

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Rusty The Clown (Gold Coast)5.0 (2)

Birthday parties get a mix of tricks, juggling and interactive comedy from a costumed Gold Coast children's performer.

Booking Face Painting: What to Know

Face painting is a slow activity, which is really its strength. Children sit one at a time, choose their design and leave feeling like a tiger or a fairy, while the rest of the party carries on around them.

On the Gold Coast the trick is timing, because so many parties involve a pool, a beach or a sticky summer afternoon. Paint and water do not stay friends for long.

How to plan the painting at your party:

Order: run swimming first and paint afterwards, or the designs will not last until photos
Glitter tattoos: a good alternative for a water party, and it is worth asking how long they hold up
Numbers: ask how many faces they paint in an hour, as full-face designs take much longer than a cheek picture
Price: ask for a quote for your party, and how many children that time will cover
Combos: the painter may also handle balloon twisting or games, so one booking keeps the whole group busy

For a wider show, a clown can bring face paint along with magic and puppets.

Set up in the shade with a breeze, as sweat in humid weather will shift a design before it dries properly
Apply sunscreen well before painting, as paint sits badly over wet lotion
Sand and paint are a poor match, so a beachfront park needs a table and chair on firm ground
Winter days are mild and dry here, which makes outdoor painting much easier

Looking after young skin

Ask what products they use, and if they are made for skin and suitable for children
Check with parents about eczema or allergies, and offer a small design on the arm to test first
Do not paint over sunburn, cuts or irritated skin, which matters after a day at the beach
Have wipes on hand, and ask the painter how parents should take the paint off at bedtime

Running the line

Start early, while other children are still arriving, so nobody has to wait with nothing to do
Offer a design board so children can pick before they sit down
Put a parent or older sibling in charge of the queue, which lets the painter concentrate
Tell them your suburb first: painters here cover the coastal regions, so ask about any hinterland party

Questions About Booking Face Painting

How much is a face painter for a kids' party on the Gold Coast?

Expect a quote for your party rather than a set rate. Check how many children that time will cover, and if other activities are included.

Does face paint survive a pool party?

Usually not for long. Paint after swimming, or ask for glitter tattoos instead, and check with the performer how those hold up in water.

Is face paint safe for my child with sensitive skin?

Ask the painter what products they use, and try a small patch on the arm first. If your child has eczema or an allergy, let the painter know before the party begins.

How many Gold Coast kids can be painted in an hour?

It depends on the design. Full faces take far longer than small cheek pictures, so give the painter your guest count, and ask them to suggest a mix.

Is it too hot for face painting outdoors in January here?

It is possible with good shade, but humid afternoons make paint harder to keep neat. A morning party or a spot indoors will give neater results and more comfortable children.