Re: Your setup

by squiggle Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:42 pm

You can see how it's done at www.clipsigns.com
It's a telescoping pole that fits into a clip that attaches to the table. The menu board has clips on the back that attach to the pole Smile

by deleted Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:45 pm

Also loving your setup, Dawnie - especially the container with all the squares for your paints. What kind of container is that?

by squiggle Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:47 pm

Thanks, ya'll! You can see what the trays are at this thread that Whitney started....
http://www.facepaintforum.com/t9764-paint-case

She actually found the cases and told us about them! Smile

by deleted Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:05 pm

Awesome, thanks! I need to order those as soon as I can - it just looks SO neat and professional.

by squiggle Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:06 pm

I was able to use it today and love it! It was a bit of work to change everything over (especially the splits) but I used my splits so much more today with this new setup than I ever have in the past. Definitely worth it!

by 1HappyNut Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:42 pm

I know, and look how many lollipop blenders she has!

by donwyn Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:33 pm

Lady Jayde wrote:Here is my full setup. I have a mini set up that I use for impromptu things but I rarely use it now that I've gone to the magnets. If I'm doing a gig with a specific design sheet for the kids to choose from I simply swap out my paints to accomodate the list and bring a single case insted of two. Yes...I'm a tart...I know...but I had help

This is my setup prep table at home. I do a full setup before gigs to make sure I don't forget anything. It's worked so far...so far. My paint boxes are magnetized and my paints all have magnets on the bottom so I can close my case and everything stays put. Another benefit is that I can swap out colors (here they're organized by manufacturer) for a particular gig if I only want to bring out one case. I did that for a gig at a car dealership this weekend and it worked great (now I have to go and put everything back in order, lol.

My Marvelously Lazy-Glitter Wheel.

This is my set up for a big gig when I'm not limited to fast design.I'm right handed so this works really well for me if I set my chair up alongside the paints.

by Jobena1 Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:42 pm

JBAX ...what kind of brush holder is that? It that PVC pipe?

by acarreon Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:27 am

So do you ladies take out the paints from the original containers and put them in different ones. i see on Suzys 1st picture all the colors are in one container and it looks like the ones that hold jewelry beads.( i know i prob sound a lil dumb asking) but i think that is soo awesome and have a few of those around the house.

by wmeventservices Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:54 am

A lot of us re-pot our paints so they take up less space. I re-potted mine in black plastic jewelry trays. It's by far, my favorite setup I've ever had. In the photo, you'll see my large rainbows are still in original containers, but now they are in a jewelry tray that has larger squares. I love the look and adore only having to pull out three large trays and then get to work! You can see the newer kit in the link to a newscast I did.

Your setup - Page 4 39399811

http://www.ktsm.com/news/local-body-artist-warns-parents-face-painting-dangers

by acarreon Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:19 am

I'm doing that now..omg id be so lost with out the fourm!!! I have been using the trying my Snz come in and cut them down.and everything is in a kaboodle..so not fun!!

by Perry Noia Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:15 pm

I did that before but found that it was too small a space to squeeze my sponges in there... I much prefer being able to swirl my sponge over the top of my nice big snaz cakes.

by kyt eubanks Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:18 am

Cheryl,

I love the idea of the multi colored stones in the glasses for brush holders. Of course being so lazy I try to keep my setup as light as possible so probably no rocks for me.... but it's a smart idea. And pretty too.

Kyt Eubanks
Amarillo, TX

by Coral3 Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:14 am

squiggle wrote:You can see how it's done at www.clipsigns.com
It's a telescoping pole that fits into a clip that attaches to the table. The menu board has clips on the back that attach to the pole

Ooh, that looks great. Wish I knew where to get them here in Australia...

by squiggle Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:35 pm

I'm sure the guys at www.clipsigns.com would ship to Australia... just email them and ask how much it would be Smile

by Coral3 Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:06 pm

^their website says they no longer take retail orders, you must order 100 units+ to buy direct from them.

by squiggle Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:46 pm

Wow! I ordered one like a few weeks ago...must've just changed their policy- I'm sorry!

by beckibut7 Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:35 pm

DOH!!! I was just on the site too! Booooo

by beckibut7 Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:36 pm

Love the tip on the jewelry tray! I have the lap top cases for now though. They are quick to pull out and set up.

by Cedar's FaceArt Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:23 am

My set-up is about to change, the big metal case you'll see in it is falling apart on me (6 years of heavy use) and I don't think I'll be able to replace it. Still not sure what I'll switch to. Being able to set up fast and break down cleanly is important on a day with multiple parties. I don't do a lot of festival work, and my set-up for that is pretty similar to gig set-up. http://facepaintnh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DSCF0077.jpg

by barbb919 Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:10 pm

here is my set up...one of the half walls is down I have 3..great kid barrier...[img] Your setup - Page 4 My_ten11

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i could not put up any signs and my banner with my name on it due to the wind that day...

by barbb919 Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:11 pm

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by Miss Ronnie Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:51 pm

Barb... did you buy those half walls like that or did you just fold your regular walls in half?

by barbb919 Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:51 am

Rhonda i just folding the tarps in half..i got them on ebay..they are 6x10 they were pretty reasonable....tright now they have them for 6.95 plus 7.85 to ship.. you could prolly just look and find a better shipping but this works great for me....and if you want you can open them all the way but this way the kids can look but they can't touch lol

by squiggle Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:02 pm

I found half walls at http://www.quikshade.com/Product_Detail.aspx?Id=1000

They were $10 each. I've ended up painting the outside of the half walls with colorful designs. I'm going to do my full back wall too when I get time. I'll show a pic when I get it all done Smile

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