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Home Business - Commercial Window Painting
By - Susan R. Blaske Williams
Commercial window painting
is one of the most unique, creative and least expensive home businesses to
implement and will work for anyone with even a basic amount of artistic talent.
What is commercial window
painting? Have you ever driven down a city street, particularly during the
holiday season, and seen business windows decorated with candy canes, wreaths
and gingerbread men which are painted onto the windows? Or seen a supermarket
window that proclaims "Specials Today" in bright neon orange
lettering? Then, you have probably seen an example of window painting.
Window painting is a means
of painting a design on the inside of a window which can be viewed from the
outside. To do this, the artist has to learn to paint the details of the
painting in layers, working from the inside out, and allowing layers to dry in
between coats of paint.
To learn window painting,
find a glass door or large-paned window and practice working with the paints.
Start with simple shapes such as circles and squares or basic characters and
cartoons. Draw them on paper, and then use your drawing as a reference for your
window design. Learn to add details such as outlining the shapes and adding
backgrounds.
The paints you will use
for window painting are available through most local craft supply stores -- they
are non-toxic, come in many colors including neon, and are water based (meaning
they will wash off with water). You will need about eight basic colors to get
started and can add more colors as your repertoire expands. You will need an
assortment of paint brushes in many different sizes, paper towels, window
cleaner, a blow dryer (to quickly dry the paint layers), a drop cloth, some
painter's tape to protect surfaces, a trash bag for clean-up, a small ladder in
some cases, and the sketch of your planned design.
When working with a
customer, get an idea of what the customer would like to appear on the window
and work up a few sketches for him. Better yet, have some sketches already drawn
from which the customer may select. Once a sketch has been selected, do not
repeat it for any other customer -- keep the designs original and unique to that
customer's business.
Window painting may be
priced by the hour or by the project. Projects can range from $25 for a simple
"Buy Here" sign to $5,000 for an elaborate design on a 30 ft. tall
glass window front which might include a scene of skiers slaloming down a
mountain. Your prices should include the time involved to return at a later date
to remove the paint from the window. Be sure to keep your work area clean and
surrounding areas well-protected.
Larger projects will come
as you build your reputation and painting skills -- as will repeat customers,
particularly for seasonal holiday displays. The best part is that most designs
can be accomplished within an hour or two, and you are usually able to schedule
your working hours to a time that is convenient for you.
With an investment of as
little as $100 for materials and business cards, it's easy to get a commercial
window painting business off the ground. Check for local business and
occupational license requirements and also check to see if you need some type of
basic liability insurance in the event that something is damaged (a window
broken, paint spilled, etc.). You might also expand your business to include the
use of lighting decorations to border the window art.
What are some ideas for
window painting designs? Snowmen, nativity scenes, 4th of July firecrackers,
Thanksgiving turkeys, gingerbread men, candy canes, mountain scapes, woodland
creatures (bears, foxes, raccoons), and anything you can imagine or that your
customer may suggest.
Not only can commercial
window painting be profitable -- it can also be a fun and enjoyable way to
express your artistic talents and add to the festive atmosphere of your city or
town.
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About The Author:
Susan R. Blaske Williams
is author of "Making It Home: How to Run Your Household Like a Business...
And Find Your Heart Along the Way" and editor/publisher of "Making It
Home" Magazine. She owns a full-time family-operated home based service
company in addition to several part-time home based businesses. http://www.makingithomewebzine.com/blog
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