/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>7990472
Start with Elsa. Every single party I've worked the parents have wanted Elsa. Events are usually where I get to wear something non frozen related. So far I've got Anna, Snow White, and a mediocre Rapunzel, and my first priority is making an Elsa for my own parties

Price yourself for your time, materials being used (crafts, books you'll buy, games you'll make) as well as travel costs. I like to stick with 100$ for the hour. Other companies in my area offer 200-300$ for the parties, you'll want an advantage over the official disney groups.

Another thing to note is that due to liscensing purposes you'll have to alter your designs, and name your princesses differently than Disney companies: Snow Queen, mermaid Princess, it sucks, but it's better than getting sued.

Make sure you have a police check available and references to give to parents who are interested. My best advice would be prepare to do a lot of volunteering for publicity, there's only so much harassing with business cards you can do. The best thing would be to get out there and do your princess thing in a setting: childrens hospital, school fun days in the kindergarten room, leave flyers up in the community center. If you're in it for only the money, then it's probably not the best job

Pic related: Be prepared for parties where the parents want a certain Princess you don't have a dress for in 2 weeks. You will say yes, and you will try to make that outfit for that party, results may vary.