Topic of the month January 2009 - Getting Started

Started by Danny the Idiot, December 27, 2008, 01:22:02 PM

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#15
Tony

You can try this site it seems a good deal *Insurance*
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Danny the Idiot

#16
I can't recomend joining equity enough.

from the website  "an artist who usually does short term paid engagements or gigs (clubs, festivals, street, pubs, children's entertainment, cabaret, storytelling etc) you need to have evidence of four of these within the last 12 months, plus one forthcoming engagement"

The cost is about £110 for a year.

You get a lot more than just insurance.

Danny  ;)
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YvonneH

#17
For those of you that have Equity membership / insurance could I just ask what kind of things you can get cover for?  I know they would cover me for my face painting and balloons but would they cover me for the mini-makeover parties that I do and is there an option for employers liability insurance?
Yx
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Danny the Idiot

#18
Hi Yvonne,

I think they do cover you for other activities you do relating to your performing work. So when I teach clown workshops I am covered too.

I'm not sure about employers liability cover. Check out their website for further info or give them a ring in the new year. They are very friendly and helpful as they are on our side.


Have a great 2009

Danny
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YvonneH

#19
Cheers Danny I think I will do that.  Although to be fair my current insurance (through FACE) does not expire until April I think.  Actually does anyone know if it covers equipment either?
Yx
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Pam Pearce

#20
Hi Yvonne

I think you will find your Face insurance covers you for balloons and your make overparties

Pam

Martin

#21
Bonny et al,

Would you mind either posting a picture of the bow and arrow you mentioned or telling me where I can find instructions for it?

Thanks,
Martin.

Bonnie

#22
Here you go Martin:
http://www.balloonhq.com/photos/db/comp ... 36731&pics

I'm not sure if this link will work, but it's a pic of Andrew holding the bow and arrow:
http://www.balloonhq.com/photos/db/comp ... p?id=33689

Martin

#23
Thanks Bonnie!

I did a few of these yesterday... only challenge was the repeated requests for replacement arrows. :lol:

Danny the Idiot

#24
*Bump*

any other hints for beginners?

or  questions from beginners?

 :?:
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Henry the Hat

#25
Yes. Where do you buy round balloons from? Tesco do mixed bags (round and 5" sausages) at 2p each. The Internet suppliers seem to be charging three times that amount. Is there any difference?

Henry

Danny the Idiot

#26
Hi Henry,

I get mine from Up Up and Away, or Balloons To Go. I find that they have the right sizes of balloons I need and I can be fussy with the colours as they have the full range. I suspect that round balloons at Tesco would be inferior quality to Qualatex/Sempertex ones.

It depends what you use them for and in what quantity.

I hope this helps,

Danny   8-)
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#27
Kent Balloons are quite reasonable too and have a full range - the service is good too although their website is a bit basic it may be worth a look //http://www.kentballoons.com/
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Pam Pearce

#28
I am sure Graham supplies round balloons and if you are using sempertex twisting balloons they will match in colour.

The balloons that are sold in the shops maybe cheaper but they are usually of a lower quality latex so you will find they burst more on inflation (if you are planning on fillingthem with helium read the label the float time is always shorter) and the neck on the retail market balloons compared to decorator and entertainer balloons you will find a lot shorter ( as with some other cheaper balloons) - be careful you could rip your fingers to bits with them, trying to tie them.

Pam

Henry the Hat

#29
It would be interesting to see a comparison test with the various balloons. One to test actual performance. Anyone know of such tests that have been done anywhere?

Henry