Juel (pronounced like “jewel”) is a face painter and balloon twister in Salem NH who has been with Kaleidoscope since the spring of 2026!
Juel is a student at Roger Williams University, double majoring in both biology and creative writing, who additionally works as event staff on campus during the school year.
Interview with Juel, Face Painter and Balloon Twister in Salem, NH
When and why did you start working for Kaleidoscope?
I started working for Kaleidoscope in May 2026. I started at Kaleidoscope because I really enjoy art and making people happy! This job combines those two things in such a great way. I have been into art for a pretty long time, I just love expressing myself creatively.
Do you enjoy face painting or balloon twisting more?
I love balloon twisting a lot because it’s such an interesting form of 3D art, also it’s just fun!
What’s people’s reaction when you tell them that you do this for work?
When I tell people I know that I do balloon twisting, face painting, and glitter tattoos for work, they often go, “are you basically a clown?” and then I say “kind of?”.
What’s one surprising fact about you?
I have been bitten by a tiger!
What are the hardest and best parts of this job for you?
The hardest part of my job with kaleidoscope is probably tying off balloons after an hour on a gig, my hands get tired lol. But my favorite part of working with kids is how happy I can make them with a simple dog balloon or face painting design.
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