What is a Temporary Tattoo?
Temporary tattoos are decorative images applied to the skin. As the name suggests, they are not permanent. They last for a few days, perhaps a week.
Most of us are familiar with other forms of tattoo. There are permanent tattoos which use ink placed under the skin to form a permanent, lifelong image. And there are semi-permanent tattoos which place ink very slightly under the skin for an image that lasts for a few months, perhaps a year. Semi-permanent tattoos are mostly used for makeup.
Temporary tattoos are more of a novelty item, used for parties or holiday decoration. Children might have a temporary tattoo of a cartoon character. Adults might have a temporary tattoo for St Patrick’s Day.
The obvious advantage of the temporary tattoo is that, like acrylic fingernails or face paint, we can change it to suit the occasion, fashion trends, or just our mood.
Temporary tattoos are quite like a decal, except that they are applied to our skin. Of course, this means they must pass safety requirements, though a few individuals may suffer an allergic reaction.
Applying a Temporary Tattoo
Like decals, a temporary tattoo design comes pre-made on a piece of backing paper. We place the paper where we want to apply the tattoo, with the design facing down. Then we wet the back with a damp towel. Keep this in place for a full minute, and do not move. Then remove the paper. The tattoo should be in place. Do not touch it until it has dried, which should be about 10 minutes.
Modern technology has made custom temporary tattoos easy to produce. They are also fairly inexpensive if produced in bulk. This makes them ideal for some events with a light-hearted theme. Dr Decal can produce tattoos for Halloween parties or New Year celebrations.
Temporary Tattoo
Have your design or logo as a custom-made temporary tattoo on your body. Great for parties or just entertaining children.
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