Thinking about getting a tattoo? Many people are torn because of the permanence of them. It is very hard to pick something that you are going to like for the rest of your life! Solution? Get a temporary tattoo! If you decide that you really like it, you can always make the leap.
It is really easy and simple to make temporary tattoos from home. Tattoo paper can be purchased from your local store. Once you have the paper, scan your drawing into the computer. It can be an original or a copy of someone else’s work. Once the paper is loaded, press print and you’re done! Easy as load, press, print! This type of tattoo is especially good for children since they can choose their own designs and it washes off in the bath.
For a semi permanent application, like henna, it is not much harder. The most important step is to make sure that your skin is very dry. You can make sure your skin is prepared by swabbing the area with alcohol. The alcohol will clean the skin and evaporates faster than water. Henna can usually be found in a powder form that you have to mix with water in order to make a paste. When your skin is ready, take the henna paste and pour it into the applicator pen or bottle. Place the stencil over your skin and trace the design. If you or your friends are artists, you can take a chance and free hand a design. The best part about it is that it is o.k. if it is not perfect because it will be gone in a few days to a few weeks.
For an even quicker tattoo option use eyeliner! Eyeliner comes in a variety of colors and you can purchase at your local drug store. Bake a stencil of the design you want and fill it in with eyeliner directly onto the skin. This is the most temporary of tattoos. With a little soap and water it will be like it was never even there!
Lastly, tan on a tattoo. Many tanning salons offer stickers that you place on your body while tanning. The skin under the sticker does not get exposed to the sun. The result is sort of a reverse tattoo. The skin around the design is a golden shade while the ‘tattoo’ is much whiter.
