A definition and history of Temporary Tattoos.
What Are Temporary Tattoos?
Temporary tattoos are a form of body art that doesn’t result in permanent pigmentation of the skin, but can produce a similar appearance for a short amount of time. So it’s all the fun with none of the commitment, which makes them perfect for events, parties, schools and promotional items…or just as a way to personally express yourself.
Temporary tattoos usually have five parts: the front of the sheet of paper, the back of the sheet of paper, ink, glue and a protective plastic sheet. The front of the sheet is covered with a special coating and the tattoo image is printed with special inks. A layer of glue is then applied on top of the image. A thin, transparent plastic sheet is placed over the front of the sheet to protect the image and glue layer. The back of the sheet is left untreated and has a list of ingredients and instructions printed on it.
Transfer temporary tattoos are usually applied by removing the plastic sheet, placing the image face down against the skin and moistening the backing with a wet paper towel or cloth. The backing can then be carefully removed, leaving the image in place.
The most common style of temporary tattoo comes in a sticker/decal, which is what you will find in our inventory. In order to transfer the design to the skin, you place the decal on the desired location, dab water over it while holding it firmly and wait about 30 seconds before peeling off the paper. Voila! You now have a temporary tattoo!
Although our temporary tattoos are waterproof they can be removed easily with oil-based creams and only last a few days. Kids love them!
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