How to make rub on tattoos?

If you’ve ever wanted a tattoo but are too scared of the needle, or simply want to test out some ideas before getting something permanent – then look no further. We have an excellent solution for you (we always do!), rub on tattoos! These temporary designs can be easily transferred on to your skin using just a few household items. Read on for a step-by-step guide on how to make rub on tattoos at home and become your own personal tattoo artist.

Gather Your Materials

Before anything else, it’s best that you gather all the materials needed in creating your very own rub-on tattoos:

  • Tattoo paper
  • Printer
  • Parchment paper (for tracing)
  • Scissors or craft knife
  • Adhesive spray
  • Clear nail polish

It might seem like quite the laundry list (but don’t worry)! Everything will come together seamlessly with just a bit of practice (practice makes perfect after all).

Choose Your Design

The next step is choosing what design or image you’d like as a temporary tattoo. There are many websites online where you could download graphics or patterns – just ensure they’re high quality enough that printing it doesn’t cause pixelation, so nothing will stand between you and that fabulous tat.

Or better yet, if planning ahead of time wasn’t really part of your vocab; why not get creative? Make use of whatever medium available – whether doodles from notebooks, magazine clips-outs, pamphlet designs even any photos taken during family holidays?

The options are endless (and so is your imagination!).

Once decided upon individual creativity over ‘trite’ clipart illustrations – here’s how to transfer onto the special tattoo paper.

Create The Stencil For The Rub On Tattoo

With one’s newly picked design securely laid out – it’s now time to make a stencil of it.

Here’s how:

  1. Place the parchment paper atop your design and secure in place with tape.
  2. Trace around the edges of your mock tattoo using a pen or pencil, let’s start off simple (simplicity is key after all)! Ensure complete coverage by going over each line several times over again.

Print The Tattoo On The Special Paper

Once finished tracing, feed this paper inside the printer – which has been loaded with specialized temporary tattoo paper (nothing gets more specific than that)!

Just follow these steps:

  1. Flip the image horizontally so that when transferred onto skin, it will be facing upright.
  2. Print!
  3. Allow ink to dry for about 5 minutes before cutting out into shape.

Apply Adhesive Spray To Transfer Tat

This step is critical as applying just enough adhesive can do wonders when it comes time for application (less really IS more here!) Beforehand though, we’d advise placing something underneath before sprayin’ because trust us; you don’t want any residue getting on those pristinely spotless tables now!

Now back to business:

  1. Spray one even layer of adhesive spray onto printed tat and wait until dry (roughly 10 minutes but might vary).
  2. Once completely dry (not tacky anymore), press gently against skin where needed.
  3. Moisten your fingertips with water and rub firmly in circular motions across his area – making sure no bubbles are formed under paper while doing this – you’ll know if there are once marks become visible through appearance).

Remember: process may take few rounds till all designs have been transfered successfully.

Applying Clear Nail Polish

Time flies fast doesn’t it? Your new temporary tattoos should last quite some time- at least up to 7 days actually (yup you heard right).

But what if you’re looking into prolonging its lifespan? It’s always advisable to coat your new work with a layer of clear nail polish.

It acts as sealant keeping ink intact, preventing any smudging or fraying of the design itself (genius right)!

This whole process is easily accomplished – just remember to allow tattoos to fully dry before applying topcoat.

And there you have it! Your very own personalized temporary rub-on tattoo creation that’s ready for all those IG-worthy pics or weekend shenanigans!

Conclusion

Making one’s own temporary tattoos can be quite satisfying – not forgetting cost-effective too! Not only does it make practicing different designs (prior real inking) way more feasible, but also let individuals explore if they even envisage them long term.

Now wrap this up:

So go ahead and channel that inner desire for self-expression while simultaneously taking care of yourself- by buying our self-made rub-on transfer tats kit today!

For further inspiration check out other DIY craft projects on Instagram using #DIYTattooPaper2021

(P.S) remember, moderation is key along with language proficiency required when inevitably removing leftover residue from skin (nobody got time for rough scrawling removals).

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