Depending on the size and location, real tattoos are not only expensive and usually painful to get, they are also permanent. Maybe you like the look of tattoos but have a desire for a real one. Temporary tattoos can be printed and applied to the skin via paper such as the tattoos from vending machines or they can also be drawn or stenciled directly on the skin using eyeliner or henna.
Instructions
Making Temporary Tattoos on a Computer
1. Create a design, symbol, or picture using Clipart or a drawing program. Use bold lines and colors for best results.
2. Print the designs, symbols, or pictures on Temporary Tattoo Paper using an ink jet or laser jet printer.
3. Follow the instructions that come with the paper to apply the tattoo to your skin.
Making Temporary Tattoos Using Liquid Eyeliner
4. Using liquid eyeliner, draw a tattoo directly on your skin or place a stencil (purchased or cut out of paper) on your skin and fill it in with they eyeliner.
5. Remove the stencil carefully.
6. Let the eyeliner dry completely.
Making Temporary Tattoos Using Henna
7. Mix the henna powder with enough water to make a paste.
8. Let the henna paste sit for one hour.
9. Using an applicator bottles or metal applicator tips, apply henna directly onto clean, dry skin.
10. If using a stencil, carefully remove the stencil after filling it in with henna.
11. Let henna dry for two hours before gently scraping it off.
