How to transfer a tattoo to a body from paper?

It is not so easy to stand out in society today. Some try to attract attention to themselves with the help of bright, ambiguous clothes, the latter do piercings in all visible places, and still others create hairstyles that are not quite familiar to people on their heads. And who does not want to experiment with clothes and hair, give their preference to tattoos. But not everyone is ready to endure the pain that a tattoo machine causes. It is for such cases that transferable tattoos have been developed that over time can be washed off from the skin without even leaving a trace of paint.

After the collapse of the USSR, foreign goods hit the shelves of shops and markets. Among them were household utensils, appliances, clothes. Foreign toys and entertaining books were brought for children. However, decals on the body were in great demand among the kids. True, they were not of high quality: attempts to transfer the image to the skin almost always ended in failure.

But over time, the technology for making decals has changed. "Temporary tattoos" have become much easier and more accurate to apply to any part of the human body. And the terms of their wearing have increased significantly.

It should be noted that factory-type decals do not differ in variety. They are all similar to each other, and they are not particularly different in size. And sometimes you want to try to apply a large, unusual, complex sketch to your own body. Naturally, you have to look for other options for creating temporary tattoos. And here the best option is carbon paper in combination with a special transfer gel.

Transfer gel is a special chemical agent, thanks to which it is possible to preserve the contour of the tattoo transferred from the copy paper to the human body. In this case, the image is stored for a long time. Modern transfer gels are available in different formulation variations. The cheapest gels do not have positive characteristics.

But gels in the middle or high price segment are really harmless and hypoallergenic. The best way to buy transfer gels is from professional tattoo parlors. In the same place, the master will tell in detail how to use the purchased chemical. The main feature of transfer gels is that the translated drawings are stored for as long as possible on the human body.

And now it is proposed to understand the principle of the transfer gel, that is, to study the instructions on how to use it.

1. Sketch preparation. A drawing is created on a sheet of paper.
2. Skin preparation. The chosen place for applying the transfer tattoo should be treated with a disinfectant, and then degreased.
3. Application of the gel. Transfer gel is applied in a small layer on top of defatted skin.
4. Translation of the picture. The image is gently superimposed on the skin, evenly pressed for 30 seconds.
5. Removing the paper. The paper base is removed very carefully.

Of course, you can replace the transfer gel with soapy water or an antiseptic "Dettol", but this is not recommended. The soap solution does not hold the decal well, and Dettol contains alcohol, which negatively affects the upper layers of the skin.

Surely many have heard that today there are several ways to transfer a tattoo from paper to the body. One of them involves the use of a transfer.

Transfer is a paper that is an intermediate tool for transferring the desired image to any part of the body. This can be an arm, shin, or shoulder blade. However, doing this, for example, on the back at home is quite difficult. This work will require an assistant. For the rest, a person who wants to transform himself will be able to cope with the translation of the picture on his own.

Initially, transfer paper was used in printing houses to apply images to fabrics and various decorative objects, and today it has become the best material for transferring temporary tattoos.

Consider the process of tattooing with transfer paper. The same can be done at home. The main thing is to strictly follow the instructions, to perform each step correctly.

1. Sketch creation. The desired image is printed on plain paper. With a pencil, you can make some edits that involve complementing the picture. The scale of the picture should correspond to the size of the body area where the temporary tattoo will flaunt.
2. Transfer creation. The translation paper is superimposed on the drawn sketch, after which each element of the drawing is carefully outlined in pencil or ink.
3. Skin preparation. A transfer gel is applied to the place where the temporary tattoo will show off. Before applying it, the skin should be degreased.
4. Drawing a picture. The transfer paper is applied to the prepared skin and then smoothed on all sides with even movements. The paper should not have folds, irregularities, so that it fits snugly against the skin.
5. Final stage of translation. After 30 seconds, the paper is removed, and the sketch drawn in pencil remains on the body.

In addition to the instructions for use provided, there are some rules and restrictions that cannot be ignored when using transfer paper.

• The paper for transferring a temporary tattoo to the body must be of high quality.In no case should you order this material in unknown stores, as unscrupulous sellers may use the buyers' ignorance about the texture of the transfer.
• The best symbiosis of transfer paper comes with a high quality gel. Do not replace the gel with intimate lubricants. Yes, they will help transfer the drawing to the skin, but there is a good chance that some parts of the drawing will remain on the paper.

According to the information provided, it becomes clear that anyone can apply a temporary tattoo on their body. By the way, this type of application is used by tattoo artists when their clients have doubts about filling a permanent tattoo.

Transfer paper is not the only way to transfer the design to the skin. There is an easier and less expensive way to decorate your body at home. This requires adhesive paper and a printer. You will have to go to the store for glue paper, but today there is a printer in almost every home. If this office equipment is missing, you can walk to any copying point to print the desired picture.

Before applying the finished sketch to the skin, it is important to understand that such a tattoo will last no more than a week. After 6-7 days, almost all of it will be washed off. You can save the picture for a longer period if you try not to wet it with water when washing or taking a bath.

It is proposed to get acquainted with the step-by-step instructions for transferring a tattoo to the body using plain paper and a home laser printer.

• It is important to remember: glue paper should be used for work. As an analogue, a printer sheet covered with scotch tape will do.
• In addition to paper, you need to prepare several auxiliary items: a sponge or a small piece of cloth, water in a small container, hairspray and alcohol.
• Now you can start with the main steps. It is necessary to process the area of ​​the skin where the temporary image will be applied. To do this, use rubbing alcohol and a small piece of cloth. As an analogue of alcohol, perfume will do. Eau de parfum contains the same alcohol that is suitable for disinfection.
• Then take the printed picture, attach it to the treated area of ​​the skin, press it down. Walk on top with a sponge dipped in water. This process requires special care and accuracy. The sheet of paper should not move.
• After applying the pattern to the skin, the paper must be removed. The temporary tattoo should be covered with hairspray. Varnish is a kind of fixative that protects the body image from quick damage.

The presented method of applying a temporary tattoo does not require the use of powder for drying the skin and tracing paper. And also there is no need to waste your time going to the tattoo parlor.