All About Marker Tattoo

Only a few can get a tattoo as soon as such a decision occurs. And those - and more often this way - regret the haste. But if hearts, stars, flowers and leaves often remain a long (if not eternal) reminder of that impulsive decision, and still do not disappoint globally, there are stories for which the degree of responsibility will be higher. For example, to make runic tattoos, you first need to "try on" them, make temporary ones, and walk with them for at least a year. However, tattoo markers exist not only as a fitting.

Temporary drawing on the body is, on the one hand, a game of tattooing, on the other, a creative experiment. For those who are not sure whether they want a tattoo or not, this is a great way to check. The best, at least, have not been invented. Such a tattoo is made using a marker (felt-tip pen), a stencil, using baby powder, hairspray, scotch tape / adhesive plaster. The marker should be one that will not damage the skin. If you plan to update the drawing, it is better to take a washable one.

What are the advantages of temporary tattoos:

• quick and easy to apply, just as easy to remove;

• you can make several images, delete some, replace them with others, evaluate your own feelings and the reactions of others;

• if the profession prohibits having a tattoo on the body (or on a certain part of the body), then the marker will help fulfill the dream without violating professional prescriptions;

• this procedure is painless;

• it is also safe for health (if you do everything right, of course), the risks are definitely less than when getting a real tattoo.

Cons of temporary tattoos:

• will quickly lose brightness, wash off quickly;

• if you constantly make such "makeshift", their total cost will be higher than a real tattoo;

• a drawn motif can stain clothes - a black mark on a white sweatshirt is not uncommon for such a situation.

To get ready to apply this image, you first need to take a shower using a scrub. Scrubbing the skin will help improve adhesion: the marker will be more "sticky". And the dead areas of the epidermis, which the scrub removes, will quickly be erased along with the "temporary house". Then you need to already clearly determine the place of application. Ideally, these should be those areas of the skin that are minimally in contact with clothing.

You can compare temporary marker / pen tattoos to henna tattoos. They are also temporary, they pursue the same goals. The image, applied with the help of special henna (not the one that is used for dyeing the hair), is a safe way to transform the body, hypoallergenic and even to some extent revitalizing the skin. And also airbrushing is also referred to as temporary methods: the name is based on a special device with which the drawing is applied.

Among the types of tattoos applied with a marker, those that are made stand out with an ultraviolet marker... They are applied so that in the dark (or in a nightclub) the tattoo gives a special glow. We can say that such drawings are applied literally at night.

We list the beautiful and popular sketches of temporary tattoos,

• Lettering - more often applied to the arm, leg or shoulder area. They can repeat the inscriptions that adorn the bodies of the stars. So, the drawings on the shoulder of Angelina Jolie are often copied using the same marker.

• Zodiac signs - these are light tattoos, small and simple, which are not afraid to apply even people who do not know how to draw.

• Openwork patterns - can repeat Indian, oriental motives. It is more difficult to draw such, and most often they are done in the desire to "try on" a sketch of a permanent tattoo.

• Professional signs - from a treble clef to a feather, it all depends on the field of activity. As a rule, these are also simple sketches.

• Notable characters from popular culture... What is easily recognizable is popular right now, and what you want to at least temporarily relate to yourself. Here, the option of a temporary tattoo obviously wins, because fashion is changeable - today the beloved topics are not so close tomorrow. It is a good way to feel happiness in the moment of the "temporary house".

In order to draw a temporary tattoo with a permanent marker, you need to prepare a powder (no fragrances, no fragrances and other additives), hairspray. Then a sketch is selected or created: first, the future pattern must be done on paper - and not a sketch, but an image exactly in the form that it should subsequently be on the skin.

Here's how to draw a tattoo with a marker.

1. If everything is in order with the drawing, then exactly according to the sketch (it will be a reference point) the tattoo is drawn on the skin... You can use a stencil that will allow novice body artists to create a smooth image.

2. After the traces of the marker have dried, sprinkle the treatment area with talcum powder. The powder should be hammered into the skin by patting, and just shake off the rest.

3. The tattoo also needs to be fixed.... For this, a strong fixation hairspray is used, which is applied from a distance of 25-30 cm. There is no need to completely fill the skin, just press the valve a couple of times.If, nevertheless, you overdid it with varnish, a cotton sponge is moistened in cold water, the drawing is processed with light, delicate blotting movements. The excess is removed.

That's all! The process seems to be as simple as possible. Scotch tape is sometimes used to transfer the finished design to the skin, but such methods are not very popular.

A simple and effective way. When purchasing markers, it makes sense to look for those where it says "for application to the skin." In this case, you will not have to worry about the toxicity of the product.

Important notes.

• The question often arises of whether to remove excess vegetation from the area of ​​the skin where the temporary tattoo will be. In many cases, this is indeed desirable and the tattoo will last longer. If everything is done well, the tattoo can last for up to 3 weeks.

• In addition to felt-tip pens, some craftsmen sometimes use paint for seals and stamps.... It is not worth counting on the fact that it is absolutely harmless, but with a minimum amount and careful actions, such an experience is permissible.

• Permanent markers are not the same as regular markers. You can also use the usual ones, but the tattoo will wash off much faster. A permanent marker makes it possible to walk with a tattoo for 2-3 weeks.

• Black marker is a priority... It creates the illusion of a real tattoo. The rest, alas, lose to him in this.

• Before applying a tattoo, it is not enough just to wash and scrub the skin, you also need to degrease it. To do this, use alcohol, cologne, alcoholic lotion, or eau de toilette.

• In the drawing with a marker, clear lines, medium in thickness, will look most convincing. It is almost impossible to draw a pattern with special rounding and intricate openwork with this tool. In addition, as the tattoo is washed off and erased, the drawing may seem strange, "crumpled".

• If the tattoo turns out well and you want to wear it longer, people try not to take a shower so as not to spoil the drawing. There is no need for such sacrifices - the tattoo can be sealed with tape or adhesive tape.

• You need to take off your clothes too carefully, keeping in mind the safety of the drawing.

If the algorithms for applying a tattoo with a marker contain needles, razors, dubious substances, it is better to stay away from such advice. The principle of application should be simple, understandable, exclude pain, possible skin irritation and the appearance of blood.

Interesting and safe experiences!