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Fake It! Tips For Creating Fake Tattoos
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Today, tattoos are becoming more and more popular. Displaying one on just about any part of your body is considered pretty cool. Tattoos continue to be a source of fascination for many people, regardless of age and gender, even though they really are a form of body mutilation.
Some people like how tattoos look but don’t want the permanent marks. The solution here is temporary or fake tattoos. There are a few different ways of creating fake tattoos. Whichever method you pick, just be cautious with products that could harm your skin. Do some skin trials first on your inside arm before you apply, if you have skin allergies. Just apply a small amount of the substance on the skin. You will need to make sure that you watch your skin for thirty minutes to make certain there is no irritation.
Henna ink is by far the most popular way of making a fake tattoo.
This can be quite expensive to use, though and does need a little skill to successfully apply.
There are other ways to create a tattoo illusion.
Nail polish is one way. Make sure that you use colored nail polish to accomplish this. Get nail polish (dark or bright colors are best), paper, pen, scissors and the design you want.
Transfer your design onto the paper. Keep only the outline, and cut out the inside part of the design. Position the cutout where you want the tattoo to be on you body. Carefully paint the nail polish on the inside section of the cutout. Be sure to put enough color on the whole area. Gently take cut out off the skin without smudging it while wet. Using a blow dryer (for a speedier result) or the air, allow the design to dry. Make sure that you don’t touch the tattoo at any time while it is drying.
A tattoo can be faked by simply drawing the design you want on your skin with a pointed color marker or pen. First, draw the design very lightly with an eyebrow pencil on the place where you want the tattoo. Then draw over the pattern with your pens or thin pointed colored marker pens. Be careful to trace and remember that you don’t want to mark beyond the pattern; stay inside the lines.
Consider tattoo stickers when you are trying to make fake tattoos, they can be found everywhere and are easy to use. It’s interesting that you can find tattoo stickers in with the wrapper of gum or kids’ candy… These stickers fade after only a few days. Conveniently, retailers now sell longer-lasting tattoos, so you can try out a design before making a permanent decision.
Jacquie Generra writes about tattoos and other fashion and grooming tips as a staff writer for HowToDoThings.com.
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