Saturday, 03 January 2009

• Temporary Tattoos- A Long History of Temporary Accessorizing

  It is difficult to pin down exactly when the first temporary tattoo was debuted, but it is thought that they were designed and produced around the turn of the century. In the late 1890s and the early 1900s temporary tattoos that were created in the food coloring style were inserted into boxes of Cracker Jacks?. These temporary tattoos were transferred from the paper to skin with the use of spit or water. Surprisingly enough, Cracker Jacks? still use these same style of temporary tattoos as one of their “prize in every box” surprises today.
  
  The food coloring style remained the mainstay in temporary tattoos for decades. Television shows, sports teams, and cartoons have all used temporary tattoos to gain recognition with young consumers. For example, Topps not only used sports cards to sell their gum, many cards of which are extremely collectible today, but they also inserted temporary tattoos called Baseball Tattoos in the 1970s. Smurf, Pee Wee’s Playhouse and The Bionic Women all had temporary tattoo packages sold as a way of promoting their respective television shows. All were created using the food coloring style of tattoo production.
  
  In the 1980s there were temporary tattoos created that were different and more exotic than the plain food coloring style. First of all there were Scratch and Sniff temporary tattoos that had a special microfragrence? coating designed and developed by 3M. These tattoos were still based upon the same artistic styles as the previous food coloring style, and never really caught on. However, Dandy Novelty company teamed up with a world famous tattooist Ole Hansen, from Copenhagen Denmark in the 1980s and together they produced an entirely new line of temporary tattoos that was based upon the real tattoo flash artwork.
  
  This new look of temporary tattoos created a large amount of interest and eventually got the nod from Hollywood. 3M was again involved in creating a temporary tattoo that was placed on a translucent film that could be transferred to the body without spit. This allowed actors to have a tattoo for a character that looked real, but again was only temporary. This style of temporary tattoo, currently under production by Paper Tattoos, has essentially replaced the food coloring style entirely (except in the Cracker Jack prize packets) due to the fact that the designs are edgy, realistic and longer lasting than previously released temporary tattoo brands. Now, temporary tattoos are essentially considered to be pieces of body art and are often used as a fashion accessory in the same manner someone would select a pair of earrings, a navel ring, or other body embellishment.
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• How to Apply Temporary Tattoos

  These attractive transfer tattoos for different parts of your body are absolutely temporary & painless!
  
  Directions:
  
  • Skin should be clean & free from oil, dust and make up.
  
  • Apply on any part of your body.
  
  Warnings:
  
  • Avoid using on sensitive & allergic skin.
  
  • Don't use tattoos too close to the eyes or any other sensitive parts on your body.
  
  • Tattoo machines aren't always the best option!
  
  • Don't prick at the tattoo!
  
  How to Apply Your Water Transfer Tattoos
  
  These decorative water transfer tattoos for your body are temporary, to suit the occasion, you
  want to flaunt your tattoos on!
  
  • Determine a good spot (forearm or anywhere on body), somewhere that doesn't bend a lot. To place the tattoo, please consider the tattoo's size, design and purpose.
  
  • Clean your skin(where you want to place the tattoo) thoroughly with soap and water (or
  alcohol), and dry off. It is extremely important the application area be clean, non greasy & air dry!
  
  • Skin patch where the tattoo is going to be placed must not be twisted or stretched. The more hairless the skin, the better. Shave/wax if necessary.
  
  • Apply water, with the help of a washcloth onto tattoo backing and make sure that the entire design is covered...wait for 30-40 seconds.
  
  • It is best to have your buddy apply the tattoo so it will be rightly positioned and also your skin is not twisted.
  
  • Lift corner slightly to see if tattoo is getting transferred.
  
  • Slide paper gently aside if it is transferred well. Start from a corner, peel half way, and then finish with the opposite corner.
  
  • Rinse gently with warm water to remove the extra glue.
  
  • Make sure not to twist or stretch your skin until the tattoo has set (at least ten minutes ).
  
  • You may choose to follow the design as it is, or create your own thing by applying many different tattoos together.
  
  • If you use any body lotions or creams, avoid applying them to the Tattoos, as it may come off accidentally.
  
  • Tattoos can last between 2 days and 3 weeks, usually 4-8 days. This will depend on factors such as skin type, destination, and proper care.
  Handy Tips:
  
  • Smaller tattoos are usually easier to maintain because there's lesser chance of it being damaged when you remove the tattoo backing paper!
  
  • If you're very new to using body art, don't be scared of failing because everything needs practice.
  
  • Let your tattoo air-dry before wearing anything on top of it, touching it, or bending.
  To remove...use baby oil/lotion, rub alcohol or masking tape.
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