An airbrush tattoo is a temporary form of tattooing your body. This method is ideal for people that only want a tattoo for a short while and want to make an impression at a party or club. You can pick out a small area on your body to get an airbrush tattoo or get your entire body temporarily tattooed.
Body accents are temporary because tastes and preferences change. What looks good on us changes with age and circumstance. Tats, unlike tattoos, last up to two weeks, but can be easily removed.
Technique
Airbrush technique is the freehand manipulation of the airbrush, medium, air pressure and distance from the surface being sprayed in order to produce a certain predictable result on a consistent basis with or without shields or stencils. Airbrush technique will differ with the type of airbrush being used (single action or dual/double action).
Double action airbrush technique involves depressing the trigger on the top of the airbrush with the index finger to release air only, and drawing it back gradually to the paint release threshold. The most important procedural dynamic is to always begin with air only and end with air only. By observing this rule, precise control of paint volume and line width and character can be achieved. The single most important airbrush stroke consistently utilized by professionals is the dagger stroke. This describes a stroke which begins wide and ends as a narrow line, created by starting with the brush far from the support and moving it evenly closer as the line is drawn.
Single action airbrush technique derives its name from the fact that only one action is required for operation. The single action of depressing the trigger releases a fixed ratio of paint to air. Achieving different line widths requires either changing the tip and nozzle combination or else adjusting the spray volume manually between spray width changes. The most important aspect of proper single action airbrush technique is to keep the hand moving before the trigger is depressed and after the trigger is released. This avoids the "bar bell" line.
Re-usable stencils
Only sanitary if properly
cleaned between each use Does not adhere to skin
which drastically reduces the quality of the tattoo Difficult for employees
to learn how to hold the stencil in place with one hand and spraying and
changing colors with the other Can only service one
customer at a time as there is only one stencil for each design Inability to control
inventory Increased labor dollars
for stencil cleaning.Facts
A large majority of
females under the age of 35 are now tattooed Temporary Tattoos last 3
– 5 days Are waterproof Can be easily removed
with rubbing alcohol or baby oil Are affordable Temporary Airbrushed
Tattoos are fun for all ages Offers individuals a form
of personal expression Can be applied in minutes Are safe for all agesIt's nice to know:
Airbrush tattoos
typically last about three days, but can occasionally last up to a week. You can use rubbing
alcohol and cotton balls to remove the airbrush tattoo. Avoid shampoos,
conditioners and lotions on the spot of the airbrush tattoo. This will cause
the temporary tattoo to quickly fade.Airbrush Temporary Tattoos
Tattoos come in many forms. Permanent tattoos involve tracing a pattern directly into the skin with a needle and ink. Henna tattoos use a thick, brown, red or black paste that stains the skin for up to a week. Airbrush tattoos involve using an air gun to spray tattoo paint onto the surface of the skin, creating a tattoo that is more colorful than henna, absent of the pain of permanent tattoos, and one that can be washed off easily at a moment's notice.
Since airbrush tattoos are typically applied with stencils, just about anyone can paint them. While permanent tattoo artists and henna artists shy away from putting tattoos on the face or near the eyes, airbrushing is safe for the skin and can be applied anywhere on the body. Simply cover the recipient's eyes.
Choose a stencil. From
butterflies to Chinese letters to tiny stars for the apple of your cheek,
airbrush stencils come in thousands of different designs. Choose a simple
shape for your first try, one that does not require changing colors or any
shading. Fill the reservoir of the
airbrush gun with paint. Some guns come with a few reservoirs. If you're
determined to use more than one color, fill each reservoir with the colors
you need before doing anything else. Close the caps tightly and load your
first color into the air gun. Do a few test squirts on paper to make sure
the airbrush is not clogged. Wipe down the area you
wish to tattoo with an alcohol swab. Clean skin takes paint better than oily
or sweaty skin. Wipe excess moisture away with a soft cloth and tape the
stencil onto the area. Make sure the edges of the stencil remain flush with
the skin at all times. Hold the airbrush four or
five inches away from the stencil and gently press on the trigger. Move the
brush minutely to fill in each shape, beginning with the edges and moving
inward. When changing colors, rinse out the airbrush after you switch out
the reservoirs. Wait a minute or two
before removing the stencil so you don't smear the tattoo. Detach one piece
of tape at a time and peel the stencil away slowly. Allow the paint to dry
for about 10 minutes before touching it or beginning another tattoo that's
close to the first one.Airbrush Tattoos - Cleaning
Whether it's for marketing, special events or consumer satisfaction, airbrush is a good form of self expression. Airbrushes can also be used to apply temporary airbrush tattoos. An artist sprays ink onto the skin through a stencil. Often, the resulting design mirrors the look of a permanent tattoo, without any pain or discomfort.
An airbrush tattoo is a temporary form of tattooing your body. This method is ideal for people that only want a tattoo for a short while and want to make an impression at a party or club. You can pick out a small area on your body to get an airbrush tattoo or get your entire body temporarily tattooed.
If your about to get an airbrush tattoo, here are few things you should keep in mind:
Splash water on the
airbrushed portion of your skin. Warm or cold water doesn't make a
difference. Dab soap on the tattooed
area, but do not rub, which applies unnecessary pressure. Splash more water onto it
to wash off the soap --- again, be sure not to rub. Pat the washcloth over
the newly cleaned area in order to soak up the water. Do not rub. Apply baby powder to the
tattoo after it has dried completely and continue to apply baby powder
throughout the day. The more you apply, the longer the tattoo lasts. Baby
powder reduces the amount of sweat and oils your skin produces.Warnings:
To keep an airbrush tattoo for the maximum length of time, it is best to get them in places not touched by clothing. For quick and easy removal of the tattoo, apply a 70 percent rubbing alcohol solution. The concept of not rubbing the tattoo can't be stressed enough: Do not rub the tattoo.
Airbrush tattoo - Prolong the peeling
These tattoos allow you to enjoy a design for a few days before it begins to fade, leaving the skin unmarked. There are many different inks, dyes and techniques used to apply temporary tattoos, and aftercare is equally important if the tattoo is to last. Taking proper care of your temporary tattoo helps it to stay on longer.
Coat your tattoo with
petroleum jelly or talcum powder before showering, bathing or swimming. Allow the tattoo to dry
completely and fully after application. During this time, keep the tattoo
free from contact with clothes, water, oil, lotions or moisturizers, since
these prevent the ink from setting properly and cause smearing of the
design. Do not touch a wet temporary tattoo. Dust the tattoo with
cornstarch, baby powder or a commercial cosmetic setting powder after
exposure to water or any kind of moisture such as lotions. Sprinkle the
powder on to a wide setting brush and tap the brush against a hard surface
to distribute it evenly in the bristles; then brush gently against the
tattoo. Allow the powder to remain undisturbed for a few moments, then brush
off. Protect the tattoo during
exposure to water, including baths and showers. Place a piece of plastic
wrap over the area and secure with tape to create a waterproof bandage. Once
finished, remove the wrap and dust with powder again to absorb any residual
moisture and keep the design set. Do your best to avoid
getting your tattoo wet, even while protected with petroleum jelly or talcum
powder. If the tattoo does get wet, lightly dab it with a towel until dry.
Do not rub or scratch it. Do not let the tattoo
come into contact with rubbing alcohol, alcohol-based lotions or soaps, or
bug repellent.Avoid sleeping on the tattoo and protect the tattoo while you are asleep. Do not allow tight clothing to come into contact with the artwork, since this rubs the design off. Wear loose fitting clothing over the area to prevent friction from damaging the tattoo.
See Also:
Airbrush Awareness
Airbrush History