Summer is here. You may want to show off with a new tattoo. This post is for all the tattoo lovers. Although it is tattoo related it is not about tattoos at all. At least not permanent tattoos.
Tattoos looks great. Feels awesome to show off with your unique inked body part. But there are several draw backs:
- First of all tattoos are permanent! Once applied it is very difficult and almost impossible to take off. Not to mention it is painful and the removal process can cost more than the tattoo itself.
- Getting a tattoo is painful. Especially if doing a large tattoo on sensitive place.
- Tattoos are expensive. Large, yakuza style tattoo on the whole back can cost a few thousands dollars. Smaller ones are cheaper, but don’t expect to be charged less then 100$ for a small flower on your shoulder.
The main con is that tattoos are permanent.
What if you want to change your current tattoo. You can’t. Best you can do is to ask the tattoo artists to apply something over it in order to change its look. This can do!? But not always. Works on small pieces and only parts of the existing one can be changed.
So, what is the alternative?
- Not applying a tattoo at all
- Use a temporary tattoo
While the first option is obvious, where is the fun in that.
Temporary tattoos
This may be the option even for those who don’t like tattoos and will never get their body pierced with an inked needle.
Temporary tattoos are painless, can be removed and last for a few weeks only. Not to mention they are cheap, easy to apply even by yourself, doesn’t hurt and don’t have permanent effect on your skin.
If you think about stickers, they are here but look first one more lucrative solution.
Wearable tattoo sleeves
These are actually arm sleeves with an image printed on a mesh like material. Just wear it on and get it off. Easy to use and can clean in a washing machine. Different patters, styles and designs are available out there for less then a couple of bucks each.
Can get a several and change them to have different tattoo look every few days. Can even wear it in colder days.
Tattoo stickers
If the sleeves are too obvious, classic stickers may be better option. You can’t distinguish is it a true tattoo or a temporary one. Especially if they are small in size.
Small stickers comes in sets on a sheet of paper, Just follow the instruction and get them placed on your body where ever you want. On your shoulder, ankle, neck or even on more intimate parts 😍
This temporary tattoo option is best fit for all means. They are easy to apply and will last couple of weeks. Not to mention the price.
If you want to be unique can try this instead.
Full arm temporary tattoo stickers
Much bigger in size there are stickers that are real piece of art you can put on your skin just like that. May need a helping hand when applying one as for their larger size they can be a bit tricky to place in the right position. The size is suitable to be applied to arms, shoulders, legs and on the back.
Can get one for 5$ or less. These really worth the price and are indistinguishable from a real tattoo that will cost you x100 times more.
Portable tattoo printer
If not satisfied with the offered styles you can get a portable printer, create your own designs and print them on the transfer paper to apply the tattoos same way as the ready made stickers.
Even better, you can get a portable tattoo printer and print the tattoos directly on skin (and other materials). Just pick an image on your phone and print it on your body.
This printer is inkjet and can print in colors, so make sure you have a spare cartridge on stock.
For the end. Temporary tattoos can be a nice summer side hustle if you get your self a portable printer and start printing tattoos on the go. Will not need an office, can do it everywhere with minimal costs and great potential. Many ink lovers dwell out there as tattoos are always on a growing demand. You’ll don’t even know how many people crave for a new tattoo until you spread the word and do some temporary tattoos.