How to Air Brush Temporary Tattoos
Those who want a tattoo but don't want to endure the permanence or pain of a real one may want to choose air brushing. Air brush tattoos are temporary and offer a higher range of colors than henna. Air brushing lasts two or three days, giving you the opportunity to change your body art with your mood.
Professional air brush artists don't usually need to use stencils, but beginners almost always do. Air brushing stencils come in a myriad of different shapes and designs for every personality and whim. Air brushes are also fairly easy to use, so someone who has never touched an air brush before can successfully create air brushed tattoos
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Things You'll Need
- Stencil
- Air brush gun
- Air brush paint
- Soft cloths
- Tape
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton balls
Instructions
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Help the recipient choose a spot for her tattoo. Air brush paint is safe for all but the most delicate body parts and can even be applied around the eyes. The recipient must close her eyes or cover them with a cloth, but the paint will not harm her eyelids.
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Fill the air brush reservoir with paint. For stencils requiring more than one color, fill separate reservoirs with all the colors you need before you begin. Start with the most prominent color and end with accent and detail colors.
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Fill the air brush reservoir with paint. For stencils requiring more than one color, fill separate reservoirs with all the colors you need before you begin. Start with the most prominent color and end with accent and detail colors.
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Cleanse the skin for the tattoo with rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab. This ensures the paint will stick and not slide off on sweat or oil. Wipe away extra moisture with a soft cloth.
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Tape the stencil to the area. Make sure the edges of the stencil are flush to the skin and avoid putting tape in areas with lots of hair, over eyes or on clothing. Taping stencils to clothing could cause the stencil to shift.
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Turn on the air brush and hold the paint gun about 5 inches away from the stencil. Press the trigger gently to eject a soft, continuous stream of paint. Paint from the edges inward, moving in a circular pattern whenever possible. Allow the paint to dry for a minute before removing the stencil and for 10 minutes before touching it.
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