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Airbrush tattoo supplies are somewhat different from ordinary tattoo supplies. Airbrush tattoos are an example of temporary tattoos. They even have their own acronym: Temporary Airbrush Tattoos, or TATs. There are many ways to get temporary tattoos, including airbrushing, henna, transfer, and pen.
Pen tattoos are often used in Hollywood to simulate the look of a real tattoo because the color of a ball point pen closely simulates the color of tattoo ink. They can also be used to provide a temporary flair for a special occasion. Since they are a Hollywood invention they were originally used to adorn an actor or actress for awards ceremonies, much like rented jewelry.
Transfer tattoos are the proud old guard of temporary tattoos. Nearly everyone has seen them for sale in vending machines outside a grocery store or gas station. They consist of a colored transfer layer on white backing. You wet your skin and press the tattoo on, and then peel off the white layer, leaving a mark that looks quite similar to a brand new tattoo. They are the cheapest form of temporary tattoo, but also the least durable. They often wash off after a single shower, let alone a bath or dip in the pool.
Slightly above pen drawn and transfer tattoos in durability are the airbrush tattoos. There is a considerably larger investment in airbrushing than in the two other styles. You can pick up a pen, or a transfer sheet, and set about immediately tattooing yourself or someone else. It doesn’t work that way with airbrushing, you need a full complement of airbrush tattoo supplies. The basics include a spray gun with paint canisters, the colors of pain you plan to use, stencils, and an air compressor. Even renting some equipment, you’re looking at quite the monetary investment. That’s part of what sets airbrushed tattoos apart from the other two styles.
Another aspect that sets them apart is longevity. With the proper airbrush tattoo supplies, such as a preserving powder (to keep the skin from sweating, and keep things from sticking to the tattoo), a well done airbrushed tattoo can last for several weeks. The last thing that sets them apart is style. An airbrushed tattoo is capable of the same levels of detail and color range as a traditional tattoo. Where pen drawn tattoos are limited in color, and transfer tattoos have limited detail. Neither is an issue for airbrushed tattoos.Many airbrush tattoo supplies are not specific to tattooing. For instance the gun itself and the stencils can be generic airbrushing materials. The important thing to check is the paints. Some paints will contain pigments that are incompatible with the human body. While paints aren’t instantly toxic, you want to make sure that they don’t contain anything that will seep into the bloodstream through the skin over a period of weeks. There are specially formulated paints to use on the human body that are guaranteed safe.
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