You can craft realistic temporary Tattoos yourself with suitable materials and skills. Select from various shapes and colors for an exclusive design. Tattoos are printed on paper with a transfer film that “slides” off when dampened and onto your skin. Once completed, simply spray some hairspray similar to what holds back your locks to seal in its design and secure its place on your body.
Graffiti Stencil
Stencils may be less popular among graffiti enthusiasts, but they still provide an easy and quick way to transfer an image onto walls. Stencils are created from photographs and cut out with a scalpel for easy transfer onto the wall before the details are filled in using spray or roll-on paint for a life-like finish. Using this method enables artists to make images that feel almost real!
Blek le Rat, one of Banksy’s early influences, pioneered stencil art by employing its use without risking detection. His motivation came from New York’s street art scene, where he found inspiration. Emess and Boxi are two artists who employ the stencil technique. Boxi is known for his multilayered stencils that appear as though they’re on walls, as well as his use of photography to capture details that he wants to display. Both techniques give his works a realistic yet post-apocalyptic aesthetic.
Permanent Markers
Permanent markers differ from washable ones in that their pigments do not dissolve when wet; they contain an adhesive polymer that ensures the colorant sticks to paper when dried and allows you to draw or write without fear of bleeding or smudging. This gives permanent markers a distinct edge when used on multiple surfaces without worry over bleeding.
Permanent markers generally use alcohol-based inks considered non-toxic; however, some varieties contain volatile organic compounds like xylene and toluene, which may be toxic if inhaled or consumed. With proper pressure application on some plastic materials (polypropylene and Teflon), their ink can be erased, but its mark remains on fabric surfaces. Store your markers horizontally for maximum longevity. This will keep the ink evenly dispersed throughout their cartridge, prevent it from pooling at the back, and prevent premature drying out of their ink supply.
Eyeliner Pencil
Eyeliner pencils can create subtle and dramatic looks with just the stroke of a pencil, from softly defined eyes to smoking eyes that make a statement. Eyeliner pencils also allow for precise application on eyelids or waterlines for effortless and attractive line work.
Puff liners come in various colors like black, dark brown, and grey, as well as more vibrant ones like electric blue and emerald green. Like liquid liners, puff liners typically contain waxes and silicones for their base ingredients, iron oxides, titanium dioxides, mica pigments, and ultramarine pigments approved for use around the eyes.
To apply an eyeliner pencil, gently pull the skin taught and trace a thin line from the outer corner to the inner edge of your eye, staying as close to the lash line as possible. Extend outward slightly for a wing look, making your eyes appear wider and brighter. Beth Bender Beauty recommends preheating your pencil before using it to soften its tip; you can do this by swiping its end across the back of your hand several times before use.
Hairspray
Hairspray is an indispensable beauty product for many women. It can help create updos with style while simultaneously controlling flyaways and frizz. Inhaling its fumes may also pose risks, as its chemicals absorb into your lungs before reaching your bloodstream.
As Heloise of Heloise Interior Design Blog demonstrated, hairspray can help preserve pencil art from smudging while also helping prevent pantyhose runs from worsening, as shown on the Hunted Interior blog post. Furthermore, using it on pretty chalk-labeled bins helps prevent them from fading over time.
