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Making extra money with airbrush temporary tattoo
I’m sure just like everyone else, you would like to make some extra money. However most of us don’t want to take a second job (if you can get them) and where can we find the time to do it?
Well an option that you can consider is running your own airbrush temporary tattoo business.
If the word business scares you, well don’t be. With this business, you can be as serious as a brick or just operate on weekends or special occasions. This is because airbrush temporary tattoo are most popular at a large crowd. Think parties, expos, parades, youth events, amusement park or even demonstration.
The truth is, where the crowd gathers, that’s where you can make money. So that means you are not working everyday and have a fixed hours of 9-5, unless of course you really want to make a lot of money then you’d setup a stall whenever and wherever you find a crowd.
If the local organizer of an event hires you, then you charge them by the hour. If you are setting up a stall by your own and with permission, then you can charge the person having the tattoo personally, based on the design and colors used. Either way you will profit.
Another advantage with this is your target audience ranges from a 5-year old to 80-year old, since this is a fun for the whole family. This is also an option for temporary tattoo for kids.
The tools that you need for this business is first and foremost, the most important tool that is the airbrush. Buy yourself a medium range airbrush from your local art store. Don’t get the cheapest one as the coloring result might be poor, we don’t want our main tool to be our weakest. However don’t get the most expensive one either as they’re mainly for the expert. A mid-range priced airbrush will do for a beginner.
To go with the airbrush, you need a good air compressor. Basically compressors are divided into 2 types, industrial and studio type. The industrial tends to be bigger and is noisier, the studio type is smaller and does not make too much noise. With less-noise, your customer will be less intimidated and not scared to go near to you.
Next you will need to buy some body paint. Depending on your budget, do get at least a good variety of colors. Make sure the paint is alcohol-based and has been approved for use on the skin. You can google for a list of brand names that has been approved by the health ministry.
Last but not least, stencils. You can buy these online and they’re cheap too. There are two types, adhesive and non-adhesive. The adhesive type can be pasted on to the skin and stay there as you paint and change colors, so they’re advisable for beginners.
So that’s all you need in your own armoury of temporary tattoo machine. Even though you have to invest in this business but the profit-margin is high when your business is finally kicking in. So you will recoup your money in no time.
Temporary Tattoos for Kids
The popularity of tattoos has grown exponentially over the last few years that even now they are not viewed negatively anymore. Almost every celebrity and sports athletes have them, showing their loyalty to their loved ones, their religion, favourite quotes or even favourite movie characters.
It is no wonder then that kids see them as a fun thing to have. However only irresponsible parents would allow their kids to have actual tattoos. If the kids know just how painful it is to get tattoos, they will not ask for it.
Example of a sticker tattoo for kids
However, there are temporary tattoos for kids available. They are not real tattoos but temporary ones. These tattoos are suitable when going to a themed party or celebrating a season like Halloween.
The difference between these temporary tattoos and the permanent type is that for the latter, the ink is injected under the skin known as the dermis. Unlike the outer layer skin, the dermis does not replenish itself so the ink stays there permanently. This is usually done with a tattoo machine.
Temporary tattoos however are placed on the outer skin layer and thus, not permanent. There are different types of temporary or imitation tattoos available, ranging from ink-based, colored glue and stickers.
They are all temporary and depending on the type, the lasting duration differs from each other. The way they are removed are different too. For example, those ink or glue type requires soap, water or baby oil or any combination between them. These products usually come with instructions on how to remove them, so do make sure that you read them.
Temporary tattoos based on ink or glue requires someone to apply them. So you might have to get them by visiting any shops that offer this service with your kids. However it is also not uncommon to see someone at a children’s expo or a clown at a party to give out these temporary tattoos, for sure they will be surrounded by children. For a party, it is better for the tattoos to be removable just by using water and a piece of cloth unless you want some angry parents calling you.
So obviously temporary tattoos that is made up by stickers are the easiest one to apply. You just have to separate the stickers from the protective layer, place the design onto the skin and hold a wet cloth against it. Hold on for 30 seconds and then remove the sticker, the pictures or design will be transferred to the skin.
To remove them, first saturate the tattoos with rubbing alcohol and baby oil, then rub them away with a cotton ball a few seconds later. You can also use the transparent household tape to lift the design off the skin.
Rubbing alcohol can also be used to remove airbrush temporary tattoo.
Sticker tattoos are also cheap, colourful, available in a variety of sizes and cartoon characters but most of all, they can be ordered online.
Unless you order in bulk, the stickers fit in nicely in an envelope. This makes the shipping cheap or even free and fast delivery.
So when your child are screaming for some temporary tattoos, just get them online. You can even let them choose the design, then all you have to do is click, pay and wait!