Tattooing has been practiced since earliest times. Tattoos are done for many different reasons throughout the world. Tattooing is an art of decorating the skin by inserting pigment into it by way of needle. Today, tattoos can be done to be permanent (inked under the skin) or temporary (applied to the surface of the skin).

Waterslide decal paper is one of the best methods available for temporary tattooing. It is easy to use and can be applied to many surfaces including skin. Waterslide paper is used for tattooing plastics, glass, metal, wood and other decorative items. The best part of using the waterslide decal paper is their easy on, easy off, simple to do-ness. These decals look like original art when applied to nearly anything. Removing the tattoo decal is as easy as applying it. Just use sponge and baby oil to clean the surface and the ground is ready for a new tattoo.

Temporary tattoo:

Temporary tattoo are made to embellish the skin with an image made of ink and glue. They are popular because of their easy application and removal process. You can purchase temporary tattoos ready to use, or you can create your own from your own design or choice of graphics. To create a temporary tattoo, you need tattoo decal paper, there are typically 2 kinds needed - one is to print your tattoo on, the other contains the glue that will stick the design in place.

This decal paper can be used easily with an ink jet or laser printer to get a handsome and creative tattoo of your own.

It is recommended to prepare your own design on regular paper before trying it on the water slide removable tattoo paper. When you're not using your tattoo paper:

·Do not store the water slide skin tattoo paper in hot or humid places.

·It should be stored on a flat surface.

·Do not use bended, folded, curled or damaged paper while feeding to the printer.

·Use attractive and creative designs.

Putting on your temporary tattoo. You've printed your tattoo design on the waterslide paper. The next step is to put on the glue. Make sure your printed design is completely dry before doing this step. Then unpeel the adhesive glue sheet and stick your tattoo to it ink side down. Carefully apply the glue sheet onto your design, making sure there are no air bubbles. Rub lightly to make sure the glue is completely covering all of the inked areas.

Now closely trim, with scissors or a craft knife, around the edges of your design. Peel the backing from the tattoo, and apply to clean, dry skin. Rub lightly, then wet the backing paper and hold it in place firmly for 20-30 seconds. The paper backing will slip off when the glue has adhered to the skin. Love your new temporary tattoo.