Tatoo's alternative to face painting

saphireSue · #1 (**permalink**) 05-01-2006, 08:25 PM

Do any of you do tatoos as an alternative, ie alleries?
I don't presently but I'd like to as they're quick, look cute and last for several days. I've seen those on Oriental Trading. Do any of you recommend a supplier? I have been to event where they already have people face painting, and that's when I end up doing full faces [to be different], but tatoos would do that to

GiGi · #2 (**permalink**) 05-09-2006, 04:56 PM

I usually bring them with me just in case.

GiGi

Sassafras · #3 (**permalink**) 05-11-2006, 10:24 PM

One of our other clown cronies does tattooing while Jasp and I face paint. The kids love being able to get both.

I've even been known to do my designs on their hands or arms as a tattoo because they don't want it on their face. Some of the teenyboppers don't see getting it on their face as too sophisticated.

Willace-the-Clown · #4 (**permalink**) 05-13-2006, 04:17 AM

my friend uses tattos from time to time but mostly face paint. ive yet to use tattoos but dont really see them round with a whole bunch of nice one just ones with a couple lil sheets

chatterstheclown · #5 (**permalink**) 11-14-2006, 04:00 PM

Those of you who HAVE tried the tattoos...what is your method for applying them (ie: wet sponges, spray bottle, paper towels w/ a bucket of warm water?) We had a tatoo booth at my school carnival, but everyone seemed to have different ideas as to the best method of application. I thought the water had to be somewhat warm to apply them, but others didn't seem to think so... also I worried that the parents would have a concern of several kids sharing the same washcloth or sponge... however it would be too costly to get 300+ washcloths!! Just Curious... Thanks for all of your 2 cents worth... they are worth far more than that to me!!!

Jitterbug · #6 (**permalink**) 11-14-2006, 10:24 PM

Wet washcloth--10 seconds--comes off great. I wouldn't worry about the washcloth thing. Try a big orange sponge. Same effect, and easier to handle. I think you'd be ok with that. It's just water.
Good luck
Jitterybittery

saphireSue · #7 (**permalink**) 11-14-2006, 10:51 PM

either, sponge seems easier to handle. once we used wet paper towels at a school function [ they provide all the materials]

Basically it on open areas, and I wouldn't be concerned about the water, but I of course would not put a tatoo on any broken skin or any area that appears questionable [rash]