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What
exactly is a temporary tattoo?
A Personal Space temporary tattoo is a printed product, which
consists of 5 parts,
The front of the sheet of paper, the back of the sheet of paper,
ink, glue and a protective plastic sheet. The front of the sheet
is covered with a special coating upon which the tattoo image
is printed with special inks. A layer of glue is then applied
on top of the image. A thin, transparent plastic sheet is placed
over the front of the sheet to protect the image and glue layer.
The back of the sheet is left untreated and has a list of ingredients
and instructions printed in black.
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Are
Temporary tattoos safe?
Yes, Personal Space temporary tattoos are safe. They are non-toxic
and hypoallergenic. They are made with only FDA approved ingredients
and also comply with C.P.S.C. and ASTM requirements. The inks
have been independently tested for heavy metals, oral toxicity,
flammability, eye irritation, skin irritation, small parts and
use & abuse tests.
However, not all temporary tattoos are made with your safety in
mind and you must make sure that whatever temporary tattoo you
choose contains certified ingredients.
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How
long do they last?
Typically a well made temporary tattoo will last from 3 to 5 days
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How
are they applied?
1. Remove plastic protective sheet
2. Press image, face down (with backing facing outwards) against
skin in desired location.
3. Wet entire backing with a wet paper towel, cloth or sponge
for at least 30 seconds.
4. Wait for at least 30 seconds
5. Carefully slide paper backing away from image. Take your time,
be gentle.
6. Wet backing paper and use it to gently wipe away any excess
glue on tattoo image.
6. Allow tattoo to dry, uncovered for at least 1 minute. Do not
stretch or twist skin until image has ....set
which takes 5 to 10 minutes.
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How
are they removed?
The easiest way to remove a temporary tattoo is with baby oil
or a similar lotion
Rubbing alcohol is also effective
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What
makes a temporary tattoo a good temporary tattoo?
A good temporary tattoo is a combination of several different
elements. If all of these are in place you have a good temporary
tattoo. The elements are as follows:
The tattoo must be
physically well produced. It must be made with quality ingredients
and printed properly. This will ensure a long lasting and realistic
looking product.
The image must be properly
designed. A temporary tattoo is a very unique product and it has
its own design rules. For example, certain shapes will become
distorted when placed on the human body. Also, certain colors
should not be used with specific skin tones.
In addition, certain designs might be too delicate to make an
easily applied and long lasting temporary tattoo.
The design must be
suitable for the temporary tattoos intended purpose.
When a temporary tattoo
meets all 3 of the above requirements, it can then be considered
a
“good” temporary tattoo.
What
is a temporary tattoo backing and how can I use
it to my advantage?
Each
tattoo backing has generic application instructions along with
our companies information. The rest of the space is open to you,
for no additional cost, to use to your advantage.
Some great ideas to put onto the back of each tattoo are as follows:
1. Phone Number
2. Slogan
3. Website URL
4. Address
5. Email
6. Fax Number
7. Coupon
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How
much does it cost to have custom temporary tattoos made?
There is a price list of our most popular sizes and quantities
listed on the Prices page.
Or, it can be e-mailed to you if you provide us with your e-mail
address. If your size and quantity is not listed, please ask us
for a custom quote.
We suggest adding information to the back of your tattoo. It is
free and is a great marketing and advertising mdeium. Depending
on the size of your tattoo, there is a certain amount of text
you can use. For an example of a temporary tattoo backing click
here.
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Are
there a minimum number of tattoos I can order?
The minimum order for our Custom Temporary Tattoos
is 1000 per design.
For our Temp-Tats there is no minimum order
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How
do I submit our graphics?
You can submit your graphics via email, regular
mail or courier.
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What
are the artwork requirements?
Any artwork or photograph can be used to produce
a tattoo, as long as it is of good quality and at a minimum resolution
of 300 dpi. The image must be at least as big as the size you
want printed. We accept jpg, tif, or eps files. The file must
be saved in CMYK color format
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How
do I pay for my order?
For payment we accept PayPal, money orders and
certified cheques. We will accept non certified company cheques
if a purchase order is issued. Contact us to discuss other payment
options.
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How
long does it take until I receive my order ?
For our custom temporary tattoos, orders need to
be submitted by Monday at 5pm EST. Orders will ship on the following
Thursday. Contact us for other options.
For our Temp-Tats we can usually ship next day.
How long it takes to receive your order depends on the method
of shipping you choose.
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Is
there a shipping charge?
Shipping is not included in the price. If you or
your company or organization have a shipping account we recommend
that you use it. Otherwise, we will arrange the shipping for you.
Either way, we would be happy to provide you with a quote.
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Are
there set up or plate charges?
There are never any set-up or plate charges.
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Are
your tattoos printed in black or color?
We can manufacture our tattoos in either black
or multiple colors. All printing is done in four-color process
so we can provide a full range of colors. The price is the same.
The choice is yours.
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Do
you print white, or is it clear?
We can print white at no extra charge. Please indicate
on the order if you want white. Better yet, contact
us.
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Do
you accept jpg files?
We can accept jpg, tif, gif, or eps files with
a minimum resolution of at least 300 dpi. Click here for artwork
submission requirements.
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Can
you make photographs into tattoos?
Yes, we can make photographs into tattoos. The
pictures can be emailed or mailed
as a hard copy. Click here for more info on Photo-Tats
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Will
I see a sample before production?
We can provide an e-mailed proof of your graphic
for no additional charge or we can mail you a high-end color printout
for an additional $25. Actual tattoo samples of your artwork can
be arranged for large quantity orders. Ask
us for details.
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Can
you create a logo or graphic for me?
Yes, we can. Our design team specializes in the
creation of custom artwork.
Contact us
for details.
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Do
you have stock tattoos?
No. We only produce custom orders. However, we
could create a design in any style that you choose. Contact
us for details.
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