Temporary
Tattoos - FAQ |
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How
are the tattoos applied? |
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Tattoos
are applied with airbrush at low air pressure. |
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| Q: |
What
types of paint are used? |
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We
offer two choices; water soluble and waterproof. |
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| Q: |
Are
the paints safe for application on the skin? |
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Yes
- all paints are made from FDA approved materials. |
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| Q: |
How
long do they last? |
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Water
soluble paints typically last 1 - 3 days. Depends on skin type.
Waterproof paints typically last between 2 days and 2 weeks
depending on skin type.
Both will break down from your own natural oils. |
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| Q: |
Can
they be removed? |
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Water
soluble paints are easily removed with soap and warm water.
Waterproof paints come off with baby oil or rubbing alcohol
and a bit of rubbing. |
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| Q: |
How
long does it take to apply? |
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A
single Show Offs artist can produce between 40 and 60 high-quality
tattoos per hour. We recommend multiple artists for large events. |
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| Q: |
Will
they last in a pool party? |
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Yes
- we offer waterproof paints. Water soluble will not. |
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| Q: |
How
large a group can you handle? |
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Our
record to date is 1.3 million at an art show over the course
of a weekend. |
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| Q: |
Do
you use multiple colors? |
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Yes
- Show Offs typically has 6 - 10 airbrush guns loaded and ready.
With layering, color choices are virtually unlimited. |
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| Q: |
Can
I do anything to preserve the tattoo for longer? |
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Yes
- Tattoo placement is the key to longevity. Avoid sweaty areas
like lower back, face, stomach, and neck. |
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| Q: |
What
is the best place for tattoos? |
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For
longevity, place tattoos on typically “dry” areas
like the forearm and calf. |
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| Q: |
How
many designs are available? |
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Show
Offs has over 450 unique designs. We make custom designs too!
Got a company logo? We can replicate it. Private events we usually
bring 80-100 designs to avoid those long decisions. |
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| Q: |
How
much space does Show Offs need to work their magic? |
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A
Show Offs “stand” and one artist requires only about
6’ by 6’. Just be sure to have room for the line
and all the spectators. |
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| Q: |
Is
electricity needed? |
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No
- we use either a compressor or CO2. Results are the same either
way. |
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| Q: |
How
long does it take to setup and tear down? |
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It’s
simple; 20 to 30 minute each. |
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