Transfer paper for tattoos - benefits and varieties, how to use transfer paper

Benefits and Varieties

Fortunately, there is a very simple solution that most experienced craftsmen use - the use of transfer paper. It helps to solve the problem when the result on the body does not quite meet the customer's expectations.

Exactly, using transfer paper, it is possible to receive more qualitative and exact drawing. In general, the word transfer in the field of tattooing is understood as a list of all materials which are necessary for the transfer of the image on the body. In addition to transfer paper to include gels, markers, pastes, rods.

Transfer paper comes in 2 types:

• Film - for printers;
• Paper - for manual transfers.

The effect is similar to those temporary "fake" tattoos, which everyone loved to use as a child. It is advisable to work with thermal printers in those tattoo parlors, where there is a large flow of clients. Otherwise this method of temporary transfer will be unprofitable.

That is why the second variant is used more often - paper for translating images manually. Such paper can be used several times, that is, it is reusable. It is very similar to copy paper, which was once used in typewriters. The price for transfer paper is available and relatively low, it is not scarce, you can buy it in an online store with delivery.

How to work with paper?

You can pick up the necessary pattern from the base of sketches, or draw your own idea for the client. Transfer paper consists of liner, copy paper, protective sheet and tracing paper. An excellent alternative to tracing paper - a standard printer paper.

Then you have to work according to this principle:

1. Print a suitable picture sketch from the laptop on the printer.
2. The first layer can easily perelistnut, he protective and work does not need.
3. Put the drawing under the second sheet of tracing paper and trace the outline with a transfer pencil. For a clear outline, work on a hard surface.
4. Apply Dettol transfer gel, Spirit or another available analogue to the surface of the skin. Apply a sheet of paper with a sketch on the prepared area of the skin, with the coloring side underneath. Firmly press and carefully smooth out. You can use a damp cloth, but it is important not to overdo it, so as not to damage the paper.
5. After that lift the edge of the sheet and see how well the design was reprinted. If you are satisfied with the quality, remove the stencil and let the skin dry. If you find inaccuracies and broken lines, they should be corrected with special markers.

Why use transfer gel for translation?

It is a special transfer fluid, acting as a dye, with which the image is transferred. The gel is also needed to temporarily hold the image on the body and obtain durable transfer lines.

This liquid makes the procedure of transferring the outline of the image much easier, with it you can not worry about the clarity of the lines and the saturation of colors. There is also an affordable alternative to gel in the form of transfer markers - they already contain transfer fluid. An important condition for use - apply on clean and degreased skin.

How to properly prepare the skin for drawing

To prepare skin properly before drawing is very important, otherwise the image won't get as good quality as you wanted.

The algorithm of skin preparation looks something like this:

1. Wash the skin with a soapy solution,
2. Rinse with clean water to wash off the soap;
3. Dry it with a towel;
4. Degrease with alcohol.

If the area of skin requires it, you need to exfoliate and wax the skin. In case of poor translation, the image can be immediately wiped off with alcohol, a special gel to remove the pattern. Dry the skin, and after drying, the transfer attempt can be repeated.

Transfer paper - an opportunity to get quality tattoos

The ability to get clearer images has made thermal transfer paper an important element in the tattoo industry. Until recently, they could only create a dark purple outline, which could not always be seen on darker skin tones.

However, some manufacturers now produce red thermographic transfer paper that is more visible. If the design, placement and size are correct, satisfying the client 100%, then the artist can then with a clear conscience beat the tattoo, following the contour lines.

According to studies, about 40% of those surveyed did not like the way their tattoo looked on their body. That is, using transfer paper to transfer a tattoo will help you get a tattoo that is more likely to match the idea and wishes of the tattoo artist's clients.