How To Make A Tattoo With Sharpie?

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Download Article Download Article Have you ever wanted a tattoo but you were either too young, too broke, or didn’t want to commit to something for life? Luckily, you can create a fake tattoo unique to your style without breaking the bank or your moral code. Try making a tattoo using a sharpie with either baby powder and hairspray, or with gel deodorant. All the following methods should help you accomplish creating your Sharpie tattoo!

1 Draw your tattoo design on your skin. Take your sharpie, and draw your tattoo directly onto your skin. [1] You can use multiple colors of sharpie if you like, but keep in mind that whatever you draw will be the ‘permanent’ version. It may be easier to have a friend help with this part, to make sure that your drawing is just right.
2 Coat the drawing in baby powder. Pour a generous amount of baby powder into your hand, and thoroughly coat the sharpie drawing with the powder. Rub it into the drawing; it shouldn’t bleed or smear. Wipe off any excess powder that doesn’t stick to your skin. [2] Advertisement
3 Spray the tattoo with hairspray. Hold a can of hairspray 12–16 inches (30. 5–40. 6 cm) away from your tattoo, and spray over the entire thing. Make sure to thoroughly coat the tattoo and baby powder, although be careful not to get it all over the place. Wait for the hairspray to dry. [3]
4 Wipe off all of the excess. Use a tissue to carefully wipe away any extra baby powder or hairspray around the tattoo. When the hairspray is dry, the tattoo should be ‘permanent’ and won’t smear when rubbed with a tissue. This method should make the tattoo last for up to a month. [4]

1 Trace your tattoo onto your tracing paper. If you’re copying an image, place your tracing paper over the top of the image and carefully draw the outline. Attempt to place it on as flat of a surface on your arm as possible. Otherwise, draw the tattoo you would like onto tracing paper (even if you don’t have to trace).
2 Coat your skin with gel deodorant. On the place you would like your tattoo, spread a layer of the gel deodorant. Make sure that there is enough that it doesn’t dry right away, but avoid putting so much of the gel that it prevents the paper from coming into contact with your skin. [5]
3 Put the drawing on top of the gel. Place the tattoo drawing face-down onto the gel layer on your skin. Hold it there for a minute with firm pressure, so that the image will transfer. When you’re finished, remove the paper and check the results. Fix any mistakes in the drawing by repeating the aforementioned process.
4 Set the tattoo with baby powder. Sprinkle baby powder on top of the tattoo, to absorb any leftover moisture and to help it to set. Doing this will make the tattoo last much longer than without; no baby powder means that your temporary tattoo will only last 2-3 days.
5 Wipe away any excess. Use a clean tissue to carefully wipe off any gel or powder that might still be on your skin. Be careful not to rub the tattoo too much, until you’re sure that it has set and is completely dry. When you’re done, you can help protect the tattoo for longer by covering it up with a wrap when you’re sleeping. [6]

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Question What can I use besides baby powder? If you don’t have baby powder, Gold Bond or cornstarch also work.
Question Can I use metallic Sharpies? Yes, of course! Keep in mind that metallic Sharpies are made using a slightly different formula than standard Sharpies. Some types of hair spray may cause the pigments to separate. Before doing your final tattoo, consider doing a spot test first.
Question This did not work. I drew a complex feather but when I sprayed it melted. What can I do? After adding the baby powder, let it sit for 5 to 15 minutes, then spray the hairspray so it doesn’t smear.
Question How do I remove it? Typically if you use just soap and water you can use your nail to “scratch” away the ink. Despite it being said that Sharpie is permanent, it is surprisingly easy to remove.
Question Does it have to be a Sharpie, or can it be another type of pen? It will work with a regular pen. Just keep in mind that this might not work for all skin types.
Question How can I make it last a month? Apply a thin layer of hairspray over the tattoo and avoid washing the area.
Question Can this also work with the gel deodorant and flour, or does it have to be baby powder? Wheat flour is not as good as cornflour. Wheat flour tends not to be fine enough.
Question Can I use something else instead of hairspray? Try some makeup setting spray. You can find it at most beauty supply shops.
Question What can I use other than gel deodorant with the tracing paper method? Trace the design with pencil and go over it a few times. Then, run over the area with a damp paper towel, place the design on it and run your hand over it. It’s very light but it works as a transfer for you to go over with a pen or a marker.
Question It won’t come off when you shower right? If you use gel it might, but if you use the permeant hairspray over it, then it should be more water resistant.

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Try to avoid washing/scrubbing your tattoo when you shower, to help it last longer.
If you don’t have baby powder, Gold Bond or cornstarch also works.
If you spray the hairspray too close to your tattoo and the ink starts to run, dab it off quickly and grab a Q-tip. Dip the Q-tip in some running alcohol, be sure to squeeze out any excess, and carefully rub around the edges of your tattoo to get rid of any unwanted ink.

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Contents

- 0.0.1 How to draw a tattoo with a Sharpie?

1 What happens to the ink when you tattoo with Sharpie?
- - 1.0.1 How do you make your own tattoo with baby powder?
2 How to make a fake tattoo?
- 2.1 DIY Sharpie Tattoos? – Man Vs. Pin #20

How to draw a tattoo with a Sharpie?

1 Draw your tattoo design on your skin. Take your sharpie, and draw your tattoo directly onto your skin. [1] You can use multiple colors of sharpie if you like, but keep in mind that whatever you draw will be the ‘permanent’ version. It may be easier to have a friend help with this part, to make sure that your drawing is just right.
2 Coat the drawing in baby powder. Pour a generous amount of baby powder into your hand, and thoroughly coat the sharpie drawing with the powder. Rub it into the drawing; it shouldn’t bleed or smear. Wipe off any excess powder that doesn’t stick to your skin. [2] Advertisement
3 Spray the tattoo with hairspray. Hold a can of hairspray 12–16 inches (30. 5–40. 6 cm) away from your tattoo, and spray over the entire thing. Make sure to thoroughly coat the tattoo and baby powder, although be careful not to get it all over the place. Wait for the hairspray to dry. [3]
4 Wipe off all of the excess. Use a tissue to carefully wipe away any extra baby powder or hairspray around the tattoo. When the hairspray is dry, the tattoo should be ‘permanent’ and won’t smear when rubbed with a tissue. This method should make the tattoo last for up to a month. [4]

1 Trace your tattoo onto your tracing paper. If you’re copying an image, place your tracing paper over the top of the image and carefully draw the outline. Attempt to place it on as flat of a surface on your arm as possible. Otherwise, draw the tattoo you would like onto tracing paper (even if you don’t have to trace).
2 Coat your skin with gel deodorant. On the place you would like your tattoo, spread a layer of the gel deodorant. Make sure that there is enough that it doesn’t dry right away, but avoid putting so much of the gel that it prevents the paper from coming into contact with your skin. [5]
3 Put the drawing on top of the gel. Place the tattoo drawing face-down onto the gel layer on your skin. Hold it there for a minute with firm pressure, so that the image will transfer. When you’re finished, remove the paper and check the results. Fix any mistakes in the drawing by repeating the aforementioned process.
4 Set the tattoo with baby powder. Sprinkle baby powder on top of the tattoo, to absorb any leftover moisture and to help it to set. Doing this will make the tattoo last much longer than without; no baby powder means that your temporary tattoo will only last 2-3 days.
5 Wipe away any excess. Use a clean tissue to carefully wipe off any gel or powder that might still be on your skin. Be careful not to rub the tattoo too much, until you’re sure that it has set and is completely dry. When you’re done, you can help protect the tattoo for longer by covering it up with a wrap when you’re sleeping. [6]

Add New Question

Question What can I use besides baby powder? If you don’t have baby powder, Gold Bond or cornstarch also work.
Question Can I use metallic Sharpies? Yes, of course! Keep in mind that metallic Sharpies are made using a slightly different formula than standard Sharpies. Some types of hair spray may cause the pigments to separate. Before doing your final tattoo, consider doing a spot test first.
Question This did not work. I drew a complex feather but when I sprayed it melted. What can I do? After adding the baby powder, let it sit for 5 to 15 minutes, then spray the hairspray so it doesn’t smear.
Question How do I remove it? Typically if you use just soap and water you can use your nail to “scratch” away the ink. Despite it being said that Sharpie is permanent, it is surprisingly easy to remove.
Question Does it have to be a Sharpie, or can it be another type of pen? It will work with a regular pen. Just keep in mind that this might not work for all skin types.
Question How can I make it last a month? Apply a thin layer of hairspray over the tattoo and avoid washing the area.
Question Can this also work with the gel deodorant and flour, or does it have to be baby powder? Wheat flour is not as good as cornflour. Wheat flour tends not to be fine enough.
Question Can I use something else instead of hairspray? Try some makeup setting spray. You can find it at most beauty supply shops.
Question What can I use other than gel deodorant with the tracing paper method? Trace the design with pencil and go over it a few times. Then, run over the area with a damp paper towel, place the design on it and run your hand over it. It’s very light but it works as a transfer for you to go over with a pen or a marker.
Question It won’t come off when you shower right? If you use gel it might, but if you use the permeant hairspray over it, then it should be more water resistant.

Show more answers Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement

Try to avoid washing/scrubbing your tattoo when you shower, to help it last longer.
If you don’t have baby powder, Gold Bond or cornstarch also works.
If you spray the hairspray too close to your tattoo and the ink starts to run, dab it off quickly and grab a Q-tip. Dip the Q-tip in some running alcohol, be sure to squeeze out any excess, and carefully rub around the edges of your tattoo to get rid of any unwanted ink.

Thanks for submitting a tip for review! Advertisement

Skin can react to alcohol or Sharpies, so be cautious.

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What happens to the ink when you tattoo with Sharpie?

Some of the ink runs out from under the skin, onto the surface. Sharpie ink would then color the very skin you’re tattooing.

How do you make your own tattoo with baby powder?

1 Draw your tattoo design on your skin. Take your sharpie, and draw your tattoo directly onto your skin. [1] You can use multiple colors of sharpie if you like, but keep in mind that whatever you draw will be the ‘permanent’ version. It may be easier to have a friend help with this part, to make sure that your drawing is just right.
2 Coat the drawing in baby powder. Pour a generous amount of baby powder into your hand, and thoroughly coat the sharpie drawing with the powder. Rub it into the drawing; it shouldn’t bleed or smear. Wipe off any excess powder that doesn’t stick to your skin. [2] Advertisement
3 Spray the tattoo with hairspray. Hold a can of hairspray 12–16 inches (30. 5–40. 6 cm) away from your tattoo, and spray over the entire thing. Make sure to thoroughly coat the tattoo and baby powder, although be careful not to get it all over the place. Wait for the hairspray to dry. [3]
4 Wipe off all of the excess. Use a tissue to carefully wipe away any extra baby powder or hairspray around the tattoo. When the hairspray is dry, the tattoo should be ‘permanent’ and won’t smear when rubbed with a tissue. This method should make the tattoo last for up to a month. [4]

1 Trace your tattoo onto your tracing paper. If you’re copying an image, place your tracing paper over the top of the image and carefully draw the outline. Attempt to place it on as flat of a surface on your arm as possible. Otherwise, draw the tattoo you would like onto tracing paper (even if you don’t have to trace).
2 Coat your skin with gel deodorant. On the place you would like your tattoo, spread a layer of the gel deodorant. Make sure that there is enough that it doesn’t dry right away, but avoid putting so much of the gel that it prevents the paper from coming into contact with your skin. [5]
3 Put the drawing on top of the gel. Place the tattoo drawing face-down onto the gel layer on your skin. Hold it there for a minute with firm pressure, so that the image will transfer. When you’re finished, remove the paper and check the results. Fix any mistakes in the drawing by repeating the aforementioned process.
4 Set the tattoo with baby powder. Sprinkle baby powder on top of the tattoo, to absorb any leftover moisture and to help it to set. Doing this will make the tattoo last much longer than without; no baby powder means that your temporary tattoo will only last 2-3 days.
5 Wipe away any excess. Use a clean tissue to carefully wipe off any gel or powder that might still be on your skin. Be careful not to rub the tattoo too much, until you’re sure that it has set and is completely dry. When you’re done, you can help protect the tattoo for longer by covering it up with a wrap when you’re sleeping. [6]

Add New Question

Question What can I use besides baby powder? If you don’t have baby powder, Gold Bond or cornstarch also work.
Question Can I use metallic Sharpies? Yes, of course! Keep in mind that metallic Sharpies are made using a slightly different formula than standard Sharpies. Some types of hair spray may cause the pigments to separate. Before doing your final tattoo, consider doing a spot test first.
Question This did not work. I drew a complex feather but when I sprayed it melted. What can I do? After adding the baby powder, let it sit for 5 to 15 minutes, then spray the hairspray so it doesn’t smear.
Question How do I remove it? Typically if you use just soap and water you can use your nail to “scratch” away the ink. Despite it being said that Sharpie is permanent, it is surprisingly easy to remove.
Question Does it have to be a Sharpie, or can it be another type of pen? It will work with a regular pen. Just keep in mind that this might not work for all skin types.
Question How can I make it last a month? Apply a thin layer of hairspray over the tattoo and avoid washing the area.
Question Can this also work with the gel deodorant and flour, or does it have to be baby powder? Wheat flour is not as good as cornflour. Wheat flour tends not to be fine enough.
Question Can I use something else instead of hairspray? Try some makeup setting spray. You can find it at most beauty supply shops.
Question What can I use other than gel deodorant with the tracing paper method? Trace the design with pencil and go over it a few times. Then, run over the area with a damp paper towel, place the design on it and run your hand over it. It’s very light but it works as a transfer for you to go over with a pen or a marker.
Question It won’t come off when you shower right? If you use gel it might, but if you use the permeant hairspray over it, then it should be more water resistant.

Show more answers Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement

Try to avoid washing/scrubbing your tattoo when you shower, to help it last longer.
If you don’t have baby powder, Gold Bond or cornstarch also works.
If you spray the hairspray too close to your tattoo and the ink starts to run, dab it off quickly and grab a Q-tip. Dip the Q-tip in some running alcohol, be sure to squeeze out any excess, and carefully rub around the edges of your tattoo to get rid of any unwanted ink.

Thanks for submitting a tip for review! Advertisement

Skin can react to alcohol or Sharpies, so be cautious.

Advertisement.

How to make a fake tattoo?

DIY Sharpie Tattoos? – Man Vs. Pin #20

1 Draw your tattoo design on your skin. Take your sharpie, and draw your tattoo directly onto your skin. [1] You can use multiple colors of sharpie if you like, but keep in mind that whatever you draw will be the ‘permanent’ version. It may be easier to have a friend help with this part, to make sure that your drawing is just right.
2 Coat the drawing in baby powder. Pour a generous amount of baby powder into your hand, and thoroughly coat the sharpie drawing with the powder. Rub it into the drawing; it shouldn’t bleed or smear. Wipe off any excess powder that doesn’t stick to your skin. [2] Advertisement
3 Spray the tattoo with hairspray. Hold a can of hairspray 12–16 inches (30. 5–40. 6 cm) away from your tattoo, and spray over the entire thing. Make sure to thoroughly coat the tattoo and baby powder, although be careful not to get it all over the place. Wait for the hairspray to dry. [3]
4 Wipe off all of the excess. Use a tissue to carefully wipe away any extra baby powder or hairspray around the tattoo. When the hairspray is dry, the tattoo should be ‘permanent’ and won’t smear when rubbed with a tissue. This method should make the tattoo last for up to a month. [4]

1 Trace your tattoo onto your tracing paper. If you’re copying an image, place your tracing paper over the top of the image and carefully draw the outline. Attempt to place it on as flat of a surface on your arm as possible. Otherwise, draw the tattoo you would like onto tracing paper (even if you don’t have to trace).
2 Coat your skin with gel deodorant. On the place you would like your tattoo, spread a layer of the gel deodorant. Make sure that there is enough that it doesn’t dry right away, but avoid putting so much of the gel that it prevents the paper from coming into contact with your skin. [5]
3 Put the drawing on top of the gel. Place the tattoo drawing face-down onto the gel layer on your skin. Hold it there for a minute with firm pressure, so that the image will transfer. When you’re finished, remove the paper and check the results. Fix any mistakes in the drawing by repeating the aforementioned process.
4 Set the tattoo with baby powder. Sprinkle baby powder on top of the tattoo, to absorb any leftover moisture and to help it to set. Doing this will make the tattoo last much longer than without; no baby powder means that your temporary tattoo will only last 2-3 days.
5 Wipe away any excess. Use a clean tissue to carefully wipe off any gel or powder that might still be on your skin. Be careful not to rub the tattoo too much, until you’re sure that it has set and is completely dry. When you’re done, you can help protect the tattoo for longer by covering it up with a wrap when you’re sleeping. [6]

Add New Question

Question What can I use besides baby powder? If you don’t have baby powder, Gold Bond or cornstarch also work.
Question Can I use metallic Sharpies? Yes, of course! Keep in mind that metallic Sharpies are made using a slightly different formula than standard Sharpies. Some types of hair spray may cause the pigments to separate. Before doing your final tattoo, consider doing a spot test first.
Question This did not work. I drew a complex feather but when I sprayed it melted. What can I do? After adding the baby powder, let it sit for 5 to 15 minutes, then spray the hairspray so it doesn’t smear.
Question How do I remove it? Typically if you use just soap and water you can use your nail to “scratch” away the ink. Despite it being said that Sharpie is permanent, it is surprisingly easy to remove.
Question Does it have to be a Sharpie, or can it be another type of pen? It will work with a regular pen. Just keep in mind that this might not work for all skin types.
Question How can I make it last a month? Apply a thin layer of hairspray over the tattoo and avoid washing the area.
Question Can this also work with the gel deodorant and flour, or does it have to be baby powder? Wheat flour is not as good as cornflour. Wheat flour tends not to be fine enough.
Question Can I use something else instead of hairspray? Try some makeup setting spray. You can find it at most beauty supply shops.
Question What can I use other than gel deodorant with the tracing paper method? Trace the design with pencil and go over it a few times. Then, run over the area with a damp paper towel, place the design on it and run your hand over it. It’s very light but it works as a transfer for you to go over with a pen or a marker.
Question It won’t come off when you shower right? If you use gel it might, but if you use the permeant hairspray over it, then it should be more water resistant.

Show more answers Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement

Try to avoid washing/scrubbing your tattoo when you shower, to help it last longer.
If you don’t have baby powder, Gold Bond or cornstarch also works.
If you spray the hairspray too close to your tattoo and the ink starts to run, dab it off quickly and grab a Q-tip. Dip the Q-tip in some running alcohol, be sure to squeeze out any excess, and carefully rub around the edges of your tattoo to get rid of any unwanted ink.

Thanks for submitting a tip for review! Advertisement

Skin can react to alcohol or Sharpies, so be cautious.

Advertisement.

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