Initially, tattoos were considered for those tough people who could bear the pain inflicted by the tattooing process. However, its smart and stylish look has made it popular among everyone. Many people wish to get such tattoos, but are unable to do so due to the pain involved in the process. Body art airbrush tattoo is the best option for such crazy tattoo fans.
Airbrush art body tattoos are temporary tattoos that last for about a week or a fortnight. They are waterproof, but can be removed instantly with baby oil.
Contents of an Airbrush Tattoo Kit
- Airbrush: It is a small spraying device that is used to apply or fill in the color in the tattoo. Airbrushes work on either single action mechanism or double action mechanism. In single action mechanism, the air and paint flow together in the airbrush and onto the target surface. It is the simplest and the cheapest type of airbrush. In double action mechanism, the flow of paint and air are monitored separately, which offers the artist an independence of varying the paint texture, specially for more detailed and shading work. The airbrush needs an explicit source of air for its operation; this explicit source is called an air compressor. A suitable air compressor is chosen depending on the requirements of the tattooist.
- Airbrush Tattoo Stencils: A stencil is the design to be tattooed. The design is cut into a piece of plastic which is held on the skin as a sample template. A stencil is reusable and many stencils can be used together to create a bigger tattoo.
- Airbrush Tattoo Artwork: These are sample designs that are not cut out like the stencils. They are hung over the wall for copying the design in the tattoo. The advantage of an artwork over a stencil is that, the image in an artwork can be enlarged or diminished while tattooing, whereas with a stencil, the standard size of the design has to be maintained.
- Airbrush Tattoo Ink: Airbrush tattoo ink is mostly made up of ink, glue and any alcohol-based substance. Most kits contain a few bottles of tattoo ink. The bottle is attached to the airbrush and the color is sprayed on the surface. The quality of the ink is extremely important since it comes in direct contact with the skin.
- Instruction Manual: Every kit has an instruction manual that explains how each instrument has to be used. Some manuals also specify extra information on how to apply the tattoo.
- Some kits may provide other items like airbrush cleaners, extra tubes, etc. depending on the brand and company.
- The skin where the tattoo has to be applied should be cleaned with alcohol or oil.
- The stencil with the desired design is stuck or just held on the skin. A reusable stencil has to be cleaned, every time before using.
- According to the shape, size and design, the required colors are filled in with the airbrush.
- Talcum powder is sprinkled over the tattoo so that it dries up and sets well.
