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In this blog tutorial we are going to create pseudo temporary tattoos. Much like in the images seen above, temporary tattoos are very common because they can be customized, they’re easy to apply, they give a holographic projection look – creating cool images – and they’re a great alternative for getting the cool aesthetics of tattoos, but without the permanent aspect! I personally wanted to make this because I was inspired by the two photographers above and I think it's an interesting way for me to further portray people's stories in photographs.
This tutorial is a guide to recreating that look using a vinyl sticker cutter.
STEPS
- Creating the Design
1. Use Inkscape to create the Design
2. Use Text tool to type the words you want to print.
3. Save the design as a PDF
Printing the design
1. Open the PDF on VinylMaster Cut
2. Make sure the design is the correct size (in inches or cm) that you want it to be.
3. Place Vinyl paper in machine and make sure it is lined up
4. Send design to Vinyl cutter machine [File > Cut/ Plot > Send to Cutter]
5. When you’re happy with the way the design looks, press “Cut Now” and watch the vinyl cutter create the design.
- Creating the sticker
1. Remove from vinyl cutter
2. Using a small pin, pick out the parts of the unwanted parts of the sticker, leaving behind only the text (it will be easier to cut the sticker into a small size first and then pick it out)
3. With the text remaining, apply it onto sticker tape and cut the precise size so that it is ready to remove whenever needed to use.
When ready to use, peel the sticker tape off and the words will be left attached on the tape. Throw the white paper away and use the sticker to apply onto subject!