Our #1 Trick - BABY WIPES!
That is easy! Kids love temporary tattoos, but applying them with tissues or paper towels can get messy. Read below to see how to use ordinary baby wipes make your removable tattoo booth quick and easy for your volunteers.
(Last updated by the Carnival Savers Team on July 25, 2021)
The above image shows a box of baby wipes.
#1 Baby Wipes are NOT Just for BABIES!
Baby Wipes are fantastic for Removable Tattoo and Facepainting Booths! They're better than paper towels, which shred and make a huge mess. Grab some unscented baby wipes and follow the steps below.
Another thing we LOVE about the baby wipes is that you can use just 1/2 per tattoo and throw them away. This helps prevent the spreading of germs - which makes moms happy, too!
#2 Have An Adult Cut Baby Wipes in Half
Before Your carnival, have an adult cut the baby wipes in half. Most typical-sized tattoos do not need a full wipe to get the job done.
So before your event, cut your wipes in half, and then you can remove the lid so your volunteers can grab just 1/2 of a wipe to apply a tattoo to a child's cheek, hand, or arm.
#3 Add Extra Water!
Most wipes are damp, but they need extra water added to the plastic container to ensure the tattoos have enough liquid to stick!
There are a few steps to applying tattoos.
The quick tip is to place the "sticky" side of the tattoo against dry skin - before you add any water. Then add the 1/2 sheet of baby wipes soaked with water and gently press for about 45 seconds until you peel up an edge of the tattoo, and it quickly lifts off - leaving the design in place!
The above image shows a cute & fun display of temporary tattoos for a carnival booth.
#4 Don't Forget Your Example Board
On a day that is not breezy, you can lay your tattoos out on a table for the children to choose their favorite. But, most days, the slightest breeze will blow the tattoos right off your table, so having an "Example Board" and keeping your tattoos organized in a weighted shoebox (if necessary) prevents them from taking flight!
That's it for today, folks. Thanks for reading our Carnival Planning Blog!
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