fake tattoo sleeve

You’ve probably seen the fake tattoo sleeves that they sell at the dollar store – but what if your costume requires specific tattoos?  If you have a need for custom fake tattoo sleeves in order to play a particular character, check out this tutorial from Laura at Is Laura.  The tutorial is in Italian, but the photos will walk you through it and you can also translate it to English with Google Translate if you need any further clarification. This is a great project for using nylons that have snags or runs, since you’ve cutting them into sections anyway!  [how to make a fake tattoo sleeve]

Project estimate:

  • Template for tracing, on hand
  • Nylons, on hand or $1
  • Markers, on hand

Total:  Free or $1!