Custom Temporary Tattoos: How to Order and Calculate Price
Send us your design — we print it on temporary tattoo paper and send you the finished run. Whether a single custom sketch or a million tattoos with a logo for a promo campaign, we handle it all. Below are real orders from our archives with price guides, timelines, and details on what to send for a quote.
What Are Custom Temporary Tattoos?
These are temporary tattoos printed from your artwork on paper with a transparent film. Below are two examples from our catalog: on the left a printed sheet with designs, on the right a tattoo applied on skin. Tattoos transfer with water in about 30 seconds, last up to 1-2 weeks, and remove easily with oil or alcohol lotion.
The technology matches our ready-made tattoos. The difference: you provide the design. It’s not henna, a salon tattoo, or a sticker — the film transfers pigment onto skin and becomes invisible.
Order Examples
We’ve printed custom temporary tattoos since 2011. Here are print runs from our archive based on customers’ artwork.
From left to right: separate sheets with logos for the GEEK PICNIC festival and ENERGY radio; TNT TV channel metallic gold print; Rock-Line festival multiple designs on one sheet; a car-themed set including Octavia RS. The article cover shows a batch with the VKontakte logo.
Another notable order: event tattoos for Citrus Agency with SpongeBob 3D designs, applied onsite. Check our news for the photo report.
Note: the sheet’s print is mirrored so texts read backward there, but on skin it flips correctly.
Pricing
Exact prices depend on your design, but roughly: from €0.02 per piece in million-run promo batches up to €2.50 per piece for small runs and large sizes. The wide range is due to two scenarios:
Prices lower with bigger runs. Calculated factors include tattoo size, run quantity, number of design variants, and print type (metallic, glitter, Pantone are more complex than standard color).
Quotes are free and non-binding. Wholesale terms are on our bulk supply page.
Production Time
Manufacturing takes from 12 days, plus European delivery. Exact timing depends on run and print type; we confirm before production alongside proof and price.
Need tattoos by a specific date — festival, shoot, or party? Include that date and delivery city upfront so we can confirm feasibility immediately.
How to Order
We print from just one piece — no need for large runs for personal sketches. Full details on our custom temporary tattoo production page.
What to Submit for a Quote
To quote your order based on the first message, please provide:
- Original artwork file in the highest quality available.
- Tattoo size — width and height in centimeters.
- Quantity of each design.
- Required date and delivery city.
- Brand color code if exact Pantone color matching is needed.
Three tips to save time on design:
- Screenshots and messenger-shared images are often compressed, losing detail. Better submit the original file from your designer, a scan, or a clear photo without blur.
- Check design at actual size. What’s legible on screen might blend on skin sized like a matchbox: thin lines and small text may become unreadable. For detailed artwork, choose larger dimensions.
- No file? Describe your idea in words or send a hand sketch — our designer will prepare and approve a layout before printing.
Printing Types
Minimum order quantities depend on print type; metallic, glitter, and Pantone prints may require different minimums than standard color.
Where Custom Tattoos Are Most Used
- Festivals, concerts, sports events. Applied at entry or promo zones; team logos appear in event photos.
- Children’s parties. Fun themed designs keep kids engaged and aren’t kept forever.
- Included in orders or packaging. Small tattoos in parcels delight customers.
- Corporate events. Group designs or company logos make photos memorable.
- Personal sketches. Try out a design before committing to a permanent tattoo.
For mass use, one or two designs in large runs make the price per piece lower and application at events quick.
How to Choose a Manufacturer: 4 Questions
- Do they have product documentation? Ask to see certificates specific to temporary tattoos. MneTatu products have state registration certificate TR TS 009/2011 marked 3+.
- Can you order just one piece? Some printers require high minimums—check before ordering.
- Do they have an in-house designer? Raw sketches need adapting to print; thin lines can disappear on skin.
- Will they provide a print preview before production? A must-have quality control step.
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Send Your Design
Contact us for a free quote based on your size, run, and print type.
Or use the contact form on the website.
If you don’t have a design, check our catalog of temporary tattoos with over 500 ready designs.
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