Today, more than 100 years later, temporary tattoos are still handed out as prizes in popcorn snacks. These designs are usually small and appeal to children. Occasionally they even incorporate glitter tattoos.
In the early 1900s, tattoos were incorporated as prizes into many other child-friendly foods and snacks. They also became popular handouts for different sports teams and well known cartoon personalities. In 1970 they were also included with sports trading cards. This was prior to the use of chewing gum, which is commonly inserted into these packets today. Most were basic designs and did not include glitter tattoos. However, despite the simple designs some of these early temporary tattoos are now collector's items worth hundreds of dollars.
Beginning in 1980, the ink used to create temporary tattoos was upgraded and it allowed businesses to begin using scratch and sniff designs.Companies also started using a higher quality of ink and printing to create temporary tattoos. With this new technology, the popularity of temporary tattoos continued to grow and more businesses began selling them and giving them away as promotional items.
Today, temporary tattoos can be purchased in many different stores, vending matches and even over the Internet. There are many different varieties, including glitter tattoos for young girls, cartoon characters, business logos and designs created specifically for adults. They are a fun way for children and adults to express themselves without having to permanently mark their bodies. Temporary tattoos are easy to apply and remove, which make them a wonderful fashion accessory for all ages.
In the early 1900s, tattoos were incorporated as prizes into many other child-friendly foods and snacks. They also became popular handouts for different sports teams and well known cartoon personalities. In 1970 they were also included with sports trading cards. This was prior to the use of chewing gum, which is commonly inserted into these packets today. Most were basic designs and did not include glitter tattoos. However, despite the simple designs some of these early temporary tattoos are now collector's items worth hundreds of dollars.
Beginning in 1980, the ink used to create temporary tattoos was upgraded and it allowed businesses to begin using scratch and sniff designs.Companies also started using a higher quality of ink and printing to create temporary tattoos. With this new technology, the popularity of temporary tattoos continued to grow and more businesses began selling them and giving them away as promotional items.
Today, temporary tattoos can be purchased in many different stores, vending matches and even over the Internet. There are many different varieties, including glitter tattoos for young girls, cartoon characters, business logos and designs created specifically for adults. They are a fun way for children and adults to express themselves without having to permanently mark their bodies. Temporary tattoos are easy to apply and remove, which make them a wonderful fashion accessory for all ages.
