Applying a Stencil to Practice Skin

Big Pete · 6 Apr 2022

Hi everyone,
I've noticed a few posts about how to apply a stencil to fake skin.
I apply my stencil to fake skin using undiluted Dettol....put a little Dettol onto a paper towel and then rub it onto the surface of the fake skin...leave it for half a minute and then place the stencil, The stencil should come out nice and crisp unless you have used too much of the dettol and it was still wet on the fake skin.
I usually leave it to dry overnight and find that it is nearly impossible to wipe the stencil off.
When tattooing the design on the fake skin, the excess ink and stencil can be wiped off by smearing vaseline over the inked area and wiping firmly.
I don't know if Dettol is available under that name in the USA, but I know it is in the UK and Australia.

Hope this info helps.

sallakiki · 6 Apr 2022

Thank you! I applied a few stencils tonight and think my dettol was still wet. I could barely see a thing!

MalligaMallan · 6 Apr 2022

All I'm saying is TALC POWDER. That solves AAAALL issues with applying stencils on fake skin.

Big Pete · 7 Apr 2022

sallakiki said:
Thank you! I applied a few stencils tonight and think my dettol was still wet. I could barely see a thing!

Probably not enough dettol...or you let it dry for too long.

Big Pete · 7 Apr 2022

MalligaMallan said:
All I'm saying is TALC POWDER. That solves AAAALL issues with applying stencils on fake skin.

What do you do with it Malin? Apply stencil primer (Dettol, Stencil Stuff/ Speed Stick etc) then place stencil then sprinkle Talc Powder over it?

Dazza · 7 Apr 2022

I use brut deodorant on fake skin ,best thing I’ve found for fake skin

MalligaMallan · 7 Apr 2022

Big Pete said:
What do you do with it Malin? Apply stencil primer (Dettol, Stencil Stuff/ Speed Stick etc) then place stencil then sprinkle Talc Powder over it?

No, I apply apply stencil solution, spread a little talc powder over it- usually I blend them a little too with my hand on the sheet and spread it evenly - then apply the stencil. It's a dramatic difference. The result is like applying a stencil on human skin.

ONLY STENCIL SOLUTION:

STENCIL SOLUTION AND TALC POWDER:

You always have to wipe off the grease on the Reelskin sheet before applying stencil solution. Just like on human skin. Preferably with alcohol/disinfectant or likewise.

A good thing with talc powder is you don't have to wait to let the stencil solution dry enough but not too much, and you don't have to wait to let the stencil dry enough but not too much (to not make it stick so much that you don't get rid of it) and all that fuss.

sallakiki · 7 Apr 2022

MalligaMallan said:
No, I apply apply stencil solution, spread a little talc powder over it- usually I blend them a little too with my hand on the sheet and spread it evenly - then apply the stencil. It's a dramatic difference. The result is like applying a stencil on human skin.

ONLY STENCIL SOLUTION:
View attachment 27664

STENCIL SOLUTION AND TALC POWDER:
View attachment 27665

You always have to wipe off the grease on the Reelskin sheet before applying stencil solution. Just like on human skin. Preferably with alcohol/disinfectant or likewise.

A good thing with talc powder is you don't have to wait to let the stencil solution dry enough but not too much, and you don't have to wait to let the stencil dry enough but not too much (to not make it stick so much that you don't get rid of it) and all that fuss.

This is awesome what a difference. Will give it a go thanks so much

Girlie666 · 7 Apr 2022

I apply the talc then add the stencil solution.. works a treat

MalligaMallan · 7 Apr 2022

Girlie666 said:
I apply the talc then add the stencil solution.. works a treat

Hmmmm, maybe I did that too

Big Pete · 7 Apr 2022

Wish I could get a piece of Reel Skin that big....

Dazza · 8 Apr 2022

Mines just brut no powder

MalligaMallan · 8 Apr 2022

Dazza said:
Mines just brut no powder View attachment 27677

Problem is to find the right kind of brut with no alcohol. I never found it in Sweden.

MalligaMallan · 8 Apr 2022

Big Pete said:
Wish I could get a piece of Reel Skin that big....

I have rolls of Reelskin, each several meters long

Leftovers from my art project

Big Pete · 8 Apr 2022

MalligaMallan said:
I have rolls of Reelskin, each several meters long Leftovers from my art project

All we can get here in Australia is bags of off cuts or pieces A5 size

Dazza · 9 Apr 2022

This is the one i use only for fake skin

sallakiki · 9 Apr 2022

MalligaMallan said:
No, I apply apply stencil solution, spread a little talc powder over it- usually I blend them a little too with my hand on the sheet and spread it evenly - then apply the stencil. It's a dramatic difference. The result is like applying a stencil on human skin.

ONLY STENCIL SOLUTION:
View attachment 27664

STENCIL SOLUTION AND TALC POWDER:
View attachment 27665

You always have to wipe off the grease on the Reelskin sheet before applying stencil solution. Just like on human skin. Preferably with alcohol/disinfectant or likewise.

A good thing with talc powder is you don't have to wait to let the stencil solution dry enough but not too much, and you don't have to wait to let the stencil dry enough but not too much (to not make it stick so much that you don't get rid of it) and all that fuss.

Hey Mulliga do you have any videos of your stencil transfer technique? I just tried using talc and dettol and it wasn't any different unfortunately. Feel like I may have done this wrong.

MalligaMallan · 10 Apr 2022

sallakiki said:
Hey Mulliga do you have any videos of your stencil transfer technique? I just tried using talc and dettol and it wasn't any different unfortunately. Feel like I may have done this wrong.

Unfortunately I don't have a video, but I recall now (after Girlie666 reminded me) that what I did was this:

1. Clean sheet with water and soap.
2. Wipe sheet with disinfectant (to get all grease off).
3. Wipe sheet with paper, make sure the sheet becomes completely dry.
4. Spread talc powder over the sheet. Spread it a little carefully with your hand too, it's enough with only a thin layer of talc.
5. Apply a little amount of stencil solution on sheet. Talc and solution will mix but that's okay.
6. Apply stencil.

I never used Dettol for stencils so I can't tell if that works with talc powder or not. Maybe Girlie666 knows?

sallakiki · 10 Apr 2022

MalligaMallan said:
Unfortunately I don't have a video, but I recall now (after Girlie666 reminded me) that what I did was this:

1. Clean sheet with water and soap.
2. Wipe sheet with disinfectant (to get all grease off).
3. Wipe sheet with paper, make sure the sheet becomes completely dry.
4. Spread talc powder over the sheet. Spread it a little carefully with your hand too, it's enough with only a thin layer of talc.
5. Apply a little amount of stencil solution on sheet. Talc and solution will mix but that's okay.
6. Apply stencil.

I never used Dettol for stencils so I can't tell if that works with talc powder or not. Maybe Girlie666 knows?

Thanks

Girlie666 · 10 Apr 2022

MalligaMallan said:
Unfortunately I don't have a video, but I recall now (after Girlie666 reminded me) that what I did was this:

1. Clean sheet with water and soap.
2. Wipe sheet with disinfectant (to get all grease off).
3. Wipe sheet with paper, make sure the sheet becomes completely dry.
4. Spread talc powder over the sheet. Spread it a little carefully with your hand too, it's enough with only a thin layer of talc.
5. Apply a little amount of stencil solution on sheet. Talc and solution will mix but that's okay.
6. Apply stencil.

I never used Dettol for stencils so I can't tell if that works with talc powder or not. Maybe Girlie666 knows?

I’ve never used it with dettol… I’ve also started using old spice deodorant stick for applying stencils… instead of using my anchored stencil solution… that works out great too… I don’t use talc for that tho x

KyleBl4ck · 10 Apr 2022

Big Pete said:
dettol and it was still wet on the fake skin.

So with dettol you want to use a 50/50 mixture and spray it onto the fake skin and rub it in then let it sit until it becomes tacky, then place the stencil. The downside to using dettol is it can take up to 24 hours before the stencil will stick.

MalligaMallan · 10 Apr 2022

KyleBl4ck said:
So with dettol you want to use a 50/50 mixture and spray it onto the fake skin and rub it in then let it sit until it becomes tacky, then place the stencil. The downside to using dettol is it can take up to 24 hours before the stencil will stick.

I imagine talc powder must be a help then with Dettol too

sallakiki · 10 Apr 2022

KyleBl4ck said:
So with dettol you want to use a 50/50 mixture and spray it onto the fake skin and rub it in then let it sit until it becomes tacky, then place the stencil. The downside to using dettol is it can take up to 24 hours before the stencil will stick.

Thank you Kyle

Psych0x · 4 Nov 2022

Hi All,

Well, I didn't have Talcum powder on hand but stumbled upon a winner trying different things, might help someone out there.

Pomade worked brilliantly, not sure if every brand will work the same but made a really bold transfer and after leaving to airdry for some time, I can't rub it off easily at all, this is without vaseline applied yet. Just rubbing vigorously with a finger takes a lot to even smudge.

I used Suavecito Firm Holde Pomade, water soluble.

1. As above, I rubbed hand sanitizer cleaning the practice with a paper towel and dried it with another paper towel.
2. Applied a small dollop of Pomade massaging it evenly creating a thin layer across the practice skin.
3. Place the transfer stencil sheet on top of the skin to apply the stencil
4. Use a wet wipe to rub/dab gently across the top of the stencil sheet making it damp, avoid getting it too wet.
5. Peel of sheet and leave the practice skin & newly transferred design to dry, I waited about 30 minutes, and, voila!

Pomade for practice skin tattoo stencil transfer:

Product: Suavecito Firme Hold

Ingredients: Water, ceteareth-25, glycerin, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, PEG 4 hydrogentated castor oil, fragrance, hydantoin caramel, simethicone, PVP, PEG-8 beeswax, propylene glycol, methylparaben, polysorbate 20

Shainarenee98 · 6 Jun 2023

MalligaMallan said:
No, I apply apply stencil solution, spread a little talc powder over it- usually I blend them a little too with my hand on the sheet and spread it evenly - then apply the stencil. It's a dramatic difference. The result is like applying a stencil on human skin.

ONLY STENCIL SOLUTION:
View attachment 27664

STENCIL SOLUTION AND TALC POWDER:
View attachment 27665

You always have to wipe off the grease on the Reelskin sheet before applying stencil solution. Just like on human skin. Preferably with alcohol/disinfectant or likewise.

A good thing with talc powder is you don't have to wait to let the stencil solution dry enough but not too much, and you don't have to wait to let the stencil dry enough but not too much (to not make it stick so much that you don't get rid of it) and all that fuss.

I’m allergic to Talc, Will any other powder work? Baby powder, cornstarch? Thank you!

MalligaMallan · 7 Jun 2023

Shainarenee98 said:
I’m allergic to Talc, Will any other powder work? Baby powder, cornstarch? Thank you!

I haven't tried, but I figure the importance is the substance makes the stencil solution "less wet", so I would definitely try it if I were you! I would try any powdery substance I'd have at home. Not too grainy maybe, but other than just go for it

And let us know the result!

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