DIY: Transfer Paper

Transfer paper is great for doing complicated or symmetrical designs such as Celtic knots. Anything you can't freehand, can be done with transfer paper to get perfect results.

This is the same transfer paper that is used in tattoo shops. You trace any design you want, creating a transfer. Apply the transfer to your skin and henna over it. The first time you wash, the transfer lines go away and you are left with a henna tattoo that is perfectly done!

This short video quickly shows how to use transfer paper.

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Written Transfer Paper Instructions

  1. Place the black transfer paper (shiny side up) on top of a piece of blank paper.
  2. Place the design you want to trace on top of the black sheet.
  3. Trace the design. The design will be on the bottom blank sheet of paper. This is the transfer that you apply to the skin.
  4. Apply a drop or two of activator on the skin and rub in.
  5. While skin is still wet, carefully press the transfer on the skin, being sure to get the entire design.
  6. Pull the transfer away to see the purple design on the skin.

We make our own transfer paper activator using distilled water, rubbing alcohol, and glycerin so that it doesn't interfere with getting a good henna stain. Do not use deodorant, as it can effect your henna stain.

To make our transfer paper activator mix 80% distilled water, 10% rubbing alcohol, and 10% glycerin together.