Custom Temporary Tattoos for Cosplay & Festivals | EZINK
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For cosplay, festivals & events

Upload your design. Wear real-looking ink all weekend. Clean skin in two weeks.

EZINK Custom turns the artwork you upload into a plant-based genipa ink tattoo that develops inside your skin: your character’s marks, your crew’s matching piece or your own sketch, prepared by an artist and gone on its own in 1 to 2 weeks.

4.5/5 from 4,500+ customers
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Made to order • You approve the mock-up before it prints • Ships to the US, UK, CA, AU, NZ, EU & more

  • Any design you upload
  • Looks like real ink
  • Lasts 1 to 2 weeks
  • Sizes up to a 7 × 19 in sleeve
  • Custom packs: buy 1, get 2 free
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You found the design months ago. Your character’s forearm marks. The matching piece the whole camp agreed on in the group chat. The one sketch you have wanted on your skin since you were sixteen.

Then you tried to actually get it onto your body in time for the event.

One cosplayer summed up the fallback plan the night before a con:

“I’ve used them before! Sadly their shipping would’ve taken too long, so I’m winging it with a temporary tattoo I printed at home.”

Cosplayer, r/CosplayHelp

Printer paper frays by lunch. Sharpie looks like Sharpie. Marketplace sellers want a minimum order, a three-week wait and a shipping fee that costs more than the tattoo.

So how do some people show up with exactly the right ink, hold it through three sweaty days, and have clean skin two weeks later?

The custom problem

Everything you can make at home sits on top of your skin. Everything you can order takes forever.

A printed decal, a marker line, a layer of paint: anything on the surface is one sweaty set, one sunscreen spray or one costume sleeve away from smearing. And it never quite looks real, because real ink is in the skin, not on it.

Home-printed tattoo paper

Fast and cheap, and it reads as a decal: edges lift and the surface shines under stage lights. One cosplayer’s honest review of their own print job: “it’ll fray a little at the wrist.”

Markers, eyeliner and Sharpie

Hours of drawing the night before, then sweat and one hug take it off. The verdict on marker “tattoo pens” from r/tattooadvice: “Just buy a Sharpie.”

Marketplace custom sellers

Six-unit minimums, black-line-only art, vague timelines and shipping that beats your event to the finish line. As one Redditor put it: “custom temporary tattoos are a thing but they seem to be expensive.”

Face and body paint

Great for the first photo. Then it melts. One festival regular on why they switched: “I know I’m sweating my makeup off in about 5 mins… the tattoos hold up.”

Meet EZINK Custom

Your art. Your ink. No needles.

EZINK Custom is a made-to-order semi-permanent tattoo printed from the file you upload. A custom artist individually prepares your artwork for print and sends you a mock-up to approve. Then it is printed in plant-based genipa ink, the fruit-derived pigment that absorbs into the very top layer of your skin instead of sitting on it.

Apply it a day or two before the event. It goes on almost clear, darkens over 24 to 72 hours into black and grey ink with real shading, rides out sweat, showers and a three-day weekend, then fades naturally in 1 to 2 weeks as your skin renews.

Any PNG, JPG or SVG. Any size from a 2 × 2 inch mini to a 7 × 19 inch full sleeve. No needles, no healing, no settling for the closest thing on a shelf.

Loved by over 200,000 customers.

Count back from your event

Made to order means you plan it. Here is the exact timeline.

Custom is printed for you, not pulled from a shelf, so the one question that matters is “will it be on my arm by the day?” Here is how the weeks break down.

Two views of the same arm: an EZINK tattoo when first applied, almost clear, and 72 hours later, fully darkened

The same arm when first applied and 72 hours later.

1
Day 0 • Order

Pick a size, upload your file

Choose a size and pack, upload your PNG, JPG or SVG (at least 1000 × 1000 px) and check out.

2
1 to 2 business days • Mock-up

Approve your mock-up

A custom artist preps your artwork and sends a mock-up. Nothing is printed until you say yes.

3
3 to 4 weeks • Made and shipped

Made and on its way

From mock-up approval, allow 3 to 4 weeks including shipping. Custom orders ship separately from stock tattoos.

4
Event minus 2 days • Apply

Five minutes on clean skin

Prime with the included wipe, press for 30 to 60 seconds, peel. It goes on almost clear.

5
Event day • Peak ink

Darkened and ready

24 to 72 hours later it has developed into real-looking black and grey. It lasts 1 to 2 weeks, then fades.

Rule of thumbOrder at least 5 weeks before your con or festival. Turnaround is 3 to 4 weeks from the day you approve the mock-up. Event sooner than that? Over 1,000 artist-drawn stock designs (buy 1, get 1 free) and Sleeve Mystery Packs ship within 1 business day.
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Order early • Approve the mock-up fast • Apply 2 days before the event

1

Your exact design, down to the line

Upload the artwork and a custom artist prepares it line by line for print, then sends a mock-up before anything gets made. Character marks, a crew logo, your own sketch, even a photo of an existing tattoo you want to test on a new spot: if it is a PNG, JPG or SVG, it can be an EZINK.

  • Any file: PNG, JPG or SVG, even a screenshot or a photo of skin art
  • Mock-up within 1 to 2 business days, approved by you before printing
  • Fine lines down to 0.3 mm keep their detail

“I sent in a picture and they were able to directly match it… it looks great.”

Thomas, verified buyer, Custom Tattoos
2

People will think it is real

The ink develops inside the skin with black and grey shading, so there is no glossy film to give it away. The most repeated line in EZINK reviews is some version of “they didn’t believe me.”

  • Plant-based genipa ink absorbs into the top layer of skin
  • Darkens over 24 to 72 hours into deep black and grey
  • Give it the full 48 hours before you judge it

“Really easy to apply. My tattoos developed in like 1.5 days and people keep asking if I got a tattoo recently.”

Maxine S., verified buyer
3

It survives the whole con or festival weekend

Once developed there is nothing on the surface to peel, so sweat, sunscreen, showers and a mosh pit do not take it off. Apply two days out, use lotion sunscreen rather than spray, and it is still there for the Sunday photos.

  • Water and sweat resistant once fully developed
  • Lasts 1 to 2 weeks depending on placement and skin
  • No lifting edges, no cracking, no reapplying at camp

“After one week they look absolutely real deep black like the picture! After sweaty days, lots of unwanted rubbing it stayed on strong!”

Simon, verified buyer
4

Go sleeve-scale, or kit out the whole crew

Custom runs from a 2 × 2 inch mini to a 7 × 19 inch full sleeve, the largest size in the EZINK range and big enough for a shoulder-to-wrist piece. Every design comes as a pack of 3 identical tattoos, so you have a spare for a practice run or a second day. Party Packs of 25 and Event Packs of 50 cover the entire camp.

  • Six sizes: 2 × 2, 2 × 4, 4 × 4, 4 × 7, 5.5 × 9 and 7 × 19 inches
  • 3 of your design per pack, packs up to 50 for groups
  • Matching ink for a cosplay group, a rave crew or a bachelorette party

“Genuinely I got so many compliments… I’m definitely considering buying again.”

Mike K., verified buyer
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Test-drive your real tattoo while you are at it

Most EZINK customers are trying a tattoo for the first time. Upload the design you are considering, wear it for two weeks at the exact size and spot, and find out how it feels before a needle is involved. Some go get it inked. Some are glad they didn’t. Both get to find out.

  • Test placement, size and style with nothing permanent on the line
  • Fades clean in 1 to 2 weeks, no removal needed
  • Keep the mock-up as a sized reference for your tattoo artist

“My aunts (who have gotten tattoos all their life) believed it! The quality is so great to test out the idea of a tattoo.”

Goobernut, verified buyer
How it works

Five steps from screenshot to skin.

No drawing skills, no tattoo artist, no minimum beyond a pack of 3.

EZINK Custom Tattoos banner: your idea, ink made EZ, your ink, showing a customer sketch turned into a printed EZINK tattoo on an arm
Step 1

Pick your size and pack

Six sizes from 2 × 2 to 7 × 19 inches. Packs of 3, 5, 10, 25 or 50 identical tattoos.

Step 2

Upload your design

PNG, JPG or SVG at 1000 × 1000 px or larger. Screenshots and photos of existing tattoos work. No transparent background needed.

Step 3

Approve your mock-up

A custom artist preps the file and sends a mock-up within 1 to 2 business days. Nothing prints until you say yes.

Step 4

We print, cure and ship

Printed in genipa ink, cured, packed with a primer wipe per tattoo and shipped from the production hub. Allow 3 to 4 weeks.

Step 5

Apply and watch it develop

Five minutes to apply, 24 to 72 hours to darken, 1 to 2 weeks of wear.

Applying it takes about five minutes

Wiping the forearm with the EZINK primer wipe Step 1

Prep and prime

Wipe shaved, moisturized skin with the primer wipe for 30 seconds and let it dry.

Placing the EZINK tattoo sticky side down on the forearm Step 2

Place and press

Peel off the clear film, lay the design sticky side down and press a damp cloth over it for 30 to 60 seconds.

Pressing a damp EZINK cloth over the tattoo on the forearm Step 3

Peel the backing

Lift the paper slowly. The design looks faint at first. That is normal, the ink is already in your skin.

Peeling the paper backing away from the applied EZINK tattoo Step 4

Watch it develop

Over 24 to 72 hours it darkens into real-looking ink. Skip long soaks on day one and cover it the first night.

Not sure your file will print well? Email hello@ezink.co with the subject “Custom Image Check” before you order and the team will look it over.

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Mock-up in 1 to 2 business days • 3 to 4 weeks from approval to your door

Pick your size

From a wrist mini to a full sleeve. Every one printed from your file.

Sizes refer to the paper. The printed design sits slightly inside the edge. Every pack is 3 identical tattoos of one design, with 5, 10, 25 and 50 packs for crews.

Store offer

Buy 1 get 1 free on all tattoos

Every second tattoo is free. Mix and match any designs, as many pairs as you like.

Custom is made to order and sold as packs instead: every custom order is buy 1, get 2 free, so 3 identical tattoos of your design are priced as one. Add any stock designs to the same order and every second one of those is free.

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Pack pricing is on the collection page in your local currency

Why we roll the dice

Some designs are worth wearing before they are worth keeping.

EZINK started in 2022 because wearing a tattoo used to mean one of two things: a needle you live with forever, or a kids’ sticker that fools nobody. Custom exists for the third thing. The character you have cosplayed for three years. Your grandmother’s handwriting. The sleeve you are saving up for and want to see on your own arm first.

We do not want to talk you out of a real tattoo. We want you to find out. Wear the exact design, at the exact size, in the exact spot, for two weeks. Then decide.

Roll the dice on the look. Keep your skin for the decision.

The EZINK crew
Real reviews

“People keep asking if I got a tattoo recently”

Verified buyers of EZINK custom tattoos, in their own words.

Thomas
Verified buyer
★★★★★

“I sent in a picture and they were able to directly match it… it looks great. At 48hrs it had darken in and looked great.”

Verified review
Maxine S.
Verified buyer
★★★★★

“Really easy to apply. My tattoos developed in like 1.5 days and people keep asking if I got a tattoo recently because it looks fresh and realistic.”

Verified review
Simon
Verified buyer
★★★★★

“I’m a guide and I wasn’t too sure how these would hold up but they’re great. After one week they look absolutely real deep black like the picture!”

Verified review
Sal B.
Verified buyer
★★★★★

“I applied it two days before my vacation and it ended up getting a nice dark finish that looked great.”

Verified review
Dante
Verified buyer
★★★★★

“I love how easy it is to apply, the only thing is, don’t do it right before bed. I’m glad I chose ezink over ink box. Really I’m impressed with the quality.”

Verified review
Mike K.
Verified buyer
★★★★★

“Genuinely I got so many compliments… I’m definitely considering buying again.”

Verified review

Individual results and development times vary with skin type, placement and aftercare.

Compare

EZINK Custom vs. everything you have tried for a custom look

Feature
EZINK Custom
Home-printed or hand-drawn
Real tattoo
Your exact uploaded design
Only if you can draw it
Yes, per artist
Looks like real ink
×
Survives sweat, water and a full weekend
×
Artist-prepared, with a mock-up to approve
×
Consultation
Sizes up to a 7 × 19 inch sleeve
Printer-limited
No needles, no healing
×
Fades clean in 1 to 2 weeks
Peels in a day
Permanent
Time to get it
3 to 4 weeks, made to order
Tonight, redo tomorrow
Waitlist plus sessions
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You approve the mock-up before anything is printed

Questions

Everything people ask before they upload

Will it arrive before my event?
Plan for it. A custom artist sends your mock-up within 1 to 2 business days, and turnaround is 3 to 4 weeks from the day you approve it, including shipping. Order at least 5 weeks before a con or festival and approve the mock-up quickly. Custom orders ship separately from any stock tattoos in the same cart. If your event is sooner, EZINK’s stock designs and Sleeve Mystery Packs ship within 1 business day, and stock designs are buy 1, get 1 free.
What kind of file do I need?
A PNG, JPG or SVG at 1000 × 1000 px or larger. Screenshots and photos of existing tattoos work, and you do not need a transparent background. Lines should be at least 0.3 mm thick to hold detail. Unsure? Email hello@ezink.co with the subject “Custom Image Check” before you order.
Can you match my character’s exact markings?
Yes. Upload the reference and a custom artist prepares it for print, then sends a mock-up for you to approve before anything is made. One thing to know: every EZINK develops in black genipa ink, so a colored design is printed in black and grey tones.
Why is the minimum 3 tattoos?
Custom designs are printed in sets of 3 identical tattoos for production efficiency. In practice that gives you a practice run, the real one for the event, and a spare for day two or the next con. Packs of 5, 10, 25 and 50 are there for groups.
Does buy 1 get 1 free apply to custom tattoos?
Not in the same way, because custom is made to order. The store-wide offer, buy 1 get 1 free on all tattoos, covers the stock designs: every second tattoo is free and you can mix and match any designs, as many pairs as you like. It does not apply to custom orders, packs, mystery packs, bundles or gift cards. Custom has its own pack pricing instead: every custom order is buy 1, get 2 free, so a pack of 3 identical tattoos of your design is priced as one.
Will it actually look real?
That is the most common comment in reviews. The ink absorbs into the top layer of skin and darkens over 24 to 72 hours into black and grey with real shading, so there is no shiny film. Give it the full 48 hours before you judge the darkness, and expect the final tone to vary a little with skin type.
How long does it last? Will it survive a three-day festival?
Once fully developed EZINK is water and sweat resistant and lasts 1 to 2 weeks depending on placement, skin type and how much the area is rubbed or scrubbed. Apply 1 to 2 days before the event, keep it dry for the first 4 hours, minimize heavy sweating in the first 24 to 48 hours, and use lotion sunscreen instead of spray.
Does it hurt? Is it safe for sensitive skin?
No needles, no pain, no healing. The ink and primer wipe have been tested to meet cosmetic regulatory requirements and are cruelty-free and latex-free. As with any body art there is a small risk of reaction, so patch test first if you have sensitive skin, avoid the face, neck, intimate areas and damaged skin, and check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. EZINK recommends its products for ages 18+. Full details: Safety & Ingredients.
Can I remove it early if I need to?
Not on demand. Because the ink sits in the top layer of skin it fades as your skin renews, usually over 1 to 2 weeks. Daily washing and gentle exfoliation speed that up. So pick a placement you are happy to wear for a couple of weeks.
What if my order arrives wrong or damaged?
You approve the mock-up before printing, so what you see is what gets made. If the print arrives defective or does not match your approved mock-up, email hello@ezink.co with photos within 72 hours of delivery and the team will sort a replacement. If the parcel is lost, stolen or damaged in transit, shipping protection replaces it free of charge. Because custom is made to order, it cannot be cancelled or refunded once the mock-up is approved. See the Custom Tattoo Policy.
Where do you ship?
EZINK ships to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the EU, South Africa and more, with local stores and warehouses in Australia, South Africa and London. Custom orders ship from the production hub as soon as they are cured.
Approved by you before we print

You see it before we print it. If it arrives wrong, we replace it.

Custom is made to order, so EZINK shows you a mock-up of your exact design within 1 to 2 business days and prints nothing until you approve it. If the finished tattoo arrives defective or different from what you approved, send photos to hello@ezink.co within 72 hours and the team will make it right. Every parcel is covered by shipping protection: lost, stolen or damaged in transit means a free replacement.

Your next event

Show up wearing the design nobody else could get.

Upload your artwork, approve the mock-up, and wear real-looking custom ink through the whole con or festival. Sizes from a 2 × 2 inch mini to a 7 × 19 inch sleeve, packs from 3 to 50 at buy 1, get 2 free, and clean skin in 1 to 2 weeks. Add any stock designs and every second one is free too.

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Order 5 weeks out. Apply 2 days before. Peak ink on the day.

P.S. If you have ever printed a tattoo on your home printer at midnight, or watched the marker version smear onto your costume before the doors opened, this is the fix. Send us the file. We will turn it into ink.

The EZINK crew
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