Tinsley Transfers was started by Christien Tinsley in 1999 to cater to demanding special effects requirements in Hollywood production houses with high quality, easy to use prosthetics. The company has created special effects makeup for a lot of movies and started making innovative 3D transfers that can be transferred to skin easily to create impressive realistic effects. Tinsely Transfers also has a variety of temporary tattoos in themes like Gorywood, Day of the Dead, Gothic and much more. More company info...
Tinsley 3D FX Transfers are latex-free, easy to use prosthetics that give stunningly realistic results. They are easy to apply and blend well with the skin for natural look. For more effects, additional makeup or fake blood can be used. Check out our collection of FX transfers for exciting effects such as Vampire Bites, Cutter, Shanked, Scarred, Stitches, Cut Throat, Engraved, Point Blank etc to name a few.
Temporary Tattoos
Tinsley Transfers Temporary Tattoos are made using latest technology and enable artists to create professional grade special effects within minutes. Check out our collection of Gorywood, Gothic or Day of the Dead tattoos.
Temporary Tattoo Kits
Tinsley Transfers Temporary Tattoos are made using latest technology and enable artists to create professional grade special effects within minutes. We carry tattoo kits for whole face such as Sugar skull, Cheetah or Tribal Zebra, perfect for creating stunning face effects for stage, theater or Halloween.
FX Makeup
Tinsley Transfers FX Makeup Set is a professional quality, water based special FX product to create realistic makeup in costuming, cosplay, body painting, face painting, haunted houses, theatrics, stage or Halloween. Tinsley Transfers FX Makeup is a color concentrated makeup that applies smoothly. Tinsley FX Makeup is transfer resistant and stays smudge proof for long durations.
Teeth FX
Tinsley Transfers Teeth FX is a high quality, professional grade prosthetic that will give most realistic special effects. Tinsley Teeth FX pieces are easy to custom fit within 10 minutes, only requiring hot water, bowl and spoon. Tinsley FX teeth are durable and comfortable to wear. Tinsley Teeth FX products are a great accessory for Halloween, costuming or fancy dress.
Big Mouth Kits
Tinsley Transfers Big Mouth Kit is a very easy to use, professional quality makeup kit to create realistic temporary tattoo effects for fancy dress or Halloween. Tinsley Big Mouth Makeup Set contains one big mouth tattoo, FX Makeup tubes and an applicator brush.
Blood FX
Tinsley Transfers Blood FX is made using special "hydrophobic" technology making it waterproof, yet it is easy to wash off with soap and water. Tinsley Transfers Blood FX has a special sugar free formulation that makes it non-sticky and mess free. A little of the product gives a lot of effect. Perfect for use with Tinsley FX transfers and Temporary Tattoos to create realistic gory effects.
Safety Info
All Tinsley Transfers products are made and packaged in the United States with FDA approved ingredients for medical use. FX Transfers are latex-free and safe to use on skin. Tattoo FX are hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Tinsley Transfers FX Blood is non-toxic and non-drying and is safe to use on skin. The company only uses colorants that are approved for use in the United States and abroad.
FX Transfers and Tattoo FX should not be applied on skin that is allergic to any kind of adhesive or on skin very close to eyes. A sensitivity test is recommended prior to use, by applying to the inside of your wrist and leaving it on for 30 minutes.
How Do I Apply Step 1: Peel off the plastic with the Transfer from transfer paper. Step 2: Turn over and press the FX side on the adhesive transfer paper. Step 3: Cut out the FX pieces to be used. Step 4: Clean the skin making sure that it is free of any makeup, oil, hair or dirt. Step 5: Peel the plastic from back of FX and press the exposed side of FX on the skin firmly. Step 6: Using a wet cloth or sponge, soak the transfer paper. Peel off after 30 seconds. Step 7: You can add blood or special FX makeup (sold separately) for additional effects.
How Do I Remove Remove excess blood or makeup with warm water and a towel. Peel from an end and roll off the FX from skin. Remove any residue using an adhesive remover or baby oil. Cleanse skin with warm water and towel.
How Do I Apply Step 1: Clean the skin making sure that it is free of any makeup, oil, hair or dirt. Step 2: Peel off the clear, protective sheet Step 3: With the design facing down, press the tattoo firmly on the skin. Step 4: Using a water-soaked towel, thoroughly wet the back of the tattoo for 30 seconds. Step 5: Remove the paper backing. Step 6: Slightly rinse the image with water.
How Do I Remove Using rubbing alcohol or baby oil, thoroughly saturate the tattoo for about 10 seconds. Using a cotton ball, rub away from skin.
An alternative method is to use pieces of household tape to remove tattoo from dry skin.
Note: Please follow the instructions closely, as handling without proper care can damage the transfer, making it unfit for use.
How Do I Apply Step 1: Carefully cut open the package and remove Teeth FX from packaging. Step 2: FX teeth will be rigid. Soften the upper teeth by immersing in a bowl of hot water. Step 3: After few seconds, remove FX teeth from hot water with a spoon. Step 4: Notice that the FX teeth will be flexible now. Place the flexible, upper teeth into the mouth and fit to the curve of your upper teeth line. Step 5: Let it cool for around 30 seconds. Remove from your mouth. The FX teeth will be rigid again. Step 6: Customize the lower teeth using the same steps above. Pour the thermoplastic setting beads into the hot water. Step 7: After couple of minutes, the color of beads will change from white to clear, which is signal that they can be used now. Remove half of the beads from hot water, using a spoon. Step 8: Twist them into the shape of a 1 to 2 inch worm. Place the worm on the back of your teeth FX and push into place. Place the teeth FX into your mouth and bite down firmly on the soft plastic. Bite down firmly for about 2 minutes. Step 9: After the plastic cools, remove the teeth from mouth. Plastic would have become white again, with the custom impression of your teeth. Repeat the above for the lower teeth as well. Apply additional effects using FX blood or additional makeup (sold separately).
Note: Please follow the instructions closely, as handling without proper care can damage the transfer, making it unfit for use.
How Do I Apply Step 1: Remove tattoo sheet from the package. Step 2: Cut around the tattoo close to it, being careful not to cut into it. Step 3: Cut off the white box in the center of the mouth, which will help you align the tattoo on your face. Step 4: Make sure that skin is clean and free of any oil, dirt, makeup or hair. Step 5: Peel plastic off from the tattoo to expose the sticky under part. Step 6: Open your mouth and line up the tattoo against it so that the open center part is in line with the open mouth. Step 7: Press the tattoo down firmly on skin. After securing tattoo in place, wet the paper using a wet sponge. Wet everywhere except lower lip. Saturate with water everywhere at a gradual pace. Step 8: Finally press down the sponge at the lower lip area and keep it without moving for 10 seconds. Peel away paper slowly. Wet your finger with water and press out any air bubbles in the tattoo. Complete your look by applying additional makeup around the tattoo.
How Do I Remove Saturate the tattoo application with baby oil or rubbing alcohol. After 10 seconds, rub away using a cotton ball. Another method is to remove from dry skin using pieces of transparent tape.
How Do I Apply Use a cotton swab, fingers or sponge for application.
How Do I Remove Remove by washing off with soap and water.
Learn more about Tinsley Transfers
Tinsley Transfers was started by Christien Tinsley in 1999 to cater to demanding special effects requirements in Hollywood production houses with high quality, easy to use prosthetics. The company has created special effects makeup for a lot of movies and started making innovative 3D transfers that can be transferred to skin easily to create impressive realistic effects. Tinsely Transfers also has a variety of temporary tattoos in themes like Gorywood, Day of the Dead, Gothic and much more.