Welcome to Deadly Sting Tattoos! This site grew out of my own desire (as a Frank N Furter with the NYC cast) to be totally independent when it comes to getting into costume. The one thing stopping me...Frank's "Boss" tattoo! I decided to try home-printed temporary tattoos, which were certainly an improvement over makeup or Sharpies, but still left a lot to be desired, both visually and in ease of use. Eventually, I decided to bite the bullet and have my tattoo art professionally printed, and the results are pretty fantastic! Check out this side-by-side comparison:
 (Deadly Sting "Boss" Tattoo on left, Mick Rock photo of Tim's "Boss" Tattoo on right)
I figured that I wouldn't be the only person to find these tattoos useful, so I decided to make them available to the general public - and especially other Rocky performers!
About The Tattoos These are industry-standard temporary tattoos, measuring 3.39" x 5.28" (one per 4" x 6" sheet), and should last for several days of "normal" wear. They are easy to apply and remove, and each tattoo comes with instructions on the back.
Please be aware that the artwork appears backwards on the actual tattoo sheet, this is correct! Currently I only offer the "Boss" design, but may expand my inventory in the future if there is enough demand.
Special Notes On Shipping All tattoo orders will now ship on MONDAYS only! If placing your order on a Monday, it must be received by 10am EST to ship the same day, otherwise it will go out the following week. In the case of a US Holiday falling on a Monday resulting in post office closure, pending orders will ship the following week, so be sure to plan ahead!
The shipping charges added to orders via PayPal cover packaging and First Class USPS shipping only! If you require your tattoos for a deadline that cannot be accomodated via First Class mail, please let us know when you place your order, and we can arrange for USPS Priority or Express shipping. You will be invoiced for the additional shipping charge via PayPal separately. Domestic orders will be charged an additional $8 for Priority shipping, or $20 for Express shipping. Please be sure to specify which expedited shipping method you require when placing your order! Charges for International orders requiring expedited shipping will be calculated on a case-by-case basis. Payment for additional shipping must be received by 10am EST on the Monday your order is scheduled to ship, otherwise it will be sent via First Class mail, no exceptions!
Tips & Tricks
- When cutting tattoo out of backing sheet, be sure not to separate the "Boss" and blood drips from the heart, just cut around the entire design.
- Apply your tattoo several hours before a performance, if possible. The surface will appear more matte (and natural) over time.
- Do not powder over your tattoo!
- Practice placement of the tattoo on your arm before removing the clear protective sheet. Once you stick the tattoo down (without the plastic sheet), you cannot re-position it.
- Really soak the backing sheet with water! I recommend holding a wet sponge over the whole sheet for at least 30 seconds, preferably while hovering over a sink.
- Certain areas of the tattoo are quite delicate, like the point of the dagger & tops of the "Boss" lettering. Press these areas of the tattoo onto your arm extra-firmly before wetting the backing sheet for removal.
Contacting Deadly Sting Tattoos If you have any questions, comments, or just want to send in some pics showing how fabulous you look wearing our tattoos, please email deadlystingnyc@gmail.com. |