Can I create a scannable tattoo (ie. barcodes, soundwaves, QR codes)?
Who doesn't love a good barcode tattoo? Unfortunately, while these types of tattoos look great, they usually don't work. 😭
There are a few reasons why scannable tattoos likely won't scan on your skin:
- Body Curvature: The human body doesn't have a lot of flat spots. Once applied to a curved surface, scanning a code becomes more difficult. Skin is also very flexible, which can have a big impact on whether a code will scan.
- Line Weight: The custom team often needs to increase the line weight of designs, which in the case of barcodes will make them unusable.
- Smudging: Codes such as barcodes and QR codes often have thin or small white areas. These can easily be lost by the surrounding ink smudging and filling in the area.
- Application Error: All it takes is a small scratch or crease during application to make the code unusable.
If you'd still like to order a code for the look of it, you're more than welcome to! With that said, we can't guarantee that the code will scan.
📩 Still have questions? Email us at CustomOrders@inkbox.com