Vikings (2013-2020) Siggy Haraldson Jessalyn Gilsig Production Used Back Tattoo Pieces

Siggy Haraldson (Jessalyn Gilsig) was the widow of King Haraldson whom Ragnar killed and overtook his throne. These tattoos were for her character. The production team developed tattoo paper much like a transfer. They would print the tattoos on adhesive paper and then use sterile water to apply to the skin. Removing it is quite easy as they had a special gel that is first applied to the skin and dissolves the adhesive on the tattoo. The process allowed the production team to cut down on setup time and add additional pieces throughout the series that would later become an iconic symbol for the character.