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a Time machine tattoo machines

2012-01-06T02:58:00.000-08:00

Time machine tattoo machines some of the best available. Highly sought after, precision cnc milled tattoo machines, special editions have signatures and numbers to increase the value in the future. These machines come with linited lifetime warranty. Tattoo artists worldwide use these professional hard working tattoo machines, so add one to your collection.

http://www.atimemachine.com/

Atime machines instructional dvd also available as download or disk. Dvd explains how to keep your time machine tattoo machine in working order.

http://www.atimemachine.com/Instructional-DVD.html

green soap wet wipes

2012-01-06T02:23:00.000-08:00

Don't spend extra money on green soap, tissues & spray bottles. Use green soap wet wipes and save $$$. Wipes are sterile and come in packs of 10 and 40, you can buy the dispenser or use the pack with its adhesive strips to place them were desired. Easy to remove and leaves no residue behind.

http://www.worldwidetattoo.com/english/product/Tattoo-Green-Soap-Wipes-80-Tub

research a company with these tools

2012-01-05T00:34:00.000-08:00

Researching a company can be annoying. Here are a few tools to help in the process.

Whois lookup: Look for domain name changes

http://www.whois.com/

SiteKarma: Look for domain name changes, fraud reports, reviews etc.

http://sitekarma.com/

Complaintsboard: Look for complaints filed against company and what they are for

http://www.complaintsboard.com/

xom reviews: Look for customer reviews

http://www.xomreviews.com/reviews/

Norton internet security: Purchase norton to use thier safeweb search tool.

http://www.symantec.com/

eternal tattoo & the welker rotary tattoo machine

2012-01-04T21:00:00.000-08:00

The Welker rotary tattoo machine

We all know about eternal tattoo ink one of the worlds best, with an amazing 103 different bold vivid colours available. But did you know eternal tattoo also makes a range of high quality tattoo machines. These machines are all cnc precision milled from a solid block.

The welker rotary tattoo machines have an adjustable stroke, capable of running at 70000rpm. weighs only 4.6oz and has a Graphite DC Micromotor.

Manufactured by Eternal tattoo supplies in the U.S.A comes with a lifetime warranty on the shell and a 1 year warranty on the motor.

Visit http://www.eternaltattoosupply.com/Welker-Adjustable-Rotary-Machine-_p_578.html

Tattoo dvd's

2012-01-04T16:01:00.001-08:00

A small list of educational tattoo dvd's.

Get real dvd with Mike DeVries

A 3.5 hour instructional dvd on realistic portraits, edited from a 7 hour tattoo includes everything from applying the stencil to machine and ink usage and other tattoo procedures.
http://www.eternaltattoosupply.com/Get-Real-w-Mike-Devries-DVD_p_311.html

Jason Ackermans from sketch to skin
This 2 hour dvd features everything from drawing the stencil to setting up, shading techniques and colour etc. Alike the Mike DeVries dvd this is a professional dvd but also great for an apprentice.
http://www.eternaltattoosupply.com/Jason-Ackermans-From-Sketch-to-Skin-DVD_p_465.html

Standards of practice: infection control for the modification industry
Hygiene and infection control is the most important factor when tattooing. With the right procedures followed you should have no problems. This dvd is a must have for anyone involved in body modification including tattooing, piercing and more.
http://www.tattooeducation.com/Tattoo-DVDs/item2984.html

Reinventing the tattoo by guy aitchison
Reinventing the tattoo is a full-color, 368 page hardcover book and a DVD with 40 detailed video clips that relate directly to material in the book in a boxset. Get a view on Guy’s unique vision on art. Get an inside look into what it takes to improve your artistic ability. Whether you’re an experienced professional or an apprentice working in a supervised setting, this book and DVD can provide you with valuable new tools for improving your work.
http://www.tattooeducation.com/Tattoo-Books/item2986.html

Shopping for tattoo supplies on eBay... Cheap chinese huh?

2012-01-04T06:31:00.000-08:00

The big asked question, is it safe to buy tattoo supplies from eBay? And what about cheap chinese?

This all depends on the seller you plan to buy from. Yes there may be bad sellers with bad products and heaps of cheap nasty tattoo supplies on eBay but there are also many Professional tattoo suppliers like Monstersteel, painful pleasures, victorian tattoo supply, Bodymodking, cam tattoo supply, superior tattoo & more.

First know where the eBay seller is located, check the sellers feedback for customer ratings, confirm the item in the image is the correct product. Pay careful attention to photo's sometimes you may see an irregularity in the photo, require registered post ensuring packages arrive and use paypal to be protected against fraud. The sellers country can be found on their feedback page. See a feedback from a good supplier by clicking here.

Many people say DON"T BUY CHINESE... That is silly. Yes there is alot of chinese tattoo supplies that are bad quality, some maybe even toxic, but there are good chinese suppliers. Did you know half the U.S.A sold tattoo machines, springs, contact screws etc is from china? Immortal tattoo ink who some claim to be made in the U.S.A is actually manufactured almost next door to tat2king who manufacture and supply 90% of the world with tattoo supplies. The most important factor to buying chinese is research, more research, then a whole heap more before you order. Check the company address supplied when searched in google return the same company, check phone numbers supplied by calling them, search complaints board for reviews, check for website name changes at whois.com, be very wary of super friendly emails and persistant contact a real professional will get straight to the point, without being rude.

Example: hi geoff,

thank you for contacting us, yes that item is in stock the current price is $16.50.

Thank you

kind regards ........... This is a standard type of email a scammer will probably say

Hello my friend, how is you day. We are glad you contact us.

this item is in stock. Price for you can be low as $9.50 but price is depend on amount. 1-3 $14.40 4-8 $12.00 if you buy 9 or more quote will be send upon your request.

Look forward to do business with you in future.

Kind regards

jack chan

What is Alconox

2012-01-04T03:37:00.000-08:00

Alconox is a high powered tattoo equipment cleaning product that comes in powdered form, but not only is it a cleaner it is the name of the company that manufactures it. Alconox inc products have been used in the sterilization process of surgical equipment for over 65 years.

Alconox is Non corrosive and safe to use on all tattoo equipment. Can be used as to soak instruments then clean. Aclonox is used before the sterilization process (before autoclaving). Should be rinsed thoroughly under running water.

Click here for a list of certified dealers or visit http://www.alconox.com/

What is madacide-fd or madacide-1

2012-01-04T02:40:00.000-08:00

Madacide-FD & Madacide-1

Madacide is a commonly used disinfectant used in doctor surgeries, hospitals, tattoo or piercing studios, vet clinics & many more professional trades were cross-contamination or the spreading of disease may occcur. Both madacide-fd and madacide-1 are EPA registered and kill crucial viruses, diseases etc. Both used to clean down benchtops, counters, floors atc. Madacide is also available in wetwipes suitable to wipe down counters/benchtops as well as items such as telephones, pens etc. This is the most important factor when tattooing, your area should ALWAYS be cleaned with a cleaner capable of stopping major viruses and diseases. Many tattoo suppliers have madacide.

Madacide-fd

Hospital Disinfectant Cleaner (Fast Drying).
One step air dry surface broad specturm formula.
Alcohol based. EPA registered.
Kills Influenza A, HIV, Hepatitis B and C, TB,
MRSA, VRE, SARS. Fungicidal. Unique anti-corrosion formulation will not damage
lenses, cement, plastics, rubber, steel, aluminum,
brass or other metal when used as directed.

Madacide-1

Broad spectrum multiporpose.
No Alcohol content. EPA registered.
Kills: Influenza A. HIV, HEPATITIS A, B and C,
TB, MRSA, VRE, and SARS. Fungicidal.
Safe to use.

Non toxic

stigma rotary tattoo machines

2012-01-04T02:16:00.000-08:00

The worlds best rotary tattoo machines by stigma rotary.

Manufactured in germany.

They currently have 3 different rotary machines the fly, hyperv2 & Bizzare v2 all fully adjustable, high-tech & smooth running. These rotary tattoo machines are Recommended for professionals. Click the link below 1 listed below or visit http://www.stigma-rotary-tattoo.com/ for detailed information about each machine.

Bizzare v2

The Bizarre V2 now has been re-invented with a different concept. It has a new round external piston causing minimal friction on the drive system this allows the motor to run much more cooler. Fully adjustable stroke, capable of pushing 50 or more tattoo needles no problem.

http://www.stigma-rotary-tattoo.com/cms/machines/bizarre.html

Hyper v2

The hyper v2 is a Semi-rotary (hybrid) tattoo machine, with swash-plate technology. The motor is placed vertically, Hyper V2 has a fully adjustable stroke controlled by a screw on the top side of the machine. Capable of pushing 50 or more tattoo needles no problem.

http://www.stigma-rotary-tattoo.com/cms/machines/hyper.html

Fly

The Fly rotary tattoo machine is the only fully autoclavable tattoo machine on the market. Fully adjustable with the ability to soften the throw. Available in 3 different setup styles 1 for a harder longer stroke, a medium stroke and a short soft stroke. The motors are purchased seperate and are swiss made by maxon motor. Also capable of pushing 50 or more tattoo needles no problem.

http://www.stigma-rotary-tattoo.com/cms/machines/fly.html

Looking for tattoo books?

2012-01-02T22:28:00.000-08:00

Tattoo books
If your interested in tattoo's, learning to tattoo, have a tattoo shop, or even just love to read books you may be interested in some of these tattoo books. Most of these books can be purchased by visiting http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ or you can just browse our list and click the link. There is a couple of books in the list from other suppliers too.

The great book of tattoo designs

A thick 500 page book full of tattoo designs, the tattoo designs are categorized and are all outlines. Features designs such as dragons, fairies, flowers, aztec inspired designs, mythilogical creatures and more.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/great-book-of-tattoo-designs-lora-s-irish/1008256031?ean=9781565233324

Sailor jerry's tattoo stencils

80 page book featuring old school sailor jerry tattoo stencils. This book is not just to get tattoo designs anyone after a great book for the collection featuring some of the worlds most famous, inspirational tattoo pin up designs by Sailor Jerry.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sailor-jerrys-tattoo-stencils-kate-hellenbrand/1005106183?ean=9780764315626

How to draw tattoo style
224 page book Includes simple instructions on how to draw tattoo style pictures with illustrated steps.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-draw-tattoo-style-andy-fish/1027760745?ean=9780785826699&itm=512&usri=tattooing

Into the skin: the ultimate tattoo book & dvd
144 page book featuring information ranging from the origins and history of tattooing, to modern practices and the equipment used today. You could save yourself literally hours of research.
Also comes with a dvd with tips on everything form application of stencils to aftercare of a tattoo.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/into-the-skin-superior-tattoo/1029295856?ean=9781935828174&itm=592&usri=tattooing

The tattoo chronicles

The Tattoo Chronicles is an illustrated diary that offers an intimate look at a crucial year in the personal and professional life of Kat Von Dutch, world famous star of tv show LA Ink.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tattoo-chronicles-kat-von-d/1100258598?ean=9780061953361&itm=2&usri=kat+tattoo

High voltage tattoo
High Voltage Tattoo is 176 page a graphic interpretation of today's global tattoo culture from a professionals perspective. Another great book by world famous tattoo artist Kat Von Dutch.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/high-voltage-tattoo-kat-von-d/1103266226?ean=9780061684388&itm=1&usri=kat+tattoo

Will add more books to the list soon.

What is the Tattoo bible.

2012-01-01T23:33:00.001-08:00

The Tattoo Bible

The tattoo bible is not an encyclopedia of tattooing, or a how to tattoo book, it's a 2 book serious based on tattoo art flash. Each of the books feature aprox 144 pages of colourful tattoo flash designs and ideas some pages with upto 4 designs and more intrecate designs are 1 per page. The tattoo bibles feature cool tattoo designs like Skulls, hearts, dragons, flowers, butterflies, girls, tribal and more. Both books are made by superior tattoo, U.S.A. You can find both the tattoo bibles at superior tattoo supplies or at Barnes and noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tattoo-bible-superior-tattoo/1100733612#CustomerReviews

A brief article on ancient tattooing

2012-01-01T18:35:00.000-08:00

Ancient Tattoo's

Tattooing has been a standard human practice since around the Neolithic times. Otzi the Iceman, a frozen man found in the Otz valley in the Alps, dating from the fourth to fifth millennium BC, had approximately 57 carbon tattoos, they consisted of simple dots and lines on his lower spine. He also had tattoos behind his left knee, and on his right ankle. These tattoos were thought to be a form of healing because of their placement which resembles acupuncture. Thier is also evidence of ancient tattoo's on mummies found in egypt. Mummies bearing tattoos date back to the end of the second millennium BC.

Julius Caesar describes tattoos of deep blue and scarification markings in Book 5 of his Gallic Wars This was in 54 BC.

Tattooing in Japan is thought to go back aprox ten thousand years ago. Ancient japanese warriors would tattoo thier face in an effort to break the spirit of enemies.

Many other cultures have had tattoo traditions ranging from rubbing cuts and other wounds with ashes, to hand-pricking the skin and henna.

How do i know if my tattoo is infected

2012-01-01T18:10:00.000-08:00

Infections that can be transmitted by the use of unsterilized tattoo equipment, poor quality or contaminated ink, cheap tattoo needles, dirty tattoo studios, not keeping the tattoo clean, unsanitray inviroments such as a dirty house and sometimes even polluted or contaminated water can cause infection.

Some of these infections can lead to problems such as herpes simplex virus, tetanus, staph, fungal infections, some forms of hepatitis, tuberculosis, and HIV.

If you think your tattoo is infected it's best to consult your local gp.

It's reccomended to stay out of any pools, hot tubs, spas, saunas etc. Especially in a place were there is or has been other people in it. It's advised not to wet your tattoo too much, it should be realatively dry most of the time.

See Full aftercare details here:

http://australiastattooplace.blogspot.com/2011/12/tattoo-aftercare-how-to-care-for-your.html

Soniclean Ultrasonic cleaners...Say no to cheap ultrasonics

2012-01-01T17:42:00.000-08:00

Say no to cheap supplies

Looking for high quality medical grade ultrasonic cleaners. Check out the soniclean ultrasonic cleaner range featuring ultrasonics from 1.6L to 80L high powered ultrasonic frequencies. These are used by doctors or dentists. Say no to cheap cleaners that have low frequencies, cheap poor quality materials etc. These machines are designed to clean jewellery not tattoo or surgical equipment.

Visit http://www.soniclean.com.au/

tattoo grips & tips. should i use stainless steel?

2012-01-01T17:18:00.000-08:00

When using stainless steel tattoo grips & tips there's a number of factors you need to look at including tools that will be needed, how they should be stored and handled and how to make sure they're always sterile.

Stainless steel Tattoo grips & tips.

When using stainless steel grips, tips and backstems (tubes) there is alot to consider. 1st & most important, they must be steralised properly. This procedure requires an ultrasonic cleaner (not a cheap jewellery cleaner), an autoclave, autoclave pouches, tip cleaning brushes, & allen keys. Not only will you need all these tools you will also need cleaning solutions such as alcanox, liquinox, ultrasonic (gpc) etc used in the ultrasonics. Madaclenz plus, bleech, ulcajet, luminox etc used as pre-soak and cleaners.

When soaking your tools make sure you take the grub skrew in the grip completely out, soak your tools in a high quality surgical grade 316L stainless steel kidney dish or bowl. The cleaning agent you use should specify in the directions how long to soak for and what temerature to clean with. It will never say clean with hot this will conjeal the blood. After soaking tools use your tip cleaning brush and scrub the inside thoroughly.

Now they will need to be cleaned in the ultrasonic cleaner. Your ultrasonic cleaner should be able to heat water, again set the temperature to the temperature specified by the cleaning agent. Alcanox is a very popular cleaning agent to use. Refer to your ultrasonic cleaners user manual for a specified time to run the ultrasonic.

After cleaning with your ultrasonic, whilst wearing latex gloves rinse them well. Dry them thoroughly, ensure there is no moisture left before placing them in individual autoclave pouches. Don't put the grub screw back in the grip yet, they go in the same pouch as the grip. Now they're ready to be autoclaved.

Using stainless steel tattoo tips and grips has it's advantages. It may be an expensive setup and require a fair bit of effort. Heres the advantages a great feel with weight and balance, long lasting, hard working can be used for hours on end won't heat up, the tip and tube maintain there shape. You save money in the long run as high quality disposable tattoo grip and tips can be expensive.

my tattoo faded, why?

2011-12-30T20:26:00.000-08:00

There are a number of ways a tattoo can fade. These include sun tanning, bad tattooing, bad tattoo ink, body rejections of pigment, damage done due to beech, sauna even hot showers, allergic reactions and more.

Allergic reactions

Tattoo ink can contain minerals and metals or organic matter that some people may be allergic to. This is upto the customer to determine if they are allergic to an ingredient. To be on the safe side the tattooist should supply a medical safety data sheet to the customer when making an appointment for a tattoo, you should advise them to see a doctor about any allergies prior to getting a tattoo.

Damage caused by mistreatment

The customer should be advised that they not go to the beech, stay out of the sun, do not go to sauna or hot shower they should be luke warm for 1st 5 days or so, it's best to avoid getting the tattoo wet for too long. Short quick showers no baths or swimming etc, do not pick or scratch, avoid perfuse sweating while covered in heavy material, it's advised to wear light breathable clothing.

Bad tattooing

When a tattoo is not performed properly it may scab really inconsistantly thick and thin scabs, redness still after 2-3 days, swelling, bleeding and puss can also be an infection. Once the tattoo heals you should see dark and light areas or areas that looked chunked, scarred, or scrathed up. This is were the term scratcher came from.

A scratcher is not a backyarder a scratcher knows not what he is doing a backyarders can have autoclaves, ultrasonics, etc. We prefer the terms scratchers & undergound.

Tattoo and piercings in 1... Thats an idea

2011-12-30T19:54:00.000-08:00

Heres an idea i have of a tattoo that contains piercings also. The tattoo consists of twisted, contorted skulls and faces as a sleeve on the fore arm or even up the whole arm. Then using microdermal impants and barbells etc give some of the faces piercings, the lips, the eyebrows the face. Give the tattoo a real 3D attitude.

We would love to see the result if anyone has something similar or decides to get this tattoo idea.

Cheap plain boxed tattoo needles or cheap chinese... NO WAY!!!

2011-12-30T03:12:00.000-08:00

DON'T BUY CHEAP TATTOO NEEDLES

Cheap tattoo needles are a definate do not. There are many chinese company manufacturing cheap, poor quality tattoo needles. These tattoo needles can contain lead soldier, steel not 316L stainless, or even crude mixes of cheap nasty metals. Not to mention they aren't prepared in sanitary conditions with quality control, often they are made in factories by hand with no proper manufaturing equipment. There are stories of some tattoo needles being tested and containing toxic materials and deadly amounts of lead as well as other bacterias. Some of these have not been properly steralised.

You can purchase high qualitytattoo needles from numerous tattoo suppliers such as monster steel. In personal opinion monster steel tattoo needles have delivered the best quality tattoo needles as well as great service.

Presicion tattoo needles have worked up a name although they can be very inconsistant. Not to mention the inconsistant quality in service. We have heard of whole orders being sabotaged because of business. If this is true or not who knows but they are listed on complaints board maybe if you could get them through another supplier.

You can purchase tattoo needles elsewere that are very high in quality too but we have not seen them used, nor purchased any, so cannot compare.

What's the best method of cleaning a tattoo durinng the procedure

2011-12-30T02:55:00.000-08:00

What is the best way to clean a tattoo while doing it? A very common questions with many different answers. Different people have different preferences.

Theres a 3 different ways to clean a tattoo that are popular and perfectly fine. Using wet wipes or baby wipes, watered down green soap and distilled water.

Cleaning a tattoo with wet wipes.

Wet wipes are probably the best method of cleaning a tattoo. But what sort of wipe is important. You should only really use green soap wipes or non acidic baby wipes. Don't use any wipes with alcohol, soap, disinfectants or any other subtances that may be harmful.

Cleaning a tattoo with green soap.

You can clean the tattoo with tincture of green soap either cosco or sanitec are fine. They should always be watered down to use to clean tattoo's. aprox 1 parts green soap to 8 parts water, cooled boiled water or distilled water is best. Distilled water is cheap as you can purchase a 4 litre bottle from the supermarket from $4.50. Cleaning a tattoo with straight tap water is not recommended as it can contain bacterias, chemicals, minerals, metals and foreign matter.

Cleaning a tattoo with distilled water

Cleaning a tattoo with distilled, demineralised water is great.. No chemicals, no minerals, no lavender or coconut, or vegetable oils, no foreign matter what so ever, one the best most purest forms of water. This will never cause an ellergic reaction.

When cleaning a tattoo with green soap or water its best to use a good quality spray bottle with a fine mist, a wash bottle is ok but not as efficient. DO NOT USE PAPER TOWELL OR CHEAP TOILET PAPER, you should use a good high quality tisse with no added smells or alo vera etc. The kleenex silk touch extra large are not too bad. Fold your tissue 3 times them 3 times the other way and you'll have a small piece thats super thick and soft. Spray the tissue then wipe the skin, not too hard or the tissue will break up.

Do tattoos hurt

2011-12-29T03:27:00.000-08:00

Do tattoos hurt?

You hear all sorts of statements. They burn, they sting, they hurt, or the tough nah they don't hurt to easy it was a breeze. That can be confusing. I myself have tattoos and to be honest they kinda hurt but i was able to block it out.

I guess it depends on each individuals pain tolerance and were the tattoo will be. Example when i got my leg and arm done it was not to bad, when i got my back tattooed it hurt. The outline felt sharp, i just wanted it over. Some people enjoy the pain it's like a massage or therapy as some say. Personally i believe it's got to do with body weight also. A skinny person is likely to feel more pain than the larger person. Also depends on what sort of tattoo your getting and how big it is. To start with the needles feel sharp and sometimes with the fine outlining it may feel like a razor blade. This feeling does not stay intense after some time your body ajusts slighly to the pain. once the outline is over and the colour starts it begins to go slighlty numb, the colour hurts much less because it goes in shallower. Depending on the size colour is a breeze but after a few hours the skin becomes raw feeling like a burn and you feel every wipe. The spray feels wicked but the wipe, aaarrrghhh it can sting.

Anyone that says tattoo's don't hurt at all lie. They hurt but it is bearable pain.

Tattoo ink which brand do i choose

2011-12-27T02:43:00.000-08:00

There's a number of different tattoo inks on the claiming to be the best, the thickest, the smoothest, vegan safe, organic and non organic containing metals.

Some popular brands include starbrite, intenze, moms/millenium, kuro sumi, radiant, immortal & eternal. A good tattoo artist will mix and match thiere tattoo inks. Some brands have better colours than others.

To find out what metals may be present ask your supplier for a msds (medical safety data sheet)

Applying a stencil

2011-12-27T02:12:00.000-08:00

Applying a tattoo stencil can be frustrating, without a thermal printer not applying enough pressure can cause a stencil to not transfer properly & buying what you think is the best product for the job only to recieve a fraudulent product that keep washing away. Whatever the problem we will get to the bottom of it.

1st of all you want to buy REPRO FX SPIRIT PAPER. There are hundreds of places selling spirit paper that is fraudulent and poor quality. How do you know it's fraudulent the box has the original 's' pattern but is a very light purple or pink and the paper within the box is wrapped it a plastic bag. The genuine spirit paper has purle design and newer stock. Click here to see the list of authorized dealers of the original spirit paper

Spirit paper comes in 2 forms hectograph for use with pressure or thermal for use with thermal printers.

You may of heard about atsui paper. Atsui paper is designed to be used with a thermal printer it may not work as well using a pen or dot matrix.

Most people say to remove the inner sheet but using it actually makes the transfer much easier.

You will need to shave the area you will be tattooing. This process should be done carefully but properly, you don't want any hair to be pushed under the skin while your tattooing this can cause pimples and possibly infection. Always use a new disposable razor for each customer.

Use a stencil transfer solution like stencil magic or a speedstick. If using a speed stick you should wipe it with a clean tissue and apply with tissue. Most stencil solutions can be dripped on the skin to avoid contact.

wait till the area becomes tacky, test tackyness with the back of your hand. Make sure you have gloves on.

When applying the stencil be very careful and slow, try not to lift the sheet after contact it will cause double lines. If done correctly the paper should stick to the skin.

Dry the stencil with a hair dryer on cool for quick drying don't touch the stencil for at least 5 minutes.

To touch up the stencil use a sterile skin marker such as a skin surfer, once again only using one per customer.

2011-12-26T00:41:00.000-08:00

Tattoo's can be dangerous but when performed in the correct sanitary manner there should be nothing to worry about. The following article contains crucial information about what to look for when choosing a tattooist. Or if your a tattooist what your customers will be looking for.

Try to research a tattoo artist or studio 1st. You will usually know if a tattoo studio is not properly cleaned and sanitary.

Smell: The very 1st thing you should notice when you walk in is the smell. It should smell like a doctors surgeory or dentist, a strong bleachy smell is a good indication.

Lighting: Lighting is crucial for the tattooists as well as the customer. Without the correct lighting the pigment may appear bright and solid but under corrent lighting the pigment incorrectly layered will show clearly. The area must be well-lit so the artist can see correctly.

Counters and floor space: Counters and benches should be very tidy with little clutter, lightly colored preferably white so any dirt or pigment shows up. Walls and floors should also be lightly coloured. Carpet is a NO.... The shop itself may be carpeted if and only if the tattooist has an uncarpeted room to work in. As the needle punctures the skin, blood and skin pacrticles are atomised and become airbourne. These particles settle on benches and floors if the room has carpet the particles become trapped. This is danger time.

Spray bottles: The spray bottle used to clean your skin should be disinfected between customers, or preferably covered with some kind of protective film such as Saran Wrap or a spray bottle bag/cover that has an elastic band to keep the bag closed. The only part not covered is the nozzle.

Disposing needles: All needles must be discarded after EACH customer. In the past needles may have been hand made and autoclaved but in many countries they now require the use of pre-steralised disposeable tattoo needles or freshly made tattoo needles that have been autoclaved. Many artists especially underground artists (backyarders) who operate from home or out of small booths may not have spent money for an autoclave, in which case they MUST dispose of each needle. NO EXCEPTIONS. Reusing needles is just like sharing a needle with someone.

Needles touching other things: The tattoo needles, once open from their sanitary packages, must not be placed on unsanitized surfaces. The Artist shouldn't set the needle down anywere, The tattoo machine even once set should be placed in a machine rack or on an area covered by new barrier film, if the machine gets dropped you should insist they open a new needle or leave.

Gloves: The artist must wash their hands prior to putting on their gloves, preferably with an antibacterial/antiseptic solution. Once they put their gloves on, they should not touch anything other than your skin, the needle and the tattoo machine.

Plastic sleeves, masks and lap cloths: Some people think using plastic sleeves to cover the tattoists arm, a mask to cover mouth and nose and a lap cloth is going overboard but in actual fact the safer the better. What happens if the tattooist has a minor cut or even just a pimple that has busted earlier and comes in contact with the open tattoo. Accidents can happen. The lap cloth is curtious to the customer as ink, blood pathogens and skin particles can end up on there clothes.
A mask IS A MUST HAVE as we explained earlier blood pathogens and skin particles are atomised and become airbourne.

Shaving and cleaning hands: A nearby sink separate from the bathroom sink is neccessary for shaving and washing of hands. The artist will use a disposable razor when shaving skin if not you should leave.

Stencil Applicators: Some artists still use Speed Stick as an ahesive to apply the tattoo stencil this should be applied first to a tissue not directly to the skin. Tattoo suppliers now sell transfer solutions which can be dripped into a tissue or onto the skin without contact.

Sterile equipment: Sterile materials used during the proccess should be stored in sealed containers. The ink cup holder used to hold ink should be either stainless steel and autoclaved or disposable plastic and discarded after each tattoo. The ink will never be put back in the bottle.

Tattoo Aftercare How to care for your tattoo.

2011-12-25T21:53:00.000-08:00

The tattoo below is the result of following our healing procedure. No creams what so ever were used.

Have you got a new tattoo or thinking about getting a tattoo and want to know how to care for it. There are many different theories on what to do, creams to use etc.

There are all sorts of creams people recommend and use to heal tattoo's.

Many people believe because creams are extremely good for hydrating skin and healing burns and abrasions they will be great for tattoo's. The fact is Most creams contain antiseptics and healing agents. Antiseptics will draw body fluids to the surface forming scab to aid healing however this usually brings pigment with it causing fading and in some cases damaging the tattoo.

Tattoos have been healed without the use of creams for decades. For the best results you should wash your tattoo in cool to luke warm water not hot. Hot water and steam can damage the tattoo. Wash with a soft soap using your hand not a cloth and be gentle harsh rubbing can also damage the tattoo. When drying do not rub dry, pat the area lightly. Rubbing the tattoo dry can be abbrasive. You can do this upto 4 times a day.

Be cautious of your tattoo by avoiding the sun, don't go to the beech salt in the water will cause a chunky scab, do not scratch or pick when healing, your tattoo will get itchy when its almost healed. This is natural there is no need to apply cream.

Once the tattoo has healed and is finished peeling, you can apply creams. Keeping the area shaved and using a cream is a great way to keep your tattoo looking bright and new.

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