The Complete How To Tattoo Guide.pdf

The Skin

According to a study written in a body art magazine, about 60% of people who get tattooed

regret their decision at a later stage of life. I also read an article written by a lady with multi-

ple tattoos, that her regrets concerned her first tattoo, thus confirming my own observations

about tattooing. I have a theory which may seem a bit conceited, but if I can prevent a single

person from getting a tattoo which they are going to regret, and instead to help them realize

a beautiful piece of art, which they will enjoy for the rest of their lives. I would be very happy!

The lady I mentioned above also wrote that she did not want to make the same mistake

again, so she spent a lot more time selecting a design which she liked now, but tried to

visualize liking the design in fifty years time. If you think about it, it’s picking the design that

is one of the most important parts of the process of getting tattooed. Most people who get

tattooed go to a tattooist and choose the design off the wall or out of a book. At that par-

ticular moment they think it’s a beautiful choice, but what about in the future? People

change, your taste in almost everything changes. What I like now or what I like in 4 or 5

years from now could be miles apart, so here I am stuck with a tattoo, which I regret!!! If

you personalize your design the chance of future regrets will probably be brought to a mini-

mum, and keep in mind that the decision to get tattooed is a permanent one. So take your

time....

This is crucial. A tattoo application must be as clinical as a hospital, there are to many risks

involved by ignoring the hygiene. Sterilization is the key issue in safe tattooing. To think that

all new needles are sterile is a myth! All needles have to be Autoclave sterilized new or

used, this is the only way to make sure that they are save. The tubes where the needle/bar

rides in needs to be sterilized as well.

• Make sure the tattooist uses the next items for every new tattoo application!

• New sterilized needles

• New sterilized tubes.

• New ink and inkpads.

• Wears operating-gloves.

• Uses new salve and spatula

It can’t be said enough, be careful with your health you only got one!!

A mark of a lifetime

by Dee Dee

Why did I want to get a tattoo? I wanted to get something that I would enjoy having for a

long time, and something that symbolizes myself. The first thing I did was research; I

searched the web and used the yellow pages as my resources. Next to that I visited tattoo

studios in the area, and spoke with some of the artists and viewed their portfolios. After that

I asked about their sterilization procedures and the experience of the tattooist. I did my

research for about 2 weeks and finally I made a decision to go to Red Dragon Tattoo, and

have an artist at Red Dragon called Ed to do my tattoo, and made an appointment. The

atmosphere at the studio was warm and inviting, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

When I went in to get the tattoo done I had to fill out forms and talk with Ed. He asked

what I wanted, and after I told him I brought in a couple of designs I wanted to have done.

I showed him a black rose, and the Chinese symbol for compassion. Since I am a teacher I

wanted a design that symbolizes myself. Ed told me that he was going to

set up, and would be with me in ten minutes. I waited anxiously and after a while Ed called

me to the back. He asked me if this was my first time and I told him it was. He smiled and

showed me the package of needles, and explained to me all the needles were new and the

instruments were autoclaved. After that he sterilized the area on my back shoulder and shaved

it. He then told me that he was going to do a line to show me how it would feel, because

there was going to be a lot of outlining. (It didn’t hurt at all.) After the test he began on my

tattoo, and I was not in any pain at all it just felt like an annoying pinch and then just numb-

ness. The total tattoo took about 30 minutes, Ed bandaged me up and put some A and D oint-

ment on the tattoo. He told me to leave the bandage on for about 2 hours, and then to wash

it 3 times a day in very warm water with my fingertips and a mild soap. And apply A and D

ointment after each time I’ve washed the tattoo. When all was done Ed escorted me to the

lobby, and went over a Tattoo Care Pamphlet with me. When your tattoo is healing it is impor-

tant to stay out of direct sunlight, and you cannot exercise nor swim for 2 weeks.

I feel that if you do choose to get a tattoo you should do your research first. Also make sure

you really want to get a tattoo, it is a mark for a lifetime. If you regret it and want to have it

removed, it is very expensive and there is light scarring.

Important Questions to Ask Your Tattoo Artist Before

Getting Tattooed

DO YOU:

• Thoroughly wash your hands with antibacterial solution immediately before and after each

tattoo application?

• Wear latex gloves during the tattooing procedure?

• Use single service materials and equipment (i.e., each needle and tube set is individually

packaged, dated and sealed, and autoclave sterilized), and set up and open them in front

of the client?

• Use sterile disposable needles?

• Have an FDA-regulated autoclave on site?

• Sanitize your work space with an EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)-approved

veridical disinfectant, preferably one that kills tuberculosis, before and after each client?

• Thoroughly rinse tube/needle set from tattoo machine using an ultrasonic tank before

discarding?

• Properly dispose of contaminated materials?

• Measure how the person who you talk with answers your questions—are they considerate

and thorough, or are they annoyed by your inquisitiveness? You have a right to have your

questions answered thoroughly in advance. When you get there, check out the studio—

make sure it looks and feels clean. If you get there and you’re uncomfortable,

you can leave.

Lets Do It... tattoos for you...

INTO THE SKIN

Tattoo needles will pierce the skin approximately. 1/16 of an inch, in the dermis. THE

SKIN.is made up of layers. As a tattooist you must be concerned with the first five epidermal

skin layers. The layer designations are Epidermis, Fibrosis, Dermis, Subcutaneous Fat, and

Muscle.

The Epidermis or outer layer is responsible for protection against the environment.

The Dermis or middle layer is primarily responsible for structure and support and the

Subcutaneous Fat layer is primarily responsible for insulation and shock absorbency. The

Epidermis is divided into three sub layers: the STRATUM CORNEUM, the SQUAMOUS CELL

layer and the BASIL CELL layer.

The STRATUM CORNEUM consists of several layers of dead SQUAMOUS cells and varies in

thickness depending on location on the body. The thickest layers being on the bottom of

the feet. The Stratum Corneum becomes thicker with age and exposure to the environment

and thus more susceptible to wrinkles and creases.

It is also important to use Sun Blocks that tend to reside in this layer. It is desirable to stop

the ultraviolet light from the sun at the surface of the skin rather than allowing it to pene-

trate into the skin. UV from the sun that penetrates into the skin can cause several types of

damage including fading of tattoo ink.

The SQUAMOUS CELL layer is the middle layer of the epidermis and is the center for new

skin growth.

Skin cells grow and multiply in this layer and are constantly pushed outward to eventually

die and become part of the STRATUM CORNEUM

The BASIL CELL layer is the birthplace of new epidermal skin cells. Basil cells receive a chem-

ical message when the skin is damaged or when the stratum corneum loses too many cells

and becomes thinner than it is supposed to be. This results in the basil cells dividing and

differentiating to form new skin cells and start the outward movement that results in new

skin production.

When you are tattooed, the skin is stretched taught. This prevents knotting in the outlining.

The ink is deposited in the dermis region, and when healed the ink can be seen due to the

transparency of the skin cells.

Tattoo ink must be deposited in the dermis (just below the epidermis layer), because if the

ink is too shallow in the skin, in the outer layers, it will fade with time, as those skin cells are

replaced, and if it is too deep, it will loose its form with time in the fat layer.

Fat cells contract and grow with age, and (how fat you are)! and the ink will move, causing

a distorted image. Stencils are applied to unstressed skin, the area should be in a natural

state, don’t flex your muscles while the stencil is being applied.

Once the stencil is in place, the skin is continually stretched taught, while the tattooing hap-

pens. If the skin is not stretched, the needles can actually bounce off the skin, and not pen-

etrate, or the needles can catch the skin, tearing it, either case results in a poor tattoo.

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