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What the heck does ” make sure you use plastic tips and tubes when you tattoo disposible” mean? Did you mean …. make sure you use disposable tips and tubes when you tattoo? I use metal tips and tubes… I have an ultrasonic cleaner, tube cleaning brushes, the proper cleaning agents and an autoclave. I never got used to using disposable tubes.…[Read more]

a little p.s. I live in Macomb County Michigan. Unfortunately there are no regulations regarding tattoo shops or tattooing. So there is no license for me to get. They do however regulate tattooing in near by Oakland County, Michigan. They offer blood born pathogens and sanitation and sterilization classes which I did take…

I realize that tattooing at home is not the optimal situation. I wouldn’t be doing it if I had a choice. I do however make my tattoo area as close to a shop as I can. I have a room that I made specifically for tattooing in my finished basement. I have all the proper equipment ( tattoo chair, massage table, proper lighting, Closed drawers for…[Read more]

I would also like to add ( I am sure you all know this) I always cover the bottle in a bag to prevent cross contamination. I know this is common knowledge but there are some people out there that don’t think of those things. ( and they shouldn’t be tattooing)

I use squeeze bottles. A spray bottle does just that… it sprays. I feel a little uneasy about the mist going everywhere. The water and air pressure coming from the spray bottle might hit the ink and blood and send it flying. I bought my squeeze bottles at my local tattoo supply. You can order them online. I would try superiortattoo.com they…[Read more]

Thanks for the reply… I read the reviews on your book. Most of them were good. I am thinking about buying it but I wasn’t sure if it would cover mostly things that I already know. I have been tattooing for about 4 years and, if I had to guess I would say I have done between 50 and a 100 tattoos. I know I have a lot to learn but I think what I…[Read more]