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leena replied to the topic zombie tattoo in the forum Post your work here 11 years, 8 months ago
Design of this zombie tattoo is really very nice. I really impressed by your work. I like it very much.
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leena replied to the topic bloodline/ skin candy in the forum Pigment v. Ink 11 years, 8 months ago
Actually, I would never ever use any skin candy products ever….
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leena replied to the topic E-books on tattooing in the forum Suggestions 11 years, 8 months ago
You can search in Google. There are lot free books are present in different site about tattoo. Also you can try in Google books.
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leena replied to the topic liner/ shader/packer setups. in the forum Suggestions 11 years, 8 months ago
A shader is will be set quick to get smooth shading and gradients, it will run faster than a color packer but slower than a liner, a color packer should run smoother and slower to get a clean even fill.
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leena replied to the topic Double stack magnums in the forum Suggestions 11 years, 8 months ago
A double stack magnum is a needle arrangement that consists of a bottom layer of needles lined up tightly in a row with a second stack of tightly lined needles on top of the first. The layers have different numbers of needles in them. Common double stack magnum sizes are 5, 7, 9, 11, and 15.
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leena replied to the topic piercing in the forum Suggestions 11 years, 8 months ago
One of the biggest misconceptions about body piercing is how it is actually performed, a lot of people seem to think that it is done with a gun similar to the one used for ear piercing, piercing is usually performed with a special piercing needle.
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leena replied to the topic blending color in the forum Suggestions 11 years, 8 months ago
Blend your own tattoo ink to form new colors! Tattoo ink can be diluted, blended, made lighter and darker. You can turn a few colors into many colors. Using proper methods is important to prevent ruining ink. In this post we’ll discuss how to mix tattoo ink properly. Always make sure that the stirring tool you are using is sterile, otherwise you r…[Read more]
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leena replied to the topic Coils Or Rotary? in the forum Best Tattoo Machines 11 years, 8 months ago
Rotary Machines are a wonderful device for tattooing, they work very well. Especially if you are a Veterinarian doing branding or other marking that does not depend on variations of shading or line depth.
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leena replied to the topic Stencil Transfer in the forum General Questions About Tattooing Safe 11 years, 8 months ago
photo copy the tattoo out line in regular ink onto wax paper then use deodorant( the clear kind) apply to the skin apply the transfer and press smooth the deodorant will release the ink for the bold lines the rest should be done free hand.
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leena replied to the topic machine set-up in the forum General Questions About Tattooing Safe 11 years, 8 months ago
Plug up the power supply in the starter kit. In the back you should plug in the cord that inserts into the outlet from the other end. On the power supply there are two more places to insert wires, it doesn’t matter which of the other two cords you put into them, but they should both be plugged in. One cord should go to the petal and the other…[Read more]
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leena replied to the topic Simple Safety Question #1 in the forum General Questions About Tattooing Safe 11 years, 8 months ago
Thanks a lot for this discussion. I also have the same type of question. I really need this answer.
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leena replied to the topic machine cleaning in the forum General Questions About Tattooing Safe 11 years, 8 months ago
If you are planning to run a tattoo shop, it is important to know not only how to use the tattoo equipment, but also how to clean them after tattoo doing. The best tool for cleaning your tattoo machines is an autoclave. You also need to prepare water, antibacterial soap, rubbing alcohol, q-tips, gloves, sterilized bags and tissues.
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leena replied to the topic cleaning skin in the forum General Questions About Tattooing Safe 11 years, 8 months ago
Antibacterial soaps contain a special ingredient to kill or control the growth of germs. When washing with an antibacterial soap, more than 99% of the germs of the skin are typically eliminated. In contrast, washing with plain soap initially removes fewer germs through friction, but the germs left on the skin can quickly increase in number and…[Read more]
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leena replied to the topic 15 curved mags in the forum General Questions About Tattooing Safe 11 years, 8 months ago
I use only Elements curved mags for any/all color or shading. highly recommend using these needles.
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leena replied to the topic plastic wrap bandage in the forum General Questions About Tattooing Safe 11 years, 8 months ago
My tattoo artist covered my newly inked tat with sterile gauze and taped saran wrap around it. The saran wrap holds the gauze in place because it sticks to your skin. It’s purpose is to prevent the tattoo, which is basically an open wound, from becoming infected by keeping dirt out. Keeping it covered also prevents you from scratching at it.
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leena replied to the topic Laser Tattoo Removal Questions in the forum General Questions About Tattooing Safe 11 years, 8 months ago
Lasers work by producing short pulses of intense light that pass harmlessly through the top layers of the skin to be selectively absorbed by the tattoo pigment. This laser energy causes the tattoo pigment to fragment into smaller particles that are then removed by the body’s immune system.
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leena replied to the topic Isopropyl Alcohol, how to use it ? in the forum General Questions About Tattooing Safe 11 years, 8 months ago
Another name of the Isopropyl alcohol is rubbing alcohol. Use rubbing alcohol for first aid for minor cuts and scrapes. If you sustain a minor cut or abrasion, rubbing alcohol can be a cheap and effective antiseptic. For deep or serious wounds you should get prompt medical attention, but rubbing alcohol is effective for minor wounds.
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leena replied to the topic What chemicals are safe to use on tattoo furniture? in the forum General Questions About Tattooing Safe 11 years, 8 months ago
The oldest pigments came from using ground up minerals and carbon black. Today’s pigments include the original mineral pigments, modern industrial organic pigments, a few vegetable-based pigments, and some plastic-based pigments. Allergic reactions, scarring, photo-toxic reactions (i.e., reaction from exposure to light, especially sunlight), and…[Read more]
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leena replied to the topic Needle disposal in the forum General Questions About Tattooing Safe 11 years, 8 months ago
Anything that comes into contact with bodily fluids (blood, plasma, mucus, semen, etc.) that cannot be sterilized must be disposed of. But you can’t throw bio-hazard materials into a regular trash can, because then it could harm someone it comes in contact with at the waste management facility, or end up in the water supply or on a beach…[Read more]
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leena replied to the topic Scarring in the forum General Questions About Tattooing Safe 11 years, 8 months ago
Sometimes when you get a tattoo, scarring can occur. The scarring can be caused by anything ranging from improper aftercare to sensitive skin. With most tattoos, scarring does not occur, but if the tattoo artists gets too deep with the needle or works the skin too hard, you can suffer scarring.
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