Slayer918

[Slayer918]

@Infamous wrote:

Vaseline clogs the pores so I don’t use it during the tattoo process at all :/ But a lot of people still use Green Soap. I don’t and the reason why is because it contains Alcohol as its antibacterial and that can leave a client in a pretty bad way. Also it has to be diluted with distilled water 9 to 1 or it can be even worse for a client as its an irritant as well.

You’re better off with plain antibacterial hand soap, just check the active ingredient on the back and make sure its not alcohol based. You can dilute it as well with whatever as long as its clean. Witch Hazel would be good, Distilled Water would work, Rose Water, or even antiseptic mouthwash (as long as the mouthwash hasn’t been used for anything else anyways)

Will keep that in mind! What can a person use to make your hand move smoothly as you tattoo? I tend to make small bumps as i move along long lines.

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@Ramenuzumaki wrote:

Your power supply is either too high, or your cap could be shot. if you put the leads onto your machine wrong and it can damage your capacitor. Try tattoing on Honeydew Melons. They are the closest to human skin.

Adjusted the power and it worked :)

[Slayer918]

Looks real nice! ..dat hot dog :P

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@ratmonkey wrote:

Did this on my own leg http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ratmonkey76/media/20131007_180215_zps715ada5c.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

I’m thinking of tattooing myself but not sure if I’m just going to confuse myself XD . Looks good btw

[Slayer918]

Thanx guys for all the tips! I read it all and I’m amazed at the level of healthcare that’s in the process.(Sooo many gloves).

Sorry for not replying earlier but I finally got a kit and am ready to go :D.
With my kit I got some old 2002 videos about tattooing and they mentioned using Vaseline and green soap, but i guess times have changed and I wont be using that anymore except Vaseline for glue. I will be testing my kit out tomorrow on some fruits. Will post some pictures if I get a chance :) .

I’d also like some advice on what to do if one of my machines contact point is making small blue sparks? I tried adjusting the screw and it doesn’t work :/ .

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@Ramenuzumaki wrote:

welcome welcome welcome! :3
if you want a nice kit for a good price check out the two Hildbrant kits here
http://www.tattoomachineequipment.com
not the cheapest kits out there 140, and a 190$ USD, but they are good quality :3
hope to see you active on the forums

Thanks I was wondering where to start for my first kit.

@Lennart82 wrote:

Welcome to the forum.
Hope you enjoy it. Have any question, just ask :D

Hi. Do I need a license at some point to give tattoos to strangers? And also how will I show people that my work can be trusted?(when I get to the stage of doing good tattoos)

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