Application Techniques
Of Tattoos
Tattoos are more common these days than they have ever been
in the past. As we all know, tattoos are decorative
markings in the skin, such as symbols, signs, and letters that
are applied by puncturing the outer layer of the skin and
injecting color. Tattoo guns are the best instrument to
use, as they move extremely fast and are sharp enough to easily
puncture the skin.
There are several types of tattoo guns available, many of
which use a very sharp needle. There are guns out there
that use more than needle, although they aren’t ideal for
tattoos that require strict lines or designing. Single
needle tattoo guns are the best for tattoo applications,
although the needles need to be changed out after each
tattoo. Tattoo needles can be very dangerous if they
aren’t disposed of - possibly leading to serious infection if
they are used over and over again without being disinfected or
disposed of.
There are also tattoos out there known as “jailhouse
tattoos”. These types of tattoos are normally found in
jails and prisons, using homemade material for tattoo
guns. Normally, tattoo artists in jails and prisons will
make their own guns, using batteries and needles for ordinary
ink pens. These tattoos aren’t very safe, and normally
lead to infection. The skin is punctured to inject the
ink, although with jailhouse tattoo guns the needle will
literally pull and jerk at the skin, ripping it and normally
going very deep with the ink.
If the skin is jerked or ripped, it can result in the tattoo
looking horrible. In most cases, if the ink goes too deep
into the skin, it can lead to an infection. Deep ink also
looks terrible as well, especially if it penetrates the third
layer of skin. For that very reason, jailhouse tattoo
applications aren’t recommended and should be avoided at all
costs.
With any tattoo, color is very important. Black and
white are the most commonly used colors, although there are
other colors used as well. Tattoos need to have an equal
balance of color, along with the right shape. If the
shapes used in your design follow the contours of your body,
the tattoo will look even more impressive. Therefore, you
should always have your tattoo applied by someone with a lot of
experience.
From a technical standpoint, tattoos involve micro pigment
implantation, as they are a form of body modification.
Tattoos are a design in ink, normally symbolic or decorative,
permanently placed under your skin. Tattoos have been
around for hundreds of years, although tattoos in the past used
everyday needles and ink - with a very high risk of infection.
Although they are very common and very popular, tattoos always
have risks. No matter what type of application method is
involved, there will always be a risk of infection.
Today, electronic tattoo machines are the most common
methods of tattooing. With electronic tattoo guns, the
ink is injected into the skin by a group of needles that are
attached to a bar. The electronic gun moves very fast,
going in and out of the skin hundreds of thousand of times per
minute. If an experienced tattoo artist uses the gun, the
results can be amazing. Experienced tattoo artists are
always the way to go, as they have the experience to give you
the results you want. With the right tattoo artist and
the right application technique - you should have a tattoo that
you can be proud of.
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