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Question: How to tattoo yourself?

(Posted by: Dawn on 2010-05-23 12:56:53)

I know, i have many tattoos and i want to try doing one on my own. I know how to do it and whatnot. its just that could i use Ink from a Pen?

Posted by: Aussie mum on 2010-05-23, 13:55:48

If you know how to do it why are you asking on YA answers how to? Go to a professional before you end up with a horribly done excuse for a tattoo that might land you in the hospital.

Posted by: caliban.forever on 2010-05-23, 13:08:27

No, the only method I know is best is a needle or pin and Indian ink which you can get in craft shops. However its best if you go to a tattooist, as you could give yourself blood poisoning.

Posted by: Chesa J on 2010-05-23, 13:14:15

Yes, you could--and then get a disgusting infection or disfigurement. When I was younger I knew of a few people that tried and it looked completely ridiculous. It looked like a 2 year old did a tattoo on them because it was so messy and scabbed up. You can get several diseases like hepatitis, etc. from trying this. There is a reason that tattoo shops are supposed to be certified, wear gloves, use new needles, etc. IF you get a skin infection you could have a horrible permananent scar or even have to get surgery to remove what you've done. My suggestion is to just go to a tattoo shop.

Posted by: am on 2010-05-23, 13:32:33

Why not just go to a professional if you don't know what you are doing???

Posted by: Dragontattoo on 2010-05-23, 14:49:13

Oh yeah ink from a pen is really a good idea. Run that by your tattoo artist....