i bought a tattoo kit and i did this on my calf last night.

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you did that yourself? not too bad.

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yeah it took me about an hour and half, and lots of cramp in the other leg but yeah i think it looks good.

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I cant see the pic fer some reason, ah well i'll check back in later to see if it pops up...

Anyhoo, not meaning to rag but...have you got an autoclave etc with your kit? are you a trained or apprenticing tattooist?
cuz if not youre standing a good chance of giving your self Hepatitis along with numerous other potential infections..Most tattooists (myself included) will still even re-sterilize any needles we buy that are labelled as "pre-sterilized"..same goes for ink tubes etc..Do you know how to set the 'throw action' of a tattoo machine and set it up for lining and then change to shading?? or have you bought seperate machines for both??

I wish you all the best luck in the world if tattooing is what you want to get into, but firstly its a tough game to get into...especially as tattooing is now seen as a cool job to get into, cuz of shows like miami ink etc.. Secondly if you do get an apprenticeship in a reputable shop, you would not be tattooing until you know ALOT about needle grouping,setting up your machines,bio-hazards,skin types,sterilization techniques,tattooing techniques,legal issues(if you ever get caught tattooing under age persons in court it is classed as CHILD ABUSE etc..)
then you would prolly be allowed to tattoo yourself/any friends who are up for it..
I wouldnt let anyone near a paying customer until theyve got it down pat..cuz i dont want my name being dirtied up by having customers who are scarred/get infections or get ink that they and YOU as a tattooist are not happy with.

If you are looking to get into a studio to apprentice... I have one suggestion that will help you greatly...be patient,Draw,draw and draw some more..If you have a particular artistic style, try to hone it... Then draw up as many sets of flash sheets that you can. Take your flash, sketch books/paintings etc to a studio and show them your skills...If youre cut out for tattooing or if they feel like you might have something to offer..you WILL get the job.

Sorry if this has hijacked your thread, but i'm more concerned about you not getting
A) sued for infecting someone while tattooining at home or wherever.
B) infecting yourself if you accidentally prick yourself
C) not scarring people by using badly hooked up machines etc
Do it right and youll have one of the most enjoyable professions in the world.


Ps..I Like the idea of seeing ppls ink on here...but i for one wont be posting pics.. Its too easy for the cops to match them up if you get busted...might aswell post a pic of my face in there too..Does this make sense??lol i'm tired..time for caffeine..

Go steady bro n good luck.

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good advice above, and damn good tat for doing it yourself bro. definately agree with frosty's opinion on home tats, be careful and be sure you know what you are doing before you start tattin up others. we do tatoo parties and such amongst my buddies sometimes, but autoclave is a must, not an option. bad artwork is acceptable if the wearer knows the risk, but sickness/diesease is not

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also agree with frosty that i wont show my tats cause they are identifiable markings, some of mine are prob even on file

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i googl'd marijuana tattoo & i got to this page

Hey guys im going back to google now... no pics for me to use ^^

hey lads its a shame it says original batty boy lol

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lol.. i have heard some 'horror' stories about peple who have had kanji tattoos...that apparently said their names etc... but were either expletives/cantonese food dishes or infact random words, but its generally been on people who were obnoxious @ssholes..seems our oriental compadres are good judges of character and have a killer sense of humor..

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so have i thats why i had to make a joke

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