Are tattoo machines easy and safe to use?

[zawali]

Hello all
I have two questions about tattoo machines since I have never used them before, are they easy to use or they need taking training before ? the second question which is the most important thing I want to know is are they safe to use or they may cause injuries and problems if you do not have previous experience ?

[CLSC]

Because you're asking, yes they're dangerous and cause problems.

[The Porn Nerd]

They are too complicated and dangerous for you to use on your tiny penis, sad to say. I tried once and only got to the letter 'B'.

[Spunky]

Search YouTube.

[Klen]

Lol, that is something what i think would be better to ask a professional who already have experience with it.

[Retiree]

Originally Posted by zawali

are they easy to use or they need taking training before ?

Its a needle putting paint in the body, of course you don't need any training and can just learn during the process.

[CaptainHowdy]

Don't tattoo artists practice on oranges or the like ? ?

[ruff]

The safest is a needle and black plant ink, and don't forget the Neosporin. You'll be fine.

[ZTT]

I've been a tatooist in my spare time for years, and I recommend everyone tries it at least once. It's great fun.

Like others have said though, you can't just pick up a tattoo thingy and start defacing paying customers immediately, that would be insane.

First, find some homeless people or stray dogs to practice on. And I know what you're thinking, homeless people are hairy. Of course you have to shave them; if tattooing was easy everyone would be doing it, wouldn't they? You can avoid this step if one of your friends has a child they won't miss for a few hours, but in my experience that rarely ends well.

Anyway, when the amount of lacerations you're inflicting approaches manageable levels and you can more or less scratch out an amorphous blob correctly almost every time, you can go into business for reals.

When someone comes into your new emporium and says, "Hi, I'd like William Blake's 'The Ancient of Days setting a Compass to the Earth', please", just go "Sounds cool, man. Dope. Wouldn't you rather have a bendy line with something approximating 'MOM' above it though?".

If they already have that, just ask "In Sanskrit?". They won't even know what it's supposed to look like, which is the Holy Grail for real tattoo pros.

Anyway, some top insider tips I learned over the years:

1. Always try to tattoo backs if you can. There is far more room to cross out mistakes and try again.
2. Don't have mirrors in the shop, they only ever cause problems.
3. Ideally have a mobile shop; the number of refunds and physical altercations will be cut to almost zero.

Happy carving!

[Klen]

Originally Posted by ZTT

I've been a tatooist in my spare time for years, and I recommend everyone tries it at least once. It's great fun.

Like others have said though, you can't just pick up a tattoo thingy and start defacing paying customers immediately, that would be insane.

First, find some homeless people or stray dogs to practice on. And I know what you're thinking, homeless people are hairy. Of course you have to shave them; if tattooing was easy everyone would be doing it, wouldn't they? You can avoid this step if one of your friends has a child they won't miss for a few hours, but in my experience that rarely ends well.

Anyway, when the amount of lacerations you're inflicting approaches manageable levels and you can more or less scratch out an amorphous blob correctly almost every time, you can go into business for reals.

When someone comes into your new emporium and says, "Hi, I'd like William Blake's 'The Ancient of Days setting a Compass to the Earth', please", just go "Sounds cool, man. Dope. Wouldn't you rather have a bendy line with something approximating 'MOM' above it though?".

If they already have that, just ask "In Sanskrit?". They won't even know what it's supposed to look like, which is the Holy Grail for real tattoo pros.

Anyway, some top insider tips I learned over the years:

1. Always try to tattoo backs if you can. There is far more room to cross out mistakes and try again.
2. Don't have mirrors in the shop, they only ever cause problems.
3. Ideally have a mobile shop; the number of refunds and physical altercations will be cut to almost zero.

Happy carving!

Or you could go to tattoo shop, and watch how it's done by professionals .

[ZTT]

Originally Posted by Klen

Or you could go to tattoo shop, and watch how it's done by professionals .

Sounds a bit unorthodox.

Thread reminded me of a TV show years ago where relative amateurs would give tattoos to people who presumably didn't want someone good to do it.

One of the tattooists was really into mandalas, so quite reasonably ignored whatever anyone asked for, IIRC even when they specifically said don't do a mandala, and just gave everyone mandalas. You don't see that kind of dedication very often.

[Retiree]

Originally Posted by ZTT

I've been a tatooist in my spare time for years, and I recommend everyone tries it at least once. It's great fun.

Like others have said though, you can't just pick up a tattoo thingy and start defacing paying customers immediately, that would be insane.

First, find some homeless people or stray dogs to practice on. And I know what you're thinking, homeless people are hairy. Of course you have to shave them; if tattooing was easy everyone would be doing it, wouldn't they? You can avoid this step if one of your friends has a child they won't miss for a few hours, but in my experience that rarely ends well.

Anyway, when the amount of lacerations you're inflicting approaches manageable levels and you can more or less scratch out an amorphous blob correctly almost every time, you can go into business for reals.

When someone comes into your new emporium and says, "Hi, I'd like William Blake's 'The Ancient of Days setting a Compass to the Earth', please", just go "Sounds cool, man. Dope. Wouldn't you rather have a bendy line with something approximating 'MOM' above it though?".

If they already have that, just ask "In Sanskrit?". They won't even know what it's supposed to look like, which is the Holy Grail for real tattoo pros.

Anyway, some top insider tips I learned over the years:

1. Always try to tattoo backs if you can. There is far more room to cross out mistakes and try again.
2. Don't have mirrors in the shop, they only ever cause problems.
3. Ideally have a mobile shop; the number of refunds and physical altercations will be cut to almost zero.

Happy carving!

[Zinebfc]

Yes it can be dangerous, it's better to go to a professional

[TheLegacy]

My wife has tattoo on her left side that is nice and classy. Never would we trust a machine and if you're thinking that it's because you are saving money then save. There is no replacement for experience and human empathy to say, "are you sure this may hurt" since several people chicken out or just need a comforting voice to get them through it.

Not to mention that a real person is an artist - a machine really can't match that or work with you if you move at all. Remember this is for life - don't trust a machine with that

[Freedom6995]

There is nothing quite like on the job taining.