Everything But The Weed

Approved by:
Linda Maze, a Wedding photography Gainesville FL in Gainesville Florida

So you are thinking about getting a tattoo.  If you do,  get an unusual tattoo design, not a normal one.  But how are tattoos created?

Tattoos are created by injecting ink through into the skin .  Tattoo artists accomplish this by using an electric powered tattoo gun that almost sounds like the drill a dentist uses.  The tattoo gun has a needle that moves up and down, putting the ink into the skin around 2,000 times a minute.  The needle in the gun punctures the skin and deposits a small drop of ink with each puncture .

The tattoo guns have several basic components .  The sterilized needle, tube system, electric motor, and foot pedal are all fine examples.  The foot pedal is extremely important to the tattoo machine, as it controls the  movement that the needle  makes .  It resembles a pedal used with a sewing machine, except for the fact that it determines how the needle will work.

One of the biggest concerns regarding tattoos has always been safety .  Tattoo machines work by puncturing the skin and injecting ink into the tattoo site.  Whenever you are dealing with puncture wounds, there is always a risk of infection and disease.  Because of these risks, tattoo applications are always focused on safety .  Tattoo artists always use sterile equipment, disposable materials, and proper sanitation to ensure protection for themselves and their customers.

To help forbid the risk of contamination, almost all tattoo materials such as ink, ink cups, needles, and gloves are for single use only .  Needles should never be used a second time, as they can almost always lead to infection.  Most of the single use products will arrive at the tattoo studio in sterile packaging where the artist can open it up in front of you before he starts his work .

Before they start , tattoo artists will always wash their hands with soap and water and will observe themselves for abrasions and cuts .  After doing so, they will clean and disinfect their work area with the appropriate disinfectants.  As they do this, they will usually explain to you what they are doing and how the sterilization process works.  Once they have cleaned the area, they will then start to open their equipment from the sterile boxes.  When the tattoo artist has opened everything, he/she will shave the area where the tattoo will be placed and disinfect that area with water and soap .

Once he starts the tattoo, the pain will all depend on your tolerance Once he/she starts the tattoo, the pain you experience will depend on your tolerance .  Some people say that it feels like being pinched, while others distinguish it as a slight poking with needles.  Your overall pain tolerance, the position and size of the tattoo and the experience of the tattoo artist will all be contributing factors to how much pain you will feel.  The location is extremely important .  If you are getting a tattoo in a tender area it will likely hurt a bit more. No matter what type of tattoo you get, normal or  an unusual tattoo design.

The tattoo artist will clean the tattoo throughout the process, and again once he has finished The  artist will clean the tattoo area throughout the process, and a final cleaning once he/she is finished .  Once he has finished, he will put some ointment on the tattoo and cover it.  He will also explain how you should take care of it and what you can and can’t do.  Most tattoo artists will give you a sheet to take home that contains detailed instructions on caring for your new tattoo.  If you have any questions, you shouldn’t pause to ask when he is going over your care instructions.

When you get home, you should always follow those instructions .  Taking care of your new tattoo is very important and may very well determine your risk of infection.  Tattoos can be a great thing to have, providing you take care of them.  Keep in mind that the tattoo may be sore for a while although it will heal in a few short days .

So now this is the basics on how a tattoo is provided, now you need to make the decision on whether to get one or not.  If you do get one do not get a common on get one that is an unusual tattoo design