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[bettyloutattoo]

What the heck does ” make sure you use plastic tips and tubes when you tattoo disposible” mean? Did you mean …. make sure you use disposable tips and tubes when you tattoo? I use metal tips and tubes… I have an ultrasonic cleaner, tube cleaning brushes, the proper cleaning agents and an autoclave. I never got used to using disposable tubes. … This was not flash it was something I drew. I know how to use a blood line. I wanted this piece to have a heavier outline. This person wanted me to blend old school and Japanese. Some styles call for a heavier outline some don’t. That’s a matter of artist taste not technique. I showed this piece to my former teacher. ( he is doing some work on me) and I didn’t go too deep. It healed nicely and looks good… I do appreciate your critique and advice.

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a little p.s. I live in Macomb County Michigan. Unfortunately there are no regulations regarding tattoo shops or tattooing. So there is no license for me to get. They do however regulate tattooing in near by Oakland County, Michigan. They offer blood born pathogens and sanitation and sterilization classes which I did take…

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I realize that tattooing at home is not the optimal situation. I wouldn’t be doing it if I had a choice. I do however make my tattoo area as close to a shop as I can. I have a room that I made specifically for tattooing in my finished basement. I have all the proper equipment ( tattoo chair, massage table, proper lighting, Closed drawers for storage, all the proper cleaning and sterilizing agents, an ultrasonic cleaner, autoclave, computer, stencil maker, tiled floor, sharps container) I am a stickler for the prevention of cross contamination. I never reuse anything. I use tongue depressors to dispense vaseline and a&d ointment. I cover my squeeze bottles and machine and clip cord. I also cover my ink bottles when I dispense more ink into the ink caps. I cover all work surfaces with lap clothes. My mother is a nurse so I dispose of my biohazardous materials at her office. ( sharps containers and garbage) I also use high quality machines and power supplies. I set up 2 one for lining and one for color/ shading ) All of my supplies were bought at a tattoo supply not on ebay. ( medical compliance tattoo supply in Warren, Michigan.) I am very conscientious and professional. I apprenticed for 2 years and worked in the shop for a total of 3. I learned good habits. I will get into a shop soon but until then I make the most of it and I hate that I am looked down upon for working at home.

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I would also like to add ( I am sure you all know this) I always cover the bottle in a bag to prevent cross contamination. I know this is common knowledge but there are some people out there that don’t think of those things. ( and they shouldn’t be tattooing)

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I use squeeze bottles. A spray bottle does just that… it sprays. I feel a little uneasy about the mist going everywhere. The water and air pressure coming from the spray bottle might hit the ink and blood and send it flying. I bought my squeeze bottles at my local tattoo supply. You can order them online. I would try superiortattoo.com they range from 4 to 8 bucks or there is dermagraphics.com or ebay.

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Thanks for the reply… I read the reviews on your book. Most of them were good. I am thinking about buying it but I wasn’t sure if it would cover mostly things that I already know. I have been tattooing for about 4 years and, if I had to guess I would say I have done between 50 and a 100 tattoos. I know I have a lot to learn but I think what I have to learn comes from practicing. I have taken all the sanitation and sterilization classes on top of what I learned from my teacher. So I am good on that end of the business… Sometimes I have just basic technique questions. Questions that my teacher should still be answering for me, but since he shut his doors I am out of luck! Thank you so much for offering to help. I am sure you know how it is trying to get a tattoo artist to help someone that is just starting out. Even though I did an apprenticeship and worked in a shop for 3 years I am still seen as a scratcher because I am not in a shop right now. I can’t get into a shop because of my limited portfolio. My portfolio is limited because of the closing of the shop I was in…. It’s a vicious circle…lol . I could probably find another apprenticeship but I am not willing to pay again. So my plan of action is to build my portfolio and then look for a shop to work in… OMG I am babbling…. anyway…just wanted to thank you!!!!

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