Gloves should be worn during all times of stencil application,
and the skin should always be cleaned prior to application with
standard 70% alcohol. The alcohol can come in the form of a
squirt or spray bottle, or even in the form of single use disposable
swabs. The swabs are primarily efficient for smaller tattooed
areas.
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