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Tattoos

Tattoo Basics Tattoos are created by injecting ink into a person's skin. For doing this an electrically powered tattoo machine is used. The tattoo machine moves a needle up and down to puncture the skin with color for 50 to 3,000 times per minute. The needle penetrates into the skin for about a millimeter and deposits insoluble ink into the skin with each puncture.

When you are lookinng at the tattoo of a person, you are actually looking at the ink through the epidermis, or the outer layer of the skin. The ink is actually in the dermis, the second layer of the skin. The cells in the dermis are stabler than the cells in the epidermis, so the tattoo's ink will stay there, with very less dispersion and fading, for a person's whole life.

The people who intend on getting a tattoo done work with the artist to create a customized tattoo design. The clients have to choose from many images which are tattoo designs available in the shop. The artist first sketches the design on the person's skin, as the skin actually stretches when the artist uses the tattoo machine. The artist needs to be experienced enough to know how deep the needles have to be pierced throughout the process. Punctures when made deep can cause extreme pain and bleeding. The ones that are too close to the epidermis can cause uneven lines.

Getting a tattoo done involves the following steps:

  • Outlining: They use a single tipped needle and some thin ink to create a permanent line over the body. Most of the tattoo artists start at the bottom of the right side and work up so that they don't smear the stencil when cleaning excess ink from the tattooed line.
  • Shading: The area is then cleaned with soap and water, the artist then uses thicker ink and many varieties of needles to create an even and solid line. If done improperly, this technique may cause shadowed lines, pain and slow healing.
  • Color: The artist then cleans the tattoo and then uses different colors to make sure solid and even hues are added into the tattoo.
  • Final cleaning and bandaging: After cleaning the area with a disposable towel to remove any blood and plasma, the artist then covers the tattoo with a sterile bandage. Some bleeding may occur during tattooing, but it will stop within a few minutes.