Sage-Tips

What kind of ink can I use to give myself a stick and poke?

What ink should I use? Tattoo ink is the best, but non toxic india ink (such as Higgins, Speedball or Winsor and Newton) works well also. These are all easily available on the internet. Stay away from pen ink and inks that may be toxic.

Is fountain pen ink toxic?

The ink from pens and markers is considered minimally toxic and it’s difficult to be exposed to large quantities of it. Thus, the likelihood that you’ll get ink poisoning by ingesting ink from a pen or getting some on your skin or in your eye is slight.

Is eyeliner safe for stick and poke?

Some people have used eyeliner for their stick and poke tattoos and we would highly recommend against doing this. From what we can tell, using eyeliner as an ink alternative tends to have a high rejection rate from your skin causing excessive scabbing directly after having your stick and poke tattoo work done.

Is pen ink safe for tattoos?

Pen ink is highly toxic and unsterile. Using pen ink with a stick and poke tattoo can lead to severe infection, or it may just heal over and scab, leaving you with no tattoo and damaged skin.

Can you do a stick-and-poke tattoo with a DIY pen ink?

Yes, you can do your stick-and-poke tattoo using a DIY technique, but you’re risking an infection, blowout, and complete tattoo fading! No, you cannot do a stick-and-poke tattoo using a DIY pen ink, for the aforementioned reasons!

Are Stick-N-Poke tattoos a thing?

Nowadays anyway stick-n-poke tattoos are a thing, and most people order genuine tattoo ink and needles online. If you have artistic ability, some I’ve seen have been wonderful. Check out r/stickandpoke and r/sticknpokes on Reddit, to see some.

Can you use a bic pen to get a tattoo?

Tattoos are permanent, so take a minute to make sure yours isn’t a permanent source of regret. Use a bic. Or maybe a sharpie marker. Hell, use any pen you want, just use it as a handle, not a source of ink. Tape a nice sterilized needle bar to it, and dip it into some sterile tattoo ink.

Does stick-and-poke hurt?

We would say that stick-and-poke hurt moderately; the pain is there but it is not as intense as when the tattoo is done using the tattoo machine. You can expect some levels of discomfort, especially if the tattoo is done somewhere sensitive on the body (like an area with a lot of nerve endings and generally thinner skin).