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Can you use drawing ink for stick and poke?
Do not use just any old ink for your stick and poke. Ink, like the ink from your pen, is not sterile and can be highly toxic. A non-toxic ink, like India ink, would be your best bet. It’s natural, carbon-based, and less likely to cause infection.
Is pigment ink safe for stick and poke?
You likely won’t use stable pigment-based inks for your hand poked tattoos since they have to be mixed. This type of ink is often presented as “old school”. Alla Prima is the most well-known brand of stable pigment-based inks.
What happens if you use pen ink for a tattoo?
They are also not performed using proper and sterile equipment. Thus, drawing with ink with a pen with your own hands can lead to serious infections, including MRSA infections and hepatitis. There is also always the problem of skin/tattoo infections, permanent skin discoloration, and tattoo loss.
Can you use fountain pen ink for stick and poke?
So the simple answer is no, you can’t use fountain pen ink for a tattoo.
What can I use for a stick and poke?
Stick and Poke Tattoo Tools
- Sterile tattoo needle OR standard sewing needle.
- Needle support (for sewing needle)
- Dental floss (for sewing needle)
- Tattoo Ink.
- Ink container.
- Household bleach solution (1:9) OR something to clean your work area.
- Medical gloves.
- Rubbing alcohol AND alcohol container.
How long do eyeliner stick and pokes last?
The treatment also lasts between two and five years before you’ll need a touch-up, which is fairly long-lasting as far as beauty treatments go.
How long do home stick and pokes last?
On average, a stick and poke tattoo will last between five and ten years depending on where it is and how it’s been cared for. After this length of time, a stick and poke tattoo will generally look very washed out and faded. Hand and finger designs often fade within a few years since we wash these places regularly.