Im trying to get a friend a tattoo gun for christmas- what would be a good one? something professional in a way- he does not have a studio but is trying to get a lot of practice. Thanks guys!
2007-12-12 00:51:46 · 5 answers · asked by Yari 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Professional tattoo MACHINES are only sold to professionals - sorry, I hate to keep playin' the same song but there is no such thing as getting in a lot of practice when someone doesn't know what they are doing.
When it comes to tattooing, only safe, perfect practice (learned) is the only way to go, otherwise they are just reinforcing bad and dangerous habits.
Edit notes - formula, you are correct, there is no incidence of HIV reported through tattooing, it is a very weak virus. On the other hand, HBV and HCV have been linked to tattooing - there have been HUGE payoffs on lawsuits - you can harbor these viruses even on a counter top for a week.
I stand by what I wrote as always, especially when it comes to MACHINE safety.
timothy, grow up.
2007-12-12 02:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
to the other people who answered this question: HIV and Hepatitis C have NEVER been spread by tattoos. That's just a huge myth that's been told for ever. Don't believe me? Check out the CDCs website. The potential is there, but it's not likely to happen. No one in the history of mankind has ever contracted those diseases from a tattoo.
Now, on to your question, I'd check ebay, or sometimes tattoo studios will sell old equipment. Just remember to practice safe tattooing procedures. Change the needles and clean the ink tube. Get a pressure cooker or something. Make sure everything stays sterile.
Good luck!
2007-12-12 11:54:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
You can buy a tattoo gun. Your artist will have to buy a cleaning machine to clean the claves and needles to keep from spreading disease.. I have found them on eBay. Keep a look out for tattoo conventions, you can buy them there. My best advice, if you choose that route to buy one - educate yourself so you don't get ripped off.. A good professional gun will cost you a pretty penny.
Good Luck
2007-12-12 12:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by inkncraig 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
technical tattoo supply has some really nice ones at resonable prices.
to tatt_bratt: Tattoo gun Tattoo gun Tattoo gun Tattoo gun Tattoo gun Tattoo gun Tattoo gun Tattoo gun Tattoo gun Tattoo gun Tattoo gun, get over yourself.
2007-12-12 16:33:03 · answer #4 · answered by timothy 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
he will probably spread hepatitus C all around.
be careful.
you need a license.
2007-12-12 08:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by kaddykat 4 · 4⤊ 4⤋