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Getting you ears pierced at a public place can be a hassle. Some times if your not old enough you have to have a parent or guardian with you. Some parents may disapprove! Also you may not trust...
Next to the ear, the nose is the most popular part of the body to have pierced. Nose piercings add a touch of personal style to the wearer and can accentuate the nose. Piercings of this type can...
Right guys if you really want that lip piercing but cant afford it or cant get it done for some other reason heres what to do
Do you want to use a piercing needle to pierce ears? Though there are cheap piercing needles and you'll be saving a great deal more money piercing ears yourself, you should think through your...
How Is a Professional Tattoo Gun Made?
Professional tattoo guns are made so that the needle stays straight and the depth can be adjusted. Discover the differences between professional and homemade tattoo guns with tips from an...
Tongue piercings have become increasingly popular in recent decades, though still considered taboo in the workplace and other conservative environments. A tongue piercing is acceptable for either...
Self-Tattoo a Red Fill
Filling color in a tattoo can be intense as the tattoo needle runs over the same spot. Watch a tattoo artist color his tattoo red in this free self-tattoo video.
Make Ink Stick to a Tattoo Needle
Ink does not stick to a tattoo needle, but it is drawn up into the tube by the movement of the needle before it runs down the side of the needle when it hits the skin. Find out how ink gets into...
How to Use a Tattoo Machine
Using a tattoo machine involves setting the proper speed, using the appropriate needle for either outlining or shading, and making smooth, consistent lines on the skin. Learn the finer points of...
How to Put a Tattoo Machine Together
To put a tattoo machine together, carefully remove the needle and tube from the sterile packaging, drop the needle into the tube, secure the tube in the machine, and adjust the armature bar to the...
How to Sterilize a Tattoo Needle
Sterilizing a tattoo needle requires extensive cleaning, scrubbing and soaking before bagging it and putting it in an autoclave to completely sterilize it. Find out why many tattoo artists prefer...
How to Work a Tattoo Machine
Work a tattoo machine by properly assembling the needle in the tattoo machine, attaching the power chord, dipping the needle in ink and stretching the skin to apply the tattoo. Rinse off tattoo...
How to Load a Tattoo Needle
When loading a tattoo needle into a tattoo machine, always keep the needle facing away, make sure the solder is facing up, and never bend or alter the needle in any way. Set up a tattoo machine...
About Tongue Piercing
Tongue piercing begins by clamping the tongue in the right location, driving a hollow needle through the muscle and dropping in jewelry of the same size as the needle. Learn about the tongue...
The depth of a tattoo needle is the most important element in the tattooing process. If the needle goes too far into the skin, it can cause infection and blood poisoning. For tattoo novices, it is...
Piercings are body modifications done for an assortment of reasons. Spiritual, cultural, sexual and fashion are just a few of the reasons why someone gets pierced. Just as there are many reasons...
A needle is used to puncture the skin. The puncture goes below the epidermis (outer layer of the skin), to the dermis (second layer of skin). The needle must go to the second layer of skin to make...
Ready to take that step and get a tattoo? The especially brave may want to consider a do-it-yourself approach. With just a few common household items, you can easily make that design you like a...
Piercing eyebrows can now be done from the comfort of one's home, providing the piercer learns how to properly pierce. There are a few simple steps that you can take to ensure that the piercing is...
Piercing your own eyebrow can be easy or hard, depending on your temperament. If you can keep a cool head while pushing a needle through a part of your body, it won't be difficult for you. If you...
Shading is one of the most difficult techniques to learn when giving tattoos. There are several things that you can do to try to get just the right amount of shading on a particular tattoo. This...
Giving tattoos is a legitimate field that can be very profitable. Tattoos have come a long way since the days when they were mainly associated with sailors and the underground society, and the...
Navel piercings are very common these days. Some people choose to do it themselves, for a number of reasons, rather than going to a professional, which is the preferred option. If you choose to do...
Piercing your ear/body is very common this days. Allot of men have started to pierce their ears. In this article you will learn how to pierce your own ear. The most frequent question...