How to Tattoo With Just a Needle & String

Tattoos have enjoyed quite a popular resurgence over the last couple decades. Tattoos used to be a badge of honor among military men, bikers and convicts. Now you can find them on soccer moms and teen age kids. These days, you can find tattoo parlors everywhere. But you can make a tattoo without leaving your home just by following these simple steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Needle
• Natural fiber thread
• India ink
• Rubbing alcohol

1. Sterilize the needle and thread with rubbing alcohol.
2. Attach the thread to the needle. Start wrapping the thread about one sixteenth of an inch from the sharp end of the needle. Keep it tightly coiled and does not overlap as you continue to wind the thread up the needle. Make sure it goes at least one quarter inch up the needle. Tie it off when you’re done coiling it.
3. Sterilize the area of skin that is to be tattooed.
4. Dip the coiled end of the needle into the India ink. Poke the needle into the area of skin to be tattooed. Depending on the amount and type of thread you used, it should hold enough ink for 5 to 20 pokes.
5. Repeat the dipping and poking process until you are satisfied with the look of your tattoo.

Tips & Warnings

• Natural fiber thread, like cotton or hemp, will hold more ink than man made fibers like rayon or nylon.
• Tattoos are permanent.
• Tattoos are not widely accepted in the business world and can therefore limit your professional opportunities for the rest of your life.
• Non-sterile environments and equipment can cause infections.
• Infections and allergic reactions can endanger both life and limb.
• Almost 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce, but your spouses name will remain tattooed on your body forever.