DevRam Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I've been looking into DIY stick and poke tattoos and have decided to try one. I'm going to make ink from ash and water. I'm just wondering how to sterilize this. In some of the things I've seen online people use vodka instead of water. I'm assuming that's just for sterilization purposes so instead I'm just going to use water and rubbing alcohol(I'm thinking a teaspoon of 97%). Will this work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 You're not punk rock unless you have Hep C. Fala, rufio, 9Years and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious6 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 About two days before I was scheduled to go in to get my first tattoo, I was listening to National Public Radio. They have a segment called Health In A Heartbeat. That day's subject was the high incidence of medical issues associated with DIY stick and poke tattoos - infection, Hep C, HIV, allergic reactions..... The final recommendation was to always go to a professional tattooist that operates a clean shop with sterile equipment. When the most liberal broadcasting venue in the country recommends against something that is the epitome of personal choice, I listen. Intomyskin, oboogie and pidjones 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDeepFried Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Who cares? Just go for it. What's the worst that can happen? My only advice: use human cremains. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Fala and oboogie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marley mission Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 try it first on your forehead Dan, oboogie, pidjones and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 yep ! go for it,what could possibly go wrong ? oboogie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oboogie Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'd just do it jailhouse styleee. Totally sanitary and bound to look perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lape Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 My 2 cents is that if you're gonna be an idiot and tattoo yourself (I've done my own leg), at least spend the small amount of money to get sterile needles and tattoo ink. oboogie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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