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Tattoos represent unique forms of self-expression. What better way to express yourself than by fashioning your own tattooing device? However, please note that tattooing human skin without proper training and using a homemade device can pose serious risks. It's advisable to utilize this device for practicing tattoo art on synthetic skin or fruit instead.
Procedures
Assembling the Components
Locating a Suitable Motor
- Consider substituting a button with an eraser. Retrieve the eraser from a mechanical pencil and firmly attach it to the small shaft of your motor.
Construct the tube.
Develop a support.
Fashion a needle.
Constructing the Tattoo Gun
Affix the tube to the support.
Secure the motor onto the support. Utilize tape to affix the motor onto the shorter end of your support. Ensure it is aligned properly with the button centered along the support shaft.
Insert your makeshift needle. Feed one end of the guitar string through the pencil tip and guide it through the tube. Upon emerging from the other end, employ pliers to bend the wire into a 90-degree angle, forming a hook. Trim any excess wire from the hook as needed.
Attach the needle to the motor.
Establish the power connection.
Dispose of single-use items. After completing your tattoo, ensure proper disposal of the needle and the tube (mechanical pencil/pen). Reusing these items poses significant health risks, including the transmission of diseases like hepatitis and HIV. Even if you intend to use them solely on yourself, the potential hazards outweigh the cost, especially considering the affordability of guitar strings and mechanical pencils and pens.
Advice
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Produce an ample supply of needles for disposal after each use.
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Maintain needle sterility and avoid reuse at all costs.
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Consider employing flame for needle sterilization before insertion into the gun.
The guidance provided in this section is derived from the practical experiences of Mytour readers like yourself. If you have a valuable tip to contribute to Mytour, please share it below.
- I utilize bleach to sanitize my needles, but it's crucial to thoroughly rinse them before use to prevent the bleach from affecting the ink.
Precautions
- If you opt to utilize this tattoo gun on actual human skin, proceed at your own risk. Always adhere to proper sterilization protocols and remain vigilant for signs of injury or infection.
- It's preferable to use this DIY tattoo gun solely for practicing on synthetic skin. Refrain from practicing on human skin or live animals.
Essential Supplies
- Rotary motor
- Mechanical pen or Bic pen
- Teaspoon or toothbrush
- Guitar string
- Black electrical tape
- Scissors
- Pliers
- Multi power supply
- Tattoo ink (available online or from a tattoo shop)
