How Tattoos Are Made
Many times when we think of tattoos, we think of a very long and painful
process. This is often a very frightening thought. A lot of people wouldn't
even think of getting a tattoo simply because of their idea of what the
process involves.
To understand what getting a tattoo means, we have to first take a quick
look at a small part of the human anatomy. The skin is made up of two
layers; the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the outer layer
of skin; the part we can see and touch. The dermis is the deeper layer,
or secondary layer.
When a tattoo is applied, the ink is injected deep into the dermis. As
the epidermis sheds an enormous amount of cells every day, the dermis
is a much more appropriate place to inject ink. Otherwise, shedding occurs
causing the tattoo to be only temporary. When injected into the dermis,
the tattoo ink lasts a lifetime.
The method of creating a tattoo has not changed much since the beginning.
It is believed that designs were created in the skin using sharp pieces
of bone in the distant past. Today, needles deliver the ink into the dermis.
These needles can produce up to 30,000 punctures per minute.
Tattoos are made by a process similar to stippling. A series of dots creates
the image of the design. More dots closer together creates a darker or
more solid in appearance picture. Spread apart, the dots make a lighter
image or a shading effect.
The tattoo machine that the artist uses to create the design consists
of three main parts. An ink source that contains the special ink of the
chosen color is typically connected to the machine. A tube connects the
ink source to the machine. The needle is the part of the machine that
pierces the skin administering the ink.
Most tattoo artists use single use or disposable needles. Sterilization
is one of the most important things with tattoo art. These needles should
always be completely sterilized prior to being used on a person. Needles
are then discarded after use.
The tattoo ink comes in a wide array of colors. Virtually any design with
any color combination can be created. Tattoo artists and parlors have
samples on display but can always change aspects of a design to fit an
individual's preference.
With the chosen design and color choice, the tattoo machine with selected
needle type and the decided location on the body, the tattoo is administered
by puncturing the skin while the ink is injected. The time frame that
it takes to get a tattoo varies depending on the intricacy and size of
the design.
Pain can be a part of the experience. However, it isn't often as bad as
expected. Many people with tattoos describe the procedure as annoying
more than painful. Many times the most uncomfortable part is having to
sit still in the same position for the given length of time.
After care is an important part of the tattoo process. Bandaging will
be necessary, some bleeding may occur and care will need to be taken to
reduce exposure to sunlight and excessive water. Rubbing and scratching
the newly created tattoo can cause scaring. It can also cause the image
to distort permanently.
Pain can vary depending on the individual's pain tolerance. Where the
tattoo will be applied on the body can also be a variable in the amount
of pain. Overall, the process is fairly quick and painless when compared
to the end resul
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