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Wall of shame
Tattoo's on this page
are not done by Tom
or at Raz-a-tat !
are not done by Tom
or at Raz-a-tat !
| Things to look for when going to a tattoo studio ! |
1) Is there a autoclave on site? (An autoclave is a sterilizer) Is that
autoclave tested once a month? (To ensure the autoclave is working
properly). Ask to see spore test results.
Dry Heat sterilizer is not acceptable.
2) Is all equipment covered in plastic barriers(such as clip cord,spray
bottle,tattoo machines,the surface the artist is working from chairs
etc...)
3) Are the needles new and in a sterile pouch?
4) Is the shop clean and well lit?
5) Is the ink new? Make sure the artist don't reuse their ink,It all
should be thrown away after each client.
6) Ask to see the artist while he is working to ensure he is not cross
contaminating (touching things with dirty gloves) A artist should
change their gloves before touching any thing that is not able to be
sterilized or covered with plastic. (such as phones,containers and
power supplies etc....)
7) Ask to see pictures of the artists work or if possible live people.
8) Talk to other people who have been tattooed and if you like their
work find out who did it and if you don't like it find out who did it so
you don't make the same mistake they did.
9) Make sure that you feel comfortable while you are in the shop and
ask many questions. A professional will have no problems answering
any question you have.
10) There are many more things to look for so make sure you do your
homework before getting a tattoo. You don't want to regret a
permanent decision you make for the rest of your life or get a diseases.
Keep in mind a artist can fix a bad tattoo but
can not fix a diseases.
autoclave tested once a month? (To ensure the autoclave is working
properly). Ask to see spore test results.
Dry Heat sterilizer is not acceptable.
2) Is all equipment covered in plastic barriers(such as clip cord,spray
bottle,tattoo machines,the surface the artist is working from chairs
etc...)
3) Are the needles new and in a sterile pouch?
4) Is the shop clean and well lit?
5) Is the ink new? Make sure the artist don't reuse their ink,It all
should be thrown away after each client.
6) Ask to see the artist while he is working to ensure he is not cross
contaminating (touching things with dirty gloves) A artist should
change their gloves before touching any thing that is not able to be
sterilized or covered with plastic. (such as phones,containers and
power supplies etc....)
7) Ask to see pictures of the artists work or if possible live people.
8) Talk to other people who have been tattooed and if you like their
work find out who did it and if you don't like it find out who did it so
you don't make the same mistake they did.
9) Make sure that you feel comfortable while you are in the shop and
ask many questions. A professional will have no problems answering
any question you have.
10) There are many more things to look for so make sure you do your
homework before getting a tattoo. You don't want to regret a
permanent decision you make for the rest of your life or get a diseases.
Keep in mind a artist can fix a bad tattoo but
can not fix a diseases.
Make sure to choose
your
tattoo artist carefully !!
your
tattoo artist carefully !!
