
Getting your first tattoo done can be quite a nerve-wracking experience. Most people are not fully aware of exactly what the procedure involves so it therefore makes sense to fully familiarise yourself with the equipment that will be used to administer your tattoo.
When you first enter a tattoo parlour the various implements can seem somewhat daunting, but once you get accustomed to each one, you will soon realise that there's nothing to worry about. It's important to remember that all tattoo equipment is designed to be as painless as possible, and if you're still not convinced you can always ask the tattoo artist to discuss the various tattoo equipment that they use.
The main piece of equipment used by the tattoo artist is of course the tattoo gun. This consists of needles that penetrate the skin and create the actual tattoo on your body using black or coloured ink. The tattoo gun has been designed to be very precise so as long as you have an experienced tattoo artist with a steady hand, then there is no reason why they can't recreate your dream tattoo design for you.
There are two types of needle used in the tattoo gun - liner needles and shader needles.
They are pretty self-explanatory, as their name describes what they do, but liner needles are basically single needles used to create the outline of the tattoo design and shader needles are generally a combination of needles used to fill in the shading and colour of the tattoo design.
The tattoo gun is obviously the main item of equipment. A lot of the other equipment is generally used for sterilization purposes, with the main one being the autoclave. This is an important piece of equipment because it uses steam and pressure to sterilize each item of equipment used by the tattoo artist. This helps prevent any diseases being passed on from person to person.
You should be aware that not all tattoo parlours are as strict about sterilization as they should be so always make sure you ask them about their sterilization procedures before they start work on your tattoo. The last thing you want is to come away from the tattoo parlour with a great-looking tattoo, but a nasty disease or infection as well.
So overall you should now have a little more knowledge about some of the equipment used by a tattoo artist. There is not really anything to worry about regarding the equipment used. The procedure is not completely painless but the equipment has been designed to be as painless as possible and the tattoo artist will of course do their best to reassure you during the actual procedure.
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