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Various Hazards To Be Aware Of When Using Tattoo Ink
It is amazing how big a role tattoo ink plays in the whole pop culture scene. The artist would still be an artist but his or her work would lack the permanency that the ink provides. Colors, shapes and words would be nothing more than a faded memory. But with the ink comes a lasting work of art that is there for the world to see. There is more to ink than what most people realize.
Tattoo ink is produced through a chemical process. It is comprised of a pigment or dye that is mixed with a carrier. Depending on the quality level of the ink, a carrier solution can be any number of products some of which can be toxic and deadly to the human body.
The oldest record of pigment is that of ground minerals and perhaps black charred coal or burnt timber. The ranges of colors found in pigments are limited to those found in nature. Some of the natural elements found in quality tattoo ink are: ochre (brown), carbon (black), red (iron oxide), and green (malachite). Other pigments can be obtained through a mixture of certain elements such as Chrome Yellow which is made up of different chemical elements.
A natural agent, though not temporary, is found in henna. This plant's leaves are ground up to produce a reddish brown powder which is then mixed into the tattoo ink. It is applied carefully with a small brush or sticks and will wear off with time.
Homemade tattoo ink is perhaps the most likely to cause allergic reaction or create a less than show quality tattoo. The homemade tattoo ink is produced by mixing a dye with a carrier such as ethyl alcohol or vodka. The problems arise when an antibacterial agent is not included in the mixture. A tattoo machine pierces the skin and the ink is inserted. Without proper bacterial safeguards the open wound can become seriously infected and result in blood poisoning. There have been some instances of death associated with poorly done tattoos and homemade ink.
If making tattoo ink is a life-long dream then there are precautions that need to take place. The first is to learn about sterilization and the chemical process. Some carriers are far better than others. Case in point: purified water versus antifreeze. Antifreeze is lethal to the human body. It does not make much sense to take that kind of risk. The second most important aspect to consider about tattoo ink is to get the pigment from a reputable company. Do not go into the woods and try to randomly make a pigment powder. Some plants are poisonous.
There will always be those individuals who are willing to take a risk on their health just to save some money. Tattoo ink is not expensive and is certainly worth the extra money to ensure it has been prepared properly. Even if the person insists on doing the tattooing themselves it is not necessary to try to make home-made ink. The risks from infection and poisoning are too great.
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