Follow these instructions to put on the new second skin included in your kits!
Continue to get the most up to date protects in the industry in our DIY tattoo kits. As always, POKE SAFELY!
In just a few short years, we've seen a total seachange in opinion. Before 2020, major news sources (SF Chronicle, NY Times, VICE, NEWSWEEK) wrote about Stick and Poke Tattoo Kit® as a fun but dangerous gimmick product. People mocked the idea that people could tattoo at home - and on themselves (even though it's literally one of the oldest practices in the world).
"It's not safe!" the public decried. "You'll get diseases!" and, "You can't do your own tattoo, it's HARD!" But hundreds of thousands of people tried it at home during the pandemic. The world saw that DIY hand poke tattooing can be a safe, easy and rewarding art form.
We've now sold over 50,000 kits and there are many hand poke tattoo kits to choose from [...]
This article contains links to other posts on our blog. Click on the links for more detailed explanations of each step. Also see our 5-step article.
Gather your stick and poke tattoo, or "hand poke" supplies. Tattoos needles and ink are obvious. You'll need several medical supplies to safely handle the minor injury inherent in all tattooing. Finally, you will need after care supplies that are specific to the tattoo industry. Here is a detailed list of what is in our beginner kits that you can use as a shopping list. Many of these supplies must be purchased individually online, as they are not available [...]
Most professionals at this point have started to agree on the best steps for "aftercare" or after tattoo care for your tattoo. You will want to:
This can be done using these steps as outlined in this image brought to you by Monster Steel Tattoo!
It includes the steps of Going Home, Keeping it clean, Moisturizing, Dressing appropriately, Healing, and Protection (or what to avoid).
Our DIY Hand Poke Tattoo Kits will soon include a breathable soaker pad bandages like the pro's use. ;-)
