Behind-the-ear stick and poke tattoo
Alex has always wanted a stick and poke tattoo. Last night she got it - her constellation of Cancer (inspired by her birthday necklace) behind the ear. She commented, "I never would want a tattoo gun behind my ear!" Indeed, it is a sensitive spot. SnP's are much more gentle
True Story: Stick and Poke Lyrics on a Butt Cheek
Have you ever seen the angel named Mykki Blanco? She might be in disguise in her track pants. At a recent (amazingballs) concert in SF, I felt the presence of this angel. I even touched her salty sweaty skin! My bold friend Hannah (below) gave the angel a kit. I
Must haves for tattoo skin soothing: Witch-hazel, Aquaphor
When tattooing, two things are must haves: something to soothe your pissed-off skin during the poking (alcohol is not soothing, people), and something to encourage healing after your kitten-with-devil-horns sleeve is finished (apple blossom scented lotion is a no-no here, people). These are Witch-hazel Extract and Aquaphor Healing Ointment. These both
To answer some of your questions…
I am not a professional tattoo artist (yet), merely a Stick and Poke Safety Advocate (Harm REDUX!). I found some info that might help some of you out there regarding tattooing, inks & skin behavior. I got this information from the Spirit Galley Tattoo (located in Connecticut, USA) Web Page.
These colors don’t run
Stick and Poke went to a party in Oakland. It was a diy tattoo extravaganza. [slideshow_deploy id='435']
HAPPY PRIDE San Francisco!
HAPPY PRIDE! Sincerely, Stick and Poke Tattoo Kit ;-)
Stick and Poke Ideas
This Tumbler Page gives you some cool ideas and empowers those who stick and poke. Please poke safely!
Fun times making Ads
My cool new Ad Campaign! I heart my friends (and aren't they hot?).....the tumbler site is here too: https://stickandpokekit.tumblr.com/
The FDA on Tattoo Ink
This is from the Food and Drug Administration (USA) page about tattoo ink - copied on July 25th, 2013. I highlighted some of the more fun facts and my [snarky comments]... Think Before You Ink: Are Tattoos Safe? What are the Risks? Tattoo Ink Research Tattoo Tips
