Question:
Sep 17th, 2004, 6:20pm: I recently got a tattoo and artist had powder ink, which he said was from Germany, and he claimed it was far superior to liquid ink. Now I have heard the opposite.
Which statement is true, powder or liquid? |
Answer:
Proper tattoo ink is manufactured in a sterile environment by an approved company. The ink is sold in two forms: pre-mixed and powder. I suggest the use of pre-mixed ink, which is delivered in a usable form in a sterile container. The ink, the carrier (purified water) and any additives (such as an antiseptic) were sterile to begin with and have been mixed in a sterile environment. This ink is ready to use right out of the box.
In the case of powdered ink, the artist receives just the finely powdered pigment and then mixes it himself. This process requires quite a bit of work, great care, and a variety of sterile ingredients and equipment. I’m sure that there are some shops and artists who mix their own ink and end up with a perfectly usable and clean product. For me, though, there seems to be too much room in this process for error
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