Da Vinci Ink Tattoo Studio Manual.

I. Introduction:

The skin

To start tattooing, we need to understand the skin and the machine.

* If you go too deep, you will see a few blue threads with the naked eye.
Almost always this is seen, in the standing bone.
* Everyone's tattoo fits according to their skin type and skin tone.
* The skins can be separated into groups:
- Fines - Fats
- Thick - Fragile
- Dry - Scars
*In grafted skins do not tattoo.
* In burned skin it depends on the healing process.
*Do not tattoo on warts; the wart is a virus and can spread.
* Thin skin is easier to tattoo, shallower and if it is dry it is easier for fats to fix the
inks better.
* Thicker skin is harder to tattoo and also if it is oily skin it will be more difficult to
get the pigment inside the skin.
* Thin and dry skin, the pigment is immediately fixed on the skin and it is done
faster because you do not have to go over it many times.
* If the same area is swiped too many times, the skin may break.
* It is necessary to balance the strength of the machine for the skins; slow or
strong.

Fragile skin:
* Older people get more superficial tattoos.
* The ankles have the thinnest skin.
Thick and dry skin:
* We all have thick, dry skin on our elbows.
Risk areas:
* The sternum; the skin is thinner. Be very careful.
* Knees, elbows, behind the knees, armpits; elasticity and movement may be lost.
* From the knee down, pimples are more superficial.

Scars:
* There are scars that can be tattooed and others cannot.
* Atrophic scars that generate keloids cannot be tattooed.
* We will not cover up a scar, we will camouflage it.
* Try to make shadow patterns on the scars.
* The scars bleed more, become more inflamed and the color is different. And
special curing in the cures.
 II. What is needed for tattooing?

The decal

Methods

* The traditional method; hectographic tracing paper.

* They can be made in two ways; by hand or by machine (thermal copier).
* Do not mark the entire drawing.
* The most important thing to put the decal is the position of the person.
* You have to stand upright but relaxed and looking straight ahead, feet slightly
apart and arms hanging down.
* The most complicated are those that surround something and large tattoos.
* The large ones can be made in two pieces.
* The decal must be perfect.
* The decal on one back.

On the decal also put the guidelines for proper placement of the decal.

* For the bracelets measure the arm, so the decal has to measure the same.

The steps with decal.

* Disinfect the area with alcohol.

* Shave up to the area of the adhesive tape. Pass the alcohol before shaving.
* Put a thin layer of Dethol or transfer liquid to place the decal. Always on the skin.
* We will touch the entire surface of the paper so that everything sticks together.
* Remove the paper slowly and calmly and wait a little while for it to set.

The steps in free hand or free hand.

* Disinfect the area with alcohol.

* If there is hair first design and then shave, but if it is very hairy first shave.
* When the work is finished, discard the marker.
* The first design with a light marker, in case the drawing needs to be retouched
later with darker ones.
* Wait for the marker to dry thoroughly.
* You can mix techniques.
* The preparation of the drawing is very important. First rehearse the drawing.

Hygiene during tattooing

* Before tattooing, everything must be plasticized.

* Once you put on the gloves you can't touch anything but the person and what is
plasticized.
* Try to wear your hair up.
* You are supposed to wear; gown, goggles, mask....
* Be very careful with the machine when assembling or disassembling, always
keep the needles facing outwards.
* If you prick yourself with a needle while riding, it is better to change it.
* When shaving, be careful with the blade. Do it quietly.
* When collecting it is necessary to be careful with what is plasticized so as not to
contaminate.
* The used needles should be placed in the needle container with the points
downwards.
* When tattooing if you prick yourself with the needle, be calm. Talk to the client if
he/she has had any illnesses and have the necessary tests done just in case.
* Be vaccinated against tetanus and hepatitis.
* To have the same attitude with everyone.

When and under what conditions to tattoo and ethics

Ethics:
*You don't have to do everything they ask you to do just because you make more
money.
*If you don't know how to do it, you are not qualified, don't do it.
*Do not tattoo drugged or drunk people.
*Do not tattoo minors without parental or guardian consent.
*Beware of minors who have not yet fully developed their bodies. (The tattoo may
undergo a modification).
*Ask if you have any illnesses, treatments.
*Do not tattoo people with pacemakers, aggressive treatments and hemophiliacs.
* No tattooing of moles or warts and no birthmarks.
*It is not recommended to tattoo the nipples.
*People who have hepatitis can be tattooed according to and the degree of the
disease.
*Never to pregnant women.
*If they have allergic reactions, with pimples or fungus, do not tattoo.
*With low immune system, better than not.
Tips for clients before the day of the tattoo:
*Do not drink alcohol before tattooing. Alcohol is a dilating vessel.
*Do not take aspirin; it has a dilating effect.
*Do not eat seafood 48h before.
*If you have any treatment, have it evaluated by a physician.

Allergic test:
*It is like the one done on the arm but is done in another area; ankle, neck, behind
the ear or where the hair grows.
*Disinfect the area, tear the skin a little and paint a little with the inks. If there is no
lesion or discomfort within 48 hours, there are no allergies.

Materials.

*Depressants; the doctor's stick. To place the petroleum jelly and ink containers.

*Caps; ink containers. There are different sizes:

Small, medium and large.

*For all screws, have all the appropriate tools.

*Approved inks:
- Do an allergy test if you are approved or not.
- Inks expire.

*To make shadows, a solution is made with distilled water, rose water or amamelos
water.
- Rose water is soothing and refreshing, it is like a tonic.

*A can or vaporizer, to vaporize the paper, never directly to the skin because it
bounces.
- Soap and water inside the canister. (Neutral soap, soap solution).

*Single-use razors. And by legislation individually packaged.

- First disinfect and shave.
- For some it is recommended that they wax a few days beforehand.

*Transparent film; to isolate everything that we are going to touch with the gloves;
to laminate everything.

*Lamp.

*Chairs.

*Table.
*Stretcher.

*Alcohol; To degrease and disinfect...

*Nitrile or thick latex gloves.

- Powder-free gloves. Nitrile ones are safer.

*Non-allergenic adhesive tape.

- Tissue tape but not cloth.

*Paper towels.
- Soft, absorbent paper that does not hurt.

*Tweezers and scissors that can be sterilized.

*Disposable plastic cups.

*Everything you need to draw.

*Liquids for sterilizing surfaces.

*Fungicidal liquids, always with gloves and mask.

*Machine series:
- Autoclave; Sterilizes the material. It is essential for setting up a studio.
- Ultra sound machine; for cleaning tubes and small things. With water alone or
with soap and fungicides and then autoclave.

*Tattoo clothing.

*Transfer paper and a transfer solution or liquid (detol).

III. Tattooing procedure.

Shares:

1.- Before starting the tattoo work, the tattooist must inform the client about the
procedures, care and precautions.

2.- The tattooist must maintain personal and work hygiene. Your work area must
remain clean and disinfected, and you must also have a biohazardous waste route,
where all the material used will be disposed of.

When the tattooist prepares his work table, he shall inform the client about the
sterilization procedure of the equipment to be used. Likewise, he shall show the
client that the equipment to be used is new, clean and will only be used once.
The tattooist must use sterile and disposable gloves in each of his works, as well
as the equipment used such as: needles, disposable tubes, caps and protectors.

The tattooist shall place sterile tubes and needles in his machine, which shall be
covered with a protective cover.

6.- Once the procedures to follow have been explained, the tattoo will be done. The
client's skin will be cleaned with antiseptic soap to remove any impurities.

7.- The first step is to trace the environment with the needles for line (See section
Needles). All excess ink shall be wiped off with tissues and water with antiseptic
soap.

Note: There are designs that do not require outlining.

8.- Subsequently, shading and filling will be done.

Note: There are designs that do not require shading and/or filling.

Tattooing procedure.

1- The tattoo artist washes his hands.

2- The area of your body to be tattooed is cleaned and disinfected.
3- The person performing the tattoo will put on new, clean gloves (perhaps a
chinstrap can be used).
4- The tattooist will explain the sterilization procedure and will open the sterilized
equipment that is used only once (such as needles and so on).
5- The artist will use the tattoo machine (with a sterile, disposable needle) to begin
drawing the outline of the tattoo under your skin.
6- Then clean the contour with antiseptic soap and water.
7- Thicker sterile needles will be installed in the tattoo machine and the artist will
begin to define the design. After cleaning the area again, he will inject the color.
8- If blood comes out, remove it with a towel or a sterile disposable cloth.

Every tattoo is a wound that is generated, so it is normal for liquid and blood to
ooze, which will be cleaned with disposable towels and water with antiseptic soap.

10.- Once the work is finished, the area should be cleaned, leaving it uncovered for
a few minutes to allow it to ooze and dry. Afterwards, a cream will be applied,
which is recommended for the care of the tattoo during the healing process, and it
will be covered with plastic. The material used will be disposed of and placed in
specially designated biohazardous waste bins.

Hygiene and disinfection of the tattoo space:

Tattoo facilities and materials must guarantee the prevention of health risks for
both users and workers, so you must comply with some fundamental conditions.

If you are also practicing in a studio that you have created at home, you should be
aware that you have to comply and proceed in the same way as you would in a
licensed studio. Remember that health is not to be trifled with.

Fundamental conditions

-The design and construction materials of the furniture should allow for easy
cleaning and disinfection. If the furniture is metal, it should be rust resistant.

-Work on the skin must be carried out in a specific work area that meets certain
conditions:
-To be isolated from the rest of the facility.

-To be provided with good lighting.

-The furniture in the room should be arranged in such a way that the tattooist or
bander can perform his work easily and with as little movement as possible.

It must have a non-manually operated sink (foot-operated or fiber optic), be

equipped with running water, soap dispenser and paper towels.

-A first aid kit equipped with sufficient elements for first aid assistance to any
customer or worker should be available.

-Do not have glasses, glassware, plates or sharp or pointed cutlery in the work
area.

Cleaning and disinfection of premises

As a general rule, the premises should always be clean and disinfected, using
water and detergent at the end of each working day.

Read also how to perform surgical hand washing.

-Clean with a damp cloth and a mop.

-Never sweep or dry dust.

-Pay special attention to the cleanliness of those objects that we touch very often,
such as switches, telephones, etc...

-Cleaning materials (cloths, cloths or mops) should be in good condition, so

frequent replacement is recommended.
-The cleaning of the premises should be daily and when any trace of dirt produced
is seen. In-depth cleanings will be scheduled to ensure and complement the daily
cleanings.

-Cleaning should be carried out from the ceiling to the floor and from the inside to
the outside of the premises.

-Renew the water and disinfectants used to ensure good cleaning.

-Detergents used in cleaning can be: detergents, bleach and aldehyde compounds.
Remember one thing: bleach is very good for cleaning toilets, but you should not
use it on metal surfaces, certain plastics and rubbers. Do not mix strong
disinfectants, as they may give off toxic fumes.

-During cleaning, in the disinfection part, disinfectants should be left to act for a
while. Do not rinse the cleaning area immediately and comply with the times
determined in the instructions of each product.

Cabin layout and preparation of the working environment

-To be neat and clean.

-Have a stretcher that is positioned in such a way as to facilitate the work of the
tattooist or bander.

-A white light lamp is available.

-Have a seat, preferably a stool with an anatomical backrest.

A pedal-operated wastebasket is available.

-Have a cart or workbench that is easy to clean and move around.

-Having a mirror on the wall and a hand mirror.

Important rules:

-A cleaning, disinfection and maintenance program should be posted in a visible

place. Not only is it good for your organization, but you will also demonstrate your
awareness of responsibility and professionalism to the customer.

-Clean and disinfect the general work area at the end of the workday with a
solution of at least one part sodium hypochlorite (bleach) to one hundred parts
water, or its equivalent in disinfectant. The disinfectant must be left to act before
and then proceed with the cleaning.
-It is not necessary to disinfect areas where piercings or tattoos are not performed.
Less thorough cleaning can be carried out here, but not to the exclusion of the
cleaning process.

-Clean equipment and adjacent areas, especially those exposed to blood splashes
or infectious agents. Use one part bleach to ten parts water. In addition, a
tuberculocidal disinfectant (those prepared for surgical centers) should be applied
to bloodstains, and stored nearby so that it is readily available for use when
needed.

Sterilize non-disposable instruments using hospital sterilizers or autoclaves.

-Have a container for sharps, infectious waste and in all areas where blood or
infectious material can be stored. These containers must display a biohazard label.

Ensure that an inventory of hazardous chemicals is displayed in the work area .

-To take into account the expiration date of these products and to review the
potential risks and safety measures to be adopted with these products. Tokens will
be placed on display as a preventive measure.

Something important to keep in mind:

-Bleach solutions should be kept away from light and be aware that once diluted,
bleach loses its disinfectant power very quickly.

-There can be no animals in the work areas or people outside the activity.

-No smoking.