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~The last ten years have seen an educational renaissance within the tattoo industry. Artists have become increasingly aware of the potential risks associated with blood borne pathogens and have taken steps to protect their clients and themselves. With just a little education and some research, you can assure yourself of a safe, professional tattoo.

~Be very careful choosing Tattoo Artist, there’s a lot of “Wanabes” out there now a days. With an industry that has bloomed enormously in the past 5 years many people consider themselves “Tattoo Artists”. We have seen it all, and unfortunately, we’re constantly (when possible) repairing and covering work from this “so called Artists”.

~It is a shame that there could be people like that out there doing these things to other people, taking your money, inflicting pain on you, (sometimes severe, specially if you don’t know what you’re doing), giving you a screwed up tattoo, possibly scaring your skin forever, and on top of it all, running the risk of getting a blood borne disease.

~Your concerns are twofold. You need to find an artist whose work you like, who will work on you safely. Ask people where they got tattooed, especially if you really like the work you see. Ask to see photographs of the artist's work. Most often, the pictures will have been taken right after the work was completed, so redness and swelling are common. In spite of that, there are things you can learn. Are the lines clean and smooth or broken and jagged? Do they meet up? Does the artist work in the style you are looking for? Taking time to check out a few artists and shops will ensure that you are happy with your results.

~ Make sure the shop is neat and clean. What you see in the front room is a pretty good indication of what you will see elsewhere in the shop. Ask questions about the shop's safety procedures. What are they doing to ensure your health and well-being? The personnel should be willing and able to answer you questions. If you feel they are brushing your concerns aside or can't answer you, leave and seek out a *professional* shop.

~We at “Industrial Art”, practice clean technique and use “sterile implements”. We use a “new Sterile Tattooing needle” for each customer and “Sterilize” all other implements (Tubes, ect.) in an Autoclave between each use. (Using an Autoclave is the only reliable way to kill hepatitis).
.We also use Disposable: Gloves, ink caps, ink cap holders, razor blades, etc. Our Inks and Equipment are manufactured and distributed by the most reputable Tattoo suppliers in the country. All of our artists are “Blood borne” and “First Aid Certified” and have years of experience in the profession of Tattooing.

PICKING A DESIGN

Choose what you like! You have to live with your tattoo for the rest of your life. Discuss size & color with your artist to achieve the look you want. Sometimes it is better to leave artistic aspects of your tattoo up to the wisdom and experience of your chosen artist.

PLACEMENT OF DESIGN

Give the location of your tattoo considerable thought. It is there forever. If your concerns are for the sensation and level of discomfort involved, your artist should be happy to discuss these aspects with you.

CHOICE OF ARTIST

This subject is probably the most personal of all aspects of receiving a tattoo. If you're considering a tattoo, find the artist that fulfills your needs art-wise as well as in professionalism, price and last but not least, personality. All should make you feel comfortable.

PAYING THE PRICE!

Absolutely don't shop around for "the best price". This is a trade in which you should see examples of the artist's work and question their knowledge. This is not a trade to be bartered with; you pay an hourly rate for time & expertise!

TATTOO SAFETY ADVICE

With the advent of many communicable diseases, some fatal, it has become necessary to institute certain isolation and sterilization procedures in the tattoo process to assure the public of a safe, risk-free tattoo. The following advice has been prepared by professional tattooists working with local, state and national health authorities.

1. Always insist that you see your tattooist remove a new needle & tube set-up from a sealed envelope immediately prior to your tattoo.

2. Be certain you see your tattooist pour a new ink supply into a new disposable container.

3. Make sure your artist puts on a new pair of disposable gloves before setting up tubes, needles and ink supplies.

4. Satisfy yourself that the shop furnishings & tattooist are clean & orderly in appearance; much like a medical facility.

5. Feel free to question the tattooist as to any of his sterile procedures & isolation techniques. Take time to observe them at work & do not hesitate to inquire about their experience & qualifications in the tattoo field.

6. If the tattooist is qualified professional, they will have no problem complying with standards above & beyond these simple guidelines.

7. If the artist or studio does not appear up to these standards or if they become evasive when questioned, seek out a professional tattooist.

~Getting your first tattoo can be a very exciting experience and being prepared for what to expect can keep it fun. First, you should be well rested and well fed. If you are tired, or your blood sugar is low, you may experience a higher level of discomfort than you normally would. Drinking alcohol before getting tattooed is always a bad idea. Not only do you become dehydrated, it will also cause you to bleed more and consequently have a negative effect on your new tattoo.

~There will be blood. The amount varies from person to person, but usually it is about what you would expect from a scraped knee or rug burn. The level of pain also varies from person to person, but most people don't find it unbearable. The best thing to do is just accept the discomfort and relax. Fighting or tensing will only increase your discomfort.

~If you start to feel faint or a little "green," tell your artist right away instead of toughing it out. There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a break. Your artist is prepared for this sort of thing and knows how to handle it.

~If you need to change position or stretch, go to the bathroom, sneeze or wiggle for any reason, let your artist know BEFORE you do it.

~Your new tattoo will get a patch of shiny skin over it or it may scab over. Leave the scab alone!~ This is a normal part of the healing process. Picking the scab may lead to infection or damage to your tattoo. The scab will slough off gradually in the course of a week or two. If you have any questions during the healing process, call your artist. Don't rely on stories told to you by your friends.

“DO NOT” drink alcohol or take any drugs, not even prescription drugs such as “Painkillers”, “Blood Thinners” or ”Aspirin”.

*** This will “thin out your blood” and will make color harder to go in and stay in the skin!!!

We “WILL NOT” Tattoo or Pierce anyone that “we feel is under the influence of alcohol or drugs”.

With the incredibly increasing popularity of “Body Piercing”, a lot of people, in pursuit of a quick buck, are calling themselves “Professional” Body Piercers. Getting pierced by an amateur can be extremely painful, and unless they know what they are doing, they can seriously endanger your health and well being.

WARNING: Never let anyone pierce any part of your body (even your ear lobe, if possible) with an ear piercing gun. This includes nostrils!! The Piercing gun can not be properly sterilized, and because the jewelry is designed for an ear lobe and swelling is possible, the post is too short to allow enough space swelling and proper cleaning. This can be very painful and lead to serious infections and other problems!!.

Be very careful in choosing a “Professional Body piercer”; make sure that you ask as many questions as there are on your mind and that they have an answer for every single one of them. Look out for amateurs, people trying to gain experience by practicing on you, keep your eyes open for certain signs such as their reputation, hygiene, prices, answers to your questions etc. You’re probably asking yourself, Prices? If someone is charging double the price of every other studio in your area, wouldn’t that raise a little suspicion?? Well, if someone is charging half the price of every other piercing studio, wouldn’t that raise a little suspicion as well?? Sometimes “cheaper is not better”!!

You should also be careful buying “Body Jewelry”, there’s a new body jewelry company popping up every other day, a new store selling jewelry every other day, from places like “Spencer’s” to your local “dollar store”. Remember that these places do not have sterilizers, leaving the jewelry not sterile, they are not inspected by any Health Department because the codes and ordinances written for Tattoo and Piercing studios do not apply to these establishments and they do not have knowledgeable staff that could help you choose the right size, gage and jewelry material for you.

The bottom line is that if they’re selling jewelry for pennies on the dollar, that leaves only 2 questions, where do they get it from and what’s it made of??

We at “Industrial Art”, practice clean technique and use “sterile implements”. We use a “new Sterile piercing needle” for each customer and “Sterilize” all other implements (Forceps, Pliers etc.) in an Autoclave between each use. (Using an Autoclave is the only reliable way to kill hepatitis).
We also use the “highest quality 316LVM Stainless Steel “body jewelry. All of our jewelry is “made in America” by reputable manufacturers and comes “Certified” and “100% Guaranteed” and all of our artists are “Blood borne” and “First Aid Certified” and have years of experience in the profession of Body Piercing.

***The professional Job we do for you must be continued by you. Even though you got pierced in a reputable Studio under sterile conditions, does not mean that the piercing(s) will heal perfectly on its own, so please make sure you follow your professional piercer’s healing instructions.***

1. To be pierced in a scrupulously hygienic, open environment, by a clean, conscientious piercer wearing a fresh pair of disposable latex gloves.

2. To a sober, friendly, calm and knowledgeable piercer, who will guide them through their piercing experience with confidence and assurance.

3. To the peace of mind which comes from knowing that their piercer knows and practices the very highest standards of sterilization and hygiene.

4. To be pierced with a brand new, completely sterilized needle, which is immediately disposed of in a medical sharps container after use on the piercee alone.

5. To be touched only with freshly sterilized, appropriate implements, properly used and disposed of or resterilized in an autoclave prior to use on anyone else.

6. To know that piercing guns are NEVER appropriate, and are often dangerous, when used on anything including earlobes.

7. To be fitted only with jewelry which is appropriately sized, safe in material, design, and construction, and which best promotes healing. Gold-plated, gold-filled, and sterling silver jewelry are never appropriate for any new or unhealed piercing.

8. To be fully informed about proper aftercare, and to have continuing access to their piercer for consultation and assistance with all their piercing-related questions.

It is advisable to refrain from undergoing any and all body art procedures during a pregnancy, even just an ear lobe stretch. It is best to let your body focus on the important, complex and demanding task that it is handling already.

Navel jewelry may be left in place; some women leave jewelry in during their entire pregnancy and delivery. If, during your pregnancy the piercing becomes uncomfortable, you can replace the jewelry with Tygon or PTFE, which are inert plastics (something like thick fishing line). These will bend and flex with your changing body, be more comfortable, and are safe to wear. Once your pregnancy is over, you can return to the jewelry.

Even long after the piercing is totally healed, it may or may not stay open without something in place. This varies from person to person. Wearing an inert plastic in the piercing will insure that it can be maintained.

In the event you elect to remove the jewelry entirely there is a chance it could be reinserted using an insertion taper even if the old jewelry won’t go back in readily. If it cannot be reinserted it is quite likely that it can be repierced.

As a side note, some women who lack sufficient tissue quantity or pliability for navel piercing prior to pregnancy are often well suited afterwards.

There is no special care that is required during pregnancy for healed piercings.

Under no circumstances is it “acceptable or appropriate” for a piercer to perform piercing on the “nipples or genitals” of an individual “under 18 years of age”.

(All piercings are done with the highest grade 316lvm
surgical stainless body jewelry)

*** WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE “APP”, “ASSOCIATION OF PROFFESSIONAL PIERCERS” FOR LETTING US USE THE INFORMATION ON THEIR WEBSITE INCLUDING “A PIERCEES BILL OF RIGHTS” & “PIERCING AFTERCARE”. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER BODY PIERCING SUBJECTS YOU CAN VISIT THE OFFICIAL “ASSOCIATION OF PROFFESSIONAL BODY PIERCERS” WEBSITE AT: WWW.SAFEPIERCING.ORG***