Inked for life A tattoo is a form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes and pigments, either indelible or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. The art of making tattoos is tattooing. When you're sitting for a tattoo, a specially designed tattoo needle pierces through your skin at approximately 10-15 needle drops per second, fast enough to avoid puncturing the skin and causing bleeding and slow enough to avoid tearing the skin. Getting a tattoo will never be a walk in the park, but it can be less painful if you take a few simple precautions. To complete this How-To you will need: A licensed tattoo artist A morning appointment Loose clothing A full stomach A non-aspirin pain reliever Deep breaths Scrupulous aftercare A topical anesthetic Step 1: Go to a licensed tattoo artist who sterilizes their equipment and uses disposable needles and gloves. The discomfort of getting tattooed is nothing co...
