Top products from r/sticknpokes
We found 35 product mentions on r/sticknpokes. We ranked the 34 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Pirate Face Tattoo PFT 100 pcs Assorted Tattoo Needles - Round Liner, Round Shader, Magnum Needle - 100pk by Pirate Face Tattoo
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Package includes 10 pieces of each size: 3RL, 5RL, 7RL, 9RL, 3RS, 5RS, 7RS, 9RS, 5MS, 7MS
2. Kuro Sumi Tattoo Ink, Outlining, 6 Ounce
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Organic tattoo colorsVegan tattoo friendlySuper bright tattoo inkCountry of origin is United States
3. BLACK ONYX Millennium Moms 1/2oz Tattoo Ink Mom's Millenium Milennium Pigment
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Millennium colors are pure, uncut, homogenized pigment dispersion. They consist of the highest possible pigment content giving you brighter colors that fly right in with an amazing flow rate.Great for use in tattooing rabbits and other livestock
4. Pirate Face Tattoo Transfer Stencil Paper 15 Sheets
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
15 sheets transfer paper4 ply transfer paper8.5" x 11" A4 sizecan be used in thermal copier or freehandused by artists, tattooists, etc
5. 100 Pieces Mixed Assorted Disposable Tattoo Needles OTW-SN1
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
E.O.(Ethylene Oxide) Sterilization In Plastic BlisterPacked Individually With CE ApprovalMade Of Type 316 Surgical Stainless SteelAssorted Needles Selection Are Suggested By Experienced Artists100 pieces Of Assorted Brand New Disposable Tattoo Needles Include: # 10 3RL Round Liner # 10 5RL Round Lin...
6. Cosco Green Soap 1 Pint + SQUEEZE BOTTLE 8oz
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 2
8 oz Wash Bottle, A great alternative to a spray bottle.1 pint green soap1 pint green soap mixed with water equals 1 gallon green soap
7. Cooper Mega Table [XXL Folding Laptop Desk] for Bed & Sofa | Couch Table, Bed Desk, Laptop, Writing, Study, Eating Storage, Reading Stand (White Oak)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
FOLDING LAPTOP TABLE FOR BED AND SOFA - Multi-functional computer table for couch, bed laptop desk for lap, laptop bed tray for working, gaming, studying, writing, eating. Fits 11-17" laptop computersLARGE, STABLE, PORTABLE FOLDING TABLE - Aluminum alloy legs fold for storage under sofa or bed. MDF ...
8. Enkay 407-C Swivel Head Pin Vice, Carded
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Includes two double ended collectsCapacity 0 - 1/8"Quality Tools for Hobby, Home and IndustriesMade in China
9. 25 Sheets Spirit Stencil Paper for Freehand Tattoo Transfer Made in USA
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 1
Size: 8 1/2" x 11"100% Made in USA25 Sheets
10. Microblading Practice Skin - Yuelong 3PCS Tattoo Practice Skin for Eyebrow, Permanent Makeup Eyebrows Skin, Realistic Double-Sided Tattoo Skin Practice for Tattoo Supplies,Microblading Supplies
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
★MICROBLADING SKIN - You get the 3pcs microblading skin practice set and start needling the eyebrows on the silicone fake skin.Each practice skin is individually packaged.Convenient for your use and storage.★PATTERN DESIGN - The microblading practice skin is profession pattern design for eyebrow...
11. AMMEX Medical Black Nitrile Gloves, Box of 100, 4 mil, Size Medium, Latex Free, Powder Free, Textured, Disposable, Non-Sterile, ABNPF44100-BX
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
AMMEX Medical Black Nitrile Gloves are constructed from 4 mil thick nitrile with fully textured grip, measuring 9.5 inches from fingertip to glove cuff.Medical-grade nitrile gloves offer dexterity and tactile sensitivity for daily tasks including non-sterile medical procedures, lab work and more.Th...
12. Tattoo Supplies Dettol Topical Antiseptic Stencil Transfer liquid 8.45oz
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
13. Viscot Mini XL Surgical Markers / 10 Pack / Tattoo stencil pen - Surgical Marker
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
10 pack of Viscot mini XL Surgical MarkersThe Mini XL skin marking ink lasts 10 times longer than traditional skin markersThe new Mini XL, features patent-pending ink that remains visible after scrubbing with prep solutionsAllows clinicians to better see the surgical site as recommended by the Joint...
14. Bloodline Tattoo Ink All Purpose Black 1 Ounce (29 Milliliter)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Color: All purpose blackWeight: 1 ozBloodline all purpose black is a thick black tattoo inkBest selling ink in the market
15. Pirate Face Tattoo Premium quality tattoo stencil transfer paper 8½" x 11", 30-Count
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Premium Quality Tattoo transfer paper30 pcs transfer paperTattoo carbon paper 3-ply sheet
16. (100) Assorted PRE-STERILIZED Tattoo Needles
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
(100) COUNTS OF ASSORTED PRE-STERILIZED TATTOO NEEDLESNew in a box ready to ship
17. Pilot V5 Liquid Ink Rollerball 0.5 mm Tip (Single Pen) - Black Box of 12
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Pure liquid ink needlepointPen features an ink flow controller for a consistent ink supplyTransparent ink reservoir windowMulti-dimple Hi-Tecpoint ensures a precise clean lineExcellent write out distance
18. 1 oz STERILE Starbrite TRIBAL BLACK Tattoo Ink NEW dark
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
100% Authentic - Authorized DistributorSterile USA Made Color Tattoo PigmentsQuality USA Seller and USA product1oz (30ml) size bottle
19. PFT (60) Assorted Pre-sterilized Tattoo Needles with (5) Disp Tips and (5) Disposable Ivory/black Long Grip by Pirate Face Tattoo
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
(60) COUNTS OF ASSORTED PRE-STERILIZED TATTOO NEEDLES(5) DISPOSABLE TIPS (BONUS) PLUS (5) DISPOSABLE IVORY/BLACK LONG GRIPLESS TUBES (BONUS)BUYER MAY CHOOSE THE SIZES FROM BELOWCONTACT US (SELLER) VIA EMAIL REGARDING SIZES
20. Old Spice Classic Deodorant Stick, Original 3.25 oz (Pack of 6)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Free of AluminumOld Spice Original Deodorant reduces underarm odor for 24 hoursThe citrus and clove scents of Original are often imitated but never duplicatedIncreases your awesomeabilityness.If your Grandfather hadn't worn it, you wouldn't existYou know the smell of fear? It is the opposite of that...
Copying this comment from another thread that I posted in, hope it helps!
Poke with your needle at a 45 degree angle, use a sort of hooking motion to deposit more ink into the skin as well. You'll hear a slight popping, if you go to deep the ink will spread under the skin and won't look great. You're better off poking too soft than too hard, you can always go back over your lines if need be. Search on YouTube and you'll see some people using this "hooking" motion.
Put a very thin layer of vaseline or aquaphor wherever you are going to tattoo before you start poking, this will keep the ink from spreading everywhere so you can see what you're doing. Also, dab your needle on a paper towel after dipping it in your ink to get extra ink off; this will also ensure that you can see what you're doing, as you won't have tons of extra ink sitting on the skin. Wipe with a dry paper towel after you go over a section, and repeat with the vaseline/aquaphor and poking.
Poke one section at a time, don't try to do the whole tattoo over and over. Get a solid line in one section, and then move to another.
If you're using a stencil allow 5-10 minutes between the time that you put it on and you start poking. This will keep the stencil from coming off super easily, you don't want to have to try and eyeball it or re-draw it if you don't have to. Only use a wet (with green soap, if you don't have some buy some) paper towel if you really need to, or when you're finished with the tattoo to clean up all the excess ink. If you use a wet paper towel before you're finished it will wipe off/fade your stencil.
Shave where you are going to be tattooing before you start (I hope everyone knows this already). If you don't have green soap, get some as I stated earlier. You can use it for shaving with, cleaning the tattoo, etc. If you don't have access to green soap, you can use witch hazel for cleaning the tattoo during/after poking. You'll need shaving cream for shaving (assuming you don't have green soap), don't use witch hazel.
Keep everything sanitary, the last thing you want to do is give someone an infection! Use gloves, wipe things down, make a sanitary workstation, use sterile tattoo needles only (NOT SEWING NEEDLES OR PINS), use tattoo ink only (NOT INDIA OR OTHER INK). For other tips on a sanitation check YouTube for a standard tattoo work station!
Last but not least, have some fun! Start off with small things, and work your way up to your own designs! If you like an artist's work, go get a tattoo done by them instead of copying it :)
Here is a link to green soap
Here is a link to very basic tattoo needles - You'll want to use the RL's for lining, and the RS' for shading
Here is a link to some good black ink. I recommend starting with the 1oz bottle, this will last you a long time.
Feel free to pm me or drop a comment if you (or anyone else) needs help! I've only been doing this for a few months, but I feel like I've done a lot of research and have a pretty good idea of how things work!
Of course! It's my pleasure! I'm an open book. We're here to help each other grow.
Thank you so much for your kind words! My IG is @archertattooer - feel free to DM me and we can chat there too. If you're in Chicago I'm happy to tattoo you on the house! I've only been tattooing for about 2 months and came from very humble beginnings - it's just a matter of making sure that I tattoo every single day, either myself or somebody else, even if I'm exhausted after a 9 hour work day. I did apprentice in my early 20's but left for a lot of reasons, so I was able to pick up all the peripheral stuff like building a clean workstation. I'm happy to walk through sanitation with you too!
Yeah so stencils are 100% dependent on the quality of the hectograph paper and your transfer method.
I use this hectograph paperand it's flawless. It's expensive but you can squeeze a ton of tattoos onto one page.
To transfer I use this
Process:
EDIT: formatting.
In all honesty it isn't very good. I don't mean any disrespect but it needs some love. good news is it's not too late for you friend. get this stuff and go over the whole thing.
Ink: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OJGLIHA?psc=1
Needles:
https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Assorted-Disposable-Tattoo-Needles/dp/B0043CU6JQ
And then you have more than enough supplies left over to do some more in a much safer and better way. Good luck.
It looks like you do have some solid lines in certain areas which means you can do it well everywhere!!! Honestly it just takes practice and patience.
I use 3rl - 5rl for outlining and higher for shading/filling up space. The only time i have used 1-2rl is when I give friends knuckle/finger/toe tattoos. These RL sizes have worked out great for me.
When my lines get bad, it is usually because I am rushing and not cleaning up excess ink/blood. This can cause "guessing" where your line is. Take your time and make sure to watch where you are poking, if you can't see, clean it up and continue. The results will make you extremely happy.
Also, it looks like you did this freehand, which can make it harder. I LOVE freehanding, but using stencil transfer paper helps out a lot and can make you a better freehander! It allows you to draw what you want beforehand and then lay it down on you skin so that you can follow the lines your first go through. (It comes off with your first wash off of excess ink, so make you don't forget a line or else you'll have to freehand it)
This is what I use
It will also help 10 fold with letters
Let me know if you have questions about any techniques I described here.
EDIT; Wording and grammar
It’s far from comfortable, but I kinda flex my arm as if I’m getting my blood taken if that makes sense! Second time round I did it in bed, using a little study desk (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07JZ4LDFV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title - in case you’re interested!) so it was much easier on me! It’s great bc that angle is pretty hard on my neck and tough on my shoulders to keep my arm held out like that (I did it at my dining table first time round and it was too low down so I just kept it flexed out instead) but because it’s a bed desk my arm rested pretty comfortably at the right angle! Sorry if that’s awfully confusing!
And thank you ❤️
If you have an amazon account you can order real tattoo needles and ink for pretty cheap. I would definitely consider that because then you can be much less worried about potential contamination, infections, etc. The items I linked are the needles and ink I bought and the ones that seem to be popular. 3RLs and 5RLs are pretty common for first time pokers. Real tattoo needles are preferred because you can poke faster (think 3 or 5 pokes at a time as opposed to 1). As for suggestions for what to tattoo, only you can really know what you'll like! In general, I'd start with something small. Think of things you like- interests, hobbies, movies, animals, shapes, people, nature, etc. Then start sketching out a few things, maybe even on your body, until you're happy with something. Don't be afraid to take more than a few days or weeks to decide, this will be on your body forever!
Alright I am home now.
These are the needles I bought and have lasted me 6 tattoos (5 of which took two sessions). There are some in there I will probably never use but you never known when you decide to do some fat lines and need those 9rl's.
Washing your hands is nice but gloves are another layer of safety on top. Unless you are going to the doctors soon to swipe some.
This is the ink I use. Small but has lasted me.
Dettol for stencil transfer paper because I am not about to fuck up the bad on something that is gonna stick around for a bit. I also just have alcohol wipes at home from a kit, dollar store plastic shot glasses I wash, and paper towels to complete my kit. Should set you back 50 but last you through a ton of stick and pokes.
I still use sewing needles for my pokes but I had bought a pin vice to help hold it. I would imagine it could work well for a tattoo needle too.
I have this one. The top can be removed so I would imagine it could handle the length of a tattoo needle.
A practice skin, here's a link to the one I bought. Thanks for the positive feedback!
I got mine off Amazon. Make a solution for wiping by diluting with water. I use the same mixture to transfer stencil to skin which is super convenient too.
So I bought a a variety back of 60 needles (you choose what needles you want and how many of each you want) for 8.99
It seems like quantities of 50/60 are about as small as they get as the retailers sell mainly to shops who need large amounts of needles. Unfortunately, having this many needles has resulted in me forever finding them in purses, couch creases, drawers, and oddly enough, in books....
Kuro Sumi!!!
You can find lesser quantities for less money, but this is what I bought and I’m confident in saying that I’ll never have to buy ink again. Also, keep an eye out for knock offs. If it seems too cheap to be real, it’s because it is.
Kuro Sumi has been the most consistently praised ink I’ve seen which is why I went for it, but there are other options that don’t run as much that are still reliable. You just gotta look at reviews and see what other pokers say, not just machine tattooers.
Edit: formatting shit.
From my experience, I transferred my tattoo from a normal piece of paper drawn with this pen and it worked pretty well. I've also heard people talking about surgical markers like [these] (https://www.amazon.com/Viscot-Surgical-Markers-Tattoo-stencil/dp/B007P550WG)and saying that they work great but I have never tried them myself.
these ones are the ones I've been using, been working pretty well !
I wouldn't. Here's a better option :)
https://www.amazon.com/Candy-tattoo-ink-purpose-black/dp/B006MAMS5C/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1498366305&sr=8-1&keywords=bloodline+tattoo+ink
Old Spice Classic Deodorant Stick, Original 3.25 oz (Pack of 6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017WNFXE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bVTvDb44V8N6Q
poke some bullshit on yourself, have fun. get some real needles and ink. Make sure you research blood borne pathogens before you tattoo anyone else though.
I've used this and did not die: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002RJWDSY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1479147549&sr=8-2&keywords=StarBrite+Colors+-+tribal+black
Tattoo ink. It's about the same price as India ink, looks nicer, has a variety of colors to use, and there no chance of accidentally using ink with say cadmium, or cobalt in it. black, variety pack
Kuro Sumi