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100
Should antibiotic ointments be used on new piercings?
No, because they can attract dirt and prevent oxygen from reaching the area.
100
Were tattoos used to identify sailors in the late 1800's to early 1900's?
Yes, it helped to give better detailed descriptions of what each sailor looked like.
100
Name 1 art style commonly used in tattoos.
Black/White, Cartoon, Oriental, Tribal, Traditional American, Photo Realistic, Celtic, Sketch.
100
Name a common place to get a tattoo.
Inner wrist, ankle, ear, behind the ear, fingers, back shoulder, upper shoulder, feet, upper back/lower neck.
100
In the U.S. do more women or more men have tattoos?
Women
200
Should ink be dispensed through a single use cup or the main bottle?
The single use cup.
200
Were tattoos used to identify Japanese criminals in the 1700's?
Yes this practice was abolished in 1820.
200
What is white ink tattoo?
Is a tattoo done completely in white ink. It glows under black light and looks more like a scar.
200
Where is the most common place to get pierced?
Earlobe
200
What is the most effective way to remove a tattoo?
Laser surgery.
300
How many times should a needle be used?
Once
300
Was China the first place to have a record of tattooing on people?
No, Egypt is the first place in recorded history.
300
Name a popular type of ear piercing besides lobe piercings.
Helix, Anti-Helix, Conch, Industrial, Gauging, Daith, Rook, Anti-Tragus, Tragus
300
Name one of the 7 most painful places to get a tattoo.
Spine, Hip, Ankle, Foot, Elbow, Knee, Clavicle.
300
How often does the needle pierce the skin per minute while getting a tattoo?
Between 50 and 3,000 times.
400
Should piercings be done with a "gun"?
No, because it's not able to be properly sterilized and can spread infections.
400
Have piercings been found in mummified remains?
Yes, showing that piercing has been around for more than 5,000 years.
400
Name one popular tattoo trend from 2013.
Watercolor, finger, matching, white, tiny, typography, temporary, black line, coordinate, arrow, triangle, tree, and vibrant ink tattoos.
400
Name one of the top 5 most painful places to get a piercing.
Nose, Lip, Cartilage, Nipple, Genital.
400
The world record for number of piercings on one person is...? (Within 50 + or -).
702
500
An autoclave is used for what?
To sterilize the equipment.
500
Tattoo come from the Polynesian word "tatau" which means?
"To mark something"
500
Do tattoo artists put pictures/descriptions of their art online?
Yes most do and it should be something you look at to decide that the tattoo artist you are going to will have the style that your after.
500
Name an important aspect of placement that you should decide upon before getting a tattoo.
Visibility, upside down, size, pain, personal choice.
500
How many parts does a tattoo machine have?
Four parts: 1) the needle, 2) the tube that holds the ink, 3) an electric motor, and 4) a foot pedal to control the movement (like a sewing machine pedal).
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