💉HOW I DO MY STICK & POKE TATTOOS💉

[@spookygarbage]

If you put down a thin layer of Vaseline or hustle butter before you poke, it will keep the ink from pooling and you will be able to see what you're doing much better.

[@souuuwp]

ty ty!!

[@summerrain2171]

Does it have to be not scented

[@spookygarbage]

@@summerrain2171 It would be preferable in case of allergies or irritation

[@burgerqueen6022]

@Gannon Edgar shut up

[@Phoenixash-delfuego]

@Gannon Edgar such a lovely friend.

[@charlottem.2747]

please don't put the ink back into the bottle....

[@KariMay_]

you are totally right and I noticed that after, don't worry I won't be using that ink on anyone else

[@gothangel5654]

@@KariMay_ you were talking about bloodborne pathogens 💀

[@KariMay_]

@@gothangel5654 as I said in the vid, I'm not a professional and ppl needed to do their own reserch

[@nottogood415]

@@KariMay_ don't use it again on your self the ink is now dirty and your blood will cause bacteria to form in the ink which could give you an infection throw the bottle out and get a new one. never put ink back in the bottle even if you just using it for your self.

[@its.urfavgrlll]

@@gothangel5654 this is really random but love your pfp i love peep 💕

[@daydem9455]

I now have the spanish word for lettuce on my ankle god I love being a reckless teen

[@slomo6305]

WHY JUST ✨Lettuce✨

[@daydem9455]

@@slomo6305 because it's my favorite Spanish word lol ✨lechuga✨

[@user-tf5xj9uf8n]

@@daydem9455 that’s mad fun to say

[@paulatorralvo5400]

Lechuga

[@meoshawilliams9842]

THATS MY FAVORITE SPANISH WORD TOO😂😂😂 I use to say lechuga randomly and when I played among us that was my username😂😂

[@Flowerbudbunny]

I’m not certain but I think having a deeper well of ink would ensure you don’t touch the needle tip to the bottom of the pot, which blunts it.

[@zachanderson9279]

I simply bought some needles and some Kuro Sami ink and I think I have some pretty clean looking ones. Aftercare is KEY. Moisturize it constantly and DO NOT PICK THE SCABS if it does dry out. Don’t over stress it and i promise you’ll like what you come out with. And remember, one day when everyone from our generation is adults and has kids, were all gonna have some stupid tattoos we got as dumb teenagers :))

[@samk3386]

Don't over moisturize its better to leave it alone and only apply moisturizer to it of its extremely uncomfortable and cracking.. and a very thin layer at that!

[@kennaschafer612]

Did my first 2 yesterday and I'm in love

[@mrsraven9169]

I never moisturise till the scabs fall out, dry healing is the best for me

[@wpwolfz7188]

Moisturizing every time it gets dry is myth lol. You want it to scab over and heal fam that way less ink escapes from your body

[@AngelinaRose]

Those little sparkles are so cute! ⭐️✨💕

[@KariMay_]

thank you! I like them too✨

[@melanieaudet]

OMG don't touch the bottom of the needle to any hard surface! Every time you do, the needle dulls. You should also use fresh ink in a small pot each time you do a new tattoo.

[@KariMay_]

thanks for letting me know x

[@vickismith]

@@KariMay_ you get 50 on amazon for buttons.

[@InternetCuntyStar]

Ntfcutf cutfcutfcu fctufctfcytfutff tuctucytfccutfctuc

[@Josh-ht7ci]

2:29 that's probably just me but my mindeset is like if there's a tattoo that doesn't look good I just really don't care because I've made it and I would be proud of that regardless the result. I also think that some tattoos that look like shit (on purpose or not) are actually funny, not in a bad of course

[@KariMay_]

Yeh sure, everyone is different its such a personal choice

[@Josh-ht7ci]

@@KariMay_ true

[@AirashiiTiayou]

Needles should NEVER just be thrown away. They should disposed of in an appropriate sharps container. This can vary depending on where you live, so please look up your local regulations on disposal of sharps.

[@illiteratebastard7421]

i usually just sand down or break off the sharp end

[@AirashiiTiayou]

@@illiteratebastard7421 And then what do you do with the part you broke off? It's not the fact that it's sharp that's the problem, though that is a concern too, it's that it potentially has biological waste or medications on it that could seriously harm someone or get them sick.

[@illiteratebastard7421]

@@AirashiiTiayou oh i just meant in general, not after a tattoo. just like a needle that was used for sewing

[@AirashiiTiayou]

@@illiteratebastard7421 Oh, well, they still count as sharps. Also, what do you then do with the broken off tips that are still sharp?? They may not be a biological hazard, but there is a reason that there is regulation on disposal of sharps like that (depending on the area).

[@kracken2069]

Who cares

[@nward6727]

Also it's best to fill your container of ink all the way full so you don't risk touching the bottom of the plastic with your needle tip.

[@milesbrown176]

Your ink is no longer sterile. It’s your own blood, but can still cause infection!

[@TanjaJohanna]

Omg! Did you just pour the leftover ink back into the bottle and used the bottle again?! This is SOOOO DANGEROUS!!! O.0

[@onlyonething2say]

It's been 3 years since you posted this video, so I'm not sure if it's still relevant, but you can use physio tape to spread the skin. Works really well :)

[@lildumbbass268]

Hey, you might already realise but if not when using trancferpaper you can just draw over the same side you traced the drawing over with pen when getting the stensil on the paper, that way you it won't be backwards and will be the way you originally drew it

[@KariMay_]

Hadnt realised that thanks!

[@reubenstockwell108]

disposable ink wells are super low cost, as are boxes of nitrile gloves, and easily available from reputable online tattoo supply stores... while you're there... lap cloths provide a sterile surface with some absorption, they go underneath all of your equipment, on the table... dettol is nasty stuff, super harsh... 70% alcohol wipes are a better alternative.

[@skeletonpanda6249]

Gloves, please use gloves I don't care if you have clean hands, there Will most likely always be dirt under the nails or the chance that you might have missed a spot

[@kilala090]

Hi! Gloves are not sterile unless they're surgical gloves. So gloves protect you from whoevers body fluids you're coming in contact with. Like she said she wears gloves when she tattoos someone else, which is the correct way since gloves protect YOU not the person being tattooed. Proper hand hygiene and disinfectant is enough when you're tattooing yourself. Hope that cleared things up! :) (I'm a nurse)

[@magdalenacoates5748]

hi, proper hand hygiene and disinfectant is not enough. even on yourself, without gloves you're risking cross contamination, which could be very harmful. Always wear gloves, even when tattooing yourself(: Plus if you don't wanna do it for the medical reasons, at least use em to avoid getting ink on your hands lol

[@nottogood415]

@@kilala090 i think you should stop being nurse then if you think that is how gloves work. they protect the other person. even if you wash your hands there is still sweat and salt and dirt on your hands. so your telling us doctors only wear gloves to protect them selves hey. that is completely wrong. gloves protect you and the other person. i would not trust you as my nurse.

[@whodatbitch]

You only need to use gloves if you tattoo someone else.

[@nottogood415]

@@whodatbitch not true there is bacteria under your nails that can get in there you should always wear gloves each time every time on your self even if you wash your hands there is still bacteria. you are 100% wrong.

[@lalunix7521]

I shoulda watched this before I gave myself a stick and poke with decade old ink and a safety pin - it’s been over a month and it actually looks good but I just really lucky

[@leilynbts4403]

Man I did mine with a thumb tack and just made sure to sterilize it and used pen ink. I’m really lucky it’s not infected 😭

[@lalunix7521]

Dudeeee a thumbtack 😭😭 If you do anymore in the future, coming from a person whose done 23 w/ all different types of needles, I really recommend tattoo needles they make them look sm better when they’re healed and start fading a bit

[@incognito9313]

I did one the other day with BIC pen ink and a pin, didnt sterilize lol, and just sat on the edge of my bed with a math packet underneath my arm while I tattood. It looked ok, was just a small flower, nothing went bad...until I decided I didn't want it so I heated up a spoon with a lighter and attempted to burn it off my skin. Now I have a big scab over it but the stupid tat is still there :(

[@JTORI4]

@@incognito9313 omggg why would you do that😭

[@incognito9313]

@@JTORI4 Lol The scab flaked off a few days later and the tattoo came with it Now I just have a scar

[@howelldien4965]

I want a tiny tattoo on my pinky knuckle and no shop will do one that small so I've gotta do it myself. This has been very helpful. Thank you

[@theresagailgiordano]

How did it turn out?

[@howelldien4965]

@@theresagailgiordano great! My artist working on my sleeve said he's seen pros that can't get the ink to deposit as well. But I spent like 30 minutes on it so that's probably why.

[@user-fm1dg7gc1u]

The type of people that watch these vids are Teens bored in Quarantine rn, like my self 😂

[@arthurias7693]

hey now, I'm not a teen!! I'm 20!! xD

[@user-fm1dg7gc1u]

Luckkyyy 😓😭, I'm just going for 16 this year

[@arthurias7693]

@@user-fm1dg7gc1u You're the lucky one, I miss being that age!

[@user-fm1dg7gc1u]

Bro how?! Being an adult is awesome 😭

[@arthurias7693]

@@user-fm1dg7gc1u It is awesome for the most part, but so is being a teenager. What's not so awesome is having bills to pay and having to work :|

[@MysteriousBeingOfLight]

I bought a real stick n poke kit over Etsy from the UK, I used to get tattooed by my friend with sketchy ink from the dollar store and a needle but shit looks good and didn't fade i'm still proud of it 😂

[@thebigtatah]

Plz dont do your tattoo in a towel, plastic is better and easier to clean. The ink part everybody already talked about. And the wet wipes are not proper to clean tattoos cause of some substances it has, better just paper towels and mineral water+little soap It's not like a bad critic, just a constructive feedback. And like, your video is also part of the research about stick and poke, so it's important to be aware about those points.

[@KariMay_]

thanks for the advice :) x

[@samk3386]

Get a tattoo machine it'll blow your mind😝! Alot quicker process! Btw if you place the tracing paper on top of the actual transfer paper rather then behind the ink paper you will have a better result also cut it out after tracing and only the transfer paper not the ink paper and you won't get that outline ink around your stencil when you put it on your skin 😉 I've been tattooing myself for just over a year now (with the machine mind you ) original style machine not the new rotary pen machine just because they look cooler in my opinion lol I've filled my four arm and most of my legs so far started packing colour in and practicing shading (majority of my arm is colour 😊 it is a fun hobby and makes me feel proud when people ask how much it costs for my patch work sleeve and I tell them it's all my own work to watch their faces drop make me feel proud! Your doing a great job so far 👏 👍 👌

[@flamingapplepie1]

What machine do you use? I tried the stick and poke method but I want to get an actual machine and practice on fake skin and stuff

[@samk3386]

@@flamingapplepie1 its called Dragonhawk tatoo machine 😁👍 Check on Amazon they have some really good starter kits for practice comes with sillicone skin,practice ink(not for use on real skin),various needles and tubes(for practice only) transfor paper,8 machines (2 liners 2 shader and 2 packers) & power supply Awesome for starters! when your ready to work on your skin you'll have to invest in some quality tattoo ink and needles ... i went for Moms tattoo ink which is a very good quality ink... needles and tube can also be bought on Amazon 😊

[@flamingapplepie1]

@@samk3386 oh sweet thank you so much! I screenshotted this comment lots of good info here and yeah def want to do lots of practice first! I don’t want to severely screw up a design on myself beyond repair lol

[@jessyyyyyy298]

I just did my tattoo thanks to your video. I hope It heals well! thank you!

[@RandomShitGoooo]

Classical rule of sterility, dont leave the sterile stuff on non sterile surfaces, dont touch it with non sterile gloves

[@raphael7624]

that ink container looks very clean... 😷

[@keinightmare3404]

Thanks this is very informative and I'm thinking of getting stick and poke supplies cause I want tattoos but I dont want them to be to much money so yea and if I do it my self I know that the other person won't mess it up and if I mess it up then it was just my stupidity so thanks for your info it really helps

[@sageyork]

try amazon they are super cheap stuff I recommend the brand One Tattoo World for needles

[@pelaronson4086]

Thank you. Great lil video, and it poked me rite in my heart.. hen I was 13, I startet exactly the same. Same storry, except, it was in 1988, and where I live there were no tattoo scene at all. A few people have some writting from army, or prison. But anyway, I love it !! Now, Im 48, I have family, profession, and I LOVE ALL MY OLD TATTOOS!!!! Ps. I have my sleeves done, and few extras, left arm all by myself....omg, I NEED NEW TATTOO !!! XXX Rone Pss. Congrats for great video. I hoe you understand my English =)...Im from Slovenia

[@poraofreak]

What a wonderful story! It's so satisfying to see people happy with their old tattoos and life story.

[@southerner4566]

To be fair you did a pretty good job , Ive seen some totally shocking jailhouse tattoos. I will still stick to paying a pro tattooist to do mine though.

[@andy_is_lame_]

This is literally the first time i'm seeing your channel and the first thing I was was the rat cage and I got so exited

[@obsessedwithbeatles]

Me too!!!

[@aaravmani-yz5sq]

does it not hurt tho im scared it will hurt idk is there a way to make it feel less pain i have cut myself with my nail before and make scar so it looks like a tatto and thats bearable so is this like that idk someone help.

[@anomalychasing5383]

Old - but Great thanks - Gloves are cheap as chips and fresh ink are important too - but you obviously wash carefully if you haven't been infected yet - so cool.

[@_LSW]

I happy to soon start my stick and poke, your vid was of great help!

[@christianbraithwaite4744]

everyone says to stretch the skin so it doesn't end up just being dots but it looks like they turned out pretty well

[@rellsw02]

Since the tattoo is on the arm you could use a hair clip, clothes line clip, or something that can pinch and hold on the opposite side to keep the skin taut.

[@bron89100]

You should get yourself a needle holder! It’s so much easier!

[@sanyajonay]

ah yes something to cure my boredom until i order a tattoo gun :)

[@guntherkuhlschranktur2121]

You are an absolute amazing artist!!

[@MysteriousBeingOfLight]

Amazing thank you so much! Your voice is soothing x

[@steezosaurusrex]

its like the people in these comments have never cut themselves with a knife lmao...or anything for that matter lol.

[@Kri3weirdo]

Had worse pain with papercuts 🤣

[@cherriesrule13]

maybe a dumb question, can you use tape to help spread the skin?

[@reddvelvet9362]

I'm doing a reaction video to this. I was a trained professional tattoo artist for 3 years and I'm going to include all the "mishaps" found in this video. Honestly as fun as this might seem there are huge red flags and health violations just from what I've seen.

[@FanMarleycalender]

"im doing a reaction video to this" 🤣 sad times. Man up

[@nward6727]

Are you hitting the bottom of the contact container with the tip of your needle? Bc if the needle tip touches, scratches or pokes ANYTHING harder than skin, esp plastic, the tip dulls and or barbs and it is really hard to get the color in the skin after that. I use 10' 03RL (10 is best diameter. The 1203 rl are much thicker) and I never have to do more than 1 go around the tattoo. The color really sticks good.((((but I also use black ink from hobby lobby in the fountain pen section , they have India inks. I use those 😆. They are super black. 🤣

[@lunalovegoodwitch]

I've been looking for tutorials on how to do this but they never say how deep to go into the skin so where would I go to know how deep to put the Needle in

[@sarabethgeorge387]

How do you know how deep to go with the needle? Like how does one judge it?

[@ge0rgiaeb0nyy]

It's hard to describe but it will feel like it makes a pop, but you shouldn't be bleeding from it or you've gone too deep!

[@sarabethgeorge387]

@@ge0rgiaeb0nyy cool thanks!

[@user-fm1dg7gc1u]

From experience don't use pen ink for desperate people like me💀 It's not gonna stay it will peel off in a week

[@jessemoors4335]

I used pen ink when I was thirteen and I'm 32 now and still have the ink showing as if I just did it and I have never touched it again since I did it

[@Qistyx]

If you put ink after a few pokes the process goes a lot faster

[@ldelilah3864]

Hey , you’re rlly not supposed to use a towel as they hold a disgusting amount of bacteria even if clean.

[@fluffypuffy7511]

do you know, if paper towels hold a smaller risk? like in general, not just tattoo related

[@ldelilah3864]

@@fluffypuffy7511 yes they are much better than towels :)

[@EasaGhojaste-r9u]

Thanks 😊 for learning 🙏 ☺ 😊 video.

[@shiivainu9442]

Did you do the sun/moon tattoo as well?

[@KariMay_]

no that was professionally done x

[@abbypop2959]

Wowww your work is beautiful

[@TuaoloaAnae-tz8pn]

Wait so she keeps doing it til it’s clear and dark

[@dahliacecily]

Did you do the sun and moon design that you put the star/sparkles next to?

[@KariMay_]

No that was professional x

[@vickismith]

Wtf dude! Do not put used ink back in the ink bottle!! I was all for it until I saw you do that!

[@kaitlynedwards1077]

How deep should it go is my question

[@XxSuPeRkElLyXx]

I recommend using some tape to stretch the skin a bit.

[@rebeccamamabear4043]

That's a great idea. Trying to tattoo your arm and stretch the skin to the best it can is hard to do.

[@jorgeestebanmontenegro5514]

Nice Tattoos, greetings from Colombia.

[@keinightmare3404]

I have a question what supplies do you use? I know they were put in the video but I would like to know what link it is to get to them

[@harpreetsinghtoor315]

do you toss the needles when youre done or?

[@KariMay_]

Yes

[@kshdoll7063]

Girl you’re telling me everything i need to know. And i thought i was tattooing correctly?!😭😩

[@zoeb247]

what do you all mean by “don’t put the ink back”? and, how long does this last?

[@KariMay_]

it contaminates the ink bottle because of the blood on the end of the needle that gets dipped in the pot. Definitely never do that - my mistake

[@cherubienas2185]

Heyy, I would recommend not putting used ink back into the container as it is contaminated. The needle went into your skin and then you went back into the ink. Bacteria can now grow in your ink bottle way faster and give you or someone else you tattoo an infection

[@maxyeomans1500]

Can u use the same needle on yourself for multiple tattoos at once?

[@rosegevedon6040]

I would say yes?? But clean in between

[@mrinalgrover]

You’re incredible, ❤

[@jamesmichael9341]

I know this is a couple year old but I’m curious as to how’s the tattooing going? I’m ordering everything I could possibly need to start tattooing myself and am hella excited lol

[@KariMay_]

its doing fine actually!

[@hongjuune3138]

i have so many stick and pokes, my asian mom is gonna kill me when she sees my new ones. To be honest sometimes i get so tired when i’m doing one that i quit and then realize i forgot to finish it so some of mine look terrible. It’s a long process though, it took me 3 hours on one i have one my arm

[@V.Elly-F]

What size/+shape is the needle?

[@laxllixs997]

how bad does this hurt ??

[@RickCobra710]

Damn! You bent the shit out of them needles with the dips. We stick and poke way differently bruh

[@thatfruitygowrl]

I have a question on the thing of never reusing needles If I'm using for just myself and no one else is it safe to wash and reuse since it's just my blood and stuff?

[@rosegevedon6040]

If you do more then one in a session

[@Krookdtyforlyingteeth]

Cross contaminated the ink 😳😳

[@thatlizzu8315]

instead of the transfer paper can i just draw the design on my skin?

[@wauwau1923]

Yes

[@KariMay_]

yeh!

[@bee-brie]

huh, wasnt expecting to see a prison tattoo in this

[@ftwjoe5]

Did she just poor the used ink back in the jar?

[@awesomepeep97]

What kind of deodorant could you use? I ordered everything a while ago but forgot the gel 🤦‍♀️

[@KariMay_]

gel/roll on x

[@Rissarchive]

You’re so pretty girl!

[@tanjakrassowsky7756]

Nothing's pooling. It's going better then perfesanol

[@geofn1856]

Does it hurt more than a normal tattoo

[@ashleighfoster3622]

can you go back over the tattoo a day later if it’s not dark enough or do you need to wait a week or two for it to heal first?

[@KariMay_]

id recommend waiting2 weeks for it to heal x

[@sexyredgirl7914]

2 weeks

[@alfredo_the_13th]

when you see people in the streets with crappy tattoos "videos like this is why"

[@NemaNixon]

Wat type of ink was that

[@R4Eaustin]

So can you use the same needle on yourself or still no?

[@KariMay_]

best not to x

[@emi9526]

If I tattoo only myself, can I use the same needle?

[@melissa-qk8ot]

Definitely not recommended

[@anonrox]

I heard you can use charcoal and vodka, hope my parents don’t notice:( don’t want them to think I’m drinking but I really have been wanting a rose tattoo

[@KariMay_]

never hear that before haha def do your research and go for it x

[@rkkozu]

Thats jail type of ink 😂

[@JairaZeck]

product list?

[@bespokebrisley3423]

Very good vid , just used wood dye for my first one

[@caincosplays]

Jesus Christ please don't do that

[@caincosplays]

Oh god kids please do more research than this video. I remember being a teen I got my first tat in a basement drunk, we shared a needle. And sanitised worth voldka. Don't do that. Buy proper tattoo ink, buy ink caps, use disposable cloths and wear gloves, and dispose of your ink please!!!

[@Koala617]

Very Nice.

[@gisellelodge6302]

Can you actually use regular deodorant does it work the same for the transfer?

[@KariMay_]

you can use stick deodorant not spray or roll on x

[@NessaGaskarth]

Could I use tape to help spread the skin tight?

[@wauwau1923]

U can, but it's probably not working right. The best way to stretch ur skin to tattoo properly is to stretch it with ur fingers

[@kennethmcmahon9567]

Love this 😊

[@jaegerolfa]

On the topic of; “Does it hurt?”: My mom asked me why I got tattoos and plan to get more, I told her it was better than cutting. It’s a release. Yes it hurts but there’s a result to the madness

[@weekendnomad5038]

What song is this it sounds like she’s saying my name Ashley lol

[@yalikejazz4130]

I did mine with pen ink and a sewing needle 👁👄👁 It looks ok but imma get proper ink next time 🤣

[@KariMay_]

yeh it'll last longer too x

[@λυπημένοςσκύλος]

Pen ink? Is that even safe?

[@owrldd]

@@λυπημένοςσκύλος I doubt it is 😭

[@λυπημένοςσκύλος]

@@owrldd because it's not I think so 😅

[@owrldd]

@@λυπημένοςσκύλος yeah but hopefully people who see this know not to do it with any other ink other than professional tattoo ink 😓

[@christinad4432]

What size needles did you use

[@KariMay_]

5rl and 3rl

[@timbaker8928]

Wow no blood at all??

[@creepydoll2016]

What are some other kinds of deodorants you can use?

[@KariMay_]

gel deodorant x

[@jg-ts3pb]

really helpful vid thank u !

[@benziniwp]

5 dots like that (quincunx) is a symbol of spending time in prison 🤔

[@KariMay_]

The symbol has many meanings in different cultures, it can represent fertility and also has links to astrology. But yes, it also can mean you've been to prison🤷🏼‍♀️

[@estefaniaalfaro3810]

wait I thought you weren't suppose to pour the ink you used on ur skin back in the ink bottle or is that okay to do ?

[@KariMay_]

No its not, my mistake

[@elaysavanbommel3476]

Does is hurts, and does it fade fast?

[@KariMay_]

Doesn't hurt for me. And depending on where it is and how it heals etc it'll probs need a going over