Never buy fake skin for tattoo practice! Cheap, reusable, easy to make!

[@kristinasportal]

Sent this to my niece who is an aesthetician. She does permanent cosmetics. No idea why it popped up in my feed, but so glad it did. I wish I had the money to get a bunch of tattoos.

[@CULTonika]

It will indeed be very useful for permanent cosmetics artists!

[@kristinasportal]

@@CULTonika 💖. Thank you for sharing

[@Emilia-i9o1s]

Absolutely genius. I’m definitely making it. Thank you!!

[@CULTonika]

😁👌 you’re very welcome!

[@inunez7271]

Did you ever try it, if so, how good did it work out?

[@Emilia-i9o1s]

@@inunez7271yes I tried it. It works great just like in the video just make sure to use the same proportions

[@patricklucas4529]

@@Emilia-i9o1sI’m about to try this for sureeee

[@drespunk]

say whaaat?! I need to try out now :D this is genius. thanks for this and more!

[@CULTonika]

You are very welcome!

[@andrewlyon2707]

Definitely going to try this just thinking if you want to evaluate your needle depth don’t use the foundation leave it clear

[@CULTonika]

That won’t exactly work as you think it does, bit you can try and see 😊

[@BlokeJuice]

This is great! It's about time someone made a video on this. Much appreciated thank you!

[@CULTonika]

You are very welcome! Thankyou for sharing your thoughts!

[@christopherpratt6003]

Made it works great. It is much closer to real skin than the fake silicone skin you buy. A lot cheaper too. Thank you🎉

[@CULTonika]

That's fantastic to hear! Glad you're liking it 😊

[@CULTonika]

@@christopherpratt6003 do join in on my instagram! i will announce my new videos there instagram.com/cultonika.tattoo

[@tunapavlus8107]

So far the most useful tattoo tip video on YT that I've ever watched. Thank you so much.

[@CULTonika]

you are very welcome!

[@IvansArt]

Just made this in a few minutes, haven't tattooed it it yet but the consistency feels great, thanks for the free knowledge.

[@CULTonika]

Awesome, let me know how it goes

[@CULTonika]

btw, join in on my new instagram instagram.com/cultonika.tattoo

[@bareboneeccentrics921]

This video is freaking awesome. Wonderful instructions straight to the point and simple. And good demonstration as well.

[@CULTonika]

Oh thankyou! :)

[@rebekahbaldock2673]

Don't currently have the money for the good practice skins out there and in a moment of ddeperation, clicked into this video. I'll try this tomorrow!

[@CULTonika]

double or triple the ingredients to have thicker skin a a result. Feedback will be appreciated 🙂

[@clintbancroft8112]

That’s a great recipe, feels pretty convincing. Would I add more gelatine to increase the density?

[@CULTonika]

gelatine and glycerine should be in the same proportion, however you can try decreasing the amount of foundation

[@TristanBush-j1q]

That’s brilliant. Does it melt by chance after awhile or does it stay in that form

[@CULTonika]

It stays in that form, but you can melt it if you put it in the microwave again

[@Stella_87.]

I just made this. Amazing. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CULTonika]

Enjoy 😉

[@snapfilmclub]

how did it go?

[@mitchelloatley6106]

How do i make the foundation set in also when i am trying to mix it it goes clumpy to quick before the microwave process

[@CULTonika]

@@mitchelloatley6106 replied to you on instagram 👌

[@TheFaerydom]

I loved this I’m goin to try thank you so much I was looking for a silicone alternative recipe

[@CULTonika]

You are very welcome

[@brandmasis]

I just tried it out, I was able to make a medium size piece, 3mm thick, for around 1$. Now I gotta tattoo on it! Thank so you much Edit: I tried it out, it's feels soft but elastic, no problem applying vaseline to it, I will make more of these and try different needles

[@CULTonika]

Glad you’ve enjoyed it! Thankyou for your feedback

[@DangalInk]

How smooth applying stencils was on diy fake skin ?

[@MadJix]

Is it stretchy?

[@MrSaul005]

Anyone ever try making it with silicone and corn starch? Any differences or which is better??

[@CULTonika]

haven't tried that, how are the results for you?

[@shari.captures5255]

This is super cool! Is there a way of making it without a microwave?

[@CULTonika]

Yes! There is a water bath heating method that you can do on a regular stove

[@shari.captures5255]

Amazing! How long do I let it sit in a water bath?

[@n3cz10]

I dont wanna say that it doesn't work but here are the problems I faced: 1. The foundation makeup thing doesn't blend with the mixture, it just stays on the surface and on my hands 2. its kinda crumbly, I used glycerine for cooking, not from the pharmacy, maybe thats the problem? 3. It becomes very jelly like when I add the gelatine, not liquid like in the video 4. its sticky 5. The ink doesn't seem to stay in

[@CULTonika]

Good day! here's how I'd solve the above problems : 1. Stop the microwave process more often to give the contents more mixes 2.As long as glycerin is pure, there should't be a problem 3. try increasing the heat, because the only way it becomes liquid is by melting. 4. maybe your gelatin or glycerine has pre added added sugars?

[@daniellel.2059]

The scrap container used to shape and mold the fake skin, where can I get that?

[@CULTonika]

any used packaging, I keep some for such purposes

[@kevinstrosnider1545]

I suppose if you want to make bigger pieces just double the recipe? Im having trouble thinking of what to use for a mold/form. Thank you so very much for this im sure its cheaper to make than to buy fake skin.

[@CULTonika]

That’s correct, or if you want to make it a thicker layer. All flat tray like pieces can be used as a mould, container lids do well for me

[@kevinstrosnider1545]

@@CULTonika thank you!

[@frogicus]

Great video ! Does this skin last for a porfolio of work ? Does it degrade or shrink in any way ? Thanks 👍🏼

[@CULTonika]

Doesn’t shrink but will collect dust, so I’d advise to cover it with a plastic film

[@CULTonika]

And store in a cool place, it will melt when heated

[@elshrapnel]

Большое спасибо вам!! Люблю делать что-то полезное своими руками!❤

[@CULTonika]

Рады что вам понравилось)

[@elshrapnel]

@@CULTonika 💘💘💘

[@Gavvamans]

Здравствуйте. Для вашей крышки вы использовали 1 порцию? У меня была маленькая крашка и в ней получилось небольшая кожа и тонкая слишко

[@CULTonika]

здравствуйте) пропорционально умножайте все ингредиенты на 2, на 3, на 4 в зависимости от желаемой толщины, а то что уже получилось можете повторно переплавить в микроволновке и снова залить в форму

[@randyshockey2847]

Going to be trying this next weekend. Thanks for the tip. Also how long will the fake skin last after it's made?

[@CULTonika]

It doesn’t have expiration date, but I’d keep it away from the sun and heating objects, it will melt with heat

[@dellliiis]

Hey I made this without the foundation and is pretty flimsy so would recommend using the foundation

[@CULTonika]

foundation is only actually needed for color

[@dawg.fo0dtattoos599]

love you guys.. legendry work out there as always

[@kevinstrosnider1545]

So I made a piece and liked the texture but do you have any tips on wiping the ink off? It was very hard to wipe the ink off after each line I pulled. Had to use alcohol to get it to come off. Other than that I like it better than Reelskin which is what I always use. Any tips would be very appreciated thank you guys!

[@CULTonika]

Before tattooing it try applying a very thin layer of vaseline, just as you would do with real skin

[@kevinstrosnider1545]

@@CULTonika ok I'll give it a try. Thank you.

[@Not_Yuto_Horigome]

coconut oil

[@chrisram9424]

can i used a gelatin replacer

[@CULTonika]

No idea, give it a try and let us know how it goes

[@christopherramjattan9979]

Hi good day what size thickness of fake skin best to work with 1mm or 3mm

[@CULTonika]

I find 1 centimeter thickness suitable

[@piggypuff3849]

TYSM will try it

[@CULTonika]

Did it work?

[@CULTonika]

btw, join in on my new instagram instagram.com/cultonika.tattoo

[@bwildtattoo]

I do a lot of fake skin tattoos. I will try out the recipe soon... Thanks a lot for this.

[@CULTonika]

👌 you are very welcome! Please share your thoughts ones you try this out🙏

[@bwildtattoo]

@@CULTonika will do ☺️

[@Haiikus]

@@bwildtattoo you did? Could you give feedback on what you thought of it?

[@bwildtattoo]

@@Haiikus sure, it was very soft. Too soft imo. Gonna make some adjustments because i use these skins for multiple pass layering black and grey realism and I need something more durable like a human skin.

[@jeffcpt6139]

Absolutely brilliant

[@CULTonika]

thankyou! you're a star too ☺

[@devvonish]

This was great, thank you so much!! The only part I'm not quite understanding is the 'reusable' aspect

[@CULTonika]

It can be remelted by heating it up, it will ofcourse have the ink inside, but as long as you need it for simple practice, it can be melted and reused many times

[@devvonish]

@@CULTonika You are so wonderful; thank you. This was by far the best recipe I've tried and has helped me in so many ways.

[@krystalsthompson93]

Ok! But how long does it last? Before it molds or melts… if it melts! Hopefully you see this and answer it for me!

[@CULTonika]

it only melts or deforms if affected by heat, so as long as you store it at room temperature or below, nothing will happen to it

[@fettifettich5566]

Hvala sestro!❤

[@CULTonika]

🙏

[@cagelavey]

can you frame them and do they last since you’re using gelatin like if you did a dope ass piece on one it’s something you could keep forever?

[@CULTonika]

you can keep it for ever and frame it, don't heat it up though :)

[@joeganzy9816]

Awesome video thanks for making it

[@CULTonika]

you are very welcome!

[@pedrosnoop5491]

Nossa muito obrigado me salvou , irei fazer essa pele parabéns pela dica

[@CULTonika]

btw, join in on my new instagram instagram.com/cultonika.tattoo

[@vickymartinmethod9573]

Hey, great video , just wondering would this work with vegan gelatines? ❤

[@CULTonika]

not sure! if you try it, let me know how it goes!

[@fearthebeard1801]

So I made this yesturday. I made a a piece 12"x8" about a 1/4" thick. It seemed like it would be great. But it dosnt hold the ink...it's like it just way too soft.Anyway to fix to make it a bit more dense? My needle seems to slice it up

[@Chrishernandez283]

Yes I did add same amount of corn starch and I did come out really good

[@joshmill9221]

Would these skin spoil? Since they’re made of gelatin?

[@CULTonika]

no, so far nothing has happened to mine

[@ablacksuit]

how long does it stay soft and pliable? how long does it last?

[@CULTonika]

As far as you don’t remelt it with heat. Long lasting

[@pinkbarbygame]

How long will this last? Won't it go bad?

[@CULTonika]

no, shouldn’t go bad. mine are doing fine after a ling time. They are only afraid of heat, they melt if you heat them up! btw, join in on my new instagram instagram.com/cultonika.tattoo

[@tommyolaussen5735]

I am gonna try this

[@Benadryl_beetle]

How does this method compare to silicone and cornstarch in your opinion?

[@CULTonika]

There are many different silicone types, so it’s quite hard to compare to such a variety, what specific comparison are you looking for? I don’t know what you mean by corn starch

[@jasonm982]

I tried it, but the skin was very sticky any idea why and seemed to break easily

[@CULTonika]

you may have added too much foundation to it

[@r3natzyk]

Ive just done my first skin following your tutorial. Except i did screw it a bit with the foundation it came really nice and look forward to try and tattoo on it❤ thank you so much for this tutorial. I did let it dry and tried on but it ripped the skin going not even 1mm deep. Should i put more gelatine?

[@CULTonika]

Good day! You can double or triple all the ingredients to make it thicker!

[@r3natzyk]

​@@CULTonika i will try that thank you

[@kingcrap6774]

What do you wipe with? I found vaseline is just penetraiting the skin and smear

[@CULTonika]

Paper towel with water to wipe, a very thin layer of vaseline before needle touches the skin

[@kingcrap6774]

Thanx, i noticed wiping with vaseline as with normsl skins it tens to get blurry. Vaseline and paperTowel it is 🙏

[@gabrieldore3017]

I tried it and the top skin leaks the ink, it's really messy. Do you have a recommendation? The skin also tends to split even if my voltage is very low.

[@CULTonika]

try and add a bit more gelatin, however some even advise to add some corn starch

[@RainyFN]

Can you put stencils on it tho?

[@CULTonika]

Ofcourse!

[@d34dclown]

Thank you!

[@CULTonika]

you're welcome!

[@illikaspain]

Thank you so much

[@CULTonika]

You are very welcome!

[@harimanawari3365]

hi guys. Does anybody here did some large pieces like 2*3 ft?

[@CULTonika]

I'll try that out ;)

[@seionthreat2644]

Thank you

[@CULTonika]

You're welcome

[@scott5669]

Is glycerine an over the counter product?

[@CULTonika]

Sure, it’s sold at the pharmacy

[@scott5669]

@@CULTonika do you have to have a prescription ?

[@CULTonika]

@scott5669 no, you don’t

[@scott5669]

@@CULTonika Thank you so much for replying ..Your Awesome & kind🤘🏻

[@CULTonika]

@@scott5669😊 you are very welcome

[@Legdayskipped]

What happens if I leave it clear

[@CULTonika]

You can try and make a couple , one of them without foundation and you will see the difference in the process of tattooing it

[@DraccanKDA]

Thank you 😘

[@CULTonika]

You're welcome 😊

[@aleytons]

how much does this fake skin last at room temperature?

[@CULTonika]

hasn't failed me yet, nothing happens to it

[@SuaraAlaMProductions]

Will this work in an oven? I do not have a microwave as I am living off grid 😅

[@CULTonika]

Then you can use a method called "bain-marie" or "water bath" it’s a cooking technique used to gently heat food or to keep it warm over a period of time. It involves placing a container (such as a bowl or pot) of food inside a larger, shallow pan filled with hot water. The water surrounds the food container with gentle heat, allowing the food to cook evenly and preventing it from overheating or curdling. An oven is not a good option though.

[@SuaraAlaMProductions]

@@CULTonika alright, thank you for the alternative method explanation! I will give it a try 🙏🖤

[@CULTonika]

you ar every welcome! don't boil it! low heat @@SuaraAlaMProductions

[@kingcrap6774]

Love it ❤ Will never buy the crap outther no more All Love from Sweden ❤❤❤

[@CULTonika]

😊👌👌

[@kingcrap6774]

Really, you have total control,you fee emeediatly when the needle pentrates the sikin and you can tatto at the same speed as normal skin with perfect results. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@sl5154]

Great, thank you!!

[@CULTonika]

you are very welcome

[@patrykpilarski2071]

I bought all the ingredients and I'm about to try it. Have anyone done it and it really looks like on the video? What about time in the microwave? It's 8, 8 and 5 second enough? Isn't there any chance that I will mess up the microwave? (Have flatmates). But the idea looks great! Thanks for the video! ;)

[@CULTonika]

that really depends on the power of your microwave you can try shorter periods of time if afraid to mess up, keep mixing and heating until it's fully melted and BEFORE it starts to boil (you'll notice it bubbling up when it begins to boil)

[@mladennikolic4394]

It's a bit hard to clean up, but it is really like a real skin

[@CULTonika]

use a very thin layer of vaseline in the process

[@ourjourney4970]

I try it 😊👍🏼

[@GoldenCat-g3n]

Can it be re-use again and again ? ❤️

[@CULTonika]

It can be remelted and used again, it will ofcourse have some tone from the ink added to it each time you remelt it, but it doesn’t affect it’s properties

[@GoldenCat-g3n]

​@@CULTonika Can I take a picture of you? So that I could show my Tattoo artist what I want. ❤️ She is so beautiful ❤️😍

[@CULTonika]

@user-mh3ws1ol5c thankyou for asking, you can show your artist the video :)

[@GoldenCat-g3n]

@@CULTonika but I want your picture for the clear art ❤️❤️❤️❤️ U see one mistake can spoil it And I don't want to spoil your picture on my tattoo ❤️❤️❤️😍

[@CULTonika]

Sorry, don't quite understand, what do you want a tattoo of?

[@ernestosalazar5824]

¡Maravilhoso! Vou fazer, obrigado 🫶🏻

[@CULTonika]

🙏

[@Haiikus]

Depois de testar comente aqui o que achou.

[@AngeloEspinosa-y1h]

Hello, it works with shadows and full color?

[@CULTonika]

It does, in fact it will give you quite a good immitation of trauma, if you go over one spot one too many times

[@Kiwi1988able]

omg brilliant

[@CULTonika]

thankyou

[@CallicarpaCrafts]

Watching this as someone who doesn’t do tattoos lol

[@CULTonika]

What kind of topic would interest you personally regarding tattoos?

[@marinashevy4023]

Youre not the only one...

[@kristinasportal]

Same. I don’t but my niece is an aesthetician and does permanent cosmetics. I just want to get some more tattoos and get this ugly one on my back fixed.

[@CULTonika]

thankyou for sharing your thoughts! are you going to cover it up, or restarted?@@kristinasportal

[@lizacastillo4665]

Same I've never seen this kind of practice method in actual life. Lol most artists practice on people.

[@hintermmond9997]

Looks very cool! It is more environment friendly?

[@CULTonika]

It’s organic, so yes

[@TheLastGameekaner]

its gelatine, so no.

[@CULTonika]

@TheLastGameekaner gelatine is organic

[@TheLastGameekaner]

@@CULTonika animal products are the most harmful industry for our environment. Period. Organic or not,that doesnt mean anything

[@CULTonika]

@@TheLastGameekaner why do you think so

[@h.efeberktas194]

Not worked for me

[@CULTonika]

how come?

[@bimjeam0088]

You got to be kidding that it can actually be made at home😂 I'm a novice tattooost I'm going to try that. Thanks babe.

[@CULTonika]

you are very welcome!

[@bimjeam0088]

@CultTonika works perfectly, can't thank you enough blessings and good vibes sending your way xoxoxo

[@CULTonika]

@@bimjeam0088 you are very welcome!

[@edelweiss5845]

вот это ноу-хау. аплодирую за изобретение)))

[@CULTonika]

🙏 благодарим

[@dazedandconfused3614]

Today i'm gonna try to make it.

[@CULTonika]

How did it work for you?!

[@dazedandconfused3614]

@@CULTonika so well. I really liked that you don't need to use any stencil stuff to transfer the design to the fake skin and it doesn't erase!! I used Vaseline to clean it and it didn't work, so I used soap and it worked to clean it, but I would like to know how you clean it? and if in this fake skin you can also use magnum for shading and coloring or just Rl?

[@thegreenpsychic8351]

That’s was cool!!

[@darreneffle4118]

Wow how cool is tthat? I want to try.

[@CULTonika]

👍

[@waynekendall6196]

Unfortunately, this actually cost me a bit more in ingredients than the 8.5 x 11 TrueSkin I bought on Amazon. 😢

[@Chrishernandez283]

Hell no!! true skin on Amazon is great but to much money $28 for 1 piece 11×18 I'm sorry but you crazy

[@waynekendall6196]

@@Chrishernandez283 The ingredients cost me 26$. TrueSkin cost me 23.99$. I'll stick with TrueSkin. While they're expensive, they're still cheaper than Reelskin or APOF. And TrueSkin is twice as thick.

[@CULTonika]

that's interesting, my ingredients only cost me around 5$ for multiple thick pieces

[@beewell1600]

also, glycerin in microwave is wrong, its sais its carcynogenic

[@CULTonika]

not advised to eat of course

[@Jen-dz5hu]

ooooooooo fake skin for Halloween Props!

[@mabelrempel]

*Promosm* 😳

[@tacticalrenegade327]

Pound of flesh 👁👄👁 😂

[@XxDarkThoughts96xX]

Don't use it for what I think you're saying. May cause harm to your health

[@tacticalrenegade327]

@@XxDarkThoughts96xX lol was talking about the brand pound of fleash that charges so much for a piece of practice skin.

[@XxDarkThoughts96xX]

@@tacticalrenegade327 oh 😂😂😂

[@karlderevjanko]

аГОНЬ :))))))))))))))000

[@CULTonika]

🔥🔥🔥😏

[@Ant-dx8yt]

Cheaper to buy the fake skin

[@Not_Yuto_Horigome]

no its not

[@PXO_The_INK]

C'mon bro, it's more work and feels like buying pseudo and cooking crystal meth... It's the same cost to buy fake skin and less work than mixing up all that stuff... PS. Change the title of this video, never buying fake skin again but run to a shop and buy other stuff to mixing up fake skin.

[@CULTonika]

This is a video for those who like to DIY, if you are not interested there's no need to be so critical about it ^^

[@shotbylouiebfilmz314]

Bout to try this out now 🦾🦾🦾😎

[@clarafargemartins]

Thank You!!!!

[@Nickolas-w7k]

Thank you

[@CULTonika]

You're welcome