Stick & poke tattoo with me

[@amalaylay]

"I'm not nervous for the pain, I'm nervous to fuck up!" Most relatable thing ever about stick and poke on yourself! Lol

[@vibingvegan]

Hahahah! For sure

[@cindysreborns]

@@vibingvegan can you do this at home if you get the kit ...or you shouldn't do it?

[@vibingvegan]

@@cindysreborns Ya! That's exactly what i did. I did this at home.

[@cindysreborns]

@@vibingvegan How do you know to stick yourself at the perfect angle without going too deep? I want to do it but I don't know how to do it right .

[@thee_kweens_empire]

If you poke and lift the skin a tad at a 45° angle or so, it’ll put in the ink a lot better and you’ll only need two or three passes instead of 10.

[@vibingvegan]

Thank you. I always make sure to poke at a 45 degree angle, sometimes it doesn’t always happen.

[@efezian]

Big facts

[@maeganeats]

It is so cool that you can do it on yourself! So impressive and it turned out so cute 🥰

[@vibingvegan]

Thank you! 😍

[@tiialaine]

Love your vibe, the tattoos and your own stick and poke one! :)

[@vibingvegan]

Wow, thank you so much!!

[@jessemoors4335]

12:10 your biggest mistake was going way to fast and not dipping your needle in the ink enough you should have dipped it after every 2-4 pokes as well as every time you dip it you start the next poke where you last poked before dipping again that way you get full solid lines instead of going over it so many times if you keep the needle full of ink and you start each poke in the already poked spot and move forward three pokes then dip and start in the last poke spot and do three pokes and you do that the hole tattoo you will most likely only have to go over it one more time or even not have to go over it again at all but it all depends on the amount of pokes per dip in the ink sometimes I will do two pokes then dip teo pokes then dip and thats how I can do a stick and poke with one pass and even after it heals it is solid lines all the way ive only got a couple that need touch ups but they were my first ones ever and there still pretty good for a first timer

[@vibingvegan]

Cool thank you

[@taylerchristianson7112]

I recommend to try poking at the angle of the lines instead of poking straight down, it gives you a better sense of control over the needle and where you are tattooing :)

[@vibingvegan]

Thanks for the input! I mention that in the video (text). I will definitely do that next time.

[@Josh-ht7ci]

I have done a stick and poke tattoo in the same position like you did and I didn't really felt any pain the position was the one that was killing me always holding my arm at this weird angle so I feel your pain^^ also like you said yeah you should've held the needle at a 45 degree angle but random info: when holding the needle like you did or even as straight as 90 degrees it is used for shading a tattoo because you'll get dots on your skin and not lines and there are even better needles for this but I'm learning about all this still for myself. Great video though! :)

[@vibingvegan]

Ya the position is usually the most uncomfortable part!! Thank you for your tips! I even know this before doing it but just for some reason wanted to do it at a straight angle thinking it might be better. Now I know for sure not to do that again haha. Good luck with your tattooing!

[@Josh-ht7ci]

@@vibingvegan I've found someone on Instagram who's doing her tattoos just with dots and it looks amazing. I tried to ask her how she's doing it specifically but I got no answer :( --> hannah.claire.grant

[@vibingvegan]

@@Josh-ht7ci Oh wow, her work is amazing! Love the dot style

[@aralynveenstra6871]

How long did yours last

[@Josh-ht7ci]

@@aralynveenstra6871 Do you mean how long it took me to get it done in that position? I don't quite remember actually^^ maybe like 3-4 hours but I could go over it again after it had already healed

[@jessemoors4335]

So I've done 36 small tattoos on myself so far and I have found if you do straight up and down pokes and not 45° angles you get way better results you might have to poke more to not miss any spots but I can do a solid complete outline in two passes and when I do 45° angles it takes me three to five passes to get a solid complete line I'm still practicing my line work I haven't gotten to shading yet with the stick and poke but I've gone from it taking me multiple hours and up to five passes to finish a tattoo to now I can finish a outline in less then an hour with only two passes

[@efezian]

This is a cool video. I really enjoyed. I “picked” in jail. A Lot. It was my hustle for food and I got pretty good.

[@vibingvegan]

That’s so interesting and neat!!!

[@ellenstreichfu1017]

"Bottle has been washed and sterilized" *touches the bottle* Love the botanical sleeve in the making though!

[@vibingvegan]

I’m not perfect, I’m learning. And thank you!

[@ellenstreichfu1017]

@@vibingvegan Was not trying to be rude, I just had to laugh a bit at that point ;) Sorry if there were any rude vibes, love your tattoos!

[@vibingvegan]

@@ellenstreichfu1017 I’m sorry, I got a few comments regarding it so I may have perceived your comment in a negative way. I appreciate your comment (: and thank you !

[@loofyllistd]

Lol - exactly what I thought too!

[@thecomradegeneral6375]

It turned out so good! 🤘🖤🔥

[@vibingvegan]

Thank you!!

[@tiialaine]

Ohh i remember now that i have seen this!!

[@vibingvegan]

Thank you!!!

[@markmatsko3322]

Thanks for the tips what your name I like your style!!

[@vibingvegan]

Thanks! My name is Samantha

[@artiebrinsfield1032]

Absolutely awsome thanks for your knowledge Blessed Be

[@vibingvegan]

Aw thank you! I’m glad to help, even just the slightest.

[@scarlettjane3642]

My friend and I did this with pen ink and it turned out perfect, no infection🤷‍♀️

[@vibingvegan]

That’s good!

[@takeaim420]

This is a really great video on exactly how to not do a stick and poke tattoo and how it turns out when you do everything wrong. Really a good lesson for all those getting into it. I’m grateful this video has been posted showing the honest and result! 🌱

[@vibingvegan]

Thanks for your feedback

[@jessemoors4335]

Good god people get over the gloves crap you only need to wear gloves if your tattooing another person as long as you sterilize everything your fine I've done almost my entire leg without wearing gloves and never had one problem besides gloves get dirty to so it really makes no difference as long as you sterilize everything and you don't burn the needles before you use them you pour rubbing alcohol on them so you don't weaken the integrity of the needle causing them to break off in your skin as long as you use 91 rubbing alcohol on everything then you will be just fine it's not the end of the world without gloves the most it will do is stain your hands if you drop ink on them

[@victorjulianbrianoreyna1896]

you can get better results with a professional... but there is always some satisfaction in doing things yourself

[@vibingvegan]

Yes very true. I know it’s not a good tattoo, but I still love it

[@user-sx1jx8ek9b]

i did a stick and poke and regret it badly, please recommend some ways i can get rid of it 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@vibingvegan]

Have you considered getting it covered up? Go to a tattoo studio and see if they can cover it with something better.

[@gabriellalazala7063]

Why do you regret it what did you do?

[@kunichika6330]

what kind of RL needle you use? When i poke deeper or less deep it always runs. 2pokes and i can not see the line anymore, when i look at your poking, when you poke i only see little thicker line and you cant finish the letter with little run!! I dont get it is have tryd everything also with vaseline!! Helppppp Greets a dutchie

[@vibingvegan]

Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that! I use a really thin needle - 3RL. Are you using a thicker one? It could also be your skin type, because not everyone’s is the same. Or maybe it’s the ink? I’m sorry I can’t be more help! Good luck.

[@evickaklierova3107]

Wow, you're OCD and shy. Same here. I like you- your tats are, btw, amazing. Here, have a new humble subcriber...

[@vibingvegan]

Thank you!

[@foxykatsmukbang]

Love it

[@vibingvegan]

Thank you!

[@h3ban]

im making handpoke too but you use 12 rl its to big, iam using 9 rl and only 1 wave, you tattoing to fast, you should slow down ,make 1cm line longer up and down up and down, line will be better, position must be comfotable for you

[@vibingvegan]

Thanks for the tips

[@catsNplanets]

I thought she showed she was using a 3rl?

[@vibingvegan]

@@catsNplanets Hahhaa I did :(

[@un_cetatean]

BUT IS THE WATER VEGAN???

[@vibingvegan]

Shoot, I’m actually not sure

[@steffenzweiniger7307]

Vegan?

[@vibingvegan]

Yea

[@nikkyk4839]

girl you´re doing a lot of things wrong. First, wear some gloves. Second, don´t touch "sterile" things without gloves. The hygiene practice here is horrible. Also taping the needle to a pencil or something similar makes holding and poking a lot easier. You should also wipe the excess ink off so you can see how much ink stayed in the skin. Like you said, the angle was not helpful for the skin either. I suggest practicing on silicone skin before tattooing yourself again so you get a proper feel and technique. For anyone reading this, do proper research because this video is not in any way educational, except if you want to know what not to do.

[@vibingvegan]

I’ve done many tattoos since this video and never had any issues. I never said this was an educational video, but thanks 👍🏻

[@ashblackie4071]

"Washed and sterilized" just as you touch the opening with your finger... That made me cringe. Also ALWAYS wear gloves even if you are doing it on yourself, even if you are washing your hands periodically throughout, your hands are not clean enough to not wear gloves. At the very least always wear gloves when you're doing it on camera where people can see and will copy you Also when wiping use a slightly damp paper towel and don't do it as hard (it looks like you're doin it pretty hard in this) as it will irritate the skin more

[@vibingvegan]

Thanks for the tips

[@skylerlohman8158]

Well the vial WAS sterilized until you touched it ungloved🫣

[@vibingvegan]

Sue me

[@johnsmith-so5do]

Looks aweful

[@vibingvegan]

Ya, oh well

[@johnsmith-so5do]

Just go over it again to even out your lines , but that’s totally up to you. Some of my favorite tattoos are my worst.

[@vibingvegan]

@@johnsmith-so5do I think i'm going to leave it.. It's NOT good at all, but I kind of like that (like you said .. the worst can be favourites haha).

[@morragrosera]

Don't do it too hard. You are just hurting your skin. be more gentle and patient and you'll get better results.

[@vibingvegan]

Thank you! Will definitely remember this next time. I just get so excited to get it done fast lol. I need to remember to slow down and be gentle

[@Courtney-zy3vv]

@@vibingvegan also use a thicker needle ie 5rl or 7rl won’t take you as long x

[@chifreak6]

@@Courtney-zy3vv glad I saw this! I was wondering. I'm learning then MAYBE get the nerve to do this lol.

[@Courtney-zy3vv]

@@chifreak6 your welcome! I’ve done a few tattoos on myself and used bigger needles and makes such a difference with time and comes out nice and neat too! X

[@PathOfDistrAction]

Yikes, please buy some of those blue paper towels you can get them at Walmart they’re pretty cheap. I hate using white paper towels for tattooing, i can feel the pain every time i see you wipe your arm

[@vibingvegan]

Thanks for the tip! But I like my method.