The handpoke, also known as a hand tattoo, is a tattoo technique that is performed without the use of an electric machine. Instead, a tattoo needle held in your hand is used to pierce the skin and apply the ink. If you want to handpoke at home, you should follow certain precautions to make sure the process is safe and effective.

Before you start, it’s important that you have all the equipment you need. You will need tattoo needles, tattoo ink, gloves, a pencil or marker, a sterile cloth, and isopropyl alcohol. You’ll also need a clean, well-lit space where you can work.

The first step to making a handpoke is to prepare the tattoo design. You can find inspiration online or create your own design. Once you have the design, draw it on your skin with a pencil or marker. Make sure it’s centered and the size and shape you want.

After drawing the design, you should prepare the tattoo needle. Clean the needle and sterilize with isopropyl alcohol. Then insert the needle into the handle of the tattoo needle and make sure it is securely held. If this is your first time doing a handpoke, it’s best to practice on a piece of fruit or faux fur before you start.

Once you’re ready to get started, put on your gloves and apply a small amount of ink to the sterile cloth. Take the tattoo needle and start piercing the skin, using a prick technique. It is important not to go too deep, as this can cause excessive pain and even scarring. After each puncture, dip the needle into the ink to collect more ink and repeat the process until you have completed the design.

As you work, make sure to keep the skin stretched and the tattoo needle at a constant angle. You should also clean your skin regularly to keep it free of blood and ink.

Once you’ve completed the design, clean the skin with isopropyl alcohol and apply an antibacterial ointment. Cover the tattoo area with a bandage or dressing to protect it from dirt and germs.

It is important to note that making a handpoke at home can be dangerous if necessary precautions are not taken. And from Ink on Sky we don’t recommend it. But if you’re going to throw yourself, be sure to always sterilize the needle and equipment before using it and make sure you follow the proper safety guidelines. Whenever possible, it is advisable to go to a professional tattoo artist to do the tattoo for you.

Some additional tips are:

• Make sure you have enough light and space to work comfortably.
• Always wear disposable gloves and change them if they break or if you touch them with your bare hands.
• Keep the skin stretched

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