Although we would always recommend that our readers use an actual stick and poke ink that has been specifically designed for the process, some people have used Sharpie ink as an alternative with mixed results. We already have an article going over six of the more common stick and poke tattoo ink alternatives as well as a dedicated article taking a look at if India ink is safe for tattoos due to India ink being one of the main options for stick and poke. That said though, we did want a dedicated article going over stick and poke tattoos with marker pen ink as so many people have reached out about it.
Just because you can use Sharpie ink for a stick and poke tattoo does not mean that you should. We know that a number of people do use Sharpie ink as well as the ink from other popular marker pen brands for stick and poke tattoos and share the artwork on social media. These photographs that are shared are usually just after the tattoo healing process has completed where the ink is at its best and the tattoo has not started to fade due to poor quality ink being used.
If you search around on social media enough you are able to find some photographs showing how much a Sharpie ink tattoo is able to fade in as little as only six months and this alone should be enough to put most people off. Actual stick and poke tattoo ink is a much better option and is usually much cheaper than most people initially think with it usually costing less than a pack of Sharpies anyway.
In addition to this, India ink is another very popular option and although it will also fade when used in a stick and poke tattoo, it tends to last much longer than a Sharpie based stick and poke while holding its detail much longer too. If you are considering using India ink instead of Sharpie ink or real tattoo ink for your stick and poke tattoo then you should read our article comparing India ink to tattoo ink.
A stick and poke tattoo using Sharpie ink can start to fade within months with the tattoo losing both color and detail considerably by the one year anniversary. Although Sharpie ink can have a high rejection rate during the scabbing phase after your tattoo causing a spike in fade, the gradual fade over the rest of the year quickly catches up. This tends to make the body art look like a random collection of colors due to the detail in the tattoo fading out so individual links are difficult to make out and colors blend togeather.
I know using a regular ink pen's ink is dangerous because it is not processed the same way as tattoo ink, and it is toxic. I'm assuming same goes for sharpie markers.
Using India ink Indian ink would be the best and safest way to go if your giving yourself a tattoo. However if I were you, I would wait until I got up enough money to get a tattoo done professionally because it will look better, possibly last longer, and they know what they are doing, so it will be safer and probably hurt less. I mean for pete's sake you are 13 years old Like seriously, please avoid self tattooing if at all possible.
If you go through with it, then no, Sharpie's won't work. You might as well write on yourself with them and spare the pain.
You'd will most likely end up regretting it later on. And not because that is the most rid. But because it wouldnt work. Typically if you use just soap and water you can use your nail to "scratch" away the ink. Despite it being said that Sharpie is permanent, it is surprisingly easy to remove.
Not Helpful 18 Helpful It will work with a regular pen. Just keep in mind that this might not work for all skin types. Not Helpful 23 Helpful Apply a thin layer of hairspray over the tattoo and avoid washing the area. Not Helpful 21 Helpful Can this also work with the gel deodorant and flour, or does it have to be baby powder?
Wheat flour is not as good as cornflour. Wheat flour tends not to be fine enough. Not Helpful 22 Helpful Try some makeup setting spray. You can find it at most beauty supply shops.
Not Helpful 41 Helpful Trace the design with pencil and go over it a few times. Then, run over the area with a damp paper towel, place the design on it and run your hand over it. It's very light but it works as a transfer for you to go over with a pen or a marker. Not Helpful 14 Helpful If you use gel it might, but if you use the permeant hairspray over it, then it should be more water resistant.
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If you spray the hairspray too close to your tattoo and the ink starts to run, dab it off quickly and grab a Q-tip. Dip the Q-tip in some running alcohol, be sure to squeeze out any excess, and carefully rub around the edges of your tattoo to get rid of any unwanted ink.
While fixing your tattoo, be sure to dab it with a clean bit of tissue or toilet paper every one to two seconds to prevent the rubbing alcohol from further damaging your tattoo. Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0. If you draw the tattoo and mess up, use nail polish remover to fix the lines.
If you aren't comfortable using a sharpie, you can also use a Crayola marker or an ex-op marker. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1. Be advised, these do not survive more than 48 hours if contacted by clothing or with regular bathing. Sleeves will wear the ink off arms within 2 days.
Every time you fix the tattoo be sure to add another small coat of hairspray. The fresh ink you applied is yet to be coated, so without the hairspray, it will come off even faster. If you ever want to give a dripping effect or want to make your tattoo fade or go away, of course , spray your tattoo with body spray. It not only makes the tattoo runny, but it can also make it fade, of that's what you want.
Change tissues frequently to avoid smearing powder and making a mess of your tattoo. Before applying baby powder and hairspray, let the sharpie dry and add multiple layers for added realism. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published.
Skin can react to alcohol or Sharpies, so be cautious. Helpful 48 Not Helpful 9. Related wikiHows How to. How to. Co-authors: Updated: June 2, Categories: Temporary Tattoos.
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