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Answer by Tygger Blu
Submitted on 11/18/2003
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the best carbons i have found to use are known as spirit masters or ditto machine carbons ,usually these have several layers of paper one white one yellow the carbon and a clear plastic sheeting tear out the white sheet and trace the stencil to the yellow paper remembering that the stencil will be backwards position media accordingly use a clear stick deoderant that has not been used (sanitary purposes) rub across skin were the tattoo is to be done , place carbon stencil on skin being careful not to move it and then starting from the midle and working your way to the edges rub the stick deoderant on the back of the paper to release more carbon gently peel the stencil from the skin and allow to air dry about 5-10 minutes so it doesn't smudge when your applying the tattoo.

Answer by Tattoo Man
Submitted on 6/5/2005
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Spirit Masters is the best to use for making your stencil. Place your picture to be tattooed over the WHITE sheet of paper and trace using a slight pressure. This will give you a good stencil. Using GREEN SOAP & DISTILED WATER spray the area to be tattooed and use a razor to shave any hairs off of the skin. Wipe with a paper towel and then spray again and wipe gently to leave some of the soap on the skin. Apply the stencil and with a damp paper towel wipe the back of the stencil this will help transfer the image to the skin. (Pro Tip) After the stincel has been transfered use a damp paper towel to dab the stencil. This will make the stencil darker and then use a dry paper towel to dab the stencil and remove excess ink. Put a thin layer of patrolium jelly over the stencil. This will help keep your stincel lasting longer while you tattoo your out line. Good luck and happy tattooing!

Answer by The Mutt 13
Submitted on 2/26/2006
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Okay as far as this whole topic is concerned, spirit paper can be used to apply to the skin for a good tattoo pattern. They make different kinds where you can trace over your drawing by hand, or by a thermal copy machine. When applying your pattern, I do not recommend speed stick, because of the chance of causing irritation to the skin. I recomend using your green soap mixture to apply a clean pattern. To get tattoo "pens" like a skin marker or any of these products, I recommend Las Vegas Glove @ http://www.lvglove.com . In order to freehand a tattoo, I just use two or three colored type of pen or permanent marker, depending on whether your going to be doing thick or thin linework. Use a light color to make a rough sketch, and then a dark color to make the actual lines that you will be tattooing. If anyone has any further questions on tattooing, they can contact me through email @ skysk8er@yahoo.com . However, nothing can be more educational about learning the correct art of tattooing through being an apprentice at a reputable shop. The rest you pick up from experience.

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Question by wannaknownow
Submitted on 7/20/2003
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how do you get a carbon copy to transfer to the skin to get a tattoo, and is there a specific type of carbon paper to use?

Answer by Anna McCleskey
Submitted on 7/26/2003
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Most shops find there own "type" of carbon that works for them. It is easily applied with clear deoderant such as speed stick or a light spray of medical soap then carbon set, removed, and set to dry.

Answer by Abe
Submitted on 8/3/2003
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Not all carbons work! You would likely use a type "D" carbon because this will react to the alcohol in "speed stick. Standard carbon paper will not and you will more like fail trying to do so.

Answer by Monica
Submitted on 1/20/2004
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I would like to know where I can buy the ditto machine carbons from, I do need this for a tattoo.

Answer by tupac
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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yo mama

Answer by Baby Dreamer 13
Submitted on 6/5/2004
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where do i buy tattoo pens to make free hand tattoos

Answer by baychlen@yahoo.com
Submitted on 3/18/2005
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I once found carbon papper, which last after some treatment with cotton and water (very stable). We here use general blue carbon paper but the result is not the same. Please anybody to tell some labels. 10x

Answer by keasyb
Submitted on 3/18/2005
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get a surgical marker for a medical supply store.

Answer by tommo
Submitted on 4/7/2005
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tattoo pen from sams tattoo supplies. 01909530999. cheers BOD

Answer by pwet
Submitted on 5/21/2005
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what are type d carbons?

Answer by jt
Submitted on 8/4/2005
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what kind of paper do you need

Answer by phil-opian-tube
Submitted on 8/10/2005
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at the frikkin stow, fool! doy!!

Answer by tatmat
Submitted on 10/11/2005
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carbons do work and you can buy tattoo pens and ditto machine paper at white tigger tattoo parlor, or online

Answer by superman_hellbilly01
Submitted on 1/16/2006
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i have found that you can get most carbon papers(type D) at most office max stores and sometimes at walmart you just really have to look and if you call a tattoo shop in your area they will most likely tell you the best places to get the paper and sometimes the different prices.

Answer by jenn
Submitted on 1/30/2006
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the type of pens are skin markers usually used to do any free hand work

Answer by SHUGGA
Submitted on 12/27/2006
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bUY PENS FOR TATTOO OR THE HECTOGRAPH PENCIL ON EBAY YOU CAN FIND A COUPLE OF MERCHANTS ON THERE THAT DO TATTOO SUPPLIES...WWW.EBAYEXPRESS.COM YOU DONT HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE FULL EBAY PROCESS...

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Answer by Me,Myself and I
Submitted on 3/13/2006
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I want to make my own tattoos but how do i make them? I heard you can use carbon paper if so where do i get it and how do i use it. How do you apply the tattoos and I hear that contact with clothing can rub them off but others say its just baby lotion. WHAT ARE THE AWNSERS!!!!

Answer by Jellybubbleso0
Submitted on 3/29/2006
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Hi I would also like to know where to buy the ditto machine carbons , I do need this for a tattoo.

Answer by Jawbreak
Submitted on 5/2/2006
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You can get the "tattoo Pens" (Skin-scribe is the real name) from companies that sell tattoo supplies (Usually you need an artist or shop liscene to order from them though) or any medical supply store you can get sterile or non-sterile, and the ink is purple.

Answer by LB
Submitted on 5/23/2006
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sharpies came out with a new pen that locks in when not in use, you may only use it once but there nice and sharp tiped.

Answer by newone
Submitted on 5/27/2006
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does anyone know where to get some of the carbon paper at really, i had a piece used it up and cant find anymore. thanks

Answer by Matt sharp
Submitted on 6/26/2006
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Ebay has these, they are surgical pens, same as what you use for face lifts exc. when they write on them.

Answer by tad
Submitted on 5/6/2007
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call me if you want a vary cool tatoo i promice that you wiil like it i have done this on 5000 people if you want a good tatoo please call 3529883262 thaaaaank yoooou

Answer by teabagzs
Submitted on 6/24/2007
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is there a mixing ratio if your using the stencil liquid applicator. Its stuff especially for transfering art. What is the mixing ratio and what do you use to thin it out?

Answer by god
Submitted on 6/30/2007
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blackpool in england.. not far from the guy who sells rock