Tattoo theory – Complete Q’s and A’s

Tattoo theory – Complete Q’s and A’s
What is always the first step when cleaning or setting up to tattoo? - -Put on
gloves.

-Name 3 legal requirements needed for a safe registered studio. - -
Washable walls and floors.
Biohazard waste management.
2 sinks - 1 for hand wash, 1 for equipment.

-What is the stroke length of a lining machine? - -1.5mm - 2mm

-What is the stroke length of a shading machine? - -2mm - 3mm

-What is the maximum depth of a tattoo? - -2mm

-What do the 3 sets of digits on a needle indicate? - -The diameter of each
needle.
The amount of individual needles.
The formation of the needles.

-Name the 6 types of needle formations. - -RL - Round Liner
RS - Round Shader
F - Flat
M1 - Standard Straight Magnum
M2 - Tightly Woven Straight Magnum
CM/RM - Curved Magnum/Rounded Magnum

-Name the 5 key practices in tattoo procedure. - -Bamboo tattooing
Tebori tattooing
Scarification
Hawaiian tattooing
Modern tattooing

-Name the 3 layers of skin concerned with tattooing. - -Epidermis
Dermis
Sub-Catanious tissue/fatty tissue

-What is granulation tissue in the simplest form? - -Scabbing of the skin
during healing

-What is a consent form? - -A legal document

-What is the legal age for a tattoo? - -18