Tattoo Supplies
- therobotpanda
- Feb 2
- 1 min read
Essential tattoo supplies for every session include a sterilized tattoo machine (rotary or coil), needle cartridges or tubes, professional-grade ink, power supply, and footswitch. Safety requires nitrile gloves, barrier film, machine bags, clip cord covers, medical-grade disinfectant (e.g., Cavicide), stencil paper/gel, green soap, ink cups, petroleum jelly, and paper towels.
Detailed Tattoo Supply Checklist per Session:
Machine & Power: Tattoo machine, RCA cable/clip cord, power supply unit, and foot pedal.
Needles: Pre-sterilized disposable needle cartridges or needle bars (liners, shaders, magnums).
Ink & Setup: Tattoo inks, ink cups, ink cup holders, and Vaseline or ointment.
Stencil & Prep: Thermal stencil paper, stencil transfer spray/gel, and disposable razors for shaving the area.
Hygiene & Barrier Protection: Nitrile gloves (multiple pairs), machine bags, clip cord covers, bottle bags, barrier film for workstations, and dental bibs.
Cleaning: Green soap (or antiseptic soap), spray bottles, paper towels, and disinfectant wipes.
Aftercare: Medical-grade adhesive bandages (e.g., Saniderm), non-stick pads, or plastic wrap.
Waste Management: Sharps container for needle disposal and biohazard bags.
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