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Tattoo Gun

Tattoo Gun
In this Instructable I will show you how to make a cheap tattoo gun!
Just to let people know this is NOT my idea!!




WARING: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU ACTIONS!!!
 
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Step 1Matrials and Tools

Matrials and Tools
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Materials:

Duct Tape

A Crest Spinbrush Pro ( MUST be the same )

Refill ink

Thinest 'E' guitar string

Mechanical Pencil

Tools:

Scissors

Pliers

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29 comments
Jan 31, 2009. 8:23 PMkid123 says:
i would advise against using a guitar string as a needle. they simply arent sanitary, Ive gotten an infection twice from a high e string poking me, and going under my skin. use a sterilized needle.
Apr 10, 2009. 1:15 AMidogis1 says:
isoprophanol dude.
Mar 9, 2010. 12:57 PMiambarney155 says:
 humana wamana 
were do i get that

Mar 9, 2010. 8:48 PMidogis1 says:
Rubbing alcohol.
Dec 8, 2009. 9:14 PMchristian2927 says:
So are they permanent and where are you suppose to put the ink
Jan 22, 2010. 2:48 PMdiy-guitar-guy says:
these wont be very good and they will fade but if your gonna do this DONT USE NORMAL PEN INK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THATS THE STUFF THAT KILLS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! use indian ink
Jan 22, 2010. 2:15 PMpandaboy292 says:
i made one like it. i  just took the brush off and put a guitar strig in an eraser. it works awesome.
Aug 6, 2009. 7:42 AMjodaz95 says:
what ink is it???
May 29, 2009. 7:41 PMtom irons says:
nice guns! hey upload your tattoos to grimycharms.com when you have them done and taken a picutre!
Apr 2, 2009. 3:50 AMgurat says:
but the tattoos are permanent or temporarily, just like a hena tattoo?
Apr 12, 2009. 10:16 PMstandacrazytaco says:
permanent and PAINFUL
Feb 20, 2009. 10:13 AMmspark400 says:
Nice simple idea. I made it and I have been tattooing fruit all day! cheers, Mspark 400
Sep 16, 2008. 10:18 AMCarStalkerZ says:
i had one of those tooth brushes yester day but itook it apart
Sep 5, 2008. 9:58 AMtattoobody.org says:
Tattoo Design: How well a tattoo ages and how long the colors remain vibrant are most affected by the first three weeks of aftercare given a new tattoo. It also depends on the process of tattoing. It is worth it to spend some money for for professional help.

Aug 25, 2008. 12:01 PMnkosi says:
Tattoo needles are really cheap-$1-$3 dollars on the internet. Just cut to size. Better than a quitar string, and has a better point.
Jul 30, 2008. 12:13 PMifly says:
i need help with knowing how to put the eraser in and then after i tape it up i still the string wont go up or down
Jun 10, 2008. 1:41 AMgolfer12345 says:
ive seen this befor in a vido
May 27, 2008. 2:33 PMnightninja87 says:
i would not suggest heating the tape and wrapping it around all the way in case the needle thing messes up u can change it faster
May 3, 2008. 2:13 AMcoldheart says:
no no no never ever ever let the needle go so far in that the ink goes into your blood stream, your aiming for just under the skin layers its a skill to get it just right, thats why people go to tattoo shops, if you make this it should be for fun and to try on fruit or a leg of pork. real ink should be done by an artist after much thinking. not being a kill joy just as someone who spent thousands having ink removed that seemed like a good idea at the time :)
Apr 17, 2008. 4:49 PMMD_Willington says:
Prison tats ! My brother, yes he is a felon, has a bunch of tats done the same way...
Apr 13, 2008. 10:40 PMmikeasaurus says:
My brain tells me that every time I read an instructable about tattoo guns that it's the most insane thing. Yet, like a train wreck I can't look away.
Apr 12, 2008. 7:26 PMChefboy6382 says:
You do know this is a machine right? a gun shoots a bullet. a motor that powers a needle would be classified as machine.
Apr 11, 2008. 9:00 PMWeissensteinburg says:
Try practicing on a grape fruit...I know a few tattoo artists who use them, apparently the skin is pretty similar to ours.
Apr 12, 2008. 1:17 PMdrummonkey92 says:
i made a tatt gun ible too, but mine is ONLY FOR FRUIT (disclaimer) i havnt tried grapefruit, but food colouring on bannanas looks pretty cool lol
Apr 12, 2008. 10:48 AM!Andrew_Modder! says:
ouch! omg ... id never do this myself. -lol n theres how ppl get tattoos in jail :-P
Apr 11, 2008. 6:46 PMpyro13 says:
Well done, if i'm correct, this is a spinning motion tattoo gun right? what kind of ink is that? because some inks can be toxic when in your blood stream. i use food coloring because it is guaranteed non-toxic, and is available to me for cheep. Why a guitar string and not a sowing needle or something?

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