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It's been a while since I posted progress on the rose. Crazy how some parts of this are about a year and a half old, some of them are less than a month old!

Hey, I really love your work! Ive been looking at getting into slow tattooing on fake skin, and I was wondering, how do you hold the needle? Are there tools/handles that make it easier to grip? Or are you able to just hold it by itself? (There's not a lot of good info online, Ive seen some people taping needles to popsicle sticks... not sure if that's the best method?) Also if you're on instagram id love to follow you there!

Hi sorry this took so long to get back to!!!! Ive never gotten an ask on this blog before so this is exciting!

To answer your question I usually do one of three things:

1) I have one of those wireless machines and sometimes I poke with the machine but with the power off. I really like the weight and the way it feels in my hand. Plus the needle can retract if I need to put it down for a second.

2) I'll fasten the needle to the little stylus thing that I got in my first kit. But honestly anything that feels comfortable in your hand like a pen should work fine. And I fasten the needle with medical wrap from rite aid

3) if I'm practicing on fake skin sometimes I just hold the needle if I only need that size for a little bit bc I'm too lazy to set up something 😅

And yes I have an Instagram its I.barely.know.her.xx

Thanks for the ask!!