AboutThe GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer Expertise I can accept questions on proper tattooing and piercing procedures, including but not limited to, licensing, sterilization, studio promotion, safety, what to look for in an artist/studio, aftercare, apprenticeship, studio management and proper design/piercing placement. I can also rate artistic quality. We also can answer questions on tattoo/piercing resources, ie; books, videos, studios and artists/piercers. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE ASKING YOUR QUESTION: I will NOT answer "How To" questions. If you want to know how to tattoo or pierce do the right thing and seek out a formal apprenticeship. Tattooing and piercing are not a "Learn On Your Own" professions. ALSO: Please DO NOT ask me about tattoo or piercing prices. Rates vary from region to region. You will need to check with studios in your area for their current rates.
Experience
Past/Present clients I tattoo/pierce over 1200 people per year. Multiply that by 31 years and I have tattooed and/or pierced approx. 37,200 people.
The GYPSY founder of Skin Art Creations Tattoo Emporium® is a State of Kansas licensed Tattoo & Piercing Artist & Trainer and has been in the Tattoo & Piercing Industry since 1976. He is a Professional Member of APT (Alliance of Professional Tattooist), and has taken and passed the APT Tattoo Mastery Test. His formal art training and experience has helped him win numerous awards both Nationally and Internationally. The GYPSY's art has been exhibited in museums World wide, including the Smithsonian. He has also appeared on television, documentaries, albums, radio talk shows and in numerous magazines. Along with his Wife Debbie they have developed and maintained numerous projects including resource and shopping sites. WE INVITE YOU TO VIST THESE SITES: www.ubtat2d.com - www.ablazable.com - www.emerald-city.us - www.sekpress.net - www.freaky-links.com and www.pluribusunum.net
Question Wht does Neosporin remove ink from tattoos, and how can you tell if you are having an allergic reaction. What causes the allergic reaction?
Answer Albert,
First, let me apologize for getting back to you so late, my ISP has been down for a few days and just went back up this morning.
Neosporin (or triple antibiotic ointments) used to be widely recommended by all tattoo studios. However, around 1995 Neosporin suddenly thought it was "new coke" and changed it's formula. The change in formula immediately started affecting tattoos. One of the reasons it pulls pigment from a tattoo is because of the large petroleum base it has. But more importantly than that, in order for a tattoo to heal properly, it must heal naturally. That means that the tattoo must heal from the inside out. Neosporin or any other triple antibiotic causes a wound to heal from the outside in. That's why they can claim little scarring with use of their product. But it is not a natural way to heal. For a list of proper care instructions, please visit our FAQ page on our website at http://www.ubtat2d.com/faq.html
I hope this has been of some help. If I can be of any further assistance please let me know.
