Tattoo ink however is a pigment-based ink where solid particles of colour are suspended in a liquid carrier. Pigment-based inks would be a problem for fountain pens as the particles would clog up the feed, although you can get specially formulated particulate inks such as the Diamine Shimmer range. Conversely dye-based inks would be a problem for tattoos as they are soluble so they would simply be flushed out.
In fact this is how tattoo removal works — a laser is used to break up the pigments into smaller particles which can then be absorbed into the bloodstream and flushed out. As the needle of the tattoo machine punctures the skin, so the macrophages rush to the wound site and eat the invading particles and these cells essentially keep the ink in your dermis, the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis.
Even if they die, another macrophage will absorb them along with the particles which is why over time, the image will slowly fade and neat lines will eventually blur. As to whether it is dangerous to put fountain pen ink into your body?
Well the main concern would be infection as tattoo inks are sterile and formulated to have few allergens, red being the colour that causes the most problems for people due to the presence of mercury sulphide.
But there is surprisingly little regulation around, considering the prevalence of tattoos and the potential need for the NHS to manage any fallout. Some products have been found to contain the same ingredients as car paint and printer ink so is it the case that pen ink is not necessarily as bad as you might think?
The earliest ink was Lamp Black, made with soot which is a form of carbon. Subsequently Iron Gall was used which mixed iron sulfate and tannic acid and would darken when exposed to light. These inks would block a modern fountain pen unless specially formulated not to do so but even so, they are best washed out if left unused.
Polish ink company KWZ make a beautiful range of iron gall inks for fountain pens which will literally darken before your eyes as you write. The major differences between tattoo and pen inks are the composition of the inks and the purposes for which they are used. Tattoo ink is applied beneath the skin in a cosmetic procedure while pen ink is used on paper and other inorganic surfaces. Traditional writing inks used by the Chinese 5, years ago were mixtures of soot suspended in water and a stabilizing agent such as gelatin or egg albumen.
Later mixtures substituted berries and barks for the soot. Tattoo ink was comprised of pigments extracted from plants, trees and flowers. Some early tattoo tribe cultures, such as the Maori, used burnt gums or caterpillars. Modern inks are complex and their formulas protected by patents. They are most often comprised of dyes combined with various chemicals, including preservatives and thickeners that ensure smooth running ink that won't dry in the shaft of the pen.
The coloring agents used can be organic and inorganic. Ball point pen ink is alcohol-based, although the specific ingredients are trade secrets. Modern tattoo ink contains pigment less prone to fading, such as heavy metals, salts and other chemicals suspended in a carrier fluid such as ethyl alcohol or water.
According to the U. But, bear in mind; a DIY tattoos will always look like it was homemade; it will never have a professional appearance! So, for starters; do not use pen ink! Just, go online and order a bottle of black tattoo ink. The real ink will look times better, and there is a lower chance of infection with the real ink. We recommend you go for vegan, heavy-metal-free ink. Then, make sure that the tools you use are properly cleaned and sterilized. Try to also clean your skin properly, and maybe even consider shaving the area where the tattoo will be placed.
Let the tattoo heal, clean it properly, do not cover it with heavy lotions, and try not to pick it and peel it. If the tattoo becomes red, inflamed, and sore, and stays so for a few days, chances are the tattoo is infected. In that case, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Chances are the ink contains heavy metals, which could cause serious health issues. As you may have noticed, we seriously advise people not to do any DIY, homemade tattoo, especially the stick-and-poke kind with pen ink.
This can be seriously dangerous and can put your health at risk. It is always better to go get professionally tattooed than to risk skin and tattoo infection.
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