Tattoo Ink has been used for thousands of years. Humans across cultures have used ink to create tattoos. Each tattoo being designed for a purpose that would either commemorate life’s milestones, remember loved ones lost, a display of societal position, or even as a symbol of punishment. The methods used to make tattoo pigments were once primitive some would use crushed flowers, muddled dirt and water, or combined a variety of other natural ingredients which were then injected into their bodies.
As the art form of tattooing became more mainstream, the tattoo ink creation process became more fine-tuned. Modern tattoo ink designers were concerned with making products that were socially acceptable. These inks needed to be organic, vegan-friendly, and non-toxic. This would minimize health risks by being sterilized and tested for a broad spectrum of bacteria before being released.
Here at Ink Gypsy Tattoo Studio we take pride in the ink we use at our studio. The following is a list of the ink manufactures that we currently use and their benefits:
Eternal Ink:
- Eternal Ink is water-based, non-toxic and glycerol-free, which makes it suitable for vegans.
- Eternal tattoo inks are pre-dispersed, so they flow smoothly and disperse evenly. Plus, they’re essentially ready to use right out of the bottle.
- It’s manufactured by one of the oldest tattoo suppliers in the industry, so it’s backed by years of experience and has had more than 3 decades to be fine-tuned.
- The variety of Eternal Ink colors, bottle sizes, and set options is nearly unparalleled.
- Eternal Ink is manufactured in the U.S.
Mom’s Millennium Tattoo Ink:
- Mom’s Inks are pre-dispersed to provide a fast, smooth flow.
- They’re made from pure, uncut pigments.
- Mom’s Millennium tattoo ink is made in the U.S.A.
Kuro Sumi Tattoo Ink:
- Kuro Sumi inks are vegan-friendly and made from organic pigments.
- Kuro Sumi tattoo ink’s intensely-bright colors are long-lasting.
- The brand is endorsed by some of the best tattoo artists in the world.