Thinning Inks

[Papa Gee]

When using an ink thats a thicker consistency what is the best thing to use to stir or mix the thinning agent into the ink?

I normally use a plastic toothpick called a Placker. They come in a pack of 50 but are not individually wrapped. Normally I'll lay out several onto a clean paper towel before tattooing as part of setting up to work. So that I'm not handling the package with contaminated gloves.

What do y'all use?

[imported_NeedleJack]

Go on ebay and buy yourself a tattoo ink mixer. I think I seen em on there for like $10.00 or something. Very well worth the investment.

[voodoo]

ive seen them on ebay-look like mini paint mixers!

[krow]

you know whats funny i was going to post this same question last nite.........lol oh well at least i got an answer.....stay outta my head!!!! :lol:

[Papa Gee]

Well, I wore out Ebay last night and didnt ever find one. I was beginning to think Chris had sent me to get ten feet of bulkhead to take snipe hunting with us.

[MontanaPiercer]

the mixers do exist....I have seen them on EBay several times...maybe your timing is just off.....

[gremlin]

I have seen the mixers on e-bay and on a few tattoo supply sites. However, I did notice that all it consists of is the same little battery powered "tooth Polisher" you can find at the drugstore or walmart for about 5 bucks