Applying vaseline after stenciling

[Rogue]

Hey guys, Just wondering what yall do , I was tought to put a small thin layer of vaseline over the whole tatt after the stencil dries and then outline. But today watching Inked, I noticed one of the artists only put vaseline or A&D cream on his little finger and covered the line he was tattooing next...this im guessing helped to not obliterate the stencil, what do you guys do?

[karvin]

neva tried putting vasseline before stencil.probally it will fade away easily.i think..

[Rogue]

You must be confused bro, I said vaseline AFTER the stencil is applied..

[Capt. Calzone]

It's different strokes for different folks. some people put vasaline only on the area they are working on at the moment, others cover the whole stencil. I do both depending on the size of the work.

[=Stephens=]

i use this application spray i got on EGay, it smells like pine oil, i spray it on the skin and then put on my stencil, let it sit for 5 minutes and then my stencils never smear. Not sure exactly what it is but it works great.

[Papa Gee]

When you coat the entire stencil with vaseline/A&D/bacitracin, whatever you use, you create a difficulty for stretching the skin. You lose traction on your stretching hand. I found this out early on when I had the butt my machine hand anchored on the arm and was pulling to get a stratch and my hand slipped. Since then I've only used jelly at the point I'm working on at the time.

[carl]

rite on papa,
i couldnt of worded it better my self,i too keep a small amount of vasaline on my pinky then use it as i line,that way as papa says you dont slip and you get a good stretch.

[Rogue]

Im gonna try that in the next peice I do. It just makes damn good sence, Thanks guys

[STARMedic]

I do the same thing....little bit on the area or line that Im currently workin on, then move on....no muss no fuss....

Bruce

[Duger]

Got to put my 2 cents worth in, I to apply the vasaline with my pinky finger on just the area I'm working, Like Papa Gee said you'll play hell trying to get a good stretch.

[timmy]

I agree and do the same,Put it on area of tattoo you are working on,apply as you go.Keeps ink where you need it,smoother outlining and alot easier clean-up.Gotta love it...