Tattoos have been around for centuries. The art of tattooing is done in a multitude of different ways. Some methods are much more primitive than others. For example, Tebori is an ancient Japanese tattooing style that has very few artists. In Tebori, the artist uses a sharp bamboo stick and repeatedly stabs it into the skin of the canvas. (Wofford). The electric needle gun used in modern tattoo parlors vibrate at 190 times per second and have a built in reserve for ink so it can be applied relatively easy. Note, these tattoo shops must meet very specific regulations and be licensed. (Manawatu Standard). These licensed places use fresh needles and ink for each individual person to lower the risk of infection or other complication. There are
