Now first things first, This kind of tattoo wouldn’t be a tattoo in the traditional sense, indeed there is no connection between being inked and a rise in blood glucose levels. No this tattoo would dye a patient’s skin a yellowy-orange colour and would last for about a week. The tattoo would then get lighter or darker if glucose levels changed and could be detected through a special handheld camera. The hope is that mobile phone companies would then develop an app for smart phones which would be able to read this information and tell the patient his glucose level. Scientists say that too few patients are checking their glucose levels, and that the tattoo would be more appealing than pricking your finger on a regular basis. However an actual tattoo diagnosis is certainly still a few years away.
Full story: http://www.globalshift.org/2010/05/could-your-doctor-be-prescribing-a-tattoo-in-the-future/
Here at Killer Ink, we are always strive to bring you new products… Our latest addition is the digital Ultrasonic Cleaner 8050H, which already our clients are enjoying the benefit of, with its larger tank for more and bulkier tattoo equipment!
Keep watching this space, as theres many great new tattoo supplies to come over the next few weeks and months, including a whole new range of tattoo inks and Killer Precision BugPin tattoo needles…
Thats all for now folks! More updates soon…
Killer Ink are pleased to be able to bring you even more tattoo supplies. Our latest additions include the tattoo light box (which can be used to trace your designs professionally before transferring to skin) and tattoo machine bag covers and clip cord covers (which will improve your hygiene whilst tattooing). Our Hemlock & Tweed Tattoo Embrocation has also been a great hit and our customers are enjoying an improved way to heal their tattoos!
Thursday 17th December 2009
We are pleased to announce that from now on, all our stainless steel tattoo grips, tattoo tips and backstems are made from the very best 316 stainless steel. We have recently upgraded from 304 stainless steel, as 316 stainless steel is a much tougher material and will last far longer when putting through your autoclave. Please be aware of cheaper equipment from other tattoo supplies sites, which will either rust or break down and be unusable after literally a couple of uses. In the current economic environment, you won’t want to be throwing your money down the drain!
Thursday 10th December 2009
Heres one for those of you who like maths! Joe writes, “My tattoo is 3 lines of equations, the top is the Born Oppenheimer Approximation, the second line is the equation in the form of a 3-Dimensional Schroedinger Equation, and the solution in the form of a Schroedinger Equation. As a biochemist and molecular biophysicist I studied a lot of this stuff and I must say, Schroedinger was my favorite and well, I had to do it. The ink was done at Red Sky Studios in Tucson, AZ by artist Lisa.”
Thursday 3rd December 2009
Kontrabrand have an article on a few misspelt tattoos. Make sure you get the dictionary out before your next tattoo!
Link to the article
Friday 27th November 2009
The Broward Palm beach blog attended the recent Miami Tattoo Expo and have a nice slideshow on their site.
Tattoo Slideshow of Miami Expo
Friday 27th November 2009
Welcome to the new Killer Ink Tattoo Blog and News section. Here you will a range of exciting articles and updates about everything in the world of tattooing and tattoo equipment. Feel free to send anything over and any suggestions you have for the Blog and we hope you’ll enjoy!…
