tattoo needle
Dermis ink applicator
A tattoo needle is the pointed instrument that deposits ink beneath the skin during tattooing.
Modern tattoo needles are actually clusters of fine needles soldered together in various configurations—liners use fewer needles grouped tightly for outlines, while shaders use more needles spread wider for filling and shading.
The needle punctures the skin rapidly, typically driven by a tattoo machine, carrying ink into the dermis where it becomes permanent.
- inkWriting fluid
- skinBody's outer layer
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