{"id":137,"date":"2021-08-16T07:40:25","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T07:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/painfuljoy.com\/?p=137"},"modified":"2021-11-16T11:32:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T11:32:03","slug":"how-long-do-stick-and-poke-tattoos-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/painfuljoy.com\/how-long-do-stick-and-poke-tattoos-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Stick and Poke Tattoos Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are a lot of people who want tattoo art on their body, but also need to stay within their budget. Stick and Poke tattoos are a reasonable solution that allows those individuals to have more ink without spending large sums of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homemade DIY tattoos have been a part of many cultures for literally thousands of years. There is evidence that tattoos were being placed on the human body as early as 3370 BC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thing that most people wonder about these DIY tattoos is how long they last<\/a>. The permanency of these body decorations is determined by many contributing factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Stick and Poke Tattoo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When someone references a stick and poke tattoo, machine-free tattoos, or \u201cjailhouse tat\u201d, they are referring to the method used to create the design. In stick and poke tattoos a needle<\/a> is dipped into ink and then poked into the skin where the tattoo will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These tattoos can be created by just about anyone, but there are professionals who use this method. The professional tattoo artist uses a tattoo-grade needle to create the artwork. Other people may use sewing needles or sharp needles that have a small amount of thread woven around them to help them transfer the ink to the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Do Stick and Poke Tattoos Last<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The traditional stick and poke tattoo will last between three and five years. After that amount of time, you will notice that the stick and poke tattoo inks<\/a> are starting to fade and the artwork is not as vibrant and well-defined as it once was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are methods you can use to make your ink continue to look really good for a longer period of time. Those methods will include choosing the right application instruments, the proper ink, and the best location for the artwork to be created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make Your Poke Tattoo Last Longer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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