{"id":5261,"date":"2021-09-26T19:33:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-26T19:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tattooswizard.com\/blog\/how-to-do-hand-poked-tattoos-stick-poke"},"modified":"2024-03-07T10:36:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T10:36:24","slug":"how-to-do-hand-poked-tattoos-stick-poke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tattooswizard.com\/blog\/how-to-do-hand-poked-tattoos-stick-poke","title":{"rendered":"How to do Hand-Poked Tattoos (Stick & Poke)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are Hand Poked tattoos?<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

Hand poked tattoos (aka Stick & Poke, aka Handpoke) is a form of tattooing without a tattoo machine. It’s called that way because it’s made by hand: it<\/span> involves using a sharp point (or a stick) and some ink and then repeatedly puncturing the skin and dragging the ink into the dermis to create the desired patterns. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The technique is not new, much on the contrary, it’s the oldest form of tattooing and continues to be practiced today both in and out of ancient\/ ritual \/ tribal traditions. <\/span><\/p>\n

It should be done by experienced artists, but due to it’s easy-to-start nature, several people do it on themselves and in others with little to no experience (and for this reason some people call these DIY tattoos). <\/span><\/p>\n


<\/span>Is there a difference between Hand poked and normal tattoos?<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

The stick and poke tattooing technique causes less trauma to the skin and also heals quicker than machine tattooing. The reason for this is that the amount of needles used is much inferior: only one when done by hand compared to generally groups of 5 to 9 when done by machine, which can be over 20 depending on the need. <\/span><\/span>Oftentimes the handpoke leaves less scabs and requires somewhat less aftercare compared to machine tattoos. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

There is also a difference in the frequency of times the ink is inserted into the skin. A modern machine can pierce the skin up to 3000 times a minute – there’s no way a human hand can even compare to that. Still, this does not mean the tattoo will look worse or better if made by hand – that depends on the artist’s skill – it’s just goes to show why you’ll have less scarring to do after a handpoke tattoo,<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hand Poke work made by Deborah Joyce<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Does it require additional skills from the artist?<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

The basis is very similar: You have to know how to tattoo, use safe and clean tools and be skilled at putting the ink on the skin. And then, if you want to specialize on hand poke you have to accept that some things will be harder to do (colouring, wide areas, straight lines, long pieces, etc.), but that the technique also gives you other strengths. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


<\/span>Are there colored handpoke tattoos?<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

There are colored hand-poked tattoos. You can choose a color besides black and proceed to color the tattoo, or you can also apply different techniques. Handpoke does not mean you have to use only one needle.<\/span><\/p>\n


<\/span>Are there online courses to learn the Stick and Poke technique? <\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

Yes, you can learn online.<\/p>\n

Below are the courses with the best cost-benefit<\/span> we could find online:<\/p>\n

Fundamentals and techniques for doing a professional hand poked tattoo (24,99$)<\/em><\/a><\/h5>\n

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Learn Stick and Poke Tattooing from scratch – The complete guide to ritual hand-tattoos (84,99$)<\/em><\/a><\/h5>\n

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<\/b><\/span><\/span>What material do I need to get started?<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

These are the essential tools needed to perform hand-poked tattoos properly:<\/span><\/p>\n