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How do prisoners get tattoos while incarcerated?

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A tattoo machine is made from the motor of a portable CD player. The barrel for the needle is made from a hollowed out Bic pen. The thin ink filled tube is removed and the outer case of the pen is made shorter by cutting it in half. read more

Prison tattooing is the practice of creating and displaying tattoos in a prison environment. Present-day American and Russian prisoners may convey gang membership, code, or hidden meanings for origin or criminal deeds. Lack of proper equipment and sterile environments lead to health risks such as infection or disease from contaminated needles. read more

Prisoners often get so bored in their cells that asking a fellow inmate to let loose on them with a homemade tattoo gun might seem like a great idea. The rise in prison suicides is not surprising – even overcrowded jails can be lonely places. It’s the classic ‘bad boy’ look but it’s certainly not a good idea. read more

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