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How to Care for an India Ink Tattoo

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Darla Ferrara

India ink is a black pigment generally made from fine soot with a binding agent. The upside of India ink is its use in the art world to create drawings, comics and calligraphy. The downside of this form of ink is its use for homemade tattoos.