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Now there’s 3D-printing of tattoos

Just put your body under an appropriately-programmed / designed 3D printer!

The number of amazing things you can 3D print increases every day. Already, the process lets us create video game controllers and prosthetics seemingly out of thin air. Humans have even evolved to the point where we can 3D print food. Now, 3D printing has spread to the world of tattoos.

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While this is certainly impressive, human tattoo artists around the world don’t need to fear losing their jobs. The tattoo machine can only imprint designs that have been programmed into a gallery, so it lacks the creativity and flexibility of a human artist. If you want, for example, a permanent image of Pope Francis I, you’ll still have to seek out a live artist.

I’m sure it’ll work just fine though for simple tramp stamps…