getting white to stay

[LittleQueen]

i’ve been working on some simple pieces but i seem to be having trouble getting the white to actually stay where i put it and not just wipe out…any suggestions on how i can make this work?

[Johnny]

Try running your highlights in with your liner. This works well for small highlights. Just don’t stay in one area too long.

[ckurilla]

Would you recommend using a rl or rs needle for this? having the same problems putting white in on a piece im doing,looks good afterwards , but during the healing process or 2 days after turns pink (like a scar) and the white is gone, need white for some strand of hair on this piece , it’s location is the back of hand and wrist area if it matters! also should I go heavier on the white ie. dip my needle for every strand of hair tattooed?

[ckurilla]

I ran my white in with my liner, worked great! Thanks

[ic3qu33n]

I dont really think this helps to your question. But using a plastic tip or fresh tip can help keep the white more pure into the highlight you are trying… and I always use a liner needle with my white… Its the best way Ive found to get it to stick.

White tends to be a high maintance color compared to other colors too. Sometimes I ask the client to come back for a second session so I can I apply it twice.

[ckurilla]

I use new tubes and needles every time, even if im just working on myself. How do you color white in large areas? Use a mag in a liner machine? Btw thanks for the info, liners seem to work well when using white

[ckurilla]

been having issues packing ink, liner is good but color packer hasnt been packing right, last night i added another washer to the front spring to tighten up the o ring, and rolled my spring will try today or tomorrow to see if its packing, machine sounds better

[ckurilla]

Machine is packing great now, although I do have a question if anyone can help I’d appreciate it. I noticed when holding the machine at a 45 degree angle it seems to pack ink better, I’ve seen many tattoo artists use their machines like they are using a pencil, why is it that when I do this the ink seems to not want to stick?

[nytemareh]

you should be at a 45 when packing and shading. lining you should be 85-90.

[ckurilla]

Thanks, I think that’s what I was missing, machines are running good, so I kinda figured it was my technique, will see how they heal, Fyi practicing on myself for now.

[FrancoLewis]

I have been looking for answer to that also.

[LittleQueen]

Thanks for all the advice. Seems to be staying better now. :)

[Anonymous]

Such type of ink makes the look even more cool and very nice too.

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