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Ouch. YOur line work leaves much to be desired. please get your line work down on paper before ever touching a machine. Not to be harsh, but man you need to learn alot of what a good tattoo is. I strive to learn and perfect everyday. Good luck, work hard and follow your dreams. the key is the work put in and effort to be the best.

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I run mine so i can see it while im working. always keep in mind that you must not go too deep. i have practiced the art of riding the tip. after you do a few and see how they heal, you will know. the dermis layer is where u want the pigment to go. diff spots on the body call for diff methods. practice, practice. *BTW* I used my own skin for the ultimate in practice, to see the healing. only work on a client when u get it right first. old school.

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close up.

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For me I have found that holding my machine perpendicular to the skin all the way around is the best for not getting any blow out nor any thick/thin lines. It’s all personal preference, but in theory holding you tip up and down to the skin works best.

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A case of 50 pre-sterile disposible tubes costs $20. multiply that by the minimum of probably 4 diff sizes and styles of tip and you have $80. That my friend is the only way to go if u do not autoclave. IS that too much for the safety of your town? Get an apprenticeship, or at least get a bbp cert and learn on yourself…..please

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I have found that what Ramen suggested is best for me too. I mix mine in 1 oz bottles instead so I have a consistent batch of ink that will go for a few sessions. I use coils, and I agree that a longer throw, softer springs, and about 9.0 of amps works for me. The beauty of tattooing is that it’s all about what works for the individual. I never used a rotary machine….So I couldn’t say…CAn i suggest pig skin for practice. Or your own, if you feel courageous. I did both and learned quick how to get a good shade. Skin is delicate, but not that delicate. Pack it in, but it’s all in the practice. Once you see how diluted inks heal, you will know what to adjust and so on. I hope this helps.

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thats funny because this literally was from one of Sailor Jerry’s flash sets. traditional has lots of curves and lines. thats what the beauty is., the simple line/design. here i posted it .

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ummm sorry Ramen. This would be “traditional” inspired by sailor jerry. i need to finish it, but you can see the design is in place.

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Find the book by the Gody brothers.

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I use mags for everything except line work. Thats just me.

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From this day forward you should call your “Gun” a machine. Guns kill people, machines that is tattoo machine allow artists to create tattoo art. Glad you are going to seek your dreams. Good luck… BTW just bustin balls on the “gun” thing. But it’s true…. ;)

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The depth of needle to apply ink is 1mm or less. I would never bury a needle 1/16. Just practice and “kiss” the line w/ tip and be consistent. Can’t give all my secrets…just keep practicing.

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I use Hildbrandts my self. You can tune any machine to be a liner or shader. As part of your apprenticeship you will learn that. Find a book called Tattoo Machines and Their Secrets by the Godoy Bros. It tells all! I like my Hildy’s and have gotten decent results. When I am ready, I will of course upgrade to to heavy equipment. But again: Tune, Tune, Tuning.

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Why would any apprentice need to buy anything? Your mentor gives you some machines and you should know what to use by than….Apprentice means you have a pro mentor, not just you say you are one. Cheap in any sales pitch and I run, fast!

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Falconier. I am by no means a top level pro, but I been doing it a little while. I hang my needle out, and “ride” the tip. Hard technique to get a hold of, but I can see the needle, where it’s going, and how deep I am going. I can also now “feel” my depth and drag, etccc… Practice. I hate fruit. Nothing compares to real human skin. Keep in mind that diff parts of the body have different layers of fat and muscle. Be careful… I did one on my hand that made me confident to line anywhere.

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