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what brand of ink did you use? the reason i ask is the yellow in my radiant ink did not take..at all! that coloring looks good in your tat though.

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thanks everyone.i am practicing.

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@destructo wrote:

try setting it somewhat shallow and work off your tip. as a rule of thumb i always use a 45 degree angle… just my 2 cnts

thanks destructo! I will absolutely practice this,and that is ALWAYS pushing,correct?..never pulling?
is the same angle recommended in coloring/shading?

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@cjmahone66 wrote:

in my experience, if your needles are hanging up in the skin then your machines are likely running a little slow or too deep. or both.
when setting needle depth, try to error on the side of shallow. the end result may fallout, but you can always put more ink in later. versus if you’re too deep, you can’t take ink out- obviously.

the best advice i can give you is- GET SOME PIG SKIN. practicing on pigskin will help you tune your machines and figure out the right needle depth settings. this will of course help keep you from hanging up in the skin. most agree that the best way to learn to tattoo is by official apprenticeship, but if that is not an option for you, then you need to be smart and reduce the variables as much as possible. reducing variables when working on human skin means working out little kinks (like hanging needs) in pig skin.

you’ve taken one smart step already by asking for help. keep asking and be smart about this and you will get there eventually. cheers.

THANKS cj,i do have the practice skin,it came with the kit.
i do want to learn by apprenticeship,i believe its the best way,im just wondering what the artist at the studio expects from someone like myself out looking to learn?
do i just call around town to different studios and ask if they provide this?

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