CR Jordan

@canvasyou wrote:

@jtdaltonsr wrote:

Oh and i do spore samples monthly on my pressure cooker. bought it brand new just for this reason. I have the autoclave bags as well that turn black when done right, and you know what? ITS NEVER FAILED :o :shock: ….cheapest home remedy out there. 8-)

The fact of the matter is that if you tell some new kid…

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@canvasyou wrote:

@Nightliner wrote:

but IMO, bagging the machines just contaminates them more, ….

If you pull the bag properly – then this is not a true statement

+1
also if you if you use proper bagging practices it will as well
i also only have one cord–RCA–to make changing machines easier, so i put my machines down a lot
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@canvasyou wrote:

Best not to start w/ a kit – best to start with an apprenticeship – when artists in a studio think he is ready they will help him get real tools. The best gift you can give him is walking door to door to every tattoo studio – and get him an interview!

A more to the point answer would be really nice. In my country apprenticeship is…[Read more]

@ben.catterall wrote:

@canvasyou wrote:

http://tattoo-apprentice.com/learn-how-to-tattoo-for-free/about/

Do you have the book Basic Fundamentals of Modern Tattoo?
There is a chart in there that shows – SPEED, HIT, FOLLOW THROUGH – like how to make machine hit harder or go faster (ie liner shader)

Check out Eikon Springs – they have gauge labeled…

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@HaCkFiNdEr! wrote:

@canvasyou wrote:

By single stack – do you mean woven?

You sir should not be tattooing if you need to ask questions like these in a public forum. Go do a real apprenticeship and you wont need to ask!

you sir should not be in here. we would all like an apprenticeship but its just not that straight forward. I say keep it clean…[Read more]

@canvasyou wrote:

Try to add some depth – not just solid color!
Just a suggestion…
Gradients!
make it more interesting as well as variation in outline depth / width

I agree, fairly solid outline, litte gradiation in the flowers, but the vine is just so packed bright green. It could use some shaded depth and perhaps even some white highlights…[Read more]

@canvasyou wrote:

Okay nyz_name: I am going to assume that the last post you made was directed at me?

YOU SAID: “i would agree that the frame is just the frame and not the machine itself but nor is just the coils or just the springs and so on all the pieces put together make a machine and from what you posted you had stripped your superior m…

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@canvasyou wrote:

http://tattoo-apprentice.com/learn-how-to-tattoo-for-free/about/

Do you have the book Basic Fundamentals of Modern Tattoo?
There is a chart in there that shows – SPEED, HIT, FOLLOW THROUGH – like how to make machine hit harder or go faster (ie liner shader)

Check out Eikon Springs – they have gauge labeled on there – makes it…

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@canvasyou wrote:

THE ONLY way to use metal is to use autoclave.
The health dept in iceland does not have same standards as USA.

Please use disposable tubes – its just easier and safer for everyone!

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :lol: :lol:

In the past fortnight, I’ve been in two different UK studios, neither of which, had artists bagging clip…[Read more]

@canvasyou wrote:

If you test w/ spore tests and send to lab and they come back clean – then i would guess it would be okay to use pressure cooker type. But I would just use disposables – be safe!

It’s certainly the easiest, and most efficient option :lol:

@canvasyou wrote:

@KitchenWizard wrote:

if I ever needed any supplies which a wholesaler would only provide to a studio, rather than a home artist, that he would be happy to order them on my behalf.

Only supplies like that would be Machines and Power. Everything else you should be able to get – and check out world wide tattoo supply. they sell…

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@canvasyou wrote:

interesting

Just thought I’d share it for anyone who might’ve been considering going rotary from coils, as at that price point, even if someone doesn’t like it, it’s no big abuse to the piggy bank, and if they do like it, then they get a good bargain to work with :)

@canvasyou wrote:

@deftones46th wrote:

what tools and supplies should one already have when seeking an apprenticeship? obviously tattoo machine and power supply, but i know there are alot of other supplies one needs.

You don’t need anything but drawing / painting skills – and a portoflio to become an apprentice.
You won’t even start tattooing for…

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@canvasyou wrote:

@Troub1edSou1z wrote:

first of all, freehand doesn’t mean tattooing directly on the skin with no stencil. people always get the assumption that this is how freehand is done.

A Short Excerpt from CR Jordan’s Book:
“This May Sting A Bit: Everything your tattoo artist forgot to tell you, and you were probably too afraid to ask…

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@leopardprints67 wrote:

@canvasyou wrote:

https://www.teachmetotattoo.com/forum/apprentice-for-hire-25/

Ask and you shall receive

How do we post to it?

SORRY!
Its online now –
I apologize!!!
Still in Afghanistan (difficult to get online often!)
But I am here still!
If its urgent shoot me a private message on the forum or drop me an email

@canvasyou wrote:

I have not used Swash – or heard too much about it.

I recommend that you stick with coil or Pneuma (seems to be doing quite well but expensive startup w/ compressor and stuff)

What does the guy you are apprenticing under have to say?

http://tattoo-apprentice.com/learn-how-to-tattoo-for-free/cheap tattoo power supply

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@canvasyou wrote:

Sharps and sharpz go to local hospital – always!
Sometimes bio-hazard company will pick them up for a fee –
hospital will always take them though…

I just run down the street to the local hospital or in a pinch, my friend will take them at his shop for disposal. Too bad he has no room for artists there:-(

@canvasyou wrote:

Not enough traffic on the site “yet” to break it down in the weeds that much!
As more new tattoo artists from the midwest / other locations – join – it will be considered

Far enough :-)
It’s more of a future thing anyway. I keep steering folks towards the site, so hopefully, some new folks will show.