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Covering up dark tattoo with light tattoo, can be done – but will require multiple sessions typically. Also depends on how dark and how old the original tattoo is. I recommend laser tattoo removal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0823fU-srpM

As a tattoo artist you should let the customer know to have low expectations, especially if this is your…[Read more]

Never pay for an apprenticeship.
Never sign a contract that says if you quit your apprenticeship you have to pay the artist or owner.
Never sign a contract that says if you quit you can’t work within 50 miles or whatever radius.
These are hacks trying to squeeze money from you.

If you are a good artist, and you have a good personality – you will…[Read more]

Check out thermo-fax or Spirit Masters – then use alcohol to apply.. if you need more info check out the book Basic Fundamentals of Modern Tattoo.

I use Starbrite mostly – (with a lower case “b”)
some Silverback
some Dynamic Black
some Intenz
pick and choose best colors –
but I like pretty much all of Starbrite’s pigments –
be sure to order from http://www.papillonsupply.com/inks

-CRJORDAN

I will work on that – I tried to break up the forum to flow with basic themes of tattooing…
but – I try to give simplified answer to the forum questions – the reality is that I do copy and paste a lot from the book –
thats why I wrote the book – so many of the same questions that I had, were being asked to me in the studios I was working…[Read more]

Best advice I can give is – don’t try it out on someone you love!
It will not be good, as your first one –
esp. if you don’t haver a mentor to train you.

Tips: Draw the picture on paper the night before
possibly paint the picture too
learn the image so you can focus on tattooing not art

use mags – and soft running machines
do not over work the…[Read more]

Do you have th book Basic Fundamentals of Modern Tattoo?
Best of Luck!

Avoid this by using disposable tubes..
if you use a pressure cooker you should spore test it –
just google: autoclave spore testing kits
Do you own the book Basic Fundamentals of Modern Tattoo?
Do you work in a professional studio?

Welcome –
do you have a copy of the book?
check out
http://www.Tattoo-Apprentice.com

wow…
I have never heard of red coming out as blue in the skin – possibly blue remnants left over in a dirty tube?

Check out
http://www.learn-how-to-tattoo.com
http://www.tattoo-apprentice.com
http://www.teachmetotattoo.com

You asked a lot of questions in the forum –
too many are broad – you have to ask a more specific detailed question.
Most of the answers you want are explained in detail in the book!
Best of luck!

Only $20! get it while it is on sale!!!

Check out
http://www.cecilportertattoos.com/tattoos/tattoos_42384.html

Using Stigma Hyper – Which I believe is a Rotary.
I think if you are a good tattoo artist you can tattoo with any machine –

But if you are not a good tattoo artist, a really good machine is not going to make you good –

Believe me – I know there is a lot of bad books and cheap kits out there.
Check out Basic Fundamentals of Modern Tattoo..
Also – keep an eye on http://www.Tattoo-Apprentice.com

Check out this review I got 2 days ago:

Your Name : robert XXXXXXX
Your Email Address : XXXXXXXXXX
In what country do you reside? : tha U.S. of A
Are you an apprentice?…[Read more]

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 easy to quickly…[Read more]

I have not used that machine.
I like light machine for lining – and heavier for shading –
but I really like all my machines to be setup really light because I use disposable tubes and grips.

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

Welcome –
Def sounds like you are on right track..
You have to keep that kind of Drive – and just try to learn from everyone and anyone…
Do you have a copy of the book Basic Fundamentals Of Modern Tattoo?

I am always interested in what people think of it…
How did you find this forum? Just curious – since we are kind of new..
Check out the…[Read more]

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/

@DaS Plugga wrote:

Any hints as to what a good portfolio should contain and how to present myself to artists so they no im serious and want to learn?

I would say to show diverse styles – show realism, and show clean. Show lettering and tribal – show original stuff.
Also show some duplicate of flash style.

Just be brave going in there – you might…[Read more]

be careful with residual chemicals causing corrosion on your machine parts especially on cheaper coated a-bars and coils / solder lugs – tend to corrode really fast when harsh chemicals are introduced.

Check out the KingPin Disposible Tubes –
The dark blue ones –
Might help you out a bit too –
Quality of tubes makes a big difference