Jester

Yeahh @jester wenever u get a chance to check out the brand let me know id really appreciate bro .

@Jester wrote:

I just finished the deviders, and I’m waiting for the paint to dry.
Next step is to have a class top cut to fit. I don’t like the wood top
because it can’t be steralized. For now, I just plan to cover it.

Well you can’t STERILIZE wood or glass, just like a human skin. I think you mean SANITIZE.

@Jester wrote:

@Lennart82 wrote:

Its actually a bit too dark ti give an oppinion.

Did you have problems, getting the excess ink of the skind?

Thats a big problem I’ve always had with fake skin.

i get better with fake skin now.

@Jester wrote:

Welcome! Fake skins suck! I use Honey Dew Melons.

Always good info.

What you can’t do on melons is the 3-point stretch that is so vital when it comes to getting ink into human skin.

@Jester wrote:

I actually bought a $5 pos Chinese machine.
I modified it hold a mechanical pencil. When
I push down on the armiture bar, it push on
the pencil and advances the lead. I use it to
do most of my drawing.

I love the idea! pretty creative. I will give it a try. When you say you push down on the armature bar, do you actually connect to…[Read more]

@Jester Ink wrote:

i’ve only shaded 2 of my tats, it isnt really messy to me. the following picture is what i set mine for. i don’t ride the tube tip either, i just (on myself) set my machine for that and go half of that into the skin. my problem is rushing and not getting a first good pass, now i’m slowing down and taking time, less touch ups. for…

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@Jester Ink wrote:

since i posted that pic, recently got new needles (7rl) and did a few touch up areas and colored some in. 2 nights ago i added my 11th self tat, today somehow got it snagged and ripped one of the lines and ripped the ink right out, needless to say, it hurt worse than tatting it. all the chattin on this post is perfectly fine with…

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@Jester wrote:

I haven’t tried it, but I read that if you put 2 layers of masking tape
on the bottom of the abar that it helps to quiet it down. Only use
2 layers or it will affect the maginetism.

I’ll try this. This seems to be the only easiest solution to lessen the noise from the machine.

@Jester wrote:

I agree with Ben. I really like it.

Thanks man, i was a lil skiddish posting it. im gunna try some of the prisma markers soon. everything ive seen done with them is awesome.
also have a tattoo my friend wants done tonight that i will be posting tonight

@Jester wrote:

I’ve been looking at that one too.
How do you adjust the stroke length, for lining vs. shading?
Correct me if I’m wrong, but you adjust the speed with the voltage right?

A real stigma comes with three different cams that are interchangable for different stroke lengths. Although this one says its a stigma, I emailed the guy and…[Read more]

@Jester wrote:

@mussie wrote:

check out carpel tunnel syndrome

If it’s carpel tunnel syndrome, your first two fingers. the inside of your thumb, and half of you ring fonger will go numb.
Sounds weird, but trust me, I’ve already had the surgery on both hands. Depending on the severity, you’ll lose about 1/3
of the grip strength in you hand. I have…

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@Jester Ink wrote:

Just throwing it out there. Why not go ahead with the scaling on the snake and shading on the skull?

I agree, to an extent, look for some examples. I think if you patch the scales in, not just full tilt scale the whole snake, and give it full color, you’ll come out with a very nice design.

@Jester Ink wrote:

Just throwing it out there. Why not go ahead with the scaling on the snake and shading on the skull?

yeah pretty much what i was thinking. thats how the original design was supposed to look anyway. :D glad to have another opinion on it though.

http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0098009/photos/benstattoos/8130134219/ here is the…[Read more]

@Jester wrote:

I haven’t tried it, but I read that if you put 2 layers of masking tape
on the bottom of the abar that it helps to quiet it down. Only use
2 layers or it will affect the maginetism.

Ive done this on a couple of machines for those late nights not wanting to wake up the wife when practicing or doing my leg….yes, it works! :lol:

@Jester wrote:

I went to the link you provided, and it said “not available to U.S.”

One listing says shipping to the Americas, on the long list, I admit, it does show United States, but as above, shoot them a message and see if they will ship to the US. If they definitely won’t, and you’re interested in one, as mentioned, I’m happy to forward one…[Read more]

@Jester wrote:

Not available to the U.S.
Anybody know of an equivalent?

?? :? Might be worth contacting the sellers, because they state:

Postage and packaging

Item location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Postage to: Americas, Europe, Australia

I know they list United States in the Exclusions, but they also say that they will post to Americas… Might be…[Read more]

@Jester wrote:

O.K. – My neice wants me to tattoo tiger stripes over some stretch mark
under her belly button, along with the words “every tigress earns her stripes”.

Is it hard to tattoo stretch marks? What should I expect?

stetch marks are essentially scars. scars are very tough and it’s hard to get them to take color- sometimes impossible.…[Read more]

@Jester wrote:

I like it. What is the significance of the purple ribbon?

my aunt specifically requested the purple sash, it’s usually draped on the cross during lent. Catholics are big into the different colors representing different seasons, but some Protestant churches use them too. the purple has something to do with “repentance” i think.

@Jester wrote:

Nice! What are you going to do with the eyes?

Not sure yet, we been talking about what to do with it next session tho!

@Jester wrote:

I don’t mean to hijack the thread, but I just watched that video.
Great information! He mentions that he has a bumper between
the bar and the top of the coil. What does he mean?

basically its like a stick-on foam rubbery thing. it does nothing for the quality, nor does it make the machine run better or worse. it just for quieting…[Read more]