KitchenWizard

Welcome indeed :) The one thing I would say, is beware of what you read, and only make it one of your tattooing practices if you see several people recommending it, as I have heard (not on this forum) people give out slightly false advice to aspiring artists, simply to fuck up their progress. (They should be ashamed of themselves, as they could…[Read more]

Going with disposables just makes sense, bro, it takes the hassle out of everything :) No hassle with post-tattoo cleaning and sterilizing, no hassle of clients asking “is that a clean needle?”, because you’ve opened it right in front of them :D If I was to ever have my own premises, I know by law I would have to have an autoclave, but I can say…[Read more]

That’s some really nice work, bro, they’ll look awesome on the skin :D

@Dilan wrote:

Hey we gotta stay busy when not tatting! Lol

Absolutely, and knowing how to build the machines, is the first step to being able to diagnosing any faults which might occur during the process and being able to correct them :)

@rpaynejr1279 wrote:

Ive been working with about a nickels gap between contacts, at about 7 volts, and use curved mags for bigger areas, and rounds for tight spots ,i have mob irons machines which work pretty good, im sure i just need more education and definitely will try ur suggestions thanx so much. :D

No worries, glad to be of help :) I’d just…[Read more]

@Dilan wrote:

i got an arsenal of tattoo machines. I try not to buy nothing that its too hard to clean. but my weapons of choice are from fallen king. I even made a few but wont dare to use them in case they crap out. lol

Looking good :) I love building the machines, all mine are self-built from various parts bought here and there with custom coil…[Read more]

@Dilan wrote:

hey you got some good work there. like me i gotta improve my lines. When i first started tatting i notice some of my lines were wider than others, then i started noticing that it wasnt my needle it was the angles. the more you lean the needle the wider you go. I’m still working on it. lol

Thanks for the feedback, bro :) Something I…[Read more]

@rpaynejr1279 wrote:

:D hello, my names Rob, Ive been tattooing close to a year learning on my own and been doing quite well, but ive been struggling with laying in solid color and blending, seems like it takes forever perhaps machines not set up properly for coloring, maybe bad choice of mag, or lack of technique, i use skin candy pigments and i…

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I put it down to closed-mindedness/elitism. Other than one set of coils dying immediately before a job, I can honestly say I’ve had no problems with my Chinese machines. I’ve re-built each of the ones I use, and they’ve always done what I need them to do. Okay, the 8 wrap liner did start to get a bit unhappy after running for 6 hours, but after…[Read more]

Is the issue with rubber grommets that it would be possible to contaminate a whole bag of them getting something out, where paper towel is totally single-use?

@canvasyou wrote:

Bend a little – Helps. Bend will keep the needle snug against the tube. When you use the rubber band – it will bend it away from the tube – the bend in the needle will off set this. Hope that helps!

Thanks, that’s what I’d read/heard, that it keeps the needle snug against the tube, I just couldn’t ignore the apparent correlation…[Read more]

@canvasyou wrote:

@KitchenWizard wrote:

@canvasyou wrote:

What you have stated about coils is NOT true.

I was not trying to state the above as accurate facts, but what I had been told and read on various forums, so could you explain to me what is correct, please?

I use the same coils on my liner as the shader. You want strong coils. The stronger the…

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I did a Hawaiian piece on my thigh a few days ago… Internal lines’re pretty wonky, and I’m going to go over them with a 9 liner, then shade, to correct that wonkiness. (Tattooing the outside edge of ones own thigh is rather awkward…) But, the filling on the outer triangles, I’m really pleased with, and that was done with a color packer set…[Read more]

Fantastic work, bro, thanks for sharing :)

@wrathone11 wrote:

There is no rule as to what machine/coil/wrap is used for the tattooing process. What you find is best to push a 7mag for coloring may not be what I choose to push the same needle. You are mentioning old school rule of thumbs, they are good to know and very useful. However, as you progress if you limit yourself to these set rules…

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@jtdaltonsr wrote:

I was wondering if anyone else has the problem of the needle tip not pointing straight out of the tube, like it points a lil UP? someone told me I could just bend it down, but wont that mess the needle group up? its only for the liner setup, the shader and packer are fine. Also, any suggestions on how to keep a client from…

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@jtdaltonsr wrote:

have u tried to use diamond tips? they have a “groove” that will keep the needle from jumping around and keep your lines straight. also, try to do all lines in one fluid motion to keep the line looking like one line, instead of two crossing, or spots where u stopped. remember to have confidence, go in with it. if u dont, ur work…

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@jtdaltonsr wrote:

Your lines look shaky, but other than that they look good, man.

Thanks dude, yeah, I’m still working on that :)

Is the work really that bad that no one can find the time to even comment on it? :?

@LauraP wrote:

I would like ask where to buy the best tattoo machines. Any link or store you suggest? thanks :)

I just bought mine from an eBay kit, which came with six machines, which are also available from this supplier ( http://www.tattoooo.com/ProductView.Asp?ID=556 ) Like inky V mentioned, I then spent ages stripping and rebuilding the…[Read more]