robroy289

Get you an emery board for finger nails or some kind of file to shave that thing down a bit. Sometimes either the coils are off a bit or the geometry is slightly off on your machine. Thats what it sounds like to me. I had that same problem when i replaced my coils on one of my sh-adders. As long as you make sure that the front coil is higher than…[Read more]

Anyone can order. I didn’t think they had an order restriction. I do know the order has to be $200 or more to get free shipping.. They have some good stuff along with some crappy stuff! But their white disposable tubes are great!

As far as springs you can order from monstersteel.com their springs a a little wide for a liner but they are perfect for shadders and color packers. I prefer the blue steel type springs for shadding.. You have to be careful ordering springs from Superior cause they carry some springs made only for their Raven machines that aren’t made out of metal…[Read more]

I started fully at 30 and now at 35 i have my own thriving shop in the middle of town!!! Anything is possible when you set your mind to it but you cannot be weak minded!! I’m not saying you are im just saying you have to set your mind towards the goal and run with it not letting anybody sway it!!!

@Lennart82 wrote:

Yeah I’ve been using the word Ronin too ;)

Just that simple word, gives it more meaning, and you have to honour that word to become a Ronin ;)

RIGHT ON BRO!! Welcome to the forum..

Welcome!!

Welcome

i like them all very much.. what are you using other than color pencils? Water colors? The time piece and rose is very nice. The anchor is very clean and is something i would get tatted. The raven is very good but i do not like the heart however it dosent fit the scene, maybe went a little darker with the heart i don’t know but it is a bad ass…[Read more]

Yes the portrait looks awesome far better than what i could do but i do agree just a tad more done to the eyes.. I can look at my art and find things all day long that needs or needed to be done.. Awesome work you are a good artist!!

I dont think that will work..

I think you done a good job.. 4 hours is pretty fast for tribal if you are new.. What black did you use..

@ratmonkey wrote:

I have some Eternal Triple Black. Do you know if I can use this formula with this ink? Usually use Kuro Sumi.

Eternal is awesome for grey wash just use spiders method and you will have a great grey wash!

I am more than happy with the waverly its just blues really. When i first started tattooing i used starbrite blue but my mentor told me to throw that crap in the trash!! But, i seen a couple tattoos i did with it and they where crazy bright blue!! Im gonna order some Alla Prima. Kuro Sumi are the only color besides Fusion that i haven’t tried. I…[Read more]

Dude i have these moments allot to so don’t feel bad! If you don’t do this then you will never grow as an artist to push yourself harder. I have had moments where i have changed through three or four of my machines thinking they are the problem and all along its me. And sometimes it’s the clients skin cause i can turn around and use that same…[Read more]

Welcome!

Bill Waverly will sell to anyone now i believe. I am a licensed artist but when i ordered over the phone he did not ask for any shop information. That is what i am using now also and i switched from eternal. There is a transition you will have to make for powder pigment vs. per-dispersed. They are very thick colors but work very well. I myself…[Read more]

Welcome and i agree with Ram!We are glad to have you! Are you currently working at a shop? If not are you thinking of doing a apprenticeship? I recommend trying to find somewhere.

Welcome

@Vory wrote:

Kiro sumi is definitely a staple in the tattoo world. Just make sure to get a real bottle of stuff, not the chinese imposter.

Another to check out would be Waverly’s Bluebird and Dark Black. http://www.waverlycolor.com/products/blue-bird
Dark Black is more for tribal and traditional. Bluebird is a bit more versatile so if money is…

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I can speak for myself! My town there are only two tattoo shops mine and the other one.. They feel the need to do the same as you mentioned to my shop! Although i can stand firm and tell you we do not put bad work out the door but they thing they are so high and mighty. We do not do this at my shop and if anything we speak nothing but good about…[Read more]