Spider

@Spider wrote:

While there is a valid argument about the quality of the equipment used, there is also a valuable old saying that a poor craftsman will blame their tools for poor quality. This does translate into tattooing as well. Now you can go out and buy a 400-700 machine, 300 power supply, the best cords and switch and so on…but if your…

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@Spider wrote:

Keep in mind, that there are those who choose to associate with this industry who epitomize the horrible attitudes that so many people complain about, the trash talking keyboard warriors with pissy attitudes. Take the way they are as a way to NOT be in this industry and you’ll have a good start at something.

Excellent answer!!!!

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Start with clear contact paper to get the lines of what is already there exactly as it is, then use some opaque whitening sessions, 2-3 should do it. Once you have that start looking for or coming up with designs that would fit relatively well over the existing piece, use alot of purples, dark dark blues, blacks and dark greens…

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@Lennart82 wrote:

@Spider wrote:

I blame those stupid freaking tv shows! I have actually had people since those shows have started look at me in surprise when I tell them a full sleeve will take about 15 hours and then ask me, well what can you do in one session? uh….the outlines!

Yes agreed… Those shows really messes with people idea on how…

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@Spider wrote:

I blame those stupid freaking tv shows! I have actually had people since those shows have started look at me in surprise when I tell them a full sleeve will take about 15 hours and then ask me, well what can you do in one session? uh….the outlines!

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@Ramenuzumaki wrote:

First off get rid of anything fabric in the room. Fabric cannot be sterilized or sanitized, and is a massive breeding ground for bacteria. Use barrier film, saran wrap, or tin foil to cover your work station, and anywhere the client may touch. IE: Arm rests, etc.
Lastly if you’re going to do japanese really…

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@Spider wrote:

hahaha…say that one to a client in a slingblade voice…….” hmmmmmmm you got nice skin hmmmmmmmm.”
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
ROFLMAO…..

Hahahahaha that could be taken sooooooo wrong hahahahaha

@Ramenuzumaki wrote:

I mostly dislike Tribal, and Script

Script because I’m an artist not a calligrapher. Script is…

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@Spider wrote:

Let’s just all move to a central location, open the largest shop in the world and ink it up!

If I won the powerball, this would totally happen ;)

@Spider wrote:

Nicely done. When you attempt portrait work keep in mind there is no right way to do it, but there a ton of wrong ways to do it. Take your time and don’t rush.

+1
Agreed. Take your time.

Also one of the reasons I asked for your; “making them up as an artist would do” ;)

@Ramenuzumaki wrote:

Cornwall is in south eastern ontario lmao!
we only have snow for four months per year, and it only gets to about -20 – -30 depending on the year
Sometimes we have warmer winters than others
we’ve even had green christmases!
we don’t wall live in igloos you know :P
also Alaska is part of the US not Canada XD
they snagged that…

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@Spider wrote:

Great going man, keep at it. Also, even though it does sound like you hit on an actual mentor, you may want to consider advising him that you are on a kind of learn for yourself forum and maybe even invite him to view it if he cares. Reason I say this is because a mentor does actually like to know where you are getting any other info…

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@Spider wrote:

Nice. This reminded me that I need to do an update video on my channel as well. Took a vid of the shop just before opening day, I was exhausted and probably a little on the emotional side. But hell after 3 long months of tattooing during the day and heading out to the shop to build more at night what can I expect. But still, nice…

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@BeginnersLuck wrote:

I don’t tattoo on the carpet, I do it in the kitchen where there is tile, and I always sterilize the floor before I tattoo.

I can honestly say that those words make me cringe a little. And before you hit the reply button and start yelling “you gotta start somewhere” let me just say, On a personal note, it’s not…

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@motleystan wrote:

when tattooing some 4 over an hour should i change the needle?????? 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

Are you using the same needle? I mean you should be using different needles for different things basically. And unless you are beating the ink cap bottom a needle should be fine for one sitting. But if you are only using…

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@Spider wrote:

And about the peeps.. YES, I was too nice… I need to be a bit more firm. Talk to the client, not the onlooker… Got it

NP man, and yeah sometimes we have to come off a bit d**kish, but considering that we are working in the most permanent art field in the world, a little a**hole goes a long way to ensuring that we are doing our…[Read more]

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@Ramenuzumaki wrote:

No one wants to visit me! D: </3

You can come down to my area and guest spot homie! We are the only shop in the area that takes guests artists. Hell we’re still trying to fill our last open booth. Why is a decent drug free (at least sober at work) artist so damm hard to find!!! UGH!!!! I’m in Alabama by the way…

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@Rscotti91 wrote:

@Spider Thank you Spider, I checked that out but IMO it seems like that’s one persons preference. Not saying it’s bad though.

Well basic tuning is imo, kinda fundamental. That guide is really just that, basic. I mean hell I have my power supply running my liners at a smooth 6 and never higher than 7.25 and my…

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@Rscotti91 wrote:

@Spider Thank you Spider, I checked that out but IMO it seems like that’s one persons preference. Not saying it’s bad though.

Well basic tuning is imo, kinda fundamental. That guide is really just that, basic. I mean hell I have my power supply running my liners at a smooth 6 and never higher than 7.25 and my shaders at 8-9. The…[Read more]

@Spider Thank you Spider, I checked that out but IMO it seems like that’s one persons preference. Not saying it’s bad though.

@Angie if you have some extra money, look into buying the book “tattoo machines and their secrets.” It’s a little bit expensive but well worth the money, it literally teaches all the aspects of your machines.

@Spider wrote:

It will happen man, just keep working at it.

I will :D I just have to remember to take pictures of my work ;)