TexasPT

@TexasPT wrote:

I am going to have to disagree on tattooing being a lifestyle. Tattooing is art and art for many is a hobby. I’m one of those many. The only difference between me and the recreational painter or sculptor is that I have chosen to move beyond paints and pencils and try my hand at using flesh as canvas. And just like the first time I…

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@TexasPT wrote:

Cool, thanks. And I’m guessing you don’t go all the way to the tip? I had my needles, initially, about half that hex key and drug the tip along the skin (or practice skin). I found out today I have MUCH more control not doing that.

No worries, bro :) No, I don’t push the needle in all the way to the tip, I just pivot my hand on…[Read more]

@TexasPT wrote:

Initially I have been using the tip as a guide to lay down lines. Today, after watching countless videos, I had the needle sticking out a bit further and never let the tip touch the practice skin. This is SO much easier it seems.

Is one better than the other or is it just preference? I think I’m going to work with this style for a…

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@TexasPT wrote:

I remember the first picture. You did a great job finishing it up. I think, for myself anyway, correcting mistakes is going to be a big part of what we do initially.

Thanks, bro, I’m pleased with what I’ve done, as I pretty much achieved what I set out to do, I just can’t wait to see how it looks once it’s healed up :D And learning…[Read more]

@TexasPT wrote:

Thanks for the input. All good ideas.

Any time, bro, I’m always happy to help if I can :)

@TexasPT wrote:

Feel free to take shots, I can handle it. But throw in some helpful tidbits here and there too.

*takes aim*…

Only kidding, bro, there’s nothing there that can’t be salvaged :) Here’s how I’d handle it…

Personally speaking, I prefer round tips, preference I know, but I feel there is less play between the needle and tip wall,…[Read more]

@TexasPT wrote:

looks good. I’m with even on the blossoms…they look nice.

Thanks, bro, my friend’s really happy with how it’s healing up :)

@TexasPT wrote:

@KitchenWizard wrote:

I don’t have any experience with fake skin, as my first tattoos were done on myself, then friends and family, so I never had to use it. I have heard that the fake skin is tougher to work than real skin, and someone who is practiced at fake skin, will have a ‘heavy hand’ when it comes to working real skin.…

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