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attack · Tattoo lover Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 1 Location: Utah

ever since i was a little kid i have loved tattoos
which is the caReer i plan to go into.
when i begin looking for an apprenticeship i want to
have an impressive portfolio of work to show including actual
tattoos i have done as well as other mediums.
so i am buying a tattoo gun. i am starting to pick up the basics of what to look for. i was thinking a brass 10coil gun
seperate shader and liner. but im just entering the tattoo community and i can tell i have a lot to learn.
this is something i am sure about doing and didnt open this thread to have people tell me it was a bad idea,
what im looking for is some advice on tattoo machines- what brands are legit/ good places to get ink, practice skins, things to look for ect.
even some tips on the basics of tattooing, i plan on giving myself my first tattoo after practicing on some skins. other ways to prep?