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Topic: disposable tubes and needles |
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Forum: General Tattoo Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:22 pm Subject: disposable tubes and needles |
| see reply in your other post on this same matter |
Topic: safest way to tattoo |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:21 pm Subject: safest way to tattoo |
| its a debate on the the wither disposable tubes and pre-steralized needles are really sterile or not and you can never be sure yourself even if there opened in front of you the only way to be for sure ... |
Topic: how do you get your Apprenticeship? |
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Forum: Tattoo Experiences Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:08 pm Subject: how do you get your Apprenticeship? |
| most apprenticeships last about two years for the first year he should be sweeping floors and being a goffer for the shop as stated but they also should be having him setting up and breaking down ther ... |
Topic: Need something drawn up |
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Forum: General Tattoo Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:34 pm Subject: Need something drawn up |
you cant see links or images here unless you click on qoute
and your artest should be able to draw something up to your liking for you |
Topic: What unique inks are available? |
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Forum: General Tattoo Discussion Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:26 pm Subject: What unique inks are available? |
flouresent colors are blacklight colors and skin candy sells them there are also dermaglow colors how the colors look in reg light depends on the color your using
i doubt there ever will be metallic ... |
Topic: 8 year old tattoo still whelts |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:09 am Subject: 8 year old tattoo still whelts |
| Many times, especially during the warmer months of the year, the question comes up about raised and itchy tattoos. Sufferers of this condition usually describe it as being occasional rather than consi ... |
Topic: Lost a bet |
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Forum: Tattoo Removal Questions Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:31 pm Subject: Lost a bet |
| and i dont know about rubbing salt and picking scabs you have to remember a tattoo is just like a wound you go rubbing stuff in it and picking at it your just asking for a infection. i would back out ... |
Topic: Great tattoo learning resources. |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:00 pm Subject: Great tattoo learning resources. |
tattoohelp.forumcircle.com
has alot of usefull info here
and i also frequent inktrails.com |
Topic: Tattoo Ink Going Outside of Lines |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:36 am Subject: Tattoo Ink Going Outside of Lines |
do you mean the ink is spreading out?
if so this means you have blow outs in your line work from going to deep or staying in one place to long |
Topic: bending needles :? |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:41 pm Subject: bending needles :? |
| your not touching needles your bending the needle bar not the needle grouping and you use gloves when doing this as with anything else you would be touching during your prep work. how your machine is ... |
Topic: Tattoo printer |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 6:35 pm Subject: Tattoo printer |
| or you can use a dot matrix printer its a cheaper route than a thermal imaging printer just do a search for tattoo dot matrix printer on ebay cause not all matrix printers work for making stencils |
Topic: what inks are best? |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:30 pm Subject: what inks are best? |
cheap ink = cheap results imo
moms, intenze, starbrie, skin candy are all pretty good inks but it all comes down to personal preference when buying them and its worth it to spend the 6.00 per bottle ... |
Topic: Indian ink |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:20 pm Subject: Indian ink |
| i dont use the stuff myself but drawing inks(india ink) such as talons and pelikan are used by many reputable tattooist in profesional shops and are sold on many tattoo supply sites |
Topic: Tattoo that just keeps getting worse and worse |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:42 pm Subject: Tattoo that just keeps getting worse and worse |
| many artist work without a stencil just skin scribs or markers gives a better flowing design the biggest thing your doing wrong i would have to say is going to the wrong people ask to see there work b ... |
Topic: pain of sleeve |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:29 pm Subject: pain of sleeve |
| above post is correct no one can tell whats going to hurt on you i have fallen asleep on parts of my arm while others a jumping out of there seats while doing the same spot so pain differs from person ... |
Topic: kuro sumi ink |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:45 pm Subject: kuro sumi ink |
gassa is right and always use distilled water not tap water or you can use witch hazel but fill caps with either one before adding ink or it wont mix correctly
or you could order the kuri sumi grey ... |
Topic: bending needles :? |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:36 pm Subject: bending needles :? |
| bending the needle bar slightly will put tension on it when a rubber band is applied thus keeping it on the back of the tube and helps reduce ink splatter |
Topic: hello |
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Forum: New Members Introduce Yourself! Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:17 pm Subject: hello |
| just droping a quick hello |
Topic: tattoo scarring |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:09 pm Subject: tattoo scarring |
| not sure what you mean by scaring were the scab came off or the milky look but if i'm what i think your saying is right then after a tattoo is done sometimes it will look a little scared and have a wh ... |
Topic: Aspiring artist seeks advice for buying tattooing equipment. |
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Forum: Tattoo Questions Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:02 pm Subject: Aspiring artist seeks advice for buying tattooing equipment. |
wouldn't suggest getting any machine off of ebay most of good ones you can buy from there are sold to pro's only
stay away from kits of any kind
eikon sells a machine called the green monster witc ... |
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