How To Tattoo Videos – Simple Tattoo Machine Tuning
Dec.19, 2009 in
Tattoo Videos
THIS IS A BASIC IDEA ON HOW TO TUNING YOUR TATTOO MACHINE FOR LINING OR SHADING REMEMBER THIS IS JUST RULE OF THUMB EVERYONE DOES IT DIFFERENTLY THIS IS THE BASE FOR BEGINNER TATTOO ARTIST www.elementtattoosupply.com
December 19th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
ill try to make a vide of how to put it right ill send it to you when is done
December 19th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Thank you will try it out and post how well i did thanks again
December 19th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
the niddle needs to be on the tip of the tube normaly if you pass your finger by it you wont feel the needel when you push the bar it wil come out a little.
December 19th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Hey guy just wanted to know if you can post a video on how far should the needle be out of the tube… i did a practice on my right leg and it seems that im going to deep and my ink gets fucked up after it healed can you Message me…. any help would be appreciated thanks guys
December 19th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
thanks dude!
December 19th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
hey guys great videos, just wondering if u could make a video for rotary machines?
ive been looking into them and there is little to no information out there on how to set them up for shader or liner. please post
December 19th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
The guy who is apprenticing me said this yesterday “If it sounds like a jackhammer, it will feel like one”. Ha… This video just reminded me of that. (Not saying it sounded bad)
December 19th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
if anyone has any questions feel free to ask!
December 19th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
practice skin isnt always the best if your willing to fork over some cash buy a small chicken or grapefruits although grapefruits have a really different end result when you practice on them not really my thing never did like using grapefruits. practice makes perfect everyone this is an artform thats always growing theres no 1 tattoo artist out there that knows everything each artist all have there own way of doing certain things stay positive dont get discouraged practice practice!
December 19th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
get used to stretching the skin wiether its with both hands or with your thumb and index finger depending on your dominant hand it with strengthen your hands as well if your a beginner tattoo your hands will be sore on larger sized tattoos and as tony86in said definatly a good idea to attach a pen or pencil to your machine first get used to the weight of the machine and even start at the bottom of your drawing and work up as if it were a real tattoo!
December 19th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
To get a bit more speed for your liner, place an elastic band under your front spring. Pull it over the front binding post, & back down under the front spring or under the nipple. This works great on the $20 chinese machines, with their weak springs.
December 19th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
basicall just build you confidence from drawing. attach your machine to a pencil and practice tracing lines. it will give you a feel of how to handle your machine. nothing you tatoo is going to compare to actual skin so be brave and sacrifice a leg. that is what i did in my apprenticeship. start out simple and be confident. best to fork over cash and get a formal apprenticship though. this is if you can find one.
December 19th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
nice,thanks 4 the tips,you hand down to the next generation of artist.
December 19th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
hello i was trying to order a starter kit from your website but when i went to pick out my gun i would charge me separate instead of including it for a kit.how can i order your kits
December 20th, 2009 at 12:08 am
agree with everything except, the voltage varies from machine to machine, my v4 runs on 1.8v for lining, but like i said voltage doesnt really matter as long as the machine is setup correctly
December 20th, 2009 at 1:02 am
So then what would you suggest ? Grapefruits? Turkey breasts ? Pig ears ?
I have tried grapefruits and practice skin and although the grapefruits seemed good because of texture, the shape is not realistic for the most part.
December 20th, 2009 at 1:50 am
great video…and yonands i myself have been doin it for a year and i do agree with you that practice skin is a horrible way to learn…element tattoo keep doing your thang!!!
December 20th, 2009 at 2:36 am
thanks for your comment and yes practice skin is not for everyone..
December 20th, 2009 at 3:17 am
Im 18 and ive been tattooing for about a year now. When i 1st started i didnt tattoo anyone till i did alot of research. Just wanna let bigginers know dont use practice skin it is shit. and this video helps alot element tattoo is awesome and their supplies are great too perfect for ppl who are starting.
December 20th, 2009 at 3:45 am
nice video bro, you haters that think you know better? WTF are you doing looking up HOW TO videos your not exactly in the best postion too start talking like pros your obviously all still using crayons and coloring books.
December 20th, 2009 at 4:44 am
a 1/16″ plus the stroke
December 20th, 2009 at 5:16 am
tempuser123456 – Thanks for the support , and i don’t listen to the haters, but it seems they like to listen to these videos too….
December 20th, 2009 at 5:42 am
dont listen to the haters. your videos are nice
December 20th, 2009 at 5:48 am
i don’t see why not. try asking your parents about what you think about doing first… Just don’t tattoo your friends or yourself and you should be fine. Tattooing is just another medium of art .. a way to express your feelings , so if you feel its what your passion is then go for it bro.!!!
December 20th, 2009 at 6:22 am
Hey man I’m 16 and I want to take up tattooing I have got a A in GCSE art designing comics and drawing memerbillia on 9/11 all shadding. Can I buy a tattoo gun and practice on pork (pig skin) at my age ?