How Much Does A Tattoo Machine Cost?

Good tattoo machines don’t come cheap, but they do vary widely in price. Keep reading to learn about tattoo machine prices and what you can do to save money on one while still choosing a great piece of equipment. Tattoo Kit Cost The average tattoo kit costs anywhere from $50 to $1,000. It depends on … Read more

How To Put a Tattoo Machine Together

Knowing how to put a tattoo machine together is crucial when you begin your apprenticeship or otherwise start to learn how to tattoo.  A tattoo machine may look like a complicated tool, but fortunately, it’s relatively easy to put it together once you know the basics. We’ll help you out by demonstrating how to assemble … Read more

Rotary vs. Coil Tattoo Maschine

Jeder Tattoo-Künstler kennt sich mit Rotations- und Spulenmaschinen aus. Seit ihrer Erfindung Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts streiten sich Tattoo-Künstler darüber, welche Maschine besser ist. Um diesen Streit beizulegen, solltest du dich mit beiden Maschinentypen vertraut machen. Spulenmaschinen sind die häufigsten in Tattoo-Shops auf der ganzen Welt, aber eine Rotations-Tattoo-Maschine ist immer noch ein Produkt, das … Read more

Tattoo Sizes: How To Choose The Right Measurements

If you’re considering getting a tattoo, size matters. Have you heard different sizing terms but have no idea what they mean or how that will look? When you get a tattoo, it is critical to precisely understand how it will look on your body; it is going to be on there forever! Understanding and differentiating … Read more

The Evolution of the Tattoo Artist

We know that the tattoo dates back to ancient civilizations. Anthropologists and historians spend much time speculating on the meaning of tattoos for people of the past and the present. We often don’t think about the tattoo artist, but even the earliest tattoos had to have someone doing the inking. If you’ve ever wondered about … Read more

Do Tattoos Affect Your Immune System?

There tends to be a lot of misconception about tattoos and how much they affect our immune systems – if they do at all. To help clear the muddy waters, we’ve taken a look at a few different studies to see if getting a tattoo does affect the function of our immune system, either positively … Read more

Things NOT to Say to People with Tattoos

No matter how curious you are about someone’s tattoos, certain things simply shouldn’t be said.  We all decide to tattoo our bodies for different reasons. Whether a person’s body art has sentimental value, symbolizes an event they want to remember, or just happens to be something they need on their body, a tattoo is private … Read more

Tattoo Etymology: The Origin of the Word “Tattoo”

Ink seems to be a universal form of human expression. Cultures throughout the world practice some form of body art and an estimated one in seven people in North America have at least one tattoo.  However, to many of us, the history of tattoo art — and the word “tattoo” itself — is more mysterious. … Read more

Why Does My Tattoo Look Cloudy While Healing?

One of the most common concerns people have after getting inked is that their tattoo begins to look cloudy. A cloudy-looking tattoo is completely normal and nothing to worry about. We’re about to explain exactly why this happens, so can calm your worries and look forward to a clear, vibrant, fully-healed tattoo in no time. … Read more

How to Clean a New Piercing

Getting a new piercing is exciting, but then comes the aftercare. This is the part that a lot of people struggle with. Whether they have trouble remembering or they’re just not using the right technique, incorrectly cleaning a new piercing can lead to big trouble. If you want to know how to keep your new … Read more