Questions To Ask A Tattoo Artist Before Getting Inked

When you plan to get inked, you need to make sure you’re as informed as possible. Tattoos can be scary, especially if it’s your first time, but it’s best to get all of your questions answered beforehand to make it as straightforward and comfortable as possible. Questions You Should Ask How Long Have You Been … Read more

How To Clean Tongue Piercing Rings and Jewelry

Did you know that your mouth is home to thousands of microorganisms, which is a nice way of saying bacteria?  If you wear a tongue piercing, ring, or other jewelry, it is essential that you are regularly cleaning it to ensure that you do not get an infection. This guide will identify what cleaning habits … Read more

Tattoo Outlines and Linework: How-To Guide

Outlining and linework are two of the most critical and intricate aspects of a good tattoo and are considered tattooing fundamentals. Outlining a tattoo takes careful attention and concentration. An outline done well will confidently show off your professionalism and highlights that you have a solid foundation. This takes time and careful consideration to ensure … Read more

Green Soap For Tattoos: A Complete Guide

When going for a new tattoo, no matter where it is, there are a few things that will always be consistent. Green soap is one of them.  Green soap is a vegetarian, environmentally-friendly, and oil-based soap. It’s primarily used in tattoo studios, doctor’s offices, and hospitals as a disinfecting topical solution.  This specific type of … Read more

Tattoo Shading Techniques and Tips

Whether you’re a seasoned tattoo artist or a beginner, learning to shade can improve your tattooing technique and make the body art you provide to your customers unique. It is a skill that not every tattoo artist knows how to do correctly and well.  While you cannot expect to turn pro as a tattoo shader … Read more

Tattoo Needle Sizes and Types

Being a tattoo artist is no easy task, and having hundreds of different needle diameters, needle counts, groupings and more does not make the job any easier. Whether you’ve been tattooing for years or just beginning your practice, it’s sometimes difficult to differentiate which needles to use and why.  In this article, we break down … Read more

Correct Tattoo Needle Depth

The correct tattoo needle depth is vital for a successful design. If the needle goes too shallow, it will deposit ink that will disappear quickly. Going too deep can lead to permanent tattoo disfigurement and excessive bleeding. A tattoo needle should deposit the ink between 1 and 2mm into the skin to ensure it’s seated … Read more

How to Tune a Tattoo Machine

If you’re a tattoo artist with any experience level, you should ensure your equipment can function correctly at all times. Although different tattoo machines exist, there are several protocols that tattoo artists must follow to ensure safety and productivity when operating and tuning a tattoo machine. These machines come in shader and liner varieties, so … Read more

How to Open a Tattoo Shop

Tattooing is now accepted around the world as true art. More people than ever before are enjoying the benefits of this art form, and, as a result, the industry is growing each year. The average cost to open a tattoo shop can be $50K or higher. While this is true, the increase in demand for … Read more

Tattooing For Beginners: Tips and Techniques

Tattoos are art. If you’ve ever seen sleeves by Bang Bang or JonBoy’s tiny designs, you already know that. There’s more to tattooing, however than thinking up beautiful designs. It’s a skill that takes years to master. Where do you begin? Start with these tips and techniques for aspiring tattoo artists. Are you a more … Read more