Stippling is a style of shading that uses “dots” of ink in the skin to create the illusion of shading.| Tattooing 101
How deep does tattoo ink go? How do I know if I’m tattooing too deep? Here’s how to tell if you’re putting ink in the skin correctly and the best way to make sure you never go too deep.| Tattooing 101
Creating your own gray wash is cheaper than buying premade. Here’s how to set up your gray wash for traditional, color, and black and gray tattoos.| Tattooing 101
Your hand speed and machine voltage need to match to do solid tattoos (without overworking the skin). Here’s how to find your perfect voltage.| Tattooing 101
Discover what all of the different tattoo needle types are, what they do and when to use them. Learn about taper, gauge, configruation and needle count.| Tattooing 101
Tattoo machine stroke explained. Learn what it is, how to adjust it and what stroke length you should use for lining, packing and shading in a tattoo.| Tattooing 101
From old school to watercolor, we'll go through all the most popular tattoo styles...and offer tips for artists who want to get started tattooing them.| Tattooing 101