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6 Powerful Symbols of Independence
4 min read Symbols are the words of mankind. They have grown with us since [...]
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3 Rebellious Actions That Make You a Better Tattoo Artist
4 min read rebel (noun) one who rebels or participates in a rebellion Artists [...]
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The Evolution of Tattoo Equipment: Tattoo Cartridge
4 min read Previously, I walked you through the evolution of the tattoo needle and [...]
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Omai: A Tahitian’s Influence on the Reception of Tattoo
4 min read To the Western world, tattoos and deviancy intertwined for centuries since Roman [...]
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Taper vs. Bugpin: What is the Difference?
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The Evolution of Tattoo Equipment: Curved Magnum Tattoo Needle Configurations
Posted on: 20 Aug 2020
What Are Curved Magnum Tattoo Needles For? We use curved magnum tattoo needles for smooth pigment blending between different colors or shades. Their configurations allow you to create smooth shading transitions that you would hardly get with any other needle configurations. And they are perfect for covering a large skin area without creating […]
The Evolution of Tattoo Equipment: Magnum Tattoo Needle Configurations
Posted on: 13 Aug 2020
These magnum needle configurations probably originated in Asia and Japan. Artists and needles makers in these locations would fix needles on a wooden stick. This is a unique needle configuration. Lay down an uneven number of tattoo needles flat and lift each other, creating a zic-zac2-rows shape of needles that you solder together in this […]
The Evolution of Tattoo Equipment: Round Shader Tattoo Needle Configurations
Posted on: 06 Aug 2020
What’s Unique About Round Configurations? “Round” is important when it comes to manufacturing. The round configuration provides unique possibilities for us to create various textures which are not achievable with needles from other tattoo needle categories. These configurations are great for color packing as well as gray wash shade creations. But they’re […]
The Evolution of Tattoo Equipment: Liner Tattoo Needle Configurations
Posted on: 30 Jul 2020
They allow the tattoo artist to create a sharp, crisp mark on human skin. So, these needles are perfect for technical work and tiny details. When it comes to art and especially painting, a liner paint brush helps us make hard edges and lines. The liner paintbrush is what we are mimicking in the tattoo […]
The Evolution of Tattoo Equipment: Tattoo Needle Types
Posted on: 21 Jul 2020
Tattoo needles are key to the success of every tattoo artwork but gaining industry secrets on their features is not an easy task. So, I compiled a comprehensive guide for you to help you understand the analytical and historical background of the market availability for tattoo needles. Let’s start with tattoo needle types! Tattoo Needle […]
The Evolution of Tattoo Equipment: The Tattoo Needle
Posted on: 10 Feb 2020
