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4 min read Symbols are the words of mankind. They have grown with us since the dawn of civilization and played a crucial role in encouraging communication and representing ideas. We draw power from their meanings, and it enhances our personal, national, and global identity. Thus, under the flag of the 4th of July, we […]
4 min read rebel (noun) one who rebels or participates in a rebellion Artists are often labeled as rebels, but when it comes to the art of tattooing, being rebellious is a huge advantage: They do what they want, how they want, and it fuels their creativity. And if you take these 3 rebellious […]
4 min read Previously, I walked you through the evolution of the tattoo needle and you learned how the needles are soldered together. Now, I’m gonna tell you everything you need to know about cartridges, and you’re gonna learn what is the difference between cartridges and tattoo needles. Let’s get to it! Tattoo Needles vs. […]
4 min read To the Western world, tattoos and deviancy intertwined for centuries since Roman times, but the impact of a Polynesian islander, Omai, re-established a positive reception of inking in 18th-century Europe. James Cook’s crew returned to England from their expedition to the South Pacific with Omai, whose tattoos vowed the London society and […]
4min read Though taper and bugpin are essential bits of the tattoo equipment, their terms are often mixed up when it comes to cartridges. I think it is crucial for tattoo artists to understand the difference between taper and bugpin, so in the article, I’ll walk you through their features to clear up any misunderstanding […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
