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Tattoo Cartridge Manufacturing Process featured image – Tattoo Equipment Evolution Part 10

Tattoo Cartridge Manufacturing | Tattoo Equipment Evolution Pt. 10

Insights into Tattoo Cartridge Manufacturing – How Cartridges Are Made Tattoo cartridge manufacturing isn’t simple. What looks like a small piece of plastic with a needle inside is actually the result of multiple supply chains, specialized processes, and strict quality control. Depending on the company, some steps happen in-house while others get outsourced to suppliers. […]

Birth of REBEL Tattoo Cartridges – Tattoo Equipment Evolution Part 9 featured image with REBEL logo

Birth Of REBEL Cartridges | Tattoo Equipment Evolution Pt. 9

From Underground to Precision: The Birth of REBEL Tattoo Cartridges Where My Journey Began My name is Caesar The Hun. The Birth of REBEL Tattoo Cartridges is rooted in my story as a tattoo artist. I’ve been tattooing for more than 25 years, starting in the early ’90s in Hungary, when tattooing was still underground […]

Tattoo Cartridge | Tattoo Equipment Evolution Part 8 by REBEL Tattoo Equipment

Tattoo Cartridge | Tattoo Equipment Evolution Pt. 8

Tattoo Needles vs. Tattoo Cartridges: What is the Difference? In earlier chapters, we explored how tattoo needles were soldered onto bars to form the basic categories and variations. These tools shaped tattooing for decades. By the late 2000s, however, a new innovation disrupted tattooing entirely: the tattoo cartridge. During tattooing, the artist dips the cartridge […]

Tattoo Needle Manufacturing featured image for Tattoo Equipment Evolution Part 7 by REBEL

Tattoo Needle Manufacturing | Tattoo Equipment Evolution Pt. 7

Tattoo Needle Manufacturing Tattoo Needle Manufacturing: From Raw Wire to Needle Gauges Industrial tattoo needles are mass produced with high-precision machinery. Tattoo needle manufacturers purchase these 1.5 mm diameter wires on spools from the steel factory. They must draw the material multi-stage drawing process to create the fine gauges used in tattooing: Medical-grade stainless steel […]

Tattoo Equipment Evolution – Part 5: Magnum Tattoo Needle Configurations

Magnum Tattoo Needle Configurations Explained | Tattoo Equipment Evolution Pt. 5

Magnum Tattoo Needle Configurations Explained Magnum tattoo needle configurations mark a major step in the evolution of tattoo equipment. Tattoo needles first appeared in simple hand-soldered bundles, then developed into different types and groupings that defined how artists worked. Liners brought crisp outlines, while round shaders allowed smooth gradients and soft fills. Building on this […]

Tattoo equipment evolution Part 4 featuring round shader tattoo needles – REBEL

Round Shader Tattoo Needle Configurations Explained | Tattoo Equipment Evolution Pt. 4

Guide to Round Shader Tattoo Needle Configurations Round shader tattoo needle configurations were among the first tattoo needle categories in history, appearing even before magnums. In fact, they have been present since the earliest days of tattooing. Just like how painters rely on round brushes for smooth shading and color blending, tattoo artists use round […]

Tattoo Equipment Evolution Part 2 featured image highlighting tattoo needle types – REBEL.

Tattoo Needle Types Explained | Tattoo Equipment Evolution Pt. 2

Understanding Tattoo Needle Types Tattoo needles are the foundation of every tattoo. Over time, they evolved from sharpened bone and stone tools to handcrafted steel and, eventually, today’s precision cartridges. While tattoo machines may have stolen the spotlight in Part 1, the truth is that it’s the needle that defines line quality, shading, and artistry. […]