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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]