if a tattoo takes 3 hours to make the lines and you have to go over it again then you are taking to long plus chances are that the skin is going to get damage.Ĭould you guys tell me what am I doing wrong that my dummie head haven’t realized yet. Is it that the lining have to be done twice? It doesn’t make sense to me because how tattoo artist do when having multiple appointments the same day. I have coil and rotary machines and the same happens all the time. I tried the following:ġ- I tried to set up the machine a little faster by reducing the gap between the top of the front coil and the bottom of the a-bar.Ģ- I tried to slow down my self when moving my hand.ģ- I bought a cutback machine at tattoo machine equipment (a TTS machine) that way I can go faster like I like.Ĥ- I tried hiding the needle more inside the tube since I like to leave it out so I can see where I’m going. After doing some research and also reading the Basic Fundamentals of Modern Tattoo book.
HOLD THE LINE TATTOO PROFESSIONAL
In tattooing, every line counts and the professional builds on a solid foundation.Hi guys, I’m wondering what is I’m doing wrong that my lining doesn’t hold the ink. It will keep the hand steady and give you confident lines. The Bridge gives a solid foundation for tattooing and must be practiced for perfection. Just make sure too much is not put on to cause slipping and sliding Sometimes rubbing a little carbolated vaseline on the palm and little finger makes it a bit easier. The machine is moved around on the skin by using the palm as a pivot By swirling the hand on this palm pivot, the machine swings easily into position.
This is a steady position and creates what is commonly called the "bridge." The palm always goes down first and then the machine is brought down. The palm of the hand is rested on the skin or the base of the work. The tube is heiti in the hand like a pen and the rest of the machine is naturally behind and above the knuckles. When tattooing, the hand rests on the skin, just like writing with a pen. Get used to this since this is the set-up that will be constantly used The slight pull to the rear caused by the clip cord has a different feel than a machine that is not hooked up. Practice holding machines and drawing with the clip cords engaged. This is the idea behind tattoo machines and it should be kept in mind that the heft of a machine can actually move in your favor. the more energy it will absorb, passing less vibration on to you. Just like certain stabilizers or heavy barrelled guns, the more metal there is. The heft of a machine also acts as a "shock absorber." The tattoo machine when being used gives off vibrations and these can get you tired awfully fast. But in the long run, it will feel quite good and stable to use. This is why some manufacturers offer such models as "lightweights," but it should be kept in mind that any machine, no matter how hefty it might feel at first, wilt take some getting used to. Some tattooists prefer light machines and some prefer heavy ones. Still, it might take several weeks to properly break in the muscles. Muscles build up fast and get used to a routine pretty quick. Several hours a night of practice will have your hand muscled up in no time. TVy to constantly hold the machine and "air practice." This can be done while watching TV', talking or just about anything. Before even tattooing, practice holding the machine as much as possible. All of this can be quite tiring at first and this is why you must build up muscles in your hand so you won't get cramps or muscle aches. Large pieces can take many hours of handling a machine without much rest in between. Remember, you will be handling and using these machines for a living and tattoos can take time to put on. The muscles in the hand have to get used to working with the machine. Don't let this disturb you because in due time they will feel quite natural. When first holding a tattoo machine, you will notice that there is a certain heft to it. A tattoo machine is held very much like a pencil or a pen. The basic hold on the needle tube (already set-up in the machine) is the standard pencil-grip. Metal knurling provides a sure grip but also allows readjustment of the fingers much easier in case some shifting around of the machine is necessary. With plastic type grips, llie hands seem to stick more to them, and shifting of the machine can be erratic. Metal knurled grips are much better than plastic or tape. This is what the needle tubes should have on them. Knurling is a machinist's term used for pieces of metal with lathed on "criss-crosses" engraved in the metal, commonly used for grip-type surfaces.
Holding a tattoo machine correctly entails much more than just getting a good grip on it and digging right in.Īll needle tubes should be stainless steel and all correctly manufactured stainless steel tubes come complete with a knurled grip on them.
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