Tag: Tattoo Artists
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How Does Melanin Affect Tattoo Pigments?
Melanin Absorbs Light Energy That Makes Tattoo Pigments Shine. It Happens Twice, As Pigment Goes Into And Then Back Out Of The Skin.
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How To Successfully Accomplish a Cover Up Tattoo
In the previous article, we covered some fundamental theories necessary to understand how to approach a cover-up tattoo. In this article, I overview the application process for a cover-up tattoo and how best to heal these procedures. Setting a Stencil Over a Cover-Up Tattoo. Most cover-up tattoos I have dealt with over the years are…
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Getting Started With a Cover Up Tattoo
In the previous article, we discussed how to get ready for a cover-up tattoo. In this article, we are going to discuss cover-up tattoo theory, specifically, how the pigment in the skin reacts when undergoing a cover-up tattoo. A Cover-Up Tattoo Has Pigment Already in the Skin. People wouldn’t request a cover-up tattoo if there…
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How to Plan For a Successful Cover Up Tattoo
So, many folks think that cover-up tattoos are an impossibility. To be honest, sometimes they are! But I remember some crazy projects over the years that seemed impossible because I wasn’t looking at the potential in a way that focused on the result. I kept thinking, “Oh my God. How am I going to tackle…
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How To Clean And Remove Tattoo Stencil Ink From The Skin.
That Crispy Stencil You Just Placed Needs To Be Moved A Quarter Inch? Well, Let Us Show You A Couple f Tricks To Make It Less Of A Pain.
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How To Control Ink Flow In Tattooing.
Pigment Is A Viscous Substance And Can Affect Your Tattooing If You Don’t Know How To Control Its Flow. Learn More In This Video.
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Common Reasons Why Tattoo Ink Won’t Flow Out Of A Tube.
Pigment Is A Viscous Substance And Can Affect Your Tattooing If You Don’t Know How To Control Its Flow. Learn More In This Video.
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Ask Better Tattooing: How Deep Does A Tattoo Go Into The Skin?
Let’s Answer Some Questions! Where Does A Tattoo Get Implanted In The Skin? Into The Dermis. Learn Why In This Article.
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What Is Quality Control, and Why You Should Check Your Tattoo Needles?
Every tattoo needle that is made (by machine or hand) has to go through a process called Quality Control. Do You Know How Well Made Your Tattoo Needles Are?
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Tattoo Aftercare, Why You Need It, Where It Came From, And The Right Way To Do It.
Let’s Start With A Couple of Videos: Ok, so there is a place to add some explanations to the things I will write here. If you have any questions, please feel free to write in, and I will do my best to answer them! Onto the typing!! Is Aftercare Magic? Aftercare is not a magic…
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How To Prepare The Skin So You Can Apply a Tattoo Stencil
Placing A Tattoo Stencil Is Necessary For A Quality Tattoo. Learn How To Do It Right By Reading This Article.
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Is It Safe To Get Tattooed While You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
Getting A Tattoo While Pregnant Could Result In Harm To A Fetus… Not Just From Infection But Also From Increased Cortisol Levels. Learn More About Pregnancy And Tattoos In This Article.
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How To Quickly Shade A Tattoo – Plus What A Dispersion Is.
A Dispersion In Tattooing Is Pigment That Is Suspended At Different Concentrations. We Cover This Topic As Well As A General Shading Hack.
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Ask Better Tattooing: What Do I Need To Consider Before Getting A Tattoo?
Communication Is The Most Important Thing Between A Tattoo Artist And Their Clientele. If You Don’t Have It, Things Can Fall Apart.
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Ask Better Tattooing: How Young Is Too Young To Get A Tattoo?
When Is Someone Too Young To Get A Tattoo? Science Shows Us A Teenage Brain Takes More Risks, But Is That Enough To Not Get A Tattoo?
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Why Are Large Grouping Tattoo Needles Hard To Use?
In This video We Cover Large Grouping Tattoo Needles, Why They Are Difficult To Use, And A Couple Of Tricks To Help You Use Them.
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The Science Behind White Ink And Tattooing: Does It Last?
What Is Up WIth White Ink Tattoos? Are They Safe And Do They Last? Learn About This Widely Appreciated Tattoo Style In This Article.
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Titanium Dioxide – Pigment Chemistry
Learn About The Safety And Uses Of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) In Tattoo Pigments. Is This Additive Safe For Use In Tattoos?
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Pain And Tattoos – How Does Tattoo Numbing Cream Work And Is It Safe To Use?
Is It Safe To Use A Tattoo Numbing Cream? Sometimes They May Be, But For Most Of Us, They Are Unnecessary. Learn Why In This Article.
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Tattoo Design And The Body | Body Mapping And Tattoo Placement
Body Mapping Is A Technique Used By Tattoo Artists That Helps Them Effectively Design A Tattoo For A Clients Body, Custom. Learn About The Body And How To Map It Effectively Inside This Article.
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How do You Stretch Different Types Of Skin?
Learn A Trick On How To Understand Different Skin Types And How To Stretch A Client’s Skin.
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Tattoo Aftercare Instructions- How To Ensure A Good Heal.
Every Person Needs Good Aftercare. What You Normally Get Is A One-Size-Fits-All Scrap Of Paper. Learn Why That’s Wrong In This Article.
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How Often Should You Change Your Tattoo Needle?
Changing Your Needle During A Tattoo Can Decrease Trauma To The Skin And Improve The Longevity Of A Tattoo. Learn More In This Video.
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Needle Techniques And How To Hold Your Tattoo Machine
Learn about the the types of tattoo needles, basic techniques, the angle of insertion and how it affects your tattoo.
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How Do Tattoo Numbing Creams Work?
Have You Wondered What Tattoo Numbing Creams Will Do If You Use Them? While Pain Can Be Avoided, Health Complications Are Possible.
