Best Tattooing Books For Beginners | Essential Tattoo Books For every Tattoo Artist
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Best Tattooing Books For Beginners | Essential Tattoo Books For every Tattoo Artist

ByHelen Aldous

In this blog post, we’ll cover the different types of tattoo styles,  history of tattoos, their meanings, and how to find the right design for you. So read on, and learn all you need to know about tattoos!

What are the different types of tattoo machines? Plus 5 tips to buy one.
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What are the different types of tattoo machines? Plus 5 tips to buy one.

ByHelen Aldous

Deciding which type of tattoo machine to buy as your first machine can mean the difference between success and failure when it comes to learning how to tattoo. That’s why it’s so important to understand the different types of tattoo machines before you lay out any money.

Best Starter Tattoo Kit – Dragonhawk Tattoo Starter Kit Review
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Best Starter Tattoo Kit – Dragonhawk Tattoo Starter Kit Review

ByHelen Aldous

A rotary tattoo machine is the easiest machine for a beginner. Dragonhawk make a reasonably priced pen style rotary tattoo starter kit available through Amazon. It includes a power supply and pedal as well as a machine and other extras. It will allow you to start learning how to tattoo on practice skin. 

What Are The Basics Of Tattooing For Beginners? 10 Easy Steps
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What Are The Basics Of Tattooing For Beginners? 10 Easy Steps

ByHelen Aldous

What are the basics of Tattooing for beginners? Tattooing can be broken down into a series of steps. Once you understand the process you can practice and perfect each step.

Is there a difference in tattoo ink? What is the best tattoo ink to use?
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Is there a difference in tattoo ink? What is the best tattoo ink to use?

ByHelen Aldous

Is there a difference in tattoo ink? Tattoo inks vary greatly in quality between brands. The quality of the Tattoo ink you use will impact the quality of the tattoo. High-quality ink will look bright and stay colourful for years. Low-quality tattoo ink will look faded and aged within a year or so.

How Hard Do I Press When Tattooing? How Do I Know?
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How Hard Do I Press When Tattooing? How Do I Know?

ByHelen Aldous

How hard do I press when Tattooing? When Tattooing, you need to press hard enough to get the ink accurately into the Dermis or middle skin layer. Too light and the Tattoo will grow out in weeks. Too heavy and it will go into the subcutaneous tissue and blur in the skin making a bad Tattoo. Learn how to know when you have the right pressure.

Is Tattooing Hard To Learn? Can You Do It?
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Is Tattooing Hard To Learn? Can You Do It?

ByHelen Aldous

Tattooing is hard to learn. The secrets of Tattooing are closely guarded. You will struggle to find an apprenticeship and someone to teach you. Tattooing on skin is very different to drawing on paper. Having said that, Tattooing is an amazing and enjoyable career that pays well once you do learn.

How do I become a self taught tattooist? 14 crucial things you MUST do to survive
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How do I become a self taught tattooist? 14 crucial things you MUST do to survive

ByHelen Aldous

How do I become a self-taught Tattooist? The answer is LOTS OF PRACTICE, dedication and learning. If you have exhausted EVERY possibility of getting an Apprenticeship and find yourself looking at this option here are 13 important guidelines which will help you to learn to tattoo.

Can you be a self taught Tattoo Artist or do you really need an apprenticeship? 7 questions to ask
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Can you be a self taught Tattoo Artist or do you really need an apprenticeship? 7 questions to ask

ByHelen Aldous

Can you learn to tattoo without an apprenticeship? Can you be a self taught Tattoo Artist? Maybe, but you need to ask yourself these 7 honest questions…