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Best Starter Tattoo Kit – Dragonhawk Tattoo Starter Kit Review

ByHelen Aldous July 18, 2021March 9, 2023

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

ByHelen Aldous June 21, 2021March 12, 2023

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?

ByHelen Aldous June 19, 2021March 10, 2023

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?

ByHelen Aldous June 18, 2021March 12, 2023

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.

Should you go to tattoo school? 10 Pros and Cons

ByHelen Aldous June 16, 2021April 11, 2023

Should you go to Tattoo School? Tattoo Schools are a highly controversial topic in the Tattoo Industry. They may teach you the basics but your qualification will not be recognised and may even harm your reputation. Learn about the pros and cons of Tattoo Schools in order to make up your mind.

Is Tattooing Hard To Learn? Can You Do It?

ByHelen Aldous June 15, 2021February 19, 2023

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.

Do you have to know how to draw to tattoo? Plus 4 tips on how you can improve your drawing skills.

ByHelen Aldous April 29, 2020February 18, 2023

Do you have to know how to draw to Tattoo? In short, yes. If you can’t draw you will be very limited in the types of tattoo you can do, and most people want custom work these days. However, drawing is a learned skill and you can improve your drawing with practice.

Tattoo Apprentice Portfolio Tips | How To Create A Tattoo Portfolio That Will Get You Noticed

ByHelen Aldous April 27, 2020July 19, 2023

You want your Tattoo Apprentice Portfolio to blow a prospective Tattoo Mentor away. Tips on how to create an amazing Tattoo Apprentice Portfolio

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

ByHelen Aldous April 21, 2020March 9, 2023

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

ByHelen Aldous April 19, 2020February 18, 2023

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…

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