Dotwork tattoos are viewed as one of the least painful types of tattoo. The precise, delicate dots used to build up an image do not drag the skin and therefore cause less pain. Getting a dot work tattoo in a low pain location such as back of the shoulder will mean a relatively less painful tattoo.
A healed tattoo will look less bright than when it was fresh. This is because a layer of skin has grown over it as it heals and is normal. During healing, a tattoo can look dull and faded as the skin regenerates. After 8 weeks it should have reached final colour. If it’s still faded you can fix it.
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? 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? 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? 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.