I have lined a few with RS and find it to be more comfortable and I love the thicker line it gives. One client was skeptical when I told her I was gonna use a 9RS but she ended up loving the way it turned out. 🥰
To find out that me using distilled water was the best option, I'm happy. Coming up to a year of tattooing for me and your videos are a really great help!
That’s awesome congrats on one year tattooing Time flies when you’re having fun!! Keep working hard at it as you can only go up from here and keep rocking🤘🤘
Hey Dave my names Dave as well but just wanted to say I started tattooing a couple of months ago for the first time and I can say 100% if it were not for your channel and all the information you’ve put out there I would still be trying to figure out how to set up my machine honest to God. Thank you so much for doing what you do and taking time from your life and family to help all of us who don’t know anyone personally or have any prior knowledge of how to tattoo other than being tattood. I’ve been complelty obsessed with tattoos from a very young age and I’m finally at 29 taking the time to try and persue something I love and not just the shit I have to do like so many of us do. Much L&R. -Dave S.
So cool to hear the channel has really been able to help you out as it can be really rough in the beginning. Also great to hear your chasing the dream as it’s not easy but certainly rewarding. Keep at it and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t. You got this brother and keep rocking !!!🤘🤘🤘
I’m currently on this journey without a master you’re the closest one we have thanks for all the great work and can i send some of my practice skin pieces to you too help gague where i’m at
I recently started tattooing clients for my apprenticeship and these vids have really helped me make those first few tattoos turn out great! love how detailed all your explanations are 🙏
Thats is clean and solid linework.Good explain your skills and you work slow down.Thats the Key!the Horror is when you be nervous,than sucks all at ones
Yow Dave,always an inspiration......just decided too why not try and make videos on tattoos and the way am passionate about tattoos. Continue the good work
I think that is the most difficult thing to tattooing as a beginner. Getting depth, speed & voltage in unison. That "sweet spot". I still don't have it down perfect. But I'm getting the hang of it. I'm actually practicing more shading now than anything. Black & Grey. Your videos help tremendously Dave! Thanks
I agree that is one of the hardest parts in the beginning of tattooing. It is the biggest struggle for most people and what throws them off the most. Sadly there’s just no easy way to learn trial and error I suppose is the only way. I still struggle with it as well, idk if I’ll ever be perfect at it but I guess that’s what fun about it and keeps us working hard. Black and grey shading is the next hard part and same things apply there, learn what you can and trial and error. Keep at it my friend and keep rocking🤘🙏
Out of all the videos I’ve seen, you’re the only person talking about pulling out on a line. Everyone says that it’s bad and you want to get in a position where you could finish it but there’s times where it’s not practical so thanks for mentioning it!
I'm so glad I found your videos, been learning a lot from them. I'm working so save to buy a tattoo machine and the equipment I need to learn and practice tattooing :) and some day be awesome at it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge :)
You're videos are amazing. Just got my machine in and I absolutely took everything you taught on set up, angle, needle length and depth to my first practice (just doing lines on fake skin). Definitely my favorite mentor!
Glad to know that they’re helping you out my friend! And they’re coming out at the right time. As always thank you so much for the continued support and keep rocking it brother🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘
i think it is very beautiful and learn a lot there is everything is very nicely explained and step by step in execution really nice love it gr mario reibestein i am from the Netherlands
Hopefully u see this but I wanted to say your a very good teacher I love it I learn alot from you an please keep making information on tattooing I feel more confident doing a tattoo when I watch your videos first 💯 im really tryna learn on how to get the shading so smooth.
love video day love everything about the way you talk about it it's so helpful makes learning easy homie much love cant wait till next time much love from Canada mang
Hey Dave, I’m a little confused about your theory regarding hand speed and depth being equal to slow and shallow(er) needle. In some ways, depth plays a role in where the ink sits within the skin. This doesn’t address fallout or blowout, but I’m just talking about hand speed and machine speed. I come from a traditional tattoo educational background, so I refer to machines by speed rather than voltage. As a matter of fact, voltage seems to be an arbitrary number as all machines behave differently. It’s all about the machine speed (see below for how to find machine speed easily). Let’s say that your machine is running at 120cps-a fairly standard lining machine speed. If you are pulling lines at 1/2” per second the line will look different than lining at 1” per second. At 1” there is less ink being packed into the skin, and the line would appear thinner. If you were to compare the left and right bottom where you switch hand speed, the difference should be apparent. I can see it anyway. I agree that is no definitive way to pull a line, but it is more important to maintain consistency throughout the tattoo. *** to determine machine speed, I use an app called Airyware Tuner (not an endorsement). I’ll set my machine on top of my phone as I dial up the voltage. Once I hit a speed marker, I will write down the corresponding voltage. I will setup and load a cartridge and take readings again. Thanks for the great videos! I thoroughly enjoy your channel.
thank you for your awesome content still the best. i learn a lot from watching your videos. i think i have watched i think almost all of them lol so thank you.
your videos are the biggest help out of any other tattoo artist on youtube you explain perfectly without over complicating things. im about to start tattooing on myself after a few weeks of practice and getting a steady hand, im still scared though because im confused as to if i apply pressure with the tattoo machine or if i just hold it and let it do its thing? thanks so much for all your content you’re the best🖖🏽
Depth is always a hard one for me, I don't want to ride the tube because I know I need to train my hand, but as my tattoo heals I can see that my hand shakes up and down, no matter the angle I pull. I'm assuming there isn't any tricks for that, just practice huh? Thank you for sharing your knowledge:)
I’d say you could definitely ride the tube as it will help you keep more consistent lines and it’s good for longer lines as again it keeps it more consistent. But you do have to be careful and ensure that your needle depth is correct in and what not. And I believe as time goes on you’ll get comfortable not riding the tube and in the end you’ll be able to ride the tube and you need to and float the needles in the skin when you need to. Sometimes you just have to figure out what works best for you and don’t be afraid to do it and don’t be afraid to try other stuff here and there. As long as you’re learning and pushing forward that’s all that matters. So keep at it and keep rockin🤘🤘
Thank you so much for all the information you're putting out I've only been tattooing a few months and on myself, trying to find an apprenticeship is hard but your videos give me so much confidence
Thank you for another video helping very much I am waiting on my pen style machine to come in ordered couple days ago stoked to try it out thank you again......
I'm the same way,I don't believe in doing major lines. Personally I always think about it as a trip. You have to stop at stop signs,traffic lights. Don't go the highway full speed ahead. Long lines sometimes can cause spots in the the line. And worse case scenario you can go to deep. And going to deep is your pot hole. But great video Dave. Glad to see that you back on the scene.
That’s a great analogy king. And a really easy way to explain it. I believe it’s the potholes that get most, or at least the fear of potholes. Thanks again for the great analogy and support brother!! 🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘
@Art-Something dude, your content is priceless, your content and all the time n energy u put into these, helped me a lot, i mean A LOT! Thanks man, i really appreciate that, much love 🤘🏻
Everytime I see you upload, it makes me smile. So proud to say that ive seen you grow to the way you are today. Keep being you, keep up the awesome job Dave!
Thanks for a great video, I’ve decided you are my tattoo spirit guide, that slow and steady helps me every time. Great video great instruction. I usually have to multipass the first few lines of a piece but later in the process I single pass, you just ‘splained it for me ✌️
That’s awesome to hear Laura! And yes slow and steady it’s definitely the way to go but not always easy as I know for me I have to remind myself to slow down often. And I’m glad to see that you understand why you may have started one way in a tattoo an end it another way. Keep at it keep rockin and thank you again for the support🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘
My guy, thanks for another great video. Had a good 8:50 of art something flow at the drawing table and I always appreciate the insights and spirit you put into the trade. Keep Killing it ✌
Another great video helpful just starting out practicing line work on myself practice practice practice everything you mentioned I am trying to fix joining lines slowing down not losing my stencil so thanks
Hey man, thank you for your great work and great support for all of us beginners here. To be honest I’m struggling a little bit with my passion to be an tattoo artist. I am 48, have a good job and a great family. It’s hard to go this path of my dream for me. Hope you have a good advice.
QUESTION! When you were lining, would you consider that riding the tube? It can appear like that from the video. And at 7:30 before you start packing, it shows how much needle you have hanging out of the tube. So were you actually pressing that full needle depth into the skin and still riding the tube? Or did it only appear that way from the angle? ... Incredible stuff tho man! I’ve learned more from the techniques you’re teaching than anywhere else. Thanks for helping us learn👍🏼
That’s so true I usually have to have someone stretch the skin for me so I can tattoo it. Thanks again Smoke always do appreciate the support brother!! 🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething my cousin want a new tattoo on his calf. I do it next week. It will be my biggest tatoo for the moment. I draw it tonight. I hope he will like it. I did 10 tattoos at his time. This one will bel 11inch x 6 inches. :)
I'm a beginner and on artificial skin I control 09RL and 05RL well, but I couldn't do it on human skin. On human skin so far I liked the 09RS. It's going to be a lot of voltage and angle changes until I know what I'm doing wrong with the RL on the skin
The problem with dabbing instead of whiping is that I can't be sure that the line is perfect until I completely clean the area with soap and then I have to redo the lines..
With that 7 mag on the shading, did you go rounded or flat? Before I started I figured a flat mag would be my go-to, now with my first 10 under my belt I find myself going for the curved mags instead. I'm also curious if you found this to be true? (Figure with a color packing video next mags will be a topic at some point). Great content as always! Semper Fi, and keep it up.
Great video mate, as a apprentice (1year in) i'm very, very confused about needles, because, i can take a 1207RL into one coil machine, and get a extremely thin' line, and other machine alot thicker, and i am having somewhat same angle, deapth and so on. That confuses the heck out of me, because i am afraid to take a 1209RL because i'm afraid it will be too thick, and the lines gets thicker in the years anyhow... Tomorrow i got my first big peace, a big eagle on the chest "shoulder to shoulder" and i just can't figure out if i should take the 1209RL out for this one or not, for some reason i HATE 1207RL, i mostly use 5's... Any tip or idea? I know you are not useing coils mutch, i also have the bishop wand packer, but i couldnt really line with it, it might be because i am so unexperienced, and in that i find coil machines alot more easy, i think it's because the wands or in general rotarys are so light, that my brain dont understand how hard to press the needle into the skin, because with coils you have some weight, and even when i am useing coils i have to think in my head " come on, press harder " because that is my issue, never going deep anough and being afraid of blowouts, when i really shouldnt... - Sometimes i just HATE lineing, some areas it looks like "shit" when i zoom in on the picture and take very close look on the lines, like tricep area and such, or if people got a little more fat tissue than others :P.... Long text here, i hope its oke to write something a little bit longer. I appriciate your videos, following you, + insta and all that, big love :)
Depends on the style of the eagle if its realistic go with smaller liners or line with a mag, if its traditional go with bigger liners. And just a tip when working with coils that can happen depends on how you tune them but keep 3 of them, 1always for just lining , 1 for just shading , 1 just for color packing. So that u get used to every machine and it won't confuses you as much. Every coil hits different and every skin is different. Good luck with the eagle buddy just be comfortable and confident and go with the flow. I hope my comment made sense
Hi, I’ve been looking for a tattoo school for a long time, but where I am it would cost a lot. I’m new in the channel and I wanted to ask if I can be a professional only with your training and practice in tattooing, or I must go to class and learn methods, I'm sorry my English is not very good I am still learning!
I purchased the Atom rotary pen from dragonhawk and it kinda just died on me after only 2 tattoos, I’m not sure how to fix it or if it’s worth fixing at all.. with that being said, what machine would you recommend and how long do they usually last !? Thank you for always answering questions and taking your time with us!
Hey I just got into tattooing and I love all your videos I’m using high quality ink and I’m 99% sure my needle depth is good but my tattoos keep coming out super light any tips?
Hey im a begginer here and i have these concern of everytime i start to tattoo the ink spreads alot and it gives me a hard time. Can you please give me an advice? Thank you in advance!
For the most part voltage depends on the machine you’re using but a good place to start with most machines is around 7.5 V I find for the most part that works for most machines when looking for a general place to start when it comes to voltage. And yes I do change my voltage from time to time during a tattoo it also depends on The location of the tattoo if the lines aren’t going in the way I want them or I feel like I can move a bit faster I will up my voltage. And other times you can keep your voltage the same but maybe push your needles out a little further it’s a little back-and-forth to figure out what’s gonna work best and what area. I know it kind of sucks that there’s no direct answer but trying a little bit of each might help you find what works best for you. Thanks for watching I really appreciate the support and I wish you the best of luck keep rocking🤘🤘🤘
I’ve noticed that the bigger the needles, the more ink that shoots out the tube. I went from 7rls to recently trying 11rl. But it’s difficult because so much ink expels from the tube and I can’t see my stencil. Is there a better way? Even when I dab, doesn’t really help
I really am wondering about different needle brands; i recently started and i'm now looking into brands (i don't want to buy a box of half jacked needles)
Hello, do fake skin hold ink from round shaders worse? Because when I am tattoing lines with RL’s they are fine but with RS’s they arent solid and I have to make 2nd or sometimes even 3rd round the same line
Is it illegal to tattoo others without apprenticeship or license ? Can you get introuble for it ? I’m curious going to start looking soon for shops having apprentices
Thank you for being the first mentor I ever had on my journey, Dave.
You are very welcome my friend thank you for supporting the channel🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething dude check out dragon hawak
Me too finally got some body I can gain knowledge from
I have lined a few with RS and find it to be more comfortable and I love the thicker line it gives. One client was skeptical when I told her I was gonna use a 9RS but she ended up loving the way it turned out. 🥰
To find out that me using distilled water was the best option, I'm happy. Coming up to a year of tattooing for me and your videos are a really great help!
That’s awesome congrats on one year tattooing Time flies when you’re having fun!! Keep working hard at it as you can only go up from here and keep rocking🤘🤘
Dumb question, is distilled water sanitary? It’s not like Bac water or anything, are we just talking about regular bottled distilled water?
@@RichSutherlandBB technically yes, distilled is sterile water that come in jugs. Saline can also work, just remember saline is salt water.
9RL is my favorite. Thickness is good, smooth, and maintaining depth feels the best. Done my best practice so far with 9RL.
Can't thank you enough for these videos.
No problem it’s my pleasure. It’s just great to see everybody improve and succeed.🤘
Hey Dave my names Dave as well but just wanted to say I started tattooing a couple of months ago for the first time and I can say 100% if it were not for your channel and all the information you’ve put out there I would still be trying to figure out how to set up my machine honest to God. Thank you so much for doing what you do and taking time from your life and family to help all of us who don’t know anyone personally or have any prior knowledge of how to tattoo other than being tattood. I’ve been complelty obsessed with tattoos from a very young age and I’m finally at 29 taking the time to try and persue something I love and not just the shit I have to do like so many of us do. Much L&R.
-Dave S.
So cool to hear the channel has really been able to help you out as it can be really rough in the beginning. Also great to hear your chasing the dream as it’s not easy but certainly rewarding. Keep at it and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t. You got this brother and keep rocking !!!🤘🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething Absolutely brother I’m loving it. Roughly how long were you tattooing before you first tattood someone other than yourself?
I’m currently on this journey without a master you’re the closest one we have thanks for all the great work and can i send some of my practice skin pieces to you too help gague where i’m at
I recently started tattooing clients for my apprenticeship and these vids have really helped me make those first few tattoos turn out great! love how detailed all your explanations are 🙏
I cannot thank you enough. I have learned so much and have gotten better because of you. Thank you.
Thank you Dave for all your hard work man, I'm definetly getting better watching your videos. thanks again!
Thats is clean and solid linework.Good explain your skills and you work slow down.Thats the Key!the Horror is when you be nervous,than sucks all at ones
Watching these videos every chance I get!! Hands down best mentor.
Yow Dave,always an inspiration......just decided too why not try and make videos on tattoos and the way am passionate about tattoos. Continue the good work
I just ordered a tattoo kit to practice and your videos are really helpful!
Congrats on the new equipment and I’m really glad the videos are helping you out!!🤘🤘
I think that is the most difficult thing to tattooing as a beginner. Getting depth, speed & voltage in unison. That "sweet spot". I still don't have it down perfect. But I'm getting the hang of it. I'm actually practicing more shading now than anything. Black & Grey. Your videos help tremendously Dave! Thanks
I agree that is one of the hardest parts in the beginning of tattooing. It is the biggest struggle for most people and what throws them off the most. Sadly there’s just no easy way to learn trial and error I suppose is the only way. I still struggle with it as well, idk if I’ll ever be perfect at it but I guess that’s what fun about it and keeps us working hard. Black and grey shading is the next hard part and same things apply there, learn what you can and trial and error. Keep at it my friend and keep rocking🤘🙏
Out of all the videos I’ve seen, you’re the only person talking about pulling out on a line. Everyone says that it’s bad and you want to get in a position where you could finish it but there’s times where it’s not practical so thanks for mentioning it!
they don't recommend it for beginners because it's a little tricky for them, but "pros" do it all the time
Can’t tell you how much I appreciate your videos man. Thank you so much truly I’m so grateful
I am Saroj from India and I am working as tattoo artist now and you are my teacher....❤️ Thanks for your help....
I'm so glad I found your videos, been learning a lot from them. I'm working so save to buy a tattoo machine and the equipment I need to learn and practice tattooing :) and some day be awesome at it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge :)
Thank you so much for the valuable tips you give...the way you make these videos...the follow along with the tips...really really help a lot....
Happy to hear they’re helping you out so much!!
And I appreciate the support!! 🤘🤘
Your RUclips channel got me back in the Tattoo trade, and I can't thank you enough Dave
You're videos are amazing. Just got my machine in and I absolutely took everything you taught on set up, angle, needle length and depth to my first practice (just doing lines on fake skin). Definitely my favorite mentor!
As I've said before Dave, your videos always come up when I'm in need of the information or reinforcement of what you bring, Thanks dude. ✌️☮️
Glad to know that they’re helping you out my friend! And they’re coming out at the right time. As always thank you so much for the continued support and keep rocking it brother🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘
Thanks bro love all ur vids super helpful for a beginner or anyone
No problem James happy to help brother!!🤘🤘
i think it is very beautiful and learn a lot there is everything is very nicely explained and step by step in execution really nice love it gr mario reibestein i am from the Netherlands
Hopefully u see this but I wanted to say your a very good teacher I love it I learn alot from you an please keep making information on tattooing I feel more confident doing a tattoo when I watch your videos first 💯 im really tryna learn on how to get the shading so smooth.
you do an amazing job at explaining and helping people understand bro..love the channel and keep up the good work
Really helping me for starting tat
I'm looking forward to seeing the next video!! Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful tips and advice!~
As always awesome work brother!!! Can't wait to come get some work done .
Thank you my friend and I look forward to working on you as well!🤘🤘
Thanks for you efforts 🤗
No problem Vadim glad you enjoyed it!🤘🙏
Very good explanation. Keep rockin' Dave! 💪🏻🤘🏻
Thank you Boris really appreciate it my friend!!🤘🙏
love video day love everything about the way you talk about it it's so helpful makes learning easy homie much love cant wait till next time much love from Canada mang
Hey Dave,
I’m a little confused about your theory regarding hand speed and depth being equal to slow and shallow(er) needle. In some ways, depth plays a role in where the ink sits within the skin. This doesn’t address fallout or blowout, but I’m just talking about hand speed and machine speed.
I come from a traditional tattoo educational background, so I refer to machines by speed rather than voltage. As a matter of fact, voltage seems to be an arbitrary number as all machines behave differently. It’s all about the machine speed (see below for how to find machine speed easily).
Let’s say that your machine is running at 120cps-a fairly standard lining machine speed. If you are pulling lines at 1/2” per second the line will look different than lining at 1” per second. At 1” there is less ink being packed into the skin, and the line would appear thinner.
If you were to compare the left and right bottom where you switch hand speed, the difference should be apparent. I can see it anyway.
I agree that is no definitive way to pull a line, but it is more important to maintain consistency throughout the tattoo.
*** to determine machine speed, I use an app called Airyware Tuner (not an endorsement). I’ll set my machine on top of my phone as I dial up the voltage. Once I hit a speed marker, I will write down the corresponding voltage. I will setup and load a cartridge and take readings again.
Thanks for the great videos! I thoroughly enjoy your channel.
Bob Ross of the Tattoo community 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
We're learning more and more stuff thanks to you lots lots lotss 😍🤞🏾🤘🏾
That’s awesome to hear and I’m so glad you guys are learning so much. I appreciate The support and keep rocking my friend!!🤘🙏🤘
thank you for your awesome content still the best. i learn a lot from watching your videos. i think i have watched i think almost all of them lol so thank you.
You are like my mentor far from another state. 😎👍🏻love every explanation to detail
Thank you Fredericks much appreciated brother I’m really glad to be able to help you out my friend!!🤘🤘
your videos are the biggest help out of any other tattoo artist on youtube you explain perfectly without over complicating things. im about to start tattooing on myself after a few weeks of practice and getting a steady hand, im still scared though because im confused as to if i apply pressure with the tattoo machine or if i just hold it and let it do its thing? thanks so much for all your content you’re the best🖖🏽
Thanks man for the video you have really helped me grow as a tattoo artist.
Great to hear that help you out my friend keep on and keep rockin!!🤘🤘
Depth is always a hard one for me, I don't want to ride the tube because I know I need to train my hand, but as my tattoo heals I can see that my hand shakes up and down, no matter the angle I pull. I'm assuming there isn't any tricks for that, just practice huh?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge:)
I’d say you could definitely ride the tube as it will help you keep more consistent lines and it’s good for longer lines as again it keeps it more consistent. But you do have to be careful and ensure that your needle depth is correct in and what not. And I believe as time goes on you’ll get comfortable not riding the tube and in the end you’ll be able to ride the tube and you need to and float the needles in the skin when you need to. Sometimes you just have to figure out what works best for you and don’t be afraid to do it and don’t be afraid to try other stuff here and there. As long as you’re learning and pushing forward that’s all that matters. So keep at it and keep rockin🤘🤘
Thank you so much for all the information you're putting out
I've only been tattooing a few months and on myself, trying to find an apprenticeship is hard but your videos give me so much confidence
Thank you for another video helping very much I am waiting on my pen style machine to come in ordered couple days ago stoked to try it out thank you again......
No problem James happy to help and and big congrats on the new equipment coming in. Keep working hard and keep rockin!!🤘🤘
I like the faulhaber motor it has in the wand and the v6 capo 4.2 stroke I have a v6 capo used it for a year so far runs like a gazelle.
That was very good advice, Mr. I'm from Indonesia
Thanks for all your help really it's helping a lot 👌
Great to hear that smoke and I’m happy to help!!🤘🤘
Thanks for sharing man!
Love every video. Thank you for your knowledge and teachings. I learned alot from you
That’s awesome to hear thank you Fredericks and thank you for the awesome support my friend🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘
I'm the same way,I don't believe in doing major lines. Personally I always think about it as a trip. You have to stop at stop signs,traffic lights. Don't go the highway full speed ahead. Long lines sometimes can cause spots in the the line. And worse case scenario you can go to deep. And going to deep is your pot hole. But great video Dave. Glad to see that you back on the scene.
That’s a great analogy king. And a really easy way to explain it. I believe it’s the potholes that get most, or at least the fear of potholes. Thanks again for the great analogy and support brother!! 🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething 🤘🏾
Always a pleasure go watch!!!
@Art-Something dude, your content is priceless, your content and all the time n energy u put into these, helped me a lot, i mean A LOT! Thanks man, i really appreciate that, much love 🤘🏻
Everytime I see you upload, it makes me smile. So proud to say that ive seen you grow to the way you are today.
Keep being you, keep up the awesome job Dave!
Thank you so much relic always appreciate your support brother!! You keep being you as well my friend and keep rockin🤘🤘🙏🙏🤘🤘
@@ArtSomething im hoping ya can one time drop by in some streams if you have some free time. I finally pulled the trigger and did it! hehe
Nice tattoo ma man.. Congrats!
Thanks for a great video, I’ve decided you are my tattoo spirit guide, that slow and steady helps me every time. Great video great instruction. I usually have to multipass the first few lines of a piece but later in the process I single pass, you just ‘splained it for me ✌️
That’s awesome to hear Laura! And yes slow and steady it’s definitely the way to go but not always easy as I know for me I have to remind myself to slow down often. And I’m glad to see that you understand why you may have started one way in a tattoo an end it another way. Keep at it keep rockin and thank you again for the support🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘
My guy, thanks for another great video. Had a good 8:50 of art something flow at the drawing table and I always appreciate the insights and spirit you put into the trade. Keep Killing it ✌
Another great video helpful just starting out practicing line work on myself practice practice practice everything you mentioned I am trying to fix joining lines slowing down not losing my stencil so thanks
Hey man, thank you for your great work and great support for all of us beginners here. To be honest I’m struggling a little bit with my passion to be an tattoo artist. I am 48, have a good job and a great family. It’s hard to go this path of my dream for me. Hope you have a good advice.
Great video very helpful.
QUESTION! When you were lining, would you consider that riding the tube? It can appear like that from the video. And at 7:30 before you start packing, it shows how much needle you have hanging out of the tube. So were you actually pressing that full needle depth into the skin and still riding the tube? Or did it only appear that way from the angle?
... Incredible stuff tho man! I’ve learned more from the techniques you’re teaching than anywhere else. Thanks for helping us learn👍🏼
Thank you for your help
Love the channel about to get my first machine thank you for the awesome video
Another great video 🙌🏻
Thank you so much truly appreciate the support!! 🙏🤘
Its really hard to stretch the skin on my right arm, when tattooing with my left hand! Thanks for another great video. 😎
That’s so true I usually have to have someone stretch the skin for me so I can tattoo it. Thanks again Smoke always do appreciate the support brother!! 🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘
I use my knees to stretch my forearm. But miss the other hand still as it gives some feelings and “indications”
Oh man when it feels funny the sweats hits ya
Ain’t that the truth !
Sick video
Love these videos
Thank you Andy really appreciate it glad you’re enjoying them!!🤘🙏🤘
Feels funny, pulls out. - A rule that can be used in other occasions. 🤣😂
such a good video, great tips!
Let’s go art hope all is well with you
All is great vacation is going well, and you all here keep me motivated so thank you!!🤘🙏
Always great info!
THANK YOU FOR THIS
You are very welcome and thank you for the support🤘🤘
Thank you again
No problem!!🤘
@@ArtSomething my cousin want a new tattoo on his calf. I do it next week. It will be my biggest tatoo for the moment. I draw it tonight. I hope he will like it. I did 10 tattoos at his time. This one will bel 11inch x 6 inches. :)
I'm a beginner and on artificial skin I control 09RL and 05RL well, but I couldn't do it on human skin. On human skin so far I liked the 09RS. It's going to be a lot of voltage and angle changes until I know what I'm doing wrong with the RL on the skin
Good video ,thinkingvabout a Bishop wand ,but you should wipe that shiny stuff of the stencil 👍
Vids are slowing down a bit 😞we need more content from ya,Salute to the platform💪🙏💯
Hi guys ! Solong Needles works with CNC Q2 or only Rhein ? :) anyway great informational video again ! Thanks Dave
HI SIR!!!TNX!
Very kool
top lad !
Thank you my friend!!🤘🤘
The problem with dabbing instead of whiping is that I can't be sure that the line is perfect until I completely clean the area with soap and then I have to redo the lines..
Wonderful explanation as u go as always. Is there a way to contact u personally without being on here
You could do a contest for a free tattoo from you!!! Much love ❤️
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Circles are the hardest. IMO
With that 7 mag on the shading, did you go rounded or flat? Before I started I figured a flat mag would be my go-to, now with my first 10 under my belt I find myself going for the curved mags instead. I'm also curious if you found this to be true? (Figure with a color packing video next mags will be a topic at some point). Great content as always! Semper Fi, and keep it up.
PS that tip about green soap and wiping is good to know.
Great video mate, as a apprentice (1year in) i'm very, very confused about needles, because, i can take a 1207RL into one coil machine, and get a extremely thin' line, and other machine alot thicker, and i am having somewhat same angle, deapth and so on. That confuses the heck out of me, because i am afraid to take a 1209RL because i'm afraid it will be too thick, and the lines gets thicker in the years anyhow... Tomorrow i got my first big peace, a big eagle on the chest "shoulder to shoulder" and i just can't figure out if i should take the 1209RL out for this one or not, for some reason i HATE 1207RL, i mostly use 5's... Any tip or idea? I know you are not useing coils mutch, i also have the bishop wand packer, but i couldnt really line with it, it might be because i am so unexperienced, and in that i find coil machines alot more easy, i think it's because the wands or in general rotarys are so light, that my brain dont understand how hard to press the needle into the skin, because with coils you have some weight, and even when i am useing coils i have to think in my head " come on, press harder " because that is my issue, never going deep anough and being afraid of blowouts, when i really shouldnt...
- Sometimes i just HATE lineing, some areas it looks like "shit" when i zoom in on the picture and take very close look on the lines, like tricep area and such, or if people got a little more fat tissue than others :P....
Long text here, i hope its oke to write something a little bit longer.
I appriciate your videos, following you, + insta and all that, big love :)
Depends on the style of the eagle if its realistic go with smaller liners or line with a mag, if its traditional go with bigger liners. And just a tip when working with coils that can happen depends on how you tune them but keep 3 of them, 1always for just lining , 1 for just shading , 1 just for color packing.
So that u get used to every machine and it won't confuses you as much. Every coil hits different and every skin is different. Good luck with the eagle buddy just be comfortable and confident and go with the flow. I hope my comment made sense
Hi, I’ve been looking for a tattoo school for a long time, but where I am it would cost a lot. I’m new in the channel and I wanted to ask if I can be a professional only with your training and practice in tattooing, or I must go to class and learn methods, I'm sorry my English is not very good I am still learning!
I purchased the Atom rotary pen from dragonhawk and it kinda just died on me after only 2 tattoos, I’m not sure how to fix it or if it’s worth fixing at all.. with that being said, what machine would you recommend and how long do they usually last !? Thank you for always answering questions and taking your time with us!
Hey I just got into tattooing and I love all your videos I’m using high quality ink and I’m 99% sure my needle depth is good but my tattoos keep coming out super light any tips?
What brand of cartridges do you prefer? I've been looking for some at a decent price point that work good. I use cheap ones on fake skin.
Do you mainly dry wipe? I know using a damp towel sometimes removes the stencil even dabbing it messes it up.
Hey im a begginer here and i have these concern of everytime i start to tattoo the ink spreads alot and it gives me a hard time. Can you please give me an advice? Thank you in advance!
can u talk about your voltage dial in? where do you start and do you change throughout the tattoo.
For the most part voltage depends on the machine you’re using but a good place to start with most machines is around 7.5 V I find for the most part that works for most machines when looking for a general place to start when it comes to voltage. And yes I do change my voltage from time to time during a tattoo it also depends on The location of the tattoo if the lines aren’t going in the way I want them or I feel like I can move a bit faster I will up my voltage. And other times you can keep your voltage the same but maybe push your needles out a little further it’s a little back-and-forth to figure out what’s gonna work best and what area. I know it kind of sucks that there’s no direct answer but trying a little bit of each might help you find what works best for you. Thanks for watching I really appreciate the support and I wish you the best of luck keep rocking🤘🤘🤘
Hey Dave. When you make the minor stitch that are in jeans. Is that to blend and separate two colors to blend?
I’ve noticed that the bigger the needles, the more ink that shoots out the tube. I went from 7rls to recently trying 11rl. But it’s difficult because so much ink expels from the tube and I can’t see my stencil. Is there a better way? Even when I dab, doesn’t really help
I really am wondering about different needle brands; i recently started and i'm now looking into brands (i don't want to buy a box of half jacked needles)
Hello, do fake skin hold ink from round shaders worse? Because when I am tattoing lines with RL’s they are fine but with RS’s they arent solid and I have to make 2nd or sometimes even 3rd round the same line
Is it illegal to tattoo others without apprenticeship or license ? Can you get introuble for it ? I’m curious going to start looking soon for shops having apprentices
I used to use the quelle a lot but I have found lately that there are a lot of broken needles so I had to move on and unfortunately
Good to know Brandon thank you so far I haven’t had that issue but thanks for letting me know I’ll be on the lookout. 👍🙏🤘
I have a question.. I'm having trouble tattooing clients with tuff skin?? Any advise???
Hi witch liner is better to use Medium or longtaper