How To Tattoo Avoiding Ink Splatter! 6 Most Common Mistakes Made & Techniques To Avoid Them!

Ink splatter can completely ruin a stencil & therefore a tattoo! In this video I demonstrate 6 common causes of this & also demonstrate how to avoid them!
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[@katieharris456]

Not running the machine in the cup! This has saved me so much! Only been practicing the last 2 weeks so I'm glad I watched this vid 😁😁

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Glad it’s helped you out!

[@agsprodz]

Me too! Didn't know why my tip was getting so clogged up and not picking up ink from the cup.

[@kari5829]

same i have been struggling with ink everywhere on the skin. thank god I found this video

[@kiimerle5513]

Same!!

[@dustpanman]

I've been practicing for almost a week here myself. So I felt this

[@Luna-hk5qg]

I swear, you are my go-to when I have questions or to find out what I'm doing wrong. Your channel is the best on teaching in a way that really makes sense.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you!

[@acpace24]

I've been tattooing on my own since the beginning for about 3 years now(mostly on myself) and have had some success but not without a lot of failures! I have not done an apprenticeship strictly due to not being able to afford to. The quality of my work before watching your videos improved quite slowly(having watched countless other "tutorials". Since watching your videos the quality(and speed) of my work has improved exponentially!! There is still a lot to learn as always, and I constantly am trying to find new and different techniques to expand my abilities! Like you said, knowledge is power and your videos are by far the most thorough and informative videos I've found(abs I've watched a lot of videos!!) Additionally to the information you provide your energy and obvious love for what you do and eagerness to teach others how to improve has made your videos not only informative but also fun to watch! I hope that when I have the ability to start an apprenticeship that my mentor is at least half as passionate and knowledgeable as you. Keep up the good work, and thank you for making these videos!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

That’s for taking the time to write the amazing comment and feedback! I’m glad they’re helping you out. Always got loads of videos in the pipeline. Good luck with your journey!

[@DynastyVisualsTV]

Cheers mate. Thanks for this video. Just started tattooing and it was definitely helpful before I got further along into tattooing. I’ve been watching your videos for a week straight and the overall knowledge you give is top of the line. Thanks again.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@DynastyVisualsTV]

@@JonoSmithTattoo you got it. Stay safe 🙏🏽

[@nikitaNKW]

Awww thanks!!! I was training on synthetic skin today and was so annoyed about all the splatter, you helped me a lot!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I’m glad it’s helped you out. Good luck with it!

[@olealgoritme6774]

Same...! Love your style, Nikita 😍

[@66grandtattoo14]

Thank you so much for making. This video I’ve learned a lot about the rotary machine now and these were the common things I was breaking my head about

[@davidroyce6003]

Wow...awesome! Thanks. I was definitely overloading the tip with ink! Can't wait to try it without ink going EVERYWHERE! Great video and not too long! 😊

[@MariaRodriguez-uq7ry]

I want to hug you for this video! for the first time I was able to practice without this issue!!! and the outcome was amazing!!! love and appreciate your videos xxx

[@JazzifyPeople]

This video is great: the content is well organised, everything is explained with clear and simple words. I loved watching all those tips and can't wait to give it a go on fake skin!

[@panpier1982]

Another great video! Tried for so long to understand why it happens when using cartridges! Thank you so much!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-wi2oq3lf2m]

Thanks for this. Until watching this, I always used to have problems with loading too much ink into the cartridge needle. When dipping the needle into the ink, I always used to run the machine to pull the ink up, but after doing it the way you suggested, I'm no longer having this problem! Thanks again 👍🏼

[@annaskinner7187]

I can honestly say you are one of a kind!
Not only your videos are of amazing quality and value, but you are obviously an incredible human being as well!
Taking your time and extensive knowledge to help people out there in such a humble way.
Thank you for everything you do!
Would be an honour to meet you some day!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment! I really appreciate that! 😃

[@allangoncalves1453]

thanks JONO!! I asked about this a long ago and you helped me! I know this video will help a lot others

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@niinetyeiight5983]

Was waiting for this type of video, thank you Jono....You're the best

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@marcoorlando3143]

Damn... you officially have a new daily subscriber my friend. This is the absolute blueprint to how these videos should be conducted. Thank you, sincerely!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment! Welcome to the channel!

[@shaneebook5092]

Seriously after this video he just gained another 1 I’m here to stay. This video was great

[@babyiamhome]

Thank you for this video so much❤️ I feel like this is the ONLY video on RUclips that has helped me with this issue

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@pullupbow]

Mate you have no idea how much help this has given me. Awesome tutor, thanks a lot.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I’m glad it’s helped you out. Thanks for watching!

[@gorgeousgardens7960]

Jono you are SO HELPFUL! I am learning so much from you, thank you :)

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@theobieniasch]

best teacher for tattooing, so thankful for your advices. as a beginner it helps me a lot✌🏻

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@fridavinci6177]

Thank you sooo much!!! I'm a beginner and I'm struggling with this problem for quite a while. Nobody have told me what I should do until I find your video. Awesome!!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@DanielRamirez-bk4us]

Thanks so much for your informative videos i truly appreciate it that you actually took your time to educate on the proper way to tattoo....its made a world of difference between my work before and now thanks so much ill keep watching out for any new videos you may have in the future...

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@amber96MJ]

Hi Jono,
I can’t explain how much your videos helped me already! So glad I found you page!
Every day I watch some videos of you and every day I learn something new! Thank you for explaining us so much about tattooing!
Glad to see they’re good people in the tattoo industry, because I had my share of meeting the wrong people in the tattoo industry.
And so glad that with your videos I can finally learn what I love to do for a living!
Thank you so much!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback! I’m glad the channel is helping you out!

[@jesusgomez8317]

This is the video I think we all needed thank you for making a great work Definitely will subscribe

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

[@dahenro3677]

Best tattoo advice on youtube.. life saver- i have used your tuning advice-floating and dragging the tube. THANK YOU!!!!! LIFE SAVING!!!!!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@handsomefatboy]

I’m so grateful for these vids! Thanks so much bro

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Eric-ue7eh]

I'm in the process of watching the rest of your videos. Very thorough and informative!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you!

[@theunassumnglocalguy5441]

Thanks brother. Working on my shading and getting splatter. Thanks to you, I know why and can adjust.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@topiary3376]

I LOVE THIS TECHNICAL TIPS!!!! Very important for a good tattoo

[@John_BL4Z3]

Extremely informative! thanks for the tutorials/knowledge :D

[@shannoniero2475]

Im currently one month into learning how to tattoo and ur channel is helping me so much!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I’m glad the channel is helping you out. Thanks for watching!

[@Timeshifter32]

Thanks for the video brother, been thinking on switching from coil to rotary pen, pretty sure im going to order a new set up today!

[@davoldfield3178]

Good to see you back Jono!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks mate!

[@duchessofbristol3473]

Another splendidly helpful vid man. cheers!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@magibomagibo4451]

I really appreciate this video alot, I often get such problems and I have been seeking for answers and I don't find one. Much love from Ghana 🇬🇭.
God bless u

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching! 🇬🇭

[@camilopalomino8319]

Genial, gracias por las Demostraciones.

[@angelvigilante82]

I liked this video you helped me the best way . In excited to do another tattoo

[@saintnadd102]

I realy needed this . thanks a lot man

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-hl8du6hr1x]

Omg THANK YOU !!!!!! 💜

[@killacoiler1707]

Jono, thank you for all the tips and pro tricks to producing a better piece. Not having to deal with splatter or pooling of excess ink not only saves the stencil, but it also saves on skin irritation caused by excessive wiping or blotting of freshly tattooed areas. A tattoo is not going to be completely irritation or pain free unless it is a temporary jobber like what we used to get back in the day out of a cracker-jack box, but it does not need to be agonizing either.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the great comment and yes I totally agree with you. Thanks for watching!

[@thegrasscrew]

One of the most helpful videos I have seen in a long time watching youtube bro thanks

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you I really appreciate that!

[@zenyfilmsrambo]

Not running the machine ,,,, the best advice my comrade

[@michaelking8061]

I've never ran into this problem thankfully. I use a mast pen with big wasp carts just started using Cheyenne carts lately. But now I know what to do if that time comes

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@thebootlegstnr2933]

Same I use a rotary machine and I’ve never had ink splatter like that

[@KarlVinceCasitas]

Jono Smith is God-sent.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@tatt0fear]

Very helpful vid and nicely explained too thanks bud 👍

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@nickbrear1163]

Great video Jono. Thanks

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated!

[@dustinl8239]

I definitely have found out that leaving the stencil dry for up to 15 minutes it almost won't come off. Great tip I hope some other people can use it

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@BJNUNIA]

Very helpful.. Thanx bro..

[@arianarangel1753]

This was so so useful and I appreciate your simple quick straight to the point explanation it was very easy to watch and follow 💛 thank you

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@YoursUntruly]

I was running the needle in the ink, making it pool up when I entered my skin, and couldn’t see my stencil. I bought a bunch of sheets of fake skin. And your tutorials are a godsend 🖤 thanks dawg

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@wilmarkeupalao2660]

Thank you so much sir for this video.it helped me a lot.❤️new subscriber from philippines.

[@thedarkroomstudioworks6439]

You da man!!! Great video!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@MR_CABLEMAN]

Love your videos Thank you for the help

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikezaimis]

Very importand info Jono. Good job ma man!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@alysmarcus7747]

wow - i'm pretty much self taught and do well, but the quick dip without the machine running no one had ever told me brilliant thanks

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@relaxedguy4435]

Thank you for the video!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

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[@ADV-EXPLORERS_MkM]

Thank you so much this is gold advice

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

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[@rustynoland]

Wished yt was big when I first started learning this wild game called TATTOOING lol Love your videos brotha :)

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated!

[@ginag3872]

You are THE BEST!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@artforartssake1181]

this has been a great help thanks, and who knew Keith Lemon could teach tattooing lol

[@moneofficial8282]

Thank you for tips sir 😊🙏

[@dawas5862]

I'm a beginner tattoo artist. Have learned Lots from your videos. Thanks a lot

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@xSMOKExEMxALLx]

Thanks for great tips, nice Minion!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@admiral9122]

Very helpful tutorial master thank you 🙏

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@maryannmay7105]

This was so helpful thank you

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@ilkaysplashtattooberlin6357]

Can tell you how much I love you for being my mentor and Idol I just love the way how you
teach me all this stuff and I bring my style and routine to the next level lova yaaahhh cheers from Berlin city and the bottom of my heart iLkay
Splash-Tattoo-Berlin

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment! I’m glad they’re helping you out!

[@spaula1114]

Damn I just love this channel this is so clear and technical

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@zenadastra]

You Sir are a legend. Thanks ever so much

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@johannesnewe]

Jono rocks ✊
Thanks you so much for all your advices and sharing your knowledge.
Props also to your daughter, probably we should let Start Our daughter too. 🤔
Greetings from France

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment! 🇫🇷

[@niina850]

Hi, nice video, you explain very well what might happen and why it happens and how to avoid it... Nice, thank you very much.. 👍 I have my own tattoo shop, been tattooing for 2 years now, but still at the same time doing the learning because I have a vision of my skills, what I expect them to be some day and working hard to get there.. do you have a video about color packing? I rarely do big areas but when I do, it's very hard to get it solid, colors are a bit easier than solid black...

[@samrobinson4712]

Thank you so much for this video 💖💖🤘

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@videosforyou2729]

Thanks 🙌

[@Stevinpj]

Don't run the machine in the ink cup.. that was a new information for me .. thanks

[@ifyoutubedeletes1morevideo880]

Same. Wow. Awesome video all around.

[@frankkeck3114]

This was a great tip. Many are taught (myself included) to run the machine when drawing ink.

[@olealgoritme6774]

Ha.. Me too 😂🤓

[@19james60]

your awesome love the way you teach the trade keep up the awesome work

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

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Thank you so much Sir!

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OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH 🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏾‍♂️

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

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:) Thank uuu so muuuuuch for this video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sanjaysonart9217]

Thank you sir. Very helpful video

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@cheitoluciano3111]

AWWWWESOME EDUCATION CUZ I JUST LEARNED ALOT BY WATCHING YOUR VID THANKS N PLEASE MORE MORE LOL KEEP UP THE GOODY WORK 💯💯👍👍

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks! Got loads more content always being made!

[@davidgregory1229]

Hey jono love your videos learned a lot from you my question is with your stencil what kind of equipment do you use for your stencil you have the picture on the outside of it as well

[@vaskyland5574]

Absolute legend 👌!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@kieranmaxwell9650]

Really helpful!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

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[@saiavaduta1998]

Sir nice explanation and I have got confidence sir

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

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[@gattookhushalani9642]

VERY VERY CLEARLY EXPLAINED VERY NICE IMPORTANT POINTS EXPLAINED

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback and thanks for watching!

[@moltingstar]

tysm!!

[@lizangel72]

Thank you so much 💖

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@certifiedfnhater4038]

Bro this was a great video. Useful information and demonstrations

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@certifiedfnhater4038]

@@JonoSmithTattoo sir no need to thank me. Everyone should thank you for the free information

[@acousticability]

Absolutely man, a few more u may not have had time to touch on for those who are just starting...
Excess glide clumping in the needles/tube
Needle speed way too fast
"Cooking the ink"
And one of the most common ive seen when working with newer artist is the most simple.... Just not noticing that their finger is blocking the 'flute'
Like you in this vid their are always more and its epic to see u educating the next gen on both coil and rotary! In the end it all comes down to starting with a solid stencil, thanx for the vid keep it up

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the great feedback and your input. You’re definitely right about having a solid stencil at the bottom of it all. Thanks for watching!

[@eddyevanda]

Nice work 💯💯

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@erickdiaz8610]

Exelent video 👍

[@amymasters7332]

This was so god damn handy. THANKYOU.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Alex-uk2mq]

Thx man🔥🔥🔥

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@vidarobert9909]

Thx video maestro 😉👌🏻

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

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[@cycymonggi4067]

owww thankyuo for tuturial😊

[@jaycraig674]

Wow tanks 😁

[@novaFenjei]

You be putting me on GAME sir. Thank you lots

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@novaFenjei]

@@JonoSmithTattoo I got more to go!! Thanks again

[@tipztoezAndNailbling]

Ty for this video...

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrcharlesperkins]

Thanks!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you! That's extremely kind of you 😀

[@Metal69Head]

Thank you for the video Jono !
It really helped me with some blocked roads ,I have been struggling with the splatter for god knows how much.
Would you give me an advise about the fake skin,are there any differences?I see your stencil really holds onto it,how do you apply it?Does it have something to do with the stencil paper aswell?could you send an amazon link to a fake skin you recommend?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

He’s a link for a decent fake skin. This one tends to wipe really well. The best stencils for fake skin are hand drawn ones on hectograph paper. You can use a standard stencil solution or even washing up liquid (obviously don’t use that in real skin) but it works great on fake skin. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
www.barberdts.com/uk/pinup-tattoo-practice-skin-100929.html

[@moritoihun2226]

Thank you