THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT ON THIS VIDEO! FOR THE SERIOUS ARTISTS! LEARN THE BEST TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANACED ARTISTS! WITH MY NEW AVAILABLE COURSES NOW LIVE AT: www.tattoocoaching.com 🙏🏼🖤
I’ve watched all these videos in explained needle depth and they all explain but I love your video because you even show how what i’ve been trying to find! Not only how much is supposed to go into the skin and how much each one should stick out even marking it makes it visually understandable for beginners. Thanks for the help!!
You're amazing Oliver! Thank you so much for your videos, they're really helpful and so easy to follow! I love learning with you! Keep up the good work! Blessings from Spain ❤️
Oliver, you’re the best. By far. I find your tips (pun intended) the best! 😀 But seriously, very grateful for your sharing the knowledge and how you do it. PRICELESS. Thank you!!!!!!!
aryan delband I'm new in tattoo industry and I've watched alot of videos about needle depth and still struggling with in. No one simplified it and explained it as you did. I always get blowouts or fade away completely and couldn't understand why and that's the reason I couldn't start tattooing after 4 months of practice and ended up with alot of bad tattoos on my skin. I've tried to put 2 millimeters or 3 millimeters in and focusing on this and that to much as every other tattoo artists say and what they did to explain it was similar to rocket science. But you and your red marker did the best and the simplest understandable explaining. Thank you dude i love your work. 🤘👍
3 millimeters are way to mutch! For me can say 1,5 millimeters are the Goal. Test this,i think you would feel it when you right in the dermis! So i have learned,i Had the same problemls Like you at startin! See your comment ist 8months ago,can you send me If you Hit the Goal and geht the ink right in the dermis? Pls ,the best whishes from Austria Vienna 🇦🇹😉🎭
I’m glad your wearing gloves to demonstrate,,,,I hate it when people do tattoo tutorials and handle there machines/equipment without gloves, I’ve probably only touched my machine a few times in my career without gloves on, and never set up my station without them , rad video from Texas ;)
Don’t go to anyone that says this bro, all needle depth should be the same at least 2mm to get past epidermis layer of skin, some skins vary depending on age, hard to stretch skin, etc but overall all tattoos should be at the same depth just most pressure for bigger needles
You're f---ing awesome. These videos are by far the best on RUclips. They're invaluable and I can't thank you enough!! If you're ever in the states (midwest area) I'm first in line to get tattooed by you.
Top Video Oliver! Thx for Your great content,it helps so mutch! You have the easyest ways to learn it right ! Sorry for my Bad English i am from Austria Vienna (German language) , PATZL 😉✌️🇦🇹
Your information is Golden Thankyou finally all this made sense You have a gift to be a Teacher soild valuable information for people with passion for Tattooing great job mate!!
It looks like the smaller the needle grouping (like the 3 round liner) the less you push it into the skin ? It looks like its marked alot higher in red then the other liner, as if you put less into the skin. But that confused me because i thought all needle depths had to penetrate at the same 1.5-2mm to hold ink or am i wrong? Sorry just trying to figure this all out
ferngarciav voltage can’t really be taught. Something you kind of have to play with. Different machines run differently. One persons style could be way different than another. Start around 6volts adjust your style hand hand speed. Got find what works for you
It’s always nice to go back and reassure myself thank you for another great video watching your videos really helped me. Between you and Johnny gault I’ve seen such progress very quickly
What speed would you do a 3R liner?. My tatt healed dull & faded. Volt 6.5. Myself or the voltage was too fast. Too fast. Vs too slow. I believe the issue was here.???? Thoughts appreciated- anyone. This is just a fun hobby. But still need perfection
One of the good tips i got here is Do not go to much into depth.. Just tip of needles are enough.. But ofc it all depends on which part of skin you work.. But could you confirm this if i do solid black coloring i should not go so deep? I ve seen may videos tattoo artist coloring with more then 2 mm even 2.5 to 3mm depth.. I think thats to much and the dmg will be insane on the skin ...
Wonderful explanation... Please Make a vedio about the speed and voltage settings on coil machines....and how to avoid skin torns should I reduce voltage? That makes machine hard to penetration.
Voltage depends on the kind of machine you use. So it would be difficult for anyone to explain that. Use this equation stitch per second / maximum wattage. This is only for rotary machines
Raising the voltage on a rotary would only run the machine faster. If you want the 18 to go in, you need to push a little bit. If u use a coil, raising the voltage may not be enough. You need a machine with stronger coils to push that kind of a grouping.
Hey, I’ve contemplated doing something similar and wonder if you have any videos? I’m new to tattooing so it would be handy to see how they turn out on tougher skin 😊
Hello, I know how to draw and want to start tattooing, what cartridges would you recommend me to get for lining and shading as far as brands. I have been learning so much from your videos, you are extremely awesome!!!! Thank you so much, we need more people like you in this world 🙌💯
I have a question regarding mags and bugpins, what do you prefer for portraits for shading and why? I've started studying on the ways of doing portraits, would you recommend bugpin or normal mag?
Very helpful! I've been getting so frustrated with liners, I'm always told that I'm either being to light on the skin of that I'm on the verge of blowing out but the depth was never explained to me in relation to where the needles begin to taper. Do you have any advice on how to fully saturate black filled areas with a mag? My mentor tels me to chisel up from the line, but I still find patchy areas, and feel like I end up burning the skin out...
Hello ✋, all your videos are fuc...g great, thank you ! Could you make one about : How to hold tattoo machine and why....it's very important and no tattoo artist talks about that. 👍😉
Great tips man.i have a question. Which needle is good for realism bugpin or standard needles? And which needle have more ink flow and less ink flow bugpin or standard. Thank you.fan from hong kong.
Look at it this way...reg needless flow more ink because of the gaps in the needles, mags tend to hold more ink because there is not much gaps. I use bugpins for saturation and packing and reg needles for soft texturing
Hi oliver. Any different if you use bugpin and normal mag for packing colour?? Witch one good for that couse i never use bugpin ever. And what bugpin for?? Thanks oliver.
Bug pins help pack colors tighter with fewer passes! Because the grouping is closer versus reg mags and liners. Like a reg mag when shading shows some separation in the ink...a bugpin virtually eliminates that
did the silicon practice sheets in the case of texture and shading responses the same as our real skin or not. and if not what are the differences if u plz kindly mention. thanx a lot sir
Good quality brands of synthetic skin do a good job to give an idea about insertion of ink (depth of needle) and overworking (surface of skin becomes damaged) but nothing I have tried is exactly the same as real skin because depending where on the body you tattoo the thickness of skin changes and synthetic skin doesnt bleed or move ;)
Just the tip. My tattoo artist went too deep. It scarred me. Over a month later and the tattoo is still raised and scarred. Nice lady. Won’t be my tattoo artist anymore. 😟
You can talk all you want about needle configuration and depth but if your machine's aren't set right as either a liner or shader it really doesn't matter
Thanks Man! For share us your experience. Very useful The curved magnun we call in spanish tongue cat "lengua de gato" for The curved shape of the needles
Thanks for the tips! No pun intended! Lol ok maybe a little. But in all seriousness could you put a link to a reputable supplier of good quality machines and supplies? Thank you!
ilkel tattoo Of course skin will swell during and after a tattoo...skin swells when slapped and now your jamming it with needles and ink. Swelling will go down in an hour or less.
Hi , Oliver . Is it ok if im using 7 F and 14 F normal needle for shading or i really need to use Magnum ? Thank you for sharing your skills with us . God Bless You .
Flats are like liners and leave darker color...mags have 2 rows and are ideal for either packing or soft feathering into lighter tones or blending out/in!.. depending on the angle you're using! I use flats for thick line work and sometimes for color packing
@craig Hoole The pens are direct drive I think so works slightly different to regular rotary. I have both after using coil machines for last 15 years I changed over ( rotary’s always used to be for colour and shading in the old days). Using the pen there is no bounce back from the skin you don’t need to press down as much and regular needle depth is 2mm to 3.5mm depending on grouping size as you only want to go through the dermis and on top of epidermis. Some people work like Oliver from the needle not the cartridge tip your hand gets used to holding it the correct distance but if the customer or you jolt the whole needle can go in so you have to be quite experienced. Working from the cartridge tip allows you to rest it on the skin and let that guide depth. It’s all down to practice always try out a new machine on yourself as you know what it feels like.
it's better to line with regular needles. if you are starting out.. if you want your lines to look even.. as you get better. get bug pins and play around with them.
@@distinctiveartflow4197 thank you bro, I have one problem when I'm doing lining. Sometimes the lining gets very weak so I need to go over it again and again any advice?
THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT ON THIS VIDEO! FOR THE SERIOUS ARTISTS! LEARN THE BEST TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANACED ARTISTS! WITH MY NEW AVAILABLE COURSES NOW LIVE AT: www.tattoocoaching.com
🙏🏼🖤
I’ve watched all these videos in explained needle depth and they all explain but I love your video because you even show how what i’ve been trying to find! Not only how much is supposed to go into the skin and how much each one should stick out even marking it makes it visually understandable for beginners. Thanks for the help!!
I was just thinking the same thing he visually explains while everyone else just tries to tell you
Finally a real video showing how much needle to put in without it moving ! Thank you :)
If you're learning this guy olver is great I love him he and Ben fisher are my main Teachers check him out as well x
Sorry I didn't realize how long ago it was lol
One of the best vids out showing needle depth thanks a mill
Thank you for taking your time to show us how to do, line work, shading work and the difference between needles
This is the best video about the needle depth I saw in RUclips so far.
Thanks, I really appreciate it 🙏
Love how u get straight to the point in detail explain.innvery clear
Can you do a video of which needles can produce different type of shading???
Round shaders and round mags are for shading
if you use bugpins go 4 down. 17MAG into 13 tube, 13 into a 9 etc.... hope that helps
You're amazing Oliver! Thank you so much for your videos, they're really helpful and so easy to follow! I love learning with you! Keep up the good work! Blessings from Spain ❤️
The only video showing how much it should go in👍👍👍
Oliver, you’re the best. By far. I find your tips (pun intended) the best! 😀
But seriously, very grateful for your sharing the knowledge and how you do it. PRICELESS.
Thank you!!!!!!!
Thank you! Now I have a BETTER understanding of the difference between a magnum and a bugpin. Your video was most informative.
aryan delband
I'm new in tattoo industry and I've watched alot of videos about needle depth and still struggling with in.
No one simplified it and explained it as you did.
I always get blowouts or fade away completely and couldn't understand why and that's the reason I couldn't start tattooing after 4 months of practice and ended up with alot of bad tattoos on my skin.
I've tried to put 2 millimeters or 3 millimeters in and focusing on this and that to much as every other tattoo artists say and what they did to explain it was similar to rocket science.
But you and your red marker did the best and the simplest understandable explaining.
Thank you dude i love your work.
🤘👍
3 millimeters are way to mutch! For me can say 1,5 millimeters are the Goal. Test this,i think you would feel it when you right in the dermis! So i have learned,i Had the same problemls Like you at startin! See your comment ist 8months ago,can you send me If you Hit the Goal and geht the ink right in the dermis? Pls ,the best whishes from Austria Vienna 🇦🇹😉🎭
Definitely helpful! Very clear and explained well, just need to practice lots now!
Just looked at your channel.that 30th playlist is banging.good choice of music. Wow.that reads like a playlist id make.❤️
@@rgh9532 ah thanks Rob, I've such a mix of music taste 😂 that was for my birthday 🎂
That is the beat needle deep lesson I have ever Swen ! Good! Thanks
Would love a video of how the needles look when you place the cartridge in the machine's grip vs how the needles look once the machine starts running.
I’m glad your wearing gloves to demonstrate,,,,I hate it when people do tattoo tutorials and handle there machines/equipment without gloves, I’ve probably only touched my machine a few times in my career without gloves on, and never set up my station without them , rad video from Texas ;)
Super clear video. Thank you Olivier !
Thank you for sharing! Could you please explain why someone may want to use bug pins when tattooing rather than regular needles?
Ericka Kessen bug pins are finer needles made closer to each other creating a smoother blend, Great for black and grey work
Check out my work at @mika.tattoo on Instagram :(
Thank u!!! Been searching for detailed info on this for weeks! Thank u! Very much appreciated!
Loving your videos. Thank you for all the knowledge🙏
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
I love you brother. Thank you so much for your helps
thank you man. your videos are perfect for beginners.
Jesus, I've got sleeves on arm and leg but actually seeing how deep that needle goes in freeks me out lol
Don’t go to anyone that says this bro, all needle depth should be the same at least 2mm to get past epidermis layer of skin, some skins vary depending on age, hard to stretch skin, etc but overall all tattoos should be at the same depth just most pressure for bigger needles
You're f---ing awesome. These videos are by far the best on RUclips. They're invaluable and I can't thank you enough!!
If you're ever in the states (midwest area) I'm first in line to get tattooed by you.
Top Video Oliver! Thx for Your great content,it helps so mutch! You have the easyest ways to learn it right ! Sorry for my Bad English i am from Austria Vienna (German language) , PATZL 😉✌️🇦🇹
Thank you for all bro 💪 after each video of u I feel better for tattoo 👍
This is the exact video i was looking for, thank you!
Your information is Golden Thankyou finally all this made sense
You have a gift to be a Teacher soild valuable information for people with passion for Tattooing great job mate!!
It looks like the smaller the needle grouping (like the 3 round liner) the less you push it into the skin ? It looks like its marked alot higher in red then the other liner, as if you put less into the skin. But that confused me because i thought all needle depths had to penetrate at the same 1.5-2mm to hold ink or am i wrong? Sorry just trying to figure this all out
oliver I love your skils and your accent especially when u say tattoo
Make a t shirt that says “Just The Tip”
Might as well make a shirt that says "C*ck Blocker"
Cause I would by two one to wear one to frame up
Or - tipin2u
Great video I am just learning and this video really gave me an insight of what to look forward too...
Great video, can you make one about voltage? For shading and lining when to put it higher or lower for rotaries
ferngarciav voltage can’t really be taught. Something you kind of have to play with. Different machines run differently. One persons style could be way different than another. Start around 6volts adjust your style hand hand speed. Got find what works for you
It’s always nice to go back and reassure myself thank you for another great video watching your videos really helped me. Between you and Johnny gault I’ve seen such progress very quickly
What speed would you do a 3R liner?. My tatt healed dull & faded. Volt 6.5. Myself or the voltage was too fast. Too fast. Vs too slow. I believe the issue was here.???? Thoughts appreciated- anyone.
This is just a fun hobby. But still need perfection
One of the good tips i got here is Do not go to much into depth.. Just tip of needles are enough.. But ofc it all depends on which part of skin you work.. But could you confirm this if i do solid black coloring i should not go so deep? I ve seen may videos tattoo artist coloring with more then 2 mm even 2.5 to 3mm depth.. I think thats to much and the dmg will be insane on the skin ...
One and half coin is perfect depth
Hi, could you do a video on a needle taper long taper vs medium taper? What do you use?
It’s helping so so much, thank you!
hey bro thanks for this video ! I am new to tattooing and i would like to know what kind of cartridge and ink is better?
When you order tubes there are M1 and M2. Does this speak to groupings of one and two rows of mag needles
Christopher Rushing m1 s are Spread out more. M2 more tightly grouped together. Still two rows
Wonderful explanation...
Please Make a vedio about the speed and voltage settings on coil machines....and how to avoid skin torns should I reduce voltage? That makes machine hard to penetration.
Voltage depends on the kind of machine you use. So it would be difficult for anyone to explain that. Use this equation stitch per second / maximum wattage. This is only for rotary machines
Thank u Oliver, it is so perfect have some one who explain us all about. Gretings from Czech Republik, we love u xoxo
Thanks for this video, very helpful and informative!!
FINALLY. Someone who actually makes sense on this. Check out his insta- you'll know he knows what he's on about.
Best tutorial ever! Youre amazing brother!
Sir how to know that if our magnum needle reaches hypodermis layer???
I'm from Jackson, Mississippi USA. And I love your videos. Great job mate!!
Hi Oliver when you use a 18rl do you raise the voltage compare to a 3 rl? Thanks you for your great videos
Raising the voltage on a rotary would only run the machine faster. If you want the 18 to go in, you need to push a little bit. If u use a coil, raising the voltage may not be enough. You need a machine with stronger coils to push that kind of a grouping.
I just started tattooing and your channel is very helpful, subscribed!
im fixing to try myself..a vet with loads of time..let me know how it goes for you Colin
Awesome videos mate! I’ve been tattooing rawhides to cover bows with. Your info has been priceless. Very thankful! 🙏🤘
Hey, I’ve contemplated doing something similar and wonder if you have any videos? I’m new to tattooing so it would be handy to see how they turn out on tougher skin 😊
VERY HELPFUL; thanks a ton!
Hello, I know how to draw and want to start tattooing, what cartridges would you recommend me to get for lining and shading as far as brands. I have been learning so much from your videos, you are extremely awesome!!!! Thank you so much, we need more people like you in this world 🙌💯
I have a question regarding mags and bugpins, what do you prefer for portraits for shading and why? I've started studying on the ways of doing portraits, would you recommend bugpin or normal mag?
Very helpful! I've been getting so frustrated with liners, I'm always told that I'm either being to light on the skin of that I'm on the verge of blowing out but the depth was never explained to me in relation to where the needles begin to taper.
Do you have any advice on how to fully saturate black filled areas with a mag? My mentor tels me to chisel up from the line, but I still find patchy areas, and feel like I end up burning the skin out...
Idk why some frustrated ppl gave the 👎. Waz wrong w you ppl? Be grateful somebody is willing to explain it for free
What is the difference between bugpin and a magnum??. Sorry I just began tattoos
Shout out from South Africa and huge thanks for the video. Had a few "ah ha" moments!
Hello ✋, all your videos are fuc...g great, thank you ! Could you make one about : How to hold tattoo machine and why....it's very important and no tattoo artist talks about that. 👍😉
Hi can you tell please which Machine I kind a start with to do Eyprow Tatto and which needle
Wow thats kind a informative. Thank you... I really appreciate your vids..
Roughly in mm, how far are the needles sticking out from the plastic piece?
Great stuff. Thanks! What types of mags/shaders would you use for different types of shading and coloring? Mind sharing a tutorial?
Thank you it was very helpful! Recently, I am learning to tattoo, your videos are very helpful :D
Great video. What needles do you use for color packing and is it the same depth like the ones on your video?
Juan Paolo Maragay all needles can pack color. Standard mags are great for it
Can I use a tip instead of a cartridge on a rotary machine?
What is the best needle for eyebrows shading? With the pixels
Oliver,,,,where abouts do yo work in UK? I'M near Reading.
this has helped me so much
Great tips man.i have a question.
Which needle is good for realism bugpin or standard needles?
And which needle have more ink flow and less ink flow bugpin or standard.
Thank you.fan from hong kong.
Look at it this way...reg needless flow more ink because of the gaps in the needles, mags tend to hold more ink because there is not much gaps. I use bugpins for saturation and packing and reg needles for soft texturing
Omg thank u for marking the needle
Question if doing a small tattoo of quote in cursive I would need to use a 3 round liner ?
Thanks for the video I’m a future apprentice
This is quite good..helps out alot
Hi oliver.
Any different if you use bugpin and normal mag for packing colour??
Witch one good for that couse i never use bugpin ever.
And what bugpin for??
Thanks oliver.
Bug pins help pack colors tighter with fewer passes! Because the grouping is closer versus reg mags and liners. Like a reg mag when shading shows some separation in the ink...a bugpin virtually eliminates that
Can you use the 3needle for outlining or is it just for shading??
Super helpful thx dude
So loving your vids
did the silicon practice sheets in the case of texture and shading responses the same as our real skin or not. and if not what are the differences if u plz kindly mention.
thanx a lot sir
Good quality brands of synthetic skin do a good job to give an idea about insertion of ink (depth of needle) and overworking (surface of skin becomes damaged) but nothing I have tried is exactly the same as real skin because depending where on the body you tattoo the thickness of skin changes and synthetic skin doesnt bleed or move ;)
Just the tip.
My tattoo artist went too deep. It scarred me. Over a month later and the tattoo is still raised and scarred. Nice lady. Won’t be my tattoo artist anymore. 😟
You can talk all you want about needle configuration and depth but if your machine's aren't set right as either a liner or shader it really doesn't matter
can u pls do a video on how you cook your needles on the stoove? i start the water cooker and then hels it over the ne4edles
Thanks Man! For share us your experience.
Very useful
The curved magnun we call in spanish tongue cat "lengua de gato" for The curved shape of the needles
Omg stop saying "just the tip" 😂 killin me smalls. He's right though, it'd be a great t-shirt. Great demo, thank you!
Thanks for the tips! No pun intended! Lol ok maybe a little.
But in all seriousness could you put a link to a reputable supplier of good quality machines and supplies? Thank you!
Wildland Warrior Kota where?
@@eoincc I'm in Canada so anywhere here or that would ship here would be perfect!
Eikon.. I’m in Europe myself so couldn’t recommend any others(only know of eikon or workhorse)
Thanks man! And one fast question, is it normal to skin swelling after one fresh tattoo and how much to stay skin like that?
ilkel tattoo Of course skin will swell during and after a tattoo...skin swells when slapped and now your jamming it with needles and ink. Swelling will go down in an hour or less.
Hi , Oliver . Is it ok if im using 7 F and 14 F normal needle for shading or i really need to use Magnum ? Thank you for sharing your skills with us . God Bless You .
Flats are like liners and leave darker color...mags have 2 rows and are ideal for either packing or soft feathering into lighter tones or blending out/in!.. depending on the angle you're using! I use flats for thick line work and sometimes for color packing
Anthony Joshua just taught me so much...
So what is needle depth in mm for packing in black
This is so helpful!!!! Thank you
LOVE U
So bugpin and texture needles are better for packin color and better for shading wit black
i‘m your big fan，really learned a lot，just wanna know what the bugpin means，it's a kind of small size needle just like the 0.8mm or 1.0mm diameter？
Zhiyuan Jiang all it means is each individual needle is smaller than a #12 or #10. They’re really nice for smooth shading and blending
“I’ll just put the tip in”
I bet you tell that to all the girls....🤣
Followed by....the first inch is the worst
Immature but funny
Liner is setup as a dime length and shader as a nickel length?
What's the voltage for a rotary pen
For 3 R, liner. &. 9 mag shader??
Explanation on voltage/needle groupings?
I just bought a rotary pen and I'm struggling with depth and how hard to press down
Same!
@craig Hoole The pens are direct drive I think so works slightly different to regular rotary. I have both after using coil machines for last 15 years I changed over ( rotary’s always used to be for colour and shading in the old days). Using the pen there is no bounce back from the skin you don’t need to press down as much and regular needle depth is 2mm to 3.5mm depending on grouping size as you only want to go through the dermis and on top of epidermis. Some people work like Oliver from the needle not the cartridge tip your hand gets used to holding it the correct distance but if the customer or you jolt the whole needle can go in so you have to be quite experienced. Working from the cartridge tip allows you to rest it on the skin and let that guide depth. It’s all down to practice always try out a new machine on yourself as you know what it feels like.
@@mattstarr5949 riding the tube then ....gives big ink spills for me that
@@hoole1926 true, but being taught so long ago I didn't know this and learned to work that way.
Bro for lining is it best to use normal needle or bug pin needle?
Ty
it's better to line with regular needles. if you are starting out.. if you want your lines to look even.. as you get better. get bug pins and play around with them.
@@distinctiveartflow4197 thank you bro, I have one problem when I'm doing lining. Sometimes the lining gets very weak so I need to go over it again and again any advice?