Definitely a light pad . Before the light pad /light box , I was drawing things over and over and could never get it the same way . It was very frustrating to the point that I stopped drawing . I had no clue such thing existed until I got on RUclips .
1 Digital cameras for photographing done tattoos? Back in the 90's one had to either wait for the photo to become developed or use polaroid that did not have lenses to live up for specific distance/definition. 2 Disposable tubes/grips. Stainless steal and cleaning/sterilization used to be the only way back then. 3 Power supplies that have cps/duty/fallthrough indication. Can help with tuning and troubleshooting coil machines 4 Evolution of rotaries. There used to be a time that coils (and frequently heavy ones) were the norm and almost the only way to go. Carpal tunnel syndrome was much more frequent thing among tattooers.
we have a kettle in out studio that can make a cup of tea or coffee in under 30 seconds! Its the first and last thing used each day! worth its weight in gold!!
Things have changed so much in the last 25 years. I made hand stencils the most of 20 years. I used technical pen with hectograph ink on tracing paper. I learned that way from SABADO in Nagoya. I used speed stick, dettol, and stencil stuff.I was using photoshop bank in the late 90s. I’ve been using iPad for 4 years.
I think certain designs, that you'll tattoo for the first time, like for example; say a chicano style gorilla wearing a crown, if you've never practised drawing one before, then hand stenciling gives you a sense of the design before you tattoo it cos you're already drawing it once (stencil form) before drawing it ( tattooing) again. So it helps improve your drawing skills and artistic skills.
Ah I love the Brother Stencil Printer! Althogh I do mostly realistic stuff so I only use it for the few mandalas and geometric/blackwork pieces I do on occasion. Still struggling with the Ipad tho :D but you guys gave me hope that it gets easier and actually saves time! I really enjoy your videos!
whats your opinion on tattooers who are tattooing in the kitchen or doing private tattoos, and arent really pursuing an official apprenticeship? (scratchers blah blah)
Well it depends if it's someone who is pro but just happens to do it in the kitchen that's fine with me. If it's someone just decided to start tattooing and is damaging people then that is a problem. Biggest issue in my opinion that you get same or even worst so called scratchers working in shops. And then for a customer or even people working there it might take some upsetting moments to find that out. Or it's just low quality shop.
So do you not believe that theres is a way to become professional without first getting an apprenticeship? or that as long as you're doing quality work and being as professional as possible then its ok to start out at home.?
Starting at home is not great idea. It's not impossible to learn but it's the worst way and the longest way to do it. Check there is a video on channel - ways to learn tattooing. We talk around this subject.
What's the most helpful technology that you have tried and have blown your mind?
Definitely a light pad . Before the light pad /light box , I was drawing things over and over and could never get it the same way . It was very frustrating to the point that I stopped drawing . I had no clue such thing existed until I got on RUclips .
Little tip here - if you don't have lightbox around then you can go all ghetto and use window as a lightbox... uncomfortable but works
1 Digital cameras for photographing done tattoos? Back in the 90's one had to either wait for the photo to become developed or use polaroid that did not have lenses to live up for specific distance/definition.
2 Disposable tubes/grips. Stainless steal and cleaning/sterilization used to be the only way back then.
3 Power supplies that have cps/duty/fallthrough indication. Can help with tuning and troubleshooting coil machines
4 Evolution of rotaries. There used to be a time that coils (and frequently heavy ones) were the norm and almost the only way to go. Carpal tunnel syndrome was much more frequent thing among tattooers.
we have a kettle in out studio that can make a cup of tea or coffee in under 30 seconds! Its the first and last thing used each day! worth its weight in gold!!
Thanks. That's a piece of history.
Things have changed so much in the last 25 years. I made hand stencils the most of 20 years. I used technical pen with hectograph ink on tracing paper. I learned that way from SABADO in Nagoya. I used speed stick, dettol, and stencil stuff.I was using photoshop bank in the late 90s. I’ve been using iPad for 4 years.
I think certain designs, that you'll tattoo for the first time, like for example; say a chicano style gorilla wearing a crown, if you've never practised drawing one before, then hand stenciling gives you a sense of the design before you tattoo it cos you're already drawing it once (stencil form) before drawing it ( tattooing) again. So it helps improve your drawing skills and artistic skills.
That's a very specific example
I have to hand stencil & damn dude I cannot wait till I can get a stencil machine
Welcome to the future. It would nice if you could update us here on how switch went and was there any annoying things or some sort of learning curve.
Ah I love the Brother Stencil Printer! Althogh I do mostly realistic stuff so I only use it for the few mandalas and geometric/blackwork pieces I do on occasion. Still struggling with the Ipad tho :D but you guys gave me hope that it gets easier and actually saves time! I really enjoy your videos!
There are a lot of good tutorials about IPad drawing and by tattooists as well. It seems like amazing tool one you understand it
Hi guys 😀 "Procreate" and "Art studio pro" on Ipad of corse
Aleksandar Maksimovic doing both traditional methods and digital, there are so many logistic perks to digital. It speeds stuff up a lot.
Im an apprentice doing all the stencils by hand , I love it tho
So that makes you a stencil machine ☺ That is great way to practice as well.
Greensoap water works
try electric strum for free hand. put it on. let it dry and draw. hard get off if you fuck up 😅😅
whats your opinion on tattooers who are tattooing in the kitchen or doing private tattoos, and arent really pursuing an official apprenticeship? (scratchers blah blah)
Well it depends if it's someone who is pro but just happens to do it in the kitchen that's fine with me. If it's someone just decided to start tattooing and is damaging people then that is a problem. Biggest issue in my opinion that you get same or even worst so called scratchers working in shops. And then for a customer or even people working there it might take some upsetting moments to find that out. Or it's just low quality shop.
So do you not believe that theres is a way to become professional without first getting an apprenticeship? or that as long as you're doing quality work and being as professional as possible then its ok to start out at home.?
Starting at home is not great idea. It's not impossible to learn but it's the worst way and the longest way to do it. Check there is a video on channel - ways to learn tattooing. We talk around this subject.
Will do thanks :)
"tattoos for short girls" - what would these be? Some vertical stripes, haha.
The answer must be somewhere in depths of Pinterest
Vertical stripes is gold
Alcohol based marker holds better than stencil lol
i hate pinterest it gives ppl the stupidest ideas :D
Curse of Pinterest