Dont let these videos take you to anxiety or feeling like you arent ready. ive been artsy all my life, havent drawn for years but thought about more tattoos , was looking at shops and then said why not just get my own kit? Used one shitty practice skin and after that started doing my own on myself cause its all about confidence and not allowing ppl to tell you that you need this and that. Dont program your brain to that unless you really have no experience at all. The first tattoo i did , i love. I even chose a difficult position (my right leg right side of ankle) so uncomfortable; i was like a pretzel, but i love to challenge myself. Just breathe 🧘, & dnt get in your head with doubts! ✨
Facts. I used to hang out at shops as a kid and got to know a lot of great artists and ALL of them will immediately try to talk people out of tattooing. I think it’s a competitive thing like they don’t want competition lol. My barber said the same when I told him I wanted to go to barber school
Been thinking about wanting to do tattooing for the rest of my life use to draw a lot in Hs and do some Graffiti but never done tats. So idk if I could do it or not.
@@dads_diy create your own world 🤍 i now have over 30 tattoos since this comment and they all are just as “professional” lol i wish i could show in the comments pictures
I love tattooing myself. Teaches me how to focus while having other things going on. Learning how to ignore the pain so I can give myself the best possible outcome.
I'm one more practice run on fake skin before im ready to try my first on me done by me too. I've watched so many hours of content that my first skin was so well done im still impressed and excited 👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼😅 I've since learned a few other things i want to get an eye and feel for on my depths and angles before trying though but i can't wait it could probably happen tonight actually lol
I loved the "ouch" honest reaction by you, I'm glad you mentioned the shakes which I think are caused by adrenaline and the blood sugar drop, because after I finished my first self tattoo I felt really crap after, it could be sugar drop or the post adrenaline comedown,. Thanks for your help I just subscribed so hope to check out more of your content.
@@Tattooing101 ain't that the truth..I was going to apprentice 20 some years ago,then I had a kid and sold all my stuff.Recently I bought all the stuff again,found a lot of things have changed.Did my first tattoo on my left wrist and discovered just how hard it is to do it to yourself, hard to maintain lined and control when your the one with machine in hand and pain is yours to behold😂
I did a cicada on myself after only doing stick and pokes and I’m so surprised how it came out. Sure, my lines aren’t perfect but they’re actually pretty solid and not super shaky. Beyond proud of myself.
What a cool dude! Peace and love be with you, most tattoo artists are heavily against tattooing at home as a hobby. There is not a single ounce of judgement from you. Super rad! Gonna tattoo myself all over once I get comfortable with this machine, it might not be perfect but it’ll be my own hands. Thank you!
I have no plan on ggoing near a shop to learn. I've been an artist since I was a kid, got my kit for my bday day after Christmas and signed up for this class immediately! I plan to do my tatooing by appt. At homes. I don't need the younger ink shop owners judging me and taking advantage.
This is some legit content mate 👌🏻 Mad props for doing this on camera. I've tattooed myself 3 times now and I must admit that despite the pain I actually really enjoyed the process, because I could learn so much from it.
Yes I'm about to tattoo myself my 7th time . I'm looking for a good reference photo. I love seeing my progress. It's crazy how much you learn from one tattoo to the next
@@yamilrodriguez257 oh shit i got this notification was it ment for me just sat down to do my 3rd little tattoo my mom just died and wanted to tatt MOM but what happened to you..i have major health probs to with back and neck now heart..is it ur back..and i have no idea how to use this dam stencil papper do you know? if anyone dose please tell
Got my first tattoo done by me mate 9 years ago (RIP Aaron) and recently I came across your videos. I've practiced with the machine I bought and all the techniques I learned from you definitely helped. So far I could only deal with linings using a machine (I usually use 3rl for finer details and 9rl for clarity.) The shaders are done with poking. Thank you for the lessons!
Hi dear ! Here I am with my first machine that I bought on Amazon . I already have my body inked all over but, I decided to play on myself, retouching the lines in black, on my old tattoos. So from buying a machine until this video, is taking me months ! I am gonna take his supplies ideas and buy me, some fake skin. I would like to know, which fake skin did you practice and , if you don’t mind me ask you , where did you order please? Thank you for the help ! Have a great day !
I tattooed a little executioner on my thigh last night and I am really happy with it. I packed color good and had clean shading and line work. It didn’t hurt that bad most of the time but there were times when I was screaming on the inside. I also feel like it has helped me a lot with understanding what different things feel like. Not the smartest decision as a 14 year old but it is definitely going to help me in the future.
Im practicing to be an artist and I’ve had a tattoo gun for a while that I’ve been practicing with and I recently ordered a tattoo pen. I’m going to practice with it then tattoo myself when I’m ready. I definitely don’t want my first real person to be someone else so this video is helpful, thank you!
Bro, I have the entire cast of Family Guy across the top of both legs. I started with one character and built up. Now I have an underwater scene on both legs. And have worked down to my feet. I’m out of real estate. I’ve tattooed myself with the use of mirrors and cameras, and even learned to tattoo ambidextrously. I’m not an artist, but I can draw if I have an image. It’s very rewarding and I love it when people come up and compliment my work. The look on their face is priceless when they ask where I got my work done and I say, “me.” I’ve done both arms, both legs, and now it’s just a matter of doing fill in, touch up, and putting it all together. Maybe some day I’ll take on some clients.
"do not appreciate the pain" ? Is it this some poetic way of saying you do not like the pain?? Sometimes when you just say what you mean plainly you'd be surprised how the frequencies come out. Much more healthy and you don't end up having to push curses out for no reason
The 🐐, I’m only 2months into tattooing and you have helped a lot just off by being humble and getting your craft better never rush. Step by step really is the key until that time comes when u know you got it
I’m getting into tattooing after my parents told me to try it since I like to draw so I bought a kit for practice on fake skin, wish me luck and I’ll be referring to your vids for when I need guidance
If it was a kit DO RESEARCH before u think about using it on urself!!! I used a kit my brother got off Amazon for cheap and we tattooed each other years ago, and recently I looked into it and it was NOT MEANT FOR HUMANS!!! make sure your equipment is safe first!
@@_yoruwumost of the time the ink you get in cheap tattoo kits aren’t meant for humans. Always read reviews because most reviews will tell you that before you buy
Just finished filling in my 5th self done tattoo, granted 3 were pick and poke and the other 2 were done with a coil machine I was not comfortable with. Got my atomus pen and finger ledge cartridges, cleaned up the outline some and filled in thanks to your videos it went alot better, found out the hard way that cheap skins don't translate well
which model and specs do you have of the Atomus? how’s it been working? i’m looking for an upgraded pen for my real skin after i practice on fake skins w the Wormhole i got from amazon yesterday (may 5)
Your video was really helpful! Tattooed myself last night after practicing on the fake skin for months and I’m glad I put in all the work I did because I felt confident and it came out great! The first line took me a few tries to get the line in deep enough but after that it was fine. I wasn’t nervous at all but when I struggled with that first line I did get a bit shaky haha. I didn’t anticipate that so watching your video was a good heads up that that was normal. The pain was like my other tattoos honestly it was fine and after a few lines it was actually helpful to know I was getting the lines in to the same depth… it was sitting in the weird position to get to my ankle that was the worst ha. Thanks again! :)
Funny he said don’t do your fingers first and that’s exactly what I did, but I think I did really really good without any practice on fake skin. Watching your videos definitely definitely helps a lot you definitely hit ever important information on all your videos
You honestly still should have practised on fake skin. That is a rookie mistake as people will all say-BUT-glad it went well. THIS time. Please don't just jump straight in or that is when you are going to make a serious mistake and if you weren't aware; tattoos are permanent my dude, -you can't just grab an eraser and remove the screw ups 😂 Mistakes will cost you. Either in a bruised ego when you have to explain to your mates wtf you did to yourself or in $$$£££ to correct them! Anyway, glad it went well. Best of luck in the future.
Hi! I've been researching tatooing and found this. Some good tips you gave. What I retained it; Sterilize, Start small. Take your time, expect pain. Stop/Start/Take breaks. You're not in a rush when you're learning.
thanks bro, Im in the Artist accelarator course, was working but quit to do this course and start making money! I love art have been drawing my whole life, was already tattooing before 2015 , when my best friend died it hard to tattoo without thinking of my bro so I quit for awhile, but know my friend wouldnt want me to quit because he died! so I gotta forfill my dream of being a professional tattoo artist! so I thank you for your program give me the confidents to go pro, so thank you!
I used to draw alot back in college even more or less minoring in art drawing I had so much fun with the class and recently started back at it with my 3 kids. I got a machine myself recently as another outlet for my creativity, I have a ton of fake skin to use up and have fun with I came across your videos actually while watching a gaming video but I’m glad I did, they’re very informative etc incase I ever do decide to a few months down the road to try and tattoo myself Thanks
My wife and I have purchased all of the items and equipment that we need to tattoo each other and your video has made us feel more comfortable now. We need to get some more info on the speed of our gun and then we'll be tattooing each other! Thanks man, you are awesome!
What a great vid, refreshing to hear I'm not the only one who shakes while tattooing myself, when it first happened I tried to press through it and the lines were jagged as hell but now I know to pause and wait till it stops 👍😁👍💉
When I made up my mind to learn to tattoo, I'd already been painting for a long time with Acrylics, Oils, Alcohol Based Inks, WaterColor, & some gouache paintings/portraits. I figured my experience as an artist would make the new medium a little easier than somebody who's never created art before. There was 1 thing specifically that gave me more knowledge than watching 1,000 RUclips videos ever could: it was when I *FINALLY had finished enough fake skins to commit to a timeline. That involved setting up a dedicated space to work, where I could sit completely focused on the art piece in front of me, stop making excuses to "wait til Monday", & just start pulling lines on actual skin. Luckily there is never a shortage of people who want free or discounted ink work so that phase in life gave me the most laid back feeling I've ever had while permanently drawing on somebody, because I would make it crystal clear to them that "THIS IS A FREE TATTOO. You're doing this as a favor to ME so that my tatt skills sharpen up, then everyone wins. With that being said, consider this an even exchange so if you choose to give me 50 bucks for my time, I don't ever want to hear that you got ripped off or that I charged you money for this or anything like that. I noticed that the
Did my first tattoo on my left forearm. Slightly difficult on the side but I’m fairly happy with it! I’ve been challenging myself and this tattoo is mainly linework with minor shading. I found a way to position my arm while also stretching it with the hand I was tattooing with. Again mildly challenging and uncomfortable, but overall happy with the result. This channel has been my go to on my tattooing journey and can say that I’ve learned a lot!
I saw this video too late! Didn't practice much on fake skin and then jumped straight to tattooing my own arm lol so I basically made all the mistakes But I don't regret it, they turned out ok. Watching this, I'm glad that tattooing doesn't feel painful to me, that certainly makes practicing easier
I am a big fan, i want to start tattooing and about to buy all my stuff. I am looking up all your content and its helping me a lot to understand everything. Big thank you! I dont have any problem with pain when getting a tattoo but i think it hurts more doing it yourself because you know the pain is comming and inflicting it yourself. Pls keep putting up this great content for the noobies among us
honestly i needed to hear the advice of starting with traditional simple pieces, i think already being an artist has low key sabotaged my experience tattooing in thinking i can blindly transfer skills no problems leading me to start to doubt if this is even the path for me. on i go to start from the start jajaja thanks un monton
After a lot of fake skin practise I can confidently say I’m ready to tattoo myself, this video helped a lot! Is there a part two on the steps after you’ve finished ? Like a Wipe area/wrap/breakdown station explanation?
I tattooed myself for the first time tonight using a lining needle after practising with fake skin doing lines waves circles and angles then I jumped in without stencils (freestyling it!) and they all look awesome. I did a treble clef, a moon and two hearts intertwined. Ankle one (the hearts) hurt a bit. I know you said don't do hand one but I found this video after the fact-Hand ones were actually awesome-moon on my mid finger and treble clef musical symbol was between thumb and first finger on back of the hand. They were all mini but I am super happy with them!
Love this video. Great advice. I definitely started the hard way. First one I did on myself was on my inside wrist. Lol. Then did thighs and more my forearm, and my ring finger. That was the hardest. You learn some ingenuity to be able to tattoo your own arms and hands.
That ouch reaction took me back. The thigh hurts more than people admit. I literally started a design I did on my left thigh and stopped 😅 my right thigh is blasted though. I’ve come to the conclusion that only someone else can do my thighs lol thanks for the video, appreciate the honesty!
I had to tattoo myself after getting a portrait tattoo. Tattoo artist really messed up the nose and had to fix the mouth. I stretched the arm with a clamp used for lamps...minus the lamp. I didn't put any lotion for a few days on that area. That part came off really easy with some slight scarring. Nothing too noticeable unless you look close. Was not perfect but very happy with the results.
I straight up just went straight for practicing on my self, my right leg is gonna be a doodle sleeve. I felt the bet way to learn would to be just stick the middle into myself. I practice good sterile work ethic, I prep my workspace and self as if I were tattooing professionally in store. I'm not a tattoo artist. But it's better to remain in practice than out of it.
Good advice and all, but as for myself, I started on myself with no practice ever, and now my whole body is covered except for my right arm. The progress is obvious, but they turned out pretty decent.
What stuff are you wiping on your stencil lines before pulling each line. Is it Vaseline? Would of been cool if you showed the placing of the stencil as well
Just tattooed my upper knee last night, I had to blast some metal and bite a tongue depressor but it was a success! This’ll definitely teach you to be more gentle with you clientes 😅
Simple but very clean little tattoo! I enjoy tattooing myself. I've done several large tattoos on my left arm. Slowly filling it into a sleeve. Plan on doing a large skull on my shin tonight if I can get away from work early enough.
Did a couple practice pieces on fake skin then I did one on my thigh, started out small like you said and eventually covered my shin and the side of my calf with a couple of good size pieces and now few years later I have one leg almost covered and a couple of tatts on my other leg I need to add too🤣🤣
You will know when you need to re-dip as it will be like when a pen runs out and starts to fade when you are using it. So to answer your question simply: as many times as it takes, but I recommend only putting a SMALL amount of ink in the pot at a time or you will incur huge waste.
I'm just beginning tattooing. I appreciate your knowledge and your non judgmental attitude. Huge respect to genuine souls - such as yourself. P.S. do I hear a Philly accent? I'm originally from Philly Texas now since 1996
Awesome channel:) What I find interesting about tattooing myself (been doing it for +10 years) was that it hardly hurts anything at all! I get so focused so I kind of just channel out the pain... But I do shake, especially when tattooing harder to reach areas! (Though the side of the ribs are quite the pain when I think about it haha)
Thank you for going through the pain to teach others something important. We all do appreciate it. By the way, is there a way to get a hold of the stancil for the finger you've done?
I'm pro numbing sprays or creams. However I'm a firm believer when your doing your own first tattoo it should be done without numbing anything. So you know exactly how it feels and as a right of passage
Happy to come across this because I’m nervous as I’ve yet to even start practicing but I wanted to jump in head first, now I know better and I appreciated seeing your video it stopped me from most likely making a huge lifelong error lol!!
Another soul saved! 😂 But really I'm glad that this video helped you. I always recommend to start out on fake skins first to practice your techniques and build your skills before jumping onto live skin
All I can say is I love your videos. I am considering getting myself into tattooing and your videos really help to clarify things. ❤ I would though have a question. Do you consider it wrong if a begginer "drives" machine on the skin first starting and not floating like you do? Keep up with the good work, you are awesome! 😊
So this is first time I’ve seen a video explain adjustment of needle depth (obviously I didn’t understand the directions on the machine) so now I’m curious. Can/does the plastic tip of the liner touch the skin?
I just tattooed myself a couple weeks ago, waiting on it to heal a bit more to go back in and do more. Wish I had this video first. Didn’t come out as bad as I thought it would though.
I love your videos and this is the first one I've come across you tattooing yourself. I just started and wanted to know. What's the importance of rubbing vaseline on the skin before tattooing it
@@Tattooing101 I got the rotary works apprentice package :) recommended by tattooer. He didn’t really recommend tattoo pens as he said they don’t tend to last as long? I am enjoying the rotary machine tho :)
Love your vids...I can't practice on fake skin,,it's the way my mind works, I need thrown in at some depth and sink or swim...I am covered in pro tatts though so when I practice on myself it's small bits here and there and I'm totally self taught...really I only wanted to learn to shade in small gaps between pro tatts..I'm getting there..
I love art and the way tattoos look but i have zero tattoos because i am way to fickle to permanently mark my own body. Is that a big turn off for clients?
thank you for such an informative video! i noticed that i happen to have the same machine as you, i was wondering if you could share the voltages you had the machine set to for each step of this process? i attempted my first tattoo on myself since getting this machine recently and i had to double line the whole thing because the end result was a bit scratchy.
When you change colors during the session what suggestions do you have to make sure you don't accidentally mix a little bit of black with your next color ?
Dip your needle in a cup of distilled water and then touch the needle to a clean paper towel to get the water out. Repeat that until the ink chamber is clear. Or just use a different needle. The black and colored ink won't mix once it's in your skin. Black covers everything.
I want to learn how to do tattoos! I do nails and I'm an artist. My mom got her first tattoo at 15 and I want to get one too cause I'm turning 15 this year. I love doing anything that have to do with art. But no one is tattooing teens anymore where I'm located, even with parental consent. So I wanted to learn myself! I wanted my first tattoo to be betty boop! :DD
So you added the black shading first and then the color packing. Did you go over the black shaded area w color? Or did you try to avoid overlapping color over the black?
Would you still recommend this to a young tattoo artist who is just starting out? I have people who would let me tattoo on them for practice as well as fake skin but for a teen would it be better to wait to be a full adult? I fully believe that I will become a tattoo artist and I want tattoos but should my first tattoo be something I do by myself?
Dont let these videos take you to anxiety or feeling like you arent ready. ive been artsy all my life, havent drawn for years but thought about more tattoos , was looking at shops and then said why not just get my own kit? Used one shitty practice skin and after that started doing my own on myself cause its all about confidence and not allowing ppl to tell you that you need this and that. Dont program your brain to that unless you really have no experience at all. The first tattoo i did , i love. I even chose a difficult position (my right leg right side of ankle) so uncomfortable; i was like a pretzel, but i love to challenge myself. Just breathe 🧘, & dnt get in your head with doubts! ✨
Facts. I used to hang out at shops as a kid and got to know a lot of great artists and ALL of them will immediately try to talk people out of tattooing. I think it’s a competitive thing like they don’t want competition lol. My barber said the same when I told him I wanted to go to barber school
Been thinking about wanting to do tattooing for the rest of my life use to draw a lot in Hs and do some
Graffiti but never done tats. So idk if I could do it or not.
@@dads_diy create your own world 🤍 i now have over 30 tattoos since this comment and they all are just as “professional” lol i wish i could show in the comments pictures
@@lals383 im running out of room a bit now ive done so many 😂 i tookoff and now im thinking about doing for others , go for it !
i think you could, internet stranger buddy@@lals383
I love tattooing myself. Teaches me how to focus while having other things going on. Learning how to ignore the pain so I can give myself the best possible outcome.
I'm one more practice run on fake skin before im ready to try my first on me done by me too. I've watched so many hours of content that my first skin was so well done im still impressed and excited 👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼😅 I've since learned a few other things i want to get an eye and feel for on my depths and angles before trying though but i can't wait it could probably happen tonight actually lol
I loved the "ouch" honest reaction by you, I'm glad you mentioned the shakes which I think are caused by adrenaline and the blood sugar drop, because after I finished my first self tattoo I felt really crap after, it could be sugar drop or the post adrenaline comedown,. Thanks for your help I just subscribed so hope to check out more of your content.
Awesome im glad you liked the video. Tattoos are never really fun to get and it only makes it worse when your doing it to yourself. lol
Same my hand near the hand was shaking
Haha yeah my first leg tattoo my leg started shaking to the point of I had to stop, then whole leg was jelly
@@Tattooing101 ain't that the truth..I was going to apprentice 20 some years ago,then I had a kid and sold all my stuff.Recently I bought all the stuff again,found a lot of things have changed.Did my first tattoo on my left wrist and discovered just how hard it is to do it to yourself, hard to maintain lined and control when your the one with machine in hand and pain is yours to behold😂
@@Tattooing101 your a best
I did a cicada on myself after only doing stick and pokes and I’m so surprised how it came out. Sure, my lines aren’t perfect but they’re actually pretty solid and not super shaky. Beyond proud of myself.
thats awsome to hear!
Show a pic of the tattoo?!!
Gotta start somewhere!
My first tattoo was a stick and poke I thought was gonna last a few months but it’s been 4 years and it’s still my favorite out of 19
Same, five years and its still there lol
After tattooing Booth thighs and lett shin, I’ve comeback to the conclusion that the only pain worse than getting a tattoo, is not getting one.
facts im 18 an am 3 tats in to a sleeve got a long ways to go but have no plans in stopping haha
It's childbirth without gas or an epidural. Speaking from experience.
What a cool dude! Peace and love be with you, most tattoo artists are heavily against tattooing at home as a hobby. There is not a single ounce of judgement from you. Super rad! Gonna tattoo myself all over once I get comfortable with this machine, it might not be perfect but it’ll be my own hands. Thank you!
Youve met most tattoo artists?
@@yuriakahumanity think they mean just the stigma around home tattoos by people who work in a shop
I have no plan on ggoing near a shop to learn. I've been an artist since I was a kid, got my kit for my bday day after Christmas and signed up for this class immediately! I plan to do my tatooing by appt. At homes. I don't need the younger ink shop owners judging me and taking advantage.
This is some legit content mate 👌🏻
Mad props for doing this on camera.
I've tattooed myself 3 times now and I must admit that despite the pain I actually really enjoyed the process, because I could learn so much from it.
Yes I'm about to tattoo myself my 7th time . I'm looking for a good reference photo. I love seeing my progress. It's crazy how much you learn from one tattoo to the next
@@yamilrodriguez257 you still doing tattoos ? if so can i ask you some questions you have any social media ?
@@KingGodFromTheNo nah brother I injured myself all I can do now is lay In bed and look up at the ceiling my friend
@@yamilrodriguez257 oh shit i got this notification was it ment for me just sat down to do my 3rd little tattoo my mom just died and wanted to tatt MOM but what happened to you..i have major health probs to with back and neck now heart..is it ur back..and i have no idea how to use this dam stencil papper do you know? if anyone dose please tell
Same lad done 2 myself
Got my first tattoo done by me mate 9 years ago (RIP Aaron) and recently I came across your videos. I've practiced with the machine I bought and all the techniques I learned from you definitely helped. So far I could only deal with linings using a machine (I usually use 3rl for finer details and 9rl for clarity.) The shaders are done with poking. Thank you for the lessons!
Hi dear ! Here I am with my first machine that I bought on Amazon . I already have my body inked all over but, I decided to play on myself, retouching the lines in black, on my old tattoos. So from buying a machine until this video, is taking me months ! I am gonna take his supplies ideas and buy me, some fake skin. I would like to know, which fake skin did you practice and , if you don’t mind me ask you , where did you order please? Thank you for the help ! Have a great day !
Been tatting myself since I was 19, I’m 30 now. Just came across your vids & I can say you got talent bro ✊🏾 much love to you.
Hallow there I would want to see ur tatoos
I tattooed a little executioner on my thigh last night and I am really happy with it. I packed color good and had clean shading and line work. It didn’t hurt that bad most of the time but there were times when I was screaming on the inside. I also feel like it has helped me a lot with understanding what different things feel like. Not the smartest decision as a 14 year old but it is definitely going to help me in the future.
Where did you get your ink
where'd you get your stuff from
@@ttl3440 eternal
@@Darthdeas I got a lot of it off Amazon other than I got eternal ink and my cartridges off somewhere else I forget
Im practicing to be an artist and I’ve had a tattoo gun for a while that I’ve been practicing with and I recently ordered a tattoo pen. I’m going to practice with it then tattoo myself when I’m ready. I definitely don’t want my first real person to be someone else so this video is helpful, thank you!
Tattoo machine
@@jamalhijazi I literally cane here to say that.🤣
@@jamalhijazithank you
Bro, I have the entire cast of Family Guy across the top of both legs. I started with one character and built up. Now I have an underwater scene on both legs. And have worked down to my feet. I’m out of real estate. I’ve tattooed myself with the use of mirrors and cameras, and even learned to tattoo ambidextrously. I’m not an artist, but I can draw if I have an image. It’s very rewarding and I love it when people come up and compliment my work. The look on their face is priceless when they ask where I got my work done and I say, “me.” I’ve done both arms, both legs, and now it’s just a matter of doing fill in, touch up, and putting it all together. Maybe some day I’ll take on some clients.
@@zchhrrs4590It absolutely IS! Well done fella. Do me!!! 😂
I am comforted to see that I am not the only one who does not really appreciate the pain of self-tattoo!
"do not appreciate the pain" ?
Is it this some poetic way of saying you do not like the pain??
Sometimes when you just say what you mean plainly you'd be surprised how the frequencies come out. Much more healthy and you don't end up having to push curses out for no reason
You guys explain everything so clearly. You guys explain way better than the guy I'm learning to tattoo from! :> Thank you so much.
Been watching your video content for days, so glad your straight up and font go all round the houses to explain
The 🐐, I’m only 2months into tattooing and you have helped a lot just off by being humble and getting your craft better never rush. Step by step really is the key until that time comes when u know you got it
I’m getting into tattooing after my parents told me to try it since I like to draw so I bought a kit for practice on fake skin, wish me luck and I’ll be referring to your vids for when I need guidance
If it was a kit DO RESEARCH before u think about using it on urself!!! I used a kit my brother got off Amazon for cheap and we tattooed each other years ago, and recently I looked into it and it was NOT MEANT FOR HUMANS!!! make sure your equipment is safe first!
@@_yoruwumost of the time the ink you get in cheap tattoo kits aren’t meant for humans. Always read reviews because most reviews will tell you that before you buy
Just finished filling in my 5th self done tattoo, granted 3 were pick and poke and the other 2 were done with a coil machine I was not comfortable with. Got my atomus pen and finger ledge cartridges, cleaned up the outline some and filled in thanks to your videos it went alot better, found out the hard way that cheap skins don't translate well
which model and specs do you have of the Atomus? how’s it been working? i’m looking for an upgraded pen for my real skin after i practice on fake skins w the Wormhole i got from amazon yesterday (may 5)
Your video was really helpful! Tattooed myself last night after practicing on the fake skin for months and I’m glad I put in all the work I did because I felt confident and it came out great! The first line took me a few tries to get the line in deep enough but after that it was fine. I wasn’t nervous at all but when I struggled with that first line I did get a bit shaky haha. I didn’t anticipate that so watching your video was a good heads up that that was normal. The pain was like my other tattoos honestly it was fine and after a few lines it was actually helpful to know I was getting the lines in to the same depth… it was sitting in the weird position to get to my ankle that was the worst ha. Thanks again! :)
What is the ointment you use on your glove to put on tattoo? Awesome video also it's actually second time watching it 😎👍
It has been a few years since I have tattooed, but all your videos are perfect for a quick refresher course. Thanks for the videos :)
Funny he said don’t do your fingers first and that’s exactly what I did, but I think I did really really good without any practice on fake skin. Watching your videos definitely definitely helps a lot you definitely hit ever important information on all your videos
You honestly still should have practised on fake skin. That is a rookie mistake as people will all say-BUT-glad it went well. THIS time. Please don't just jump straight in or that is when you are going to make a serious mistake and if you weren't aware; tattoos are permanent my dude, -you can't just grab an eraser and remove the screw ups 😂 Mistakes will cost you. Either in a bruised ego when you have to explain to your mates wtf you did to yourself or in $$$£££ to correct them! Anyway, glad it went well. Best of luck in the future.
Hi! I've been researching tatooing and found this. Some good tips you gave.
What I retained it;
Sterilize, Start small. Take your time, expect pain. Stop/Start/Take breaks. You're not in a rush when you're learning.
you did a GREAT JOB with the placement of your camera thank you so much for letting us see everything so well !
thanks bro, Im in the Artist accelarator course, was working but quit to do this course and start making money! I love art have been drawing my whole life, was already tattooing before 2015 , when my best friend died it hard to tattoo without thinking of my bro so I quit for awhile, but know my friend wouldnt want me to quit because he died! so I gotta forfill my dream of being a professional tattoo artist! so I thank you for your program give me the confidents to go pro, so thank you!
Love the dedication man. If there’s anything I can do to help feel free to reach out to either myself or Nathan in the FB group :)
I used to draw alot back in college even more or less minoring in art drawing I had so much fun with the class and recently started back at it with my 3 kids.
I got a machine myself recently as another outlet for my creativity, I have a ton of fake skin to use up and have fun with
I came across your videos actually while watching a gaming video but I’m glad I did, they’re very informative etc incase I ever do decide to a few months down the road to try and tattoo myself
Thanks
Genuinely gotta give this guy more credit for what he do
My wife and I have purchased all of the items and equipment that we need to tattoo each other and your video has made us feel more comfortable now. We need to get some more info on the speed of our gun and then we'll be tattooing each other! Thanks man, you are awesome!
What a great vid, refreshing to hear I'm not the only one who shakes while tattooing myself, when it first happened I tried to press through it and the lines were jagged as hell but now I know to pause and wait till it stops 👍😁👍💉
what kind of stuff do you use what is on your glove what ointment
When I made up my mind to learn to tattoo, I'd already been painting for a long time with Acrylics, Oils, Alcohol Based Inks, WaterColor, & some gouache paintings/portraits. I figured my experience as an artist would make the new medium a little easier than somebody who's never created art before.
There was 1 thing specifically that gave me more knowledge than watching 1,000 RUclips videos ever could: it was when I *FINALLY had finished enough fake skins to commit to a timeline. That involved setting up a dedicated space to work, where I could sit completely focused on the art piece in front of me, stop making excuses to "wait til Monday", & just start pulling lines on actual skin.
Luckily there is never a shortage of people who want free or discounted ink work so that phase in life gave me the most laid back feeling I've ever had while permanently drawing on somebody, because I would make it crystal clear to them that "THIS IS A FREE TATTOO. You're doing this as a favor to ME so that my tatt skills sharpen up, then everyone wins. With that being said, consider this an even exchange so if you choose to give me 50 bucks for my time, I don't ever want to hear that you got ripped off or that I charged you money for this or anything like that.
I noticed that the
Dude. That simple design is solid.
Just started learning only 2weeks I'm on paper n pencil,it's really Helpful to see and I'm excited for the day when I'll try on my skin
Did my first tattoo on my left forearm. Slightly difficult on the side but I’m fairly happy with it! I’ve been challenging myself and this tattoo is mainly linework with minor shading. I found a way to position my arm while also stretching it with the hand I was tattooing with. Again mildly challenging and uncomfortable, but overall happy with the result. This channel has been my go to on my tattooing journey and can say that I’ve learned a lot!
I saw this video too late! Didn't practice much on fake skin and then jumped straight to tattooing my own arm lol so I basically made all the mistakes
But I don't regret it, they turned out ok. Watching this, I'm glad that tattooing doesn't feel painful to me, that certainly makes practicing easier
This
I am a big fan, i want to start tattooing and about to buy all my stuff. I am looking up all your content and its helping me a lot to understand everything. Big thank you! I dont have any problem with pain when getting a tattoo but i think it hurts more doing it yourself because you know the pain is comming and inflicting it yourself. Pls keep putting up this great content for the noobies among us
honestly i needed to hear the advice of starting with traditional simple pieces, i think already being an artist has low key sabotaged my experience tattooing in thinking i can blindly transfer skills no problems leading me to start to doubt if this is even the path for me.
on i go to start from the start jajaja thanks un monton
After a lot of fake skin practise I can confidently say I’m ready to tattoo myself, this video helped a lot! Is there a part two on the steps after you’ve finished ? Like a Wipe area/wrap/breakdown station explanation?
I tattooed myself for the first time tonight using a lining needle after practising with fake skin doing lines waves circles and angles then I jumped in without stencils (freestyling it!) and they all look awesome. I did a treble clef, a moon and two hearts intertwined. Ankle one (the hearts) hurt a bit. I know you said don't do hand one but I found this video after the fact-Hand ones were actually awesome-moon on my mid finger and treble clef musical symbol was between thumb and first finger on back of the hand. They were all mini but I am super happy with them!
Love this video. Great advice. I definitely started the hard way. First one I did on myself was on my inside wrist. Lol. Then did thighs and more my forearm, and my ring finger. That was the hardest. You learn some ingenuity to be able to tattoo your own arms and hands.
That ouch reaction took me back. The thigh hurts more than people admit. I literally started a design I did on my left thigh and stopped 😅 my right thigh is blasted though. I’ve come to the conclusion that only someone else can do my thighs lol thanks for the video, appreciate the honesty!
I had to tattoo myself after getting a portrait tattoo. Tattoo artist really messed up the nose and had to fix the mouth. I stretched the arm with a clamp used for lamps...minus the lamp. I didn't put any lotion for a few days on that area. That part came off really easy with some slight scarring. Nothing too noticeable unless you look close. Was not perfect but very happy with the results.
Huge fan, love your content. It’s been so helpful over the years
Loved the "Ouch" :) thanks so much for your tutorials
I straight up just went straight for practicing on my self, my right leg is gonna be a doodle sleeve. I felt the bet way to learn would to be just stick the middle into myself.
I practice good sterile work ethic, I prep my workspace and self as if I were tattooing professionally in store. I'm not a tattoo artist. But it's better to remain in practice than out of it.
Great tattoo also. The shading was awesome. I just bought my machine product. About to start this tattoo journey with your videos
Tons of information with some good energy first video i clicked, everything i was looking for! Thank you
Glad it was helpful man!
Is that Aquaphor on your glove? What you’re applying throughout the tattoo?
Late reply but he said it’s green glide (you can use Vaseline as well).
Good advice and all, but as for myself, I started on myself with no practice ever, and now my whole body is covered except for my right arm. The progress is obvious, but they turned out pretty decent.
I really appreciate you mentioning the shakiness; I have a very steady hand unless I am tattooing myself😭
What stuff are you wiping on your stencil lines before pulling each line. Is it Vaseline?
Would of been cool if you showed the placing of the stencil as well
Prob an antibac, but don't quote me on it. Definitely NOT Vaseline though, and that stuff should be avoided on tattoos to high hell.
Just tattooed my upper knee last night, I had to blast some metal and bite a tongue depressor but it was a success! This’ll definitely teach you to be more gentle with you clientes 😅
May I ask, what is the lubricant on the glove that you are using and why?
Simple but very clean little tattoo! I enjoy tattooing myself. I've done several large tattoos on my left arm. Slowly filling it into a sleeve. Plan on doing a large skull on my shin tonight if I can get away from work early enough.
Were you able to get around to it?
Thanks! question: when you said "moving on to the six drops of black" is that they gray you mentioned?
Did a couple practice pieces on fake skin then I did one on my thigh, started out small like you said and eventually covered my shin and the side of my calf with a couple of good size pieces and now few years later I have one leg almost covered and a couple of tatts on my other leg I need to add too🤣🤣
Really good sharp lines which looks great. :)
I have a question. I'm a beginner... How many times do you deep the needle in the ink while tattooing?
You will know when you need to re-dip as it will be like when a pen runs out and starts to fade when you are using it. So to answer your question simply: as many times as it takes, but I recommend only putting a SMALL amount of ink in the pot at a time or you will incur huge waste.
I'm just beginning tattooing. I appreciate your knowledge and your non judgmental attitude. Huge respect to genuine souls - such as yourself. P.S. do I hear a Philly accent? I'm originally from Philly Texas now since 1996
Originally from pennsylvania :)
What did you use for lubricant (idk if that’s what it is) while tattooing? Would A&D or just regular Vaseline work the same?
I started on my knee and I must say it was a good spot for me to start
Hands down best tattooing 101 video out there. Very helpful thanks. If only you could mention what needles you used
They where kwadren needles
Awesome channel:) What I find interesting about tattooing myself (been doing it for +10 years) was that it hardly hurts anything at all! I get so focused so I kind of just channel out the pain... But I do shake, especially when tattooing harder to reach areas! (Though the side of the ribs are quite the pain when I think about it haha)
Awesome you're definitely one of the best out there your work is so smooth and clean
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you for going through the pain to teach others something important. We all do appreciate it.
By the way, is there a way to get a hold of the stancil for the finger you've done?
I'm pro numbing sprays or creams. However I'm a firm believer when your doing your own first tattoo it should be done without numbing anything. So you know exactly how it feels and as a right of passage
Happy to come across this because I’m nervous as I’ve yet to even start practicing but I wanted to jump in head first, now I know better and I appreciated seeing your video it stopped me from most likely making a huge lifelong error lol!!
Another soul saved! 😂 But really I'm glad that this video helped you. I always recommend to start out on fake skins first to practice your techniques and build your skills before jumping onto live skin
What is on your glove that you keep rubbing on your skin. Also what kind of soap do you use and when do you use it.
Its Sauron's finger chopped off with ring and everything, I loved it, It turned out great
Great work. You made it look very easy. Top tips.
Glad you liked it!
What’s the gel you’re using?
Excellent quality 👌 👏 👍 🙌 😎 😀 👌 👏 👍 loving watching this xxxxxx
All I can say is I love your videos. I am considering getting myself into tattooing and your videos really help to clarify things. ❤ I would though have a question. Do you consider it wrong if a begginer "drives" machine on the skin first starting and not floating like you do? Keep up with the good work, you are awesome! 😊
Quick question what were you using/rubbing on your skin before each line? (It was on your glove) Does it help slide or move the needle?
I use green glide or purple glide. But Vaseline works just as well.
@@Tattooing101 awesome thanks so much
Just started tattooing myself about a month ago and now I can’t stop
Your Sauron head is awesome man , with your current skills you could definitely put the elvish etchings into it for an upgrade !!!
That would be awsome!!!
Thank for making this video, I just ordered a kit from Amaxon, and this is helpful !
Well how’d it go???
Great video. What machine are you using? Also do you use any specific product (like a tattoo balm)
I just ordered a machine and supplies, should be here today and i cant wait to start (on fake skin first)
yea man , you're my dude for this, big ups Bra. love from New zealand
What needle size, did you use for the line work?
Thank you for all the advice. Just started and am not to the point I’d do it on myself yet. But feel like I’d be more ready now when I am.
Depth was what i was wondering. Im definitely following through with this. Luckily im a decent artist so i have that going for me at least.
Great job, well done. I have full tattooed leg sleeves made by myself. It looks awesome
So this is first time I’ve seen a video explain adjustment of needle depth (obviously I didn’t understand the directions on the machine) so now I’m curious. Can/does the plastic tip of the liner touch the skin?
I just tattooed myself a couple weeks ago, waiting on it to heal a bit more to go back in and do more. Wish I had this video first. Didn’t come out as bad as I thought it would though.
I love your videos and this is the first one I've come across you tattooing yourself. I just started and wanted to know. What's the importance of rubbing vaseline on the skin before tattooing it
It's so your needles can glide smoothly across the surface of your skin, reducing the chances of needles snagging
Just bought my first expensive machine and looking forward to learning :)
Cool, what machine did you get?
@@Tattooing101 I got the rotary works apprentice package :) recommended by tattooer. He didn’t really recommend tattoo pens as he said they don’t tend to last as long? I am enjoying the rotary machine tho :)
Love your vids...I can't practice on fake skin,,it's the way my mind works, I need thrown in at some depth and sink or swim...I am covered in pro tatts though so when I practice on myself it's small bits here and there and I'm totally self taught...really I only wanted to learn to shade in small gaps between pro tatts..I'm getting there..
needed this video! i have an assignment to tat myself before i can start on other people coming up and im terrified
I love art and the way tattoos look but i have zero tattoos because i am way to fickle to permanently mark my own body. Is that a big turn off for clients?
thank you for such an informative video! i noticed that i happen to have the same machine as you, i was wondering if you could share the voltages you had the machine set to for each step of this process? i attempted my first tattoo on myself since getting this machine recently and i had to double line the whole thing because the end result was a bit scratchy.
What are you wiping on it as you go? The stuff on the back of your hand?
When you change colors during the session what suggestions do you have to make sure you don't accidentally mix a little bit of black with your next color ?
Dip your needle in a cup of distilled water and then touch the needle to a clean paper towel to get the water out. Repeat that until the ink chamber is clear. Or just use a different needle. The black and colored ink won't mix once it's in your skin. Black covers everything.
Which is more painful, the lining or the shading/coloring?
Lining
I do most of my own tattoos. Bought a kit from a buddy who stopped an apprenticeship. I'm at 30 total.
I want to learn how to do tattoos! I do nails and I'm an artist. My mom got her first tattoo at 15 and I want to get one too cause I'm turning 15 this year. I love doing anything that have to do with art. But no one is tattooing teens anymore where I'm located, even with parental consent. So I wanted to learn myself! I wanted my first tattoo to be betty boop! :DD
did you start? i’m curious to know. it’s cool you’re getting into it so early.
This content is very helpful for me because i want to learn tattooing.
What gel are you wiping over the tattoo during the session?
So you added the black shading first and then the color packing. Did you go over the black shaded area w color? Or did you try to avoid overlapping color over the black?
I do the blacks first to avoid 'muddying' the colors
Would you still recommend this to a young tattoo artist who is just starting out? I have people who would let me tattoo on them for practice as well as fake skin but for a teen would it be better to wait to be a full adult? I fully believe that I will become a tattoo artist and I want tattoos but should my first tattoo be something I do by myself?