How to:✅ set up and tear down your tattoo station 🤘

[@ArtSomething]

✅Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/daveinks.88/ ✅Art-Something Tattoo Podcast!: artsomethingtattoopodcast.buzzsprout.com ✅ PATREON FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: www.patreon.com/ArtSomething All the videos will still be free on KZbin I will just be offering early access and a little behind the scenes in the future. ✅Also I have added some links to "some" of the equipment and supplies I use that are obtainable from Amazon. I will keep updating the list as I try new things. Not all the equipment I use is available on amazon but I will do my best to link you guys with new equipment and supplies as time goes on. Thanks again everyone for watching!! You guys and gals are amazing!! 🤘

[@thetaorobertshow265]

this literally clarified this whole process! Being an absolute beginner, I tried to rely on my memories of what tatt artists used to do when I got my ink and it was all so fuzzy and confusing. But this - this is some pro tattoo artist course material right here! Thank you! 🙏

[@ArtSomething]

Yeah I remember not really knowing if I was doing things right or not. SO I figured we would just go over that real quick so everyone has something to go off of when starting out. And the cleaner and safer we all are the better for everyone. And thank you Robert much love!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@serenaenglish5438]

I appreciate what you are doing so much! I keep these vids on standby. I know many other artist on here feel the same way man. Big appreciation for helping us all 🙏🏽

[@kaaynate9039]

I am just getting started into practicing and was so nervous on what to get and how to set up and all your videos been so helpful 💯

[@ArtSomething]

I am happy to know the video is helping you out KAY/NATE and I hope you feel a little bit better and or confident in what you need to get. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!! and KEEP ROCKING 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Harun-r3r]

Wonderful best teacher bro

[@aliviabratcher7694]

Same! Like they’re straight to the mf point.. out of curiosity and learner myself how’s it going? Does it seem easier?

[@ilicr5926]

I'm a dental assistant, and just found a passion for tattooing... So your video really helped me. I'm very glad that set up and tear down are very similar to what I already do. Gotta avoid all that cross contamination! 🤘

[@ArtSomething]

Yep you got it right we have to avoid cross-contamination. And being a dental assistant should make this process a little more comfortable for you. As most the products we use are also used in dental. And congrats on your passion for tattooing because it’s the best passion I have 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@cloroxbleach4926]

Omg i am studying to be a DA ( still in hs but it offers a program ) is not really the pathway i want to take. Ive been interested in handpoking and starting to practice on fake skin ! Good luck on your journey 🙌🏼

[@carlyliliho88]

I have a tip! You can use a medium sized brand new plastic trash bag to cover your tray instead of saran wrap. It makes it so easy to clean because I just starting rolling the bag from the open end and capture all the stuff on my tray after I'm done!

[@TheInkhustletattootv]

I have been using seran wrap to wrap my squeeze bottles , a long sheet long enough tk warp the bottle a couple times and snug it tight around the cap 💯 i find it easy and fun

[@shaymurphyphotog]

Great video. Alternative to vaseline underneath the rinse cup I've seen: Use two cups, cut one in half (horizontal), turn it upside down then put the other cup in it. It gives a better base and less likely to be knocked over.

[@maurar3755]

THANK YOU!! I'm thankful to have come across your video. It's not easy to a)find a video with a "start to finish/step by step" process (which is simple but missed by so many ppl who have videos on "how to prep". Many "prep" videos only offer a verbal step by step (skipping nuances as well as safety and important tidbits). This is the only video I have now that can actually help me in my process of becoming a tattoo artist. Looking forward to this type of teaching. Thank you again

[@losado8712]

Good alternative for dental bits is aluminum foil . I start setting up my station every time with it. Also a little tip for coil lovers like me, there are machine bags that are quite usefull if you want keep your machines clean during the progress and dont clean that much later. Also you need to bag your clipcord aswell, and dont make mistake of taping the clipcord sleeve to the end of the cord itself, pierce the ends though it, only like this its really serving its purpose. Also like always great video man.

[@ArtSomething]

Great idea Losado!! Aluminum foil I’m sure it works great as well didn’t even think of that. 👍 and thanks for adding some tips in there for those who are using a coil machine with clip cord. Appreciate your support brother and your tips keep rockin!!!🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘

[@hauntedsoul1000]

I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you very much.

[@ArtSomething]

That’s awesome to hear Jay rock glad the videos and the channel are helping you out!! No don’t quit and keep rocking🤘🤘🤘

[@Mimianimates]

I’m apprenticing right now and haven’t been shown how to set up yet, just trying to be ahead of the game. Thank you!

[@BajaChick]

I just recently uploaded a similar video ... I love the fact that in the years of ur experience ur still open to new or better tips . Every time I tattoo I might change something to make things easier and or safer for me and the other person.

[@ArtSomething]

That’s awesome!! And yes I think it’s important to always stay open to new ideas in regards to tattooing. I’m not perfect sometimes we don’t know if we’re doing things right or not lol. By the way you made a great video do you have a great channel and I wish you nothing but success!! Keep rocking!!🤘🤘🤘

[@bradenvankirk291]

You have shown me more about art with your channel in your videos than I could have learned in years of apprenticeship.

[@ArtSomething]

Damn thank you so much Braden that means a lot!!👍🙏👍 and it makes me really happy to know that you’ve been able to learn so much from these videos!! So keep learning and keep rockin🤘🤘👊🤘🤘

[@Zombies194]

In less than 12 hours I go into a tattoo shop in Reading PA to show a tattoo shop owner what I got, he wants to see what I know from prep to clean up, even what kind of tattooing techniques I know. My client I have coming with tomorrow is super excited, quite frankly, so am I. This video was a great refresher on how to stay clean, and it’s always good to come back to! Wish me luck!

[@jordansadventuresSW]

You’re a savior omgggggg !! I started apprenticeship 4 days ago and I messed up today tearing down my artists station lol and I did not want to do it again !!! I love ur videos and u just happened to post this today lol just know u saved someone from making future mistakes today lol❤️❤️❤️ keep doing u

[@ArtSomething]

First off I’d like to say congratulations on your apprenticeship!!!!🤘🤘🤘👊👊🤘🤘🤘 again that’s really cool for days inn keep rocking it! And I’m really happy to hear the video was able to help you at the right time👍 It’s reasons like this that I will continue to keep making videos for as long as I can. I wish you nothing but the best Jordan as you continue down this journey!!🤘Rock On!

[@kat.kat.20078]

I am becoming tattoo artist, and I can't thank you enough! You gave me so much knowledge, so thank you!👊🏻👍🏻

[@dustintyler7312]

your videos have helped me so much. thank you. your amazing

[@davidtanner9355]

Tattoo Tip-They make a metal tray that hold your cup it tilts a little so your about to get more ink out of your cups and they have places to slide in to and sit it’s pretty cool and helped me out a lot

[@jontarkovspartan7363]

I love your channel it has help me on my tattoo journey. 😊 thanks

[@jesselmolina33]

Hey man, love all your videos and you’ve taught me a lot. I’ve been tattooing on myself for about a month and getting better each time. My dilemma is that my right side is partially paralyzed due a brain tumor that led to many surgeries. So I’m still trying to find the best way I can stretch the skin. If this was 2 months ago I would of never thought I’d be tattooing. I have many myself but because of my circumstances i didn’t think that I could of been doing this Now that I am I’m not going to stop till I perfect my craft. Thanks again

[@ArtSomething]

Wow Jesse you my friend are an inspiration!!! Amazing to hear that you are breaking the boundaries of what you thought was possible and are pretty much tattooing one handed. As far as stretching the skin goes you may need a helper to assist stretching the skin while you do your work. I think its awesome that you wont quit and are determined to perfect the craft!!🤘🤘🤜👊🤛🤘🤘 Keep on ROCKING Jesse and send some pics of your work as you go IG @daveinks.88

[@jesselmolina33]

Art-Something thank you man. There are no excuses in this world. Where there’s a will there’s a way. Right now I’m using what little movement I have in my shoulder to push my hand into the skin to stretch it out. I’ve thought about getting help when stretching but that help isn’t always going to be there and in those situations I’m going to need a plan when it’s only me and a client.

[@JuacoMmM]

@@jesselmolina33 i know im super late but there are some tapes for skin stretching

[@jesselmolina33]

@@JuacoMmM wait really!!! Where can I find these?

[@JuacoMmM]

@@jesselmolina33 Medical tape, the one they use when they cover a freshly made wound, it ia transparent

[@Anonymous06831]

Thank you for the awesome video ..im in the process of learning how to do tattoos i found that doing this helps my depression and keeping me positive. I've been watching all your videos and you really helped me out alot how to prepare myself, thank you 🤘

[@ArtSomething]

No problem im happy to help! And thats really great to hear that tattooing is helping you out in so many ways. I wish you the best of luck as you continue down the journey. Stay positive and Keep Rocking!! 🤘

[@kelpjelli]

My friend and I just got a tattoo kit, going to be tattooing myself and my friends, thank you for the video!

[@Robinbbart]

Thank you so much for this video! Which basic disinfectant do you use for the squirt bottles?

[@christiecox2593]

Thanks for the step by step instructions!! You rock!!!!

[@ArtSomething]

No problem!! Keeping a clean area is very important so im glad you enjoyed the video!!! 🤘🤘👍

[@tylerarnold2298]

Thank you for all your info you are awesome man! You have helped me on my tattoo journey so much! It’s something I’ve wanted to do since I got my first tattoo at 18.

[@ArtSomething]

Thats awesome to hear Tyler!! Really glad the videos are helping you turn your dream into reality!! 🤘🤘 I wish you nothing but the best as you continue down this Journey and as always Keep Rocking brother!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@g_dub]

Thanks for your videos big dawg. I've been teaching myself the last year and have grown leaps and bounda since watching your shit. Keep up the good work dude, much luv 👍

[@leviburns89]

The clients being late gag... bro I swear to god, that touched me.

[@ArtSomething]

LOL its the truth sometimes.

[@ChaseFitnessJ]

super helpful video, answered my questions. thank you sir

[@ArtSomething]

your very welcome Jesse!!🤘

[@micolino2822]

Dude your videos are of so much help for this newbie. Glad I found ya!

[@mrsandiegovlogs]

You can. Hold the bottles by the top of the bottle holding the top bag, Pull off the bottom bag , Pull the top bag up a tad exposing the bottom of the bottle allowing you to place the bottom of the bottle on the other dental mat. Then pulling of the top bag easily. No need to place the bottle on the side.

[@solvebring]

Awesomesauce! Thank you man! I’ve so waited for you to do this video. ☺️👍🙏

[@ArtSomething]

Thats awesome to hear Andreas!! So glad this was the video you needed!! Keep Rocking Brother and thank you for your continued support!! 🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘

[@solvebring]

Art-Something Well, in short, THANK YOU, man! Your channel is very appreciated! 🙏

[@allyson4550]

Aw man where to begin.. I've been watching your videos & taking hella notes like if i were in class. I'm very very thankful youtube has you on here. I appreciate each and every video you have for new beginners. I'm super excited to order my things to get started. :) Thank you so much for what you do.

[@littlered8208]

Your videos have been really helping me. You explain stuff soooo well.

[@n.i.ffishing3301]

hey art love the content i am trying to learn as much as possible about tattooing i am 16 and i want to know more about the different sizes of needles and the difference in the shading and lining needles thanks brother cant wait for the next vid

[@ArtSomething]

Thanks man!!! Great to hear your learning from the vids!! 👍👍 Here are a couple of vids you may or may not have seen and they talk about needles and how to use them and what not. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHK8d59pa551nck kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6Wkcnxufd9mp5o Thanks again Brother appreciate the support!! 🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘

[@celinenicole795]

Watching this helped so much as i was looking for the best way to be clean. but those wipes are not in stock anywheres online do you know of an alternative?

[@ArtSomething]

Thanks Nicole glad the video was of help to you!! 👍👍 Yeah the wipes are well wiped out lol. I use the spray for now like I did in the video. It will work just fine but when the wipes become available I would try to get those as they are much nicer to use.

[@LeftyLeft69]

Thank you for your vids and sharing your knowledge! I’m apprenticing at a shop and a lot of these steps are skipped. Makes me wonder if I’m learning in the wrong shop

[@ArtSomething]

Many of these steps were skipped at the shop I worked at as well. I pretty much learned on my own that this is the set up I prefer. It’s changed a bit and then modified over time but remains pretty much the same.

[@LeftyLeft69]

@@ArtSomething this set up just looks more cleaner to what I’ve seen from the shop. Ill most definitely be following the same tips here. Thanks bro

[@monkeyd.52]

G’day mate! 😃🤙 Mate HUGE THANKS TO YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS! Seriously they are a fricken life saver. I had to give up on my dream to tattoo when I shipped off to FT Benning 10 years ago and I just had a huge drive to do something that I love and makes me happy, and when I picked up a tattoo machine I honestly felt the happiest that I’ve been in a long time due to my major depression. But hit a huge wall when I started begging all the local shops for an apprenticeship. I either got “you’re to old to learn tattooing, no one will let you practice on them like they would if they were in high school”. And yes the obvious racial differences when they see that I’m part African American. You’re videos literally gave me a lot of hope. Thank you bro, keep making videos mate because I have my bell on! God bless ya 🙏🤙

[@ArtSomething]

WOW thats awesome to hear the vids have been a life saver !! 👍🤘🤘👍 I understand the depression man I struggle with it every day. But I made tattooing my outlet, I put everything into it and never let anyone tell me NO or I cant or get a real job. You have to do this for you brother! For your well being. If you want something bad enough then you WIll make it happen, so it makes me very happy to know that these vids are helping you out cause you are the person I made these vids for. THe one who has a dream, loves art and wants to try to make a living do what they love. I wish you nothing but the best my friend and Keep Rocking you got this man!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@virginiadecristo]

Any experience with barracks tattoos? Asking for a friend... 😅

[@mitsubishi04]

Thank you teacher for your time ,be safe God bless

[@ArtSomething]

No problem glad I could help Hoto!! 🤘🤘 God bless you and yours as well my friend!!

[@fernandorivera8617]

Iv been Tattooing for a while and there is always more things To learn🖤

[@ArtSomething]

I couldnt agree more Fernando!! Always new stuff to learn!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@wisemenmusic9412]

Wife is learning, thanks for just getting down to business! I have zero interest, but enjoy watching. Very well done, you have a great channel for sure. Subbed and thanks again!

[@ArtSomething]

Oh that’s awesome to hear your wife is learning tattoo!🤘 i’m glad to hear you still watch the videos even though you don’t have any interest in tattooing yourself. I’m sure your wife appreciate you supporting her so keep on rocking both of you!!! 🤘👍🙏👍🤘

[@kingmeta25_23]

Another great video bro. I never heard of Cava side,I use Lysol. And I put a bag over my green soap and water mix and tape the excess of the bag around the bottle but not touching the bottle. Im a left hand artist,so I do my tattoo left. My supplies are always to the right of me. It's more convenient to have it there to avoid spilling stuff. But great video the subscribers are rolling in. I remember when it was just 400,now it's 36k

[@ArtSomething]

Oh man bro I know what you mean it use to be a few of us here.... then IDK what happened I guess word got round lol but its honestly great to see so many of us come together and learn from each other. I have learned something new with every video I put out as so many people give me tips all the time. I guess what im saying is thank you King for being a solid supporter from the beginning!!! And yeah left handed would change things up just a bit lol. I use cavicide as it kills everything pretty much within three min. This is incase any bodily fluids made it past the barrier, it ensures everything is dead if you will. Keep Rocking King!!! Respect 🤘🤘🤜👊🤛🤘🤘

[@WOMPWOMPWHATITDO]

Really appreciate the new upload, been learning so much form you! I do have a couple simple questions and i apologize if its been answered already but 1. I know to use distilled water for my greensoap mixture, but what is the plain bottle of distilled water used for? 2. Is there a specific reason you use Cavicide instead of isopropyl alcohol to clean your station? My guess is its maybe to harsh of a product to use over and over on your supplies? Thanks again man, not to sound corny but you have changed my life, with so much toxicity within the tattoo community you are a shining light

[@mandydavis1936]

Thank you so much for all of your videos! Please keep making them! They are easy to follow, to the point and extremely helpful for me. 🔥👏👍🏼

[@ArtSomething]

Glad to hear that Mandy!! 👍 I will certainly keep making videos I’m just glad to hear that you were learning from them and enjoying them!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@Ethy4n4]

your videos are so helpful! thank you!

[@ArtSomething]

Your very welcome and Glad you like them! 🤘🤘

[@brandonl2329]

Is the cavicide an alternative to an autoclave?

[@Twisted-ink-sneek]

realy helpful ! thanks a lot !!

[@kevincito2345]

Your videos are gonna be very handy, thanks for taking the time to help out the tattoo community babies!

[@cristinelorraine6220]

Hi!! I’m just starting on tattooing, your videos help me so much. Thanks tons!!! Looking fwd for more videos!

[@ArtSomething]

So glad to hear they are helping you out Cristine and thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@josh_h812]

With the coronavirus pandemic going on and tattoo parlors getting shut down, I decided to start doing my own tattoos. Ive always been an artist and now I finally have time to pursue my passion. Thank you for these videos you truly are my mentor. Im 37 and I plan on making a career out of tattooing because of your step by step instructions. What's a good reasonbly priced pen kit to start out with? I've been looking at different ones but can't decide.

[@ArtSomething]

The machine I would recommend that’s affordable and quite nice would be the CNC Q2. I bought this to see if it was any good and see if I can recommend it to people. Since using it I haven’t really use my Chyanne at all. It’s good all-around machine I have a video on it I think it’s called CNCQ too short pen review. Thanks for watching Josh I wish you nothing but the best my friend and keep rockin!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@sammispatz6999]

@@ArtSomething I ordered the Bronc V7, do you recommend this to be good for a beginner? Or do you prefer CNC Q2

[@ArtSomething]

@@sammispatz6999 Sorry Sammi as I have never used the Bronc V7. So for that reason I cant compare the two my friend.

[@Tat2byD]

Great video, just getting started and this was the best video I’ve seen so far on pre prep and after. Thank you

[@betterplace3624]

I'm a above average artist and almost 40 yrs old. I don't have any tattoos.The artwork and different styles of today's tattoos gives me an urge to want to learn.

[@ArtSomething]

That’s awesome to hear!! I hope you take the leap and start your journey down this tattooing road!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@bobloescobart1587]

This is a very useful video, and it's going to help my whith my *2022 goal of being more clean and organized*.So maybe one day I can tattoo people! Lol

[@karryb2674]

Thank you for all of these videos! I’m learning so much. Can you show how you set up/wrap your client chair/table? Or did I miss that video? Thanks again!😁

[@sofiadalsgaard3672]

Thank you for making these videos, im 14 years old and I dream of tattoing. My dad is a tatto artist, but he dosent know i wanna tatto. I love youre videos, and youre helping me whit how to put ny shades, lines and set my things up proberly. Thank you😃😄

[@simonkristiansen960]

good video mate! the film you use in the start to wrap work place, i would use the other side, because on the out side of the wrap there could be bacteria, so the inside of it is clean if you get what i mean, my english are not the best :P thanks!

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Simon seriously thank you for that tip I really appreciate that!! Some how I would have never thought of that so again what a great point!!👍👍 I will certainly be making that change moving forward!!!! 🤘🤘🤜👊🤛🤘🤘

[@michaelm7567]

Great video. So I broke down and bought a CNC Q2 pen just to see what all the hype is about. Wow it works just as good as my Cheyenne. Will be using it a lot more. Glad I purchased it.. keep on kicking ass man.

[@ArtSomething]

Same here man!! I thought ok ill find a machine that seems solid and affordable and see how it compares to my Cheyenne. And I have to say I havent used the cheyenne since getting the Q2. And thanks Michael glad your enjoying the content and I really do appreciate the support my friend!! 🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘

[@michaelm7567]

Do you have a IG account

[@crom666doom]

Leaving a comment so I can get a like and revisit this video for reference. Very informative, thanks a lot. Studio practice ignorance has been one of the elements that has retarded my progress thus far.

[@ArtSomething]

Great idea to keep bookmark the video. And Im happy to hear this video can help you out. I also appreciate the support!!🤘🙏🤘

[@michelleeaston6257]

I wonder how clean your home is if its anything like how clean your tattooing station is VERY CLEAN!!! You have some great tips THANK YOU...

[@deyunvibes]

Keep Em Coming, Man.

[@ArtSomething]

Will do Nykera!! And thank you soo much for watching and supporting!!!! 🤘🤜👊🤛🤘

[@M3DD]

I really can’t tell you anything new so, thank you very much for your videos👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@romanlopez1325]

I practice mostly on my self only tattooed 2 people before pandemic I'm amature of bout 2to2 1/2yrs experience but I love art and drawing on skin is my new thing it's way different n its calming to me ... mostly practice on my left arm right now lol

[@N9NEHUNTERISH]

Great vid Dave, as always brother. Keep up the outstanding work.

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Richard I always appreciate your support brother🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Biblegirl123]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@DiamondPoison666]

Thank you so much for all your videos! Been learning a lot this past months from you, best teacher ever lol I was wondering what is the best outlining ink you have used for lettering or traditional tattoo designs

[@ArtSomething]

Thanks David really appreciate that man!! 👍👍 I use Dynamic ink for both lining and to make my gray wash. I also use big sleeps black and their gray wash but thats for really dark work. Hope this helps brother!! 🤘🤘

[@DiamondPoison666]

@@ArtSomething thanks brother, helps out alot to know 👌✌️ means alot and stay safe!

[@arturobarraza5082]

Good morning, once again thank you so much for time & knowledge. I always look forward to your videos, my question is what do you recommend for an alternative for CaviCide? I currently use Great Value All Purpose Cleaner, Lemon Scent am I at wrong?

[@lukedorrington7455]

I do it all very similar except my rinse cup and ink cups go into a separate small medical tray lined with cling film (saran wrap) just so any spills only go into that small tray and not anywhere near my machines

[@ArtSomething]

Thats a smart idea Luke I may have to steal that tip from you. As I seem to spill my rinse cups more often then i'd like to admit lol. Thanks again man always appreciate it!! 🤘🤘🤜👊🤛🤘🤘

[@cesarnavarro8627]

dude thank you so much great info:)

[@kuroihana9360]

Do you not autoclave the grip?

[@TAT3663]

Hey great video it's really helpful. Just wondering if there any advice on bins. What type to use and how to clean etc.

[@charanpc7823]

Thank you so much Brother. Really helpful. Love from India.😊🤘

[@ArtSomething]

No problem Charan!! Happy to help brother!! and much love back to you and India!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@blessedone7432]

Thanks bro great information like always. Stay blessed.

[@ArtSomething]

No problem Blessed always happy to help. And thank you so much keep rocking brother!! 🤘🤘

[@maddie9311]

can you do a video or include in a video, all about saniderm aftercare with a tattoo? for example, how long to leave saniderm on, what to expect after a day or two, etc?

[@ArtSomething]

Yeah Maddie that sounds like a fantastic idea. I’ll be looking into putting something together here in the upcoming few weeks. 👍👍👍

[@kristalnegron9452]

Thank you so much for the education I’m getting through your videos! 🖤👏🏻

[@ArtSomething]

You are very welcome and I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos👍 thank you for watching and supporting the channel🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@TickyTy]

Thank you for making these videos!! So much helpful information and guidance. Really awesome.

[@albertinigeorge2190]

@art-something, first, im very thankful for all of ur videos and passing ur info and experience to us, thank u so much, 2nd im trying to download this video to keep watchinf it, but i cant, is there anything i can do to be able to download it? thanks in advance

[@vikinglonghairdediconichai3935]

Thanks my bro for another very nice video .🤘🤘🤘

[@ArtSomething]

No problem Vasileios 👍👍 And always I appreciate your continued support brother!! 🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘

[@romanlopez1325]

Mann cool work station mines all ghetto at times but I'm sterile as I can be and I like all your inks I've only got few but I'm saving to make my station as cool as yours

[@jochenmerckx1116]

My workspace is a little bit smaller, so I youse a glass top with some foil. for the rest its the same, nice video friend

[@ArtSomething]

Oh yeah foil would work great as well!! 👍 Thanks for sharing that Jochen!! ANd thank you again for the support!! 🤘👍🙏👍🤘

[@junkskin2720]

What do you clean your hands with after tattooing? Is there anything you’d recommend??

[@ArtSomething]

I just wash up with soap and water.

[@alexm4495]

do you use an autoclave? I haven't been able to find out if it's absolutely necessary to use one or if thoroughly wrapping and cleaning everything is good enough.

[@eggyboi1217]

It depends, cartridge machines can often be cleaned very well with cavicide or a similar cleaner because it is less likely for bodily fluids to pool inside the machine. If you are using metal tubes and grips with standard needles they should probably be autoclaves because it is very difficult to ensure all the fluids have been cleaned inside. IMO it is better to autoclave whenever you can but sometimes that just isn’t an option.

[@wilhemlawrie3967]

This really helped man

[@b3455t]

What's the best method of cleaning and storing the squirt bottles after the tattoo is done? Thanks love your videos.

[@DrEltonkreativ]

since I have a nursing background and am trained in hygiene, I would advise you to use surface disinfectant wipes instead of spray disinfection. On the one hand, they are safer to handle, more hygienic and have the right effective concentration. 1 cloth to disinfect the tattoo machine, 1x to disinfect the accessories such as bottles and co, 1 cloth to disinfect the workplace and 2-3 cloths to disinfect everything else such as couches etc. that could have come into contact with the customer or is. Don't forget to change gloves. I use Meliseprol from Braun, for example, I don't need 2 different disinfectants, I have one for everything that is gentle on the material. A lot has happened in hygiene on the subject of distilled water, at least here in Germany. We were instructed to stop using distilled water, neither in care nor in tattoo studios. The background why is that water tips over after 24 hours and germs and bacteria start to build up in it to be cost effective we were advised to use small bottles of still water from the supermarket which is just as good as distilled and cheaper.

[@joserivera-qb4zv]

This Helped a lot thank you. Also, Thank you for your service Brother

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you so much Jose I’m really happy the videos are helping a man. Thank you brother I appreciate Support!!! 🤘🤘🙏🙏🤘🤘

[@Fun-pn5bz]

Ireally loved him

[@ArtSomething]

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[@rafofficialify]

So you touched the red needle bin with the gloves you just tattooed with and put it aside? Also just to be 100% sure, when the client comes you put the stencil on while wearing the gloves then you dispose of the gloves, get a new pair and pour the ink in the cups right?

[@thenorthproject8465]

Great video dude, really informative, keep up the good work!!!!

[@ArtSomething]

Thanks man appreciate that and im glad you enjoyed the vid!! 🤘🤘

[@westbellfort6200]

Im about to start practicing in fake skin and i really enjoy your videos. I seen a video where you say distilled water to rinse the needle when using different colors. Ahhh so my question is do you just dip it and thats it???

[@leviburns89]

Still wondering how u guys adjust your stroke and depth with the machine all wrapped up. Seems like I have to do a half-full rotation on my rotary machine to adjust depth between needles. But with it all wrapped up, it binds and becomes a pain. Thoughts?

[@punkrockdruidess]

I wrap mime with a clip cord cover but I leave enough of the plastic in the middle to be able to twist my machine once around to adjust needle throw

[@leviburns89]

@@punkrockdruidess thanks for the feedback Liz!!! I still have one massive concern though.... Cross-Contamination from the cart tips. The grips on our machines are autoclavable, but the needle carts touch the machine housing and even the piston that drives the needle comes into contact with the cartridge. So basically, anytime you switch cartridges in a machine during a peice, there is a 100% cross-contam that cannot be cleaned because the motor and housing cannot be autoclave. The membranes in the cart only protect from the insides of the cart leaking backwards, the moment you touch or bump or remove a cart, its garbage, in the eyes of health officials.

[@leviburns89]

I've learned my way thru this - buy quality needles with membranes, only grab the cartridge from the exposed end. In truth, with proper sanitation during cleanup this is no longer an issue as you are soaking the grip/housing in cavicide (i use opti-max), as well as doing a thorough clean with the cavicide of the machine assembly. Now the trick is re-lubing the parts before putting it back together.

[@nirogangentertainment2554]

So the two squeeze bottles. One is the green soap mix and the other is just distilled water?

[@Nicole-vy3jy]

Do you need an autoclave to disinfect the grip of the pen or do you just use the wipes? I am having a hard time finding disposable sterile grips for the cnc q2 your videos inspired me to start tattooing! I want to make sure I’m being safe and clean as possible!

[@abigailheileman9382]

amazing video man like always.

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you soooo much Nicole!! 🤘👍🤜🤛👍🤘

[@DesArtandInk]

Hi Dave, this video somewhat answered a question that's been plaguing me. I'm looking to purchase a pen style machine, and have been somewhat limited in my selection due to concerns about grips. Many folks say that if you're not autoclaving the grip, you should use a disposable one. This steered me away from buying a CNC machine as there aren't any disposable grips available for them. I was wondering if you had your own autoclave, but I see now you just disinfect your grip with cavacide. Have you ever had any issues with clients reporting infections? I'm on a similar path to becoming a tattoo artist as yourself, and just want to be as safe as possible. Cheers, thanks.

[@Elindio_23]

Nice! ~El Indio~

[@zawad1981]

Excellent videos. I've been binge watching them. When it comes to spray bottles, I use a new one for each client. The method you are using has too much potential to be contaminated. I used to cover my bottles the same way, but realized this potential hazard, and figured it would be best to just dispose of them after each client. btw... have you made the vid for the RCA conversion for the cheyenne pen? Thanks again, you rock!

[@ArtSomething]

That seems like it would get pretty expensive using a new bottle for every client. But I guess you can’t put a price on cleanliness. And no I still have not made the RCA conversion for the Chyanne pen. Sooner or later I’ll make that video👍👍 thanks for watching Z Awad appreciate the support🤘

[@JenniferHayesJVG]

Thanks! New Subscriber Here! Cant wait to watch more of your videos!

[@ArtSomething]

That's awesome to hear Jennifer. I appreciate your support of the channel!! 👍👍

[@adamugly7313]

Get those little trays off Amazon they got a larger size 2 I don’t know what they’re called but they work incredibly well and will reduce the time you spend setting up

[@granvillehendricks1301]

Great video👌!!!!!! Cool to see how you do things and how i can improve my own gameplan. Your videos are always helpfull. Thanks alot !!!!👌

[@ArtSomething]

Thanks Granville 👍👍 glad the video is helping you and the game plan out!! Always good to be prepared. And thanks for watching its much appreciated!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@frankybaby89_27]

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