Back To Basics | Line Work Tutorial | Week 2

[@ploopyfudgewink9207]

The vaseline on the bottom of the palm is genius. Its been so hard pulling straight lines without it, thanks.

[@Lirelir]

Pls keep it up, i just ordered my first machine and utensils, can't wait to follow along these tutorials

[@SolderSoldier]

Would be cool to have a video showing how much ink you’re getting in the cartridge before you start pulling lines. I’m just discovering your channel so this might exist but that’s the basic kind of stuff I’d like to see. Also what you’re wiping with and how you clean it off to see what you’re doing.

[@numbersmasher]

Hey hey I'd love if you'd cover extra super thick lines for Traditional and which kinds of needles to use, the pluses and minuses of using shaders to do linework, what's the max size lining cartridge and is that necessary, and on the other end about thin micro lines- are 1rl liners safe to use for any kind of ordinary linework (we have so many clients coming in wanting micro, micro-micro mini tats and one client actually -requested- I use a 1rl, she wanted it as "fine" and "dainty" as possible, she wanted the smallest line that exists.) I'd love also if you'd touch on how to do geometry with linework and how to approach the criss-crossing lines. My mentor said to avoid criss-crossing lines even with geometry but I don't know if that's always possible?

[@Rauta.tattoo]

Hello ❤ please talk on different types of skin on the body and the appropriate depth, ankles for example the back of the arm or wrists. Do you change settings on the machine when you move towards the back of the arm for example? Also positioning of the client for different tattoos. And the last one that came to mind: stencil placement: what kind of marks to do to properly align it and how to do an arm band stencil for example. (I know that all of this is probably here on KZbin already, however I’d like to know how you do it ) thank you for this content and everything that you do🙏🏻

[@janetleehoar]

Hey hey i have just been into tattooing for last few weeks and i have realised that i love it...I have been watching you guys for a while now and this last two weeks videos has been so helpful i am busy with this video as i type here but i would like you to please show more to do about coil machines because I am using one to start learning and its hard to adjust the coil to the pen machines with your videos i know on one of the previous videos you said that they have alot of things to move and all that and to be honest i am abit stuck with my machine and need some help from someone that knows alot more than me but i would really like to work with the older machines more than the pens

[@Eveninggrace2000]

Hey I don’t know if you’ll see this, but you’ve been such a big help and inspiration with me learning how to tattoo. I really seem to be struggling when it comes to circles and ovals and was wondering if you could do a video showing some techniques for it?

[@Tattooing101]

I'll be covering that in Week 4! So stay tuned :)

[@Eveninggrace2000]

@@Tattooing101 awesome! I look forward to it. Thank you for the response and keep making awesome videos!

[@_.Krzn_art]

Hey! I just found your channel and started your back to basics serie. Thank you so much, that is very helpful. I was wondering if you have a video where you explain how to know what is the correct voltage to use?

[@Tattooing101]

Hey! Yes we have a video on our channel that explains Hand speed vs Voltage. You can check it out here :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6SomH-LrbSKZ6c

[@Tattooing101]

There is! you can check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6SomH-LrbSKZ6c

[@edwardmarwick]

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge! I have questions, What is the optimal amount of needle hang? And what is the best way to visualize 2mm depth while tattooing?

[@teasp00ns]

Will probably be in a future video already, but some tips for following curves while keeping the needle pointing with the line. I really struggle with shakiness when trying to rotate my wrist so that the needle keeps pointing the right way as the curve changes. Great videos, ty!

[@Tattooing101]

It's out in Week 4's video now :)

[@beartrapgames1147]

I just got my first gun doing at home tattoos can you go over more about how much ink to have in reservoir how deep to dip your gun etc. Im having problem with ink splattering and pooling. It makes it very hard to see my lines lol. Thank you btw learn so much from your videos!

[@JiovanyDelarosamedina]

What about curve lines those could be hard as well like circle??? Thank you

[@abrahamramirez5231]

Bro. This video is giving me clarity. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Greetings from Mexico

[@jacksparrow2692]

Geart videos man. Very informative and straightforward. Thanks

[@gsantema1690]

I cant seem to get dark lines on the fake skin. They stay vage i tried multiple needles different angles and depts. Any advise? Or should i try a different kind of fake skin?

[@Gaby-ls4zq]

Thank you for the videos! Do you have any videos using the 13mag or even packing in color

[@Tattooing101]

Yes we have quite a few shading and packing color videos on the channel!

[@unzin-rb6pm]

tomorrow, gonna do this. good tutorial. very nice

[@May_Jo]

Hey Brandon, thanks for all the information, we really appreciate it. I have a question. I have a cheyenne hawk pen 3.5 and i practice realism. I want to get into micro portraits etc, but i am not really sure which is the right stroke for that kind of work. I am thinking of buying the bishop packer, would you suggest that or should i stick to the 3.5 stroke? Thanks in advance!

[@Tattooing101]

You can stick to the 3.5 no worries!

[@Rauta.tattoo]

The hack of putting a bit of the Vaseline on the tattooing hand is brilliant

[@Thatguyluke87]

Love these vids mate, thank you very much!

[@Tattooing101]

Glad you like them!

[@nathancarlson5385]

Great video. One question: Should I hold my machine rigid in my hand as I push/pull lines or can I move my wrist similarly to how I might use a pen?

[@Tattooing101]

You can try to see which one works best for you. The important thing with how you hold your machine essentially is that as long as you feel comfortable and it allows you to pull/push your lines steadily. In the video the way I describe to hold the machine is what works for most people generally, but it's not a one stop rule for everyone

[@stevensvideosonyoutube]

Thanks again.

[@ianverdomingo5580]

Big thanks to your videos, man! Can you make a review about Ava ep10 machine?

[@trikky2.2]

Hi threre, just wanted to say a big thanks for you channel, have subscibed and once back in work will donate a bit :) Only came across it about 15 minutes ago. Got a tattoo about 35 years ago. Not been a single time that I've regretted it since. Am not an artist but have got a cheap rotary gun ... and a lot of sythetic skin :) Won't touch my skin ( or anyone elses, obviously ) for quite a while, even though I'm not working I am quite busy with a CIC and doing a course on mental health awarness. However looking forward to this as being a new hobby in my 50's :)

[@Tattooing101]

That's awesome man, never too late to start!

[@harley4444]

So is the bishop liner kind of pointless when you’re starting. You can just get the packer to do linework?

[@xnadegod1053]

I just bought a dragon atom and it broke after two hours of use. Can anyone recommend a better beginner machine? I don’t have a huge budget but I’d like to learn how to pull lines

[@durreetos]

Hey, love these new basics videos as I’m just starting on my tattoo journey. Something I’d love to see you cover would be varied line weights in a one pass line. I appreciate it’s probably not a traditional technique (or your style either) but it’s something I will be doing with my own style. I see most artist who do this using a sort of scribble technique to create a bit of a visual trick to make the line look thicker/thinner as it progresses. Is this a decent way to get that effect?

[@lorenzocolon3472]

Whats the purpose of the vasoline during the tattoo process and do you wipe up the extra ink with vasoline as well?

[@MaxInkTattoo19]

Thank you so much brother..❤❤❤ you gave us more information .. we are always with you.. god bless you.. this is so cool tutorial s..... ❤❤❤

[@Tattooing101]

It's my pleasure

[@Epicaart]

Hi! I am a beginner and I am still struggling with matching my hand speed to my voltage. And also what needles to pick for certain shading. Would be nice if you could cover this.

[@Tattooing101]

Sure, I'll be covering this in the next Back to Basics tutorial when we move to the shading section

[@dshanbutler2807]

If I'm on that type of voters should I go faster or slower

[@dshanbutler2807]

Only 4 mm stroke with voltage should I run on

[@daltonwerley3546]

So when you have a design and you’re getting ready how can you figure out what size needle you would use for the tattoo?

[@gamethyst4648]

Is there anything I would like for you to cover?.. could you possibly go over yhe different sized needles in yhe like work? Like for thick anime lines.. I've seen a tattoo artist outline the thickness of the line work with a 3 round liner and others just outline it in one go with a 11 round liner

[@dustinfremou7151]

Your doing excellent at explaining my troubles are getting the lines to stay in the skin I can't seem to get a consistent line. Do I need to apply more pressure to my machine or any tips on how much weight I need to apply ? I know it's a dumb question I will keep watching and listening also how do I get a tattooing 101 shirt keep on keeping it gangsta Brandon

[@craftygurl10101]

What helped me is to maybe try adjusting ur voltage, the pressure should be 2 mm into the skin as his last vid mentioned

[@alimbey97]

Whats the best voltage for cheyenne sol nova unlimited 4.0 Because i cant do good lines with this machine :(

[@mynameissomething9079]

possibly your opinion on the best way to wrap your machine?

[@Tattooing101]

Buy machine bags and use those! Simple and easy

[@mynameissomething9079]

@@Tattooing101 like the new bishop machine bags for the power wand?

[@emmanuelplascencia3591]

I don't know if you already have videos for my next questions. How do you know the depth of the neddle without cutting your fake skin? Do you have a how to adjust it once the needle is in the pen? Is it always 2mm, is that for fake skin or on actual skin or does it depends on the tattoo style? I've seen other videos that say 4mm.

[@Tattooing101]

You only want to go into human skin 2 mm any more wil cause blowouts

[@KenChism-od2rf]

Hey what wipes do you use?

[@nprogaming1112]

I am a southpaw apprentice, any tips for me to get my lines straight as a southpaw and be able to drag them properly? Very young in my career so any help to get me closer to machine time. I have yet to touch fake skin yet, but I’m gathering as much as I can beforehand. Thank you man and I love your clips

[@Tattooing101]

To pull a clean line, keep your wrist straight and move from the elbow and shoulder-it’s your hinge for better range and control. Practice by drawing straight lines to build muscle memory.

[@aiRxShop]

most videos seem to skip the part where they're adding ink to the cartridges and spreading vaseline on the lines before/after making a line. For whatever reason on the first time practicing i wasn't drawing enough ink in to the cartridge. Most likely due to having my needles too far out?

[@sbx369]

A very good tattoo artist told me that pull the line is the correct way. When I push the line the needle push back that makes hard to make a solid crispy line.

[@greedybat6123]

it's usually up to what you feel comfortable and confident doing. i pull them all

[@Tattooing101]

Both are applicable, sometimes you will find that you can't pull a line due to the design of your tattoo. That's when you'll need to push your line instead

[@83gerry]

Brilliant

[@keirongander8659]

Can I pull a line holding the machine the same way you was pushing a line?

[@ImperfectEnding]

What is the reason for tapering in and out?

[@poodlepopper97]

Is there anything that can be done to stop my hands being incredibly shaky? I'm sure it'll get better with confidence over time but were there any little tips you found helped if you ever struggled with shakiness?

[@Tattooing101]

You can practice with using 3 points of contact! This should help stabilise your hands massively. Other than that, it could be the way you grip your machine

[@nasles1538]

Good job 👍

[@Muel_doy]

Im wandering if holding breath help wen feeling shakee for a line ??

[@zsoltunterweger9367]

Hi, my only question would be if you need to be careful when lifting out the needle from the skin, or it doesn't really matter? Since I can see you just lift up like a pen. Thank you! Awesome video

[@Tattooing101]

It matters if you're only taking a break in the line and plan on continuing the line. In those cases you want to taper out your needle instead of lifting up directly

[@goldenquaarter]

The tattoo I'm getting in January is the Rose sleeve. 🌹

[@MadJix]

How deep do you dip into the ink? How do you choose the needle you use?

[@paula0310100]

Thanks man 💋

[@Tattooing101]

No problem 👍

[@sonnereisinger2676]

Your videos are really helpfull! I was wondering what voltage you use for linework?

[@maryjanewalker9379]

8 i believe

[@tracylreynoldsau]

this is super helpful thank you :)

[@novaarmstrong9803]

I would like to know, exactly what the skin will look like at the correct needle depth, and what it will look like whence to deep and too shallow.. thanks

[@novaarmstrong9803]

I mean once it’s tattooed

[@zacherymatlock6021]

Does depth influence color potency whether light color or dark color?

[@Tattooing101]

Yep, depth definitely affects color potency. Going too shallow can make colors look faded, while too deep can cause blowouts. Aim for consistent depth to get solid color, whether it’s light or dark.

[@pear92]

Your videos have been really helpful in demystifying the world of tattooing, and in helping me to figure out that this is where I want to direct my art career. Question: Does the artist accelerator course list and link to all the specific supplies you need to buy to get started?

[@Tattooing101]

Yes, you'll find a list of supplies that you will need in order to follow along in the second part of the course!

[@dylancastro1121]

THANK YIU 🎉

[@santiagomolina446]

Thanks bro !

[@alexriojas7298]

Where can I buy these tattoo machines

[@Tattooing101]

Kingpin Tattoo supply!

[@trikky2.2]

Thanks!

[@Tattooing101]

You're welcome! Thanks for the support!

[@Monkapkonyak]

That machine link please❤🙏🙏

[@DeliahPenwell]

When I taper in and out you can tell?? But I can do it naturally and u can’t tell where I began and stopped?? Everyone’s so diff it’s so hard to try other ways for me,I’ve been drawing since my mom died when I was 5 so a lot of things come naturally to me but also recently a guy bodyslammed me and cracked my drawing hands thumb literally in half and I can’t affford surgery so im trying to to learn

[@numbersmasher]

Also can you talk about Green Glide and what you like about it vs. vaseline / A&D?

[@Tattooing101]

I made a video on this (what ointment I use when I’m tattooing )

[@Tattooing101]

I only use vaseline for fake skins but other than that Green glide on my live clients

[@jojosdojojiujitsu]

What exactly do you mean by tapering in & out? My assumption is you mean the depth of the actual needle.

[@Tattooing101]

Exactly-tapering in and out means gradually adjusting the depth as you start and finish a line. It gives a softer, more tapered end, rather than a blunt stop.

[@laurawallace8620]

Is there a reason you start at the top of the line and not the bottom?

[@peagea1888]

Because he pulls lines not push.

[@dshanbutler2807]

Paisley most of the time pulling is coming towards me are a way

[@coopermcdaniel9791]

Quick question. Where do you get your fake skin from ?

[@Tattooing101]

Reelskins.com

[@JoshuaFindley-zh2zq]

Is tattooing easier than a prison poke?

[@macailablalock221]

I heard its not good to use Vaseline while tattooing…

[@trevorblankenship8680]

It's OK to use it as a glide. You don't want to use it as a healing ointment. Tattoo glides are better for the skin than Vaseline because most of them have additives to help with moisturizing and swelling during the tattoo application.

[@jaed3]

FIRST

[@goldenquaarter]

The tattoo I'm getting in January is the Rose sleeve. 🌹