Choosing Your Tattoo Machine: Wormhole Pen Kit Review

[@Thunt9]

I'm a professional artist, but have zero experience tattooing. My friend bought me this kit in the hopes that I would practice with it and maybe eventually tattoo him. So I'm at the "Lemme watch some videos on this, first" stage. This was super helpful. Thanks! I told him that I'm not tattooing anyone, until I've logged months of practice skin trials and then did something on my own leg. And even then, only if I feel confident.

[@nematodem]

I actually recommend this kit, if you know what you’re doing you’re all good. Just replace the ink (if you’re using it on real skin) and get a better practice skin if you’re using it for practice and boom you’re good to go. I haven’t had any problems out of mines and neither have my friends (whom I’ve tattooed) just don’t cheap out on the ink!

[@fenelustre]

Any ink you recommend?

[@Davidmtz559]

Same

[@TheMasterMindAndSaint]

Can you recommend some ink ?

[@americanme9933]

Thanks for the review. If I might make a suggestion, if you lay the practice skin over a roll of paper towels that's been bagged its so much better and closer to doing a real body part.

[@jarhead9074]

I know this is like 4 months old but fr?? I just got into tattooing. I’m done welding

[@medianoche3]

I honestly loved my wormhole kit. For $45 you really can't beat it to see if tattooing is something you want to do; and it does good work for the price.

[@bobbywalker2980]

Mines pretty good , inks black as hell 😂

[@EnvyTheJealous]

It is such a coincidence that I found this after first getting the kit and trying it out. I was so bummed out about the practice skin that I’ve been watching KZbin videos trying to figure out if I somehow did something wrong and what was the reason behind me not being able to get the ink really into the skin but this makes me feel way better, I’m just gonna buy some extra that’s wayyy better quality.

[@Jackson-hw3en]

Did you ever buy more practice skin? How’s it working now?

[@garretmendel6603]

Exactly!! I thought/did the exact same thing! EVERYTHING he said was dead on to what I've experienced with the kit

[@krisclelland]

In the links, one link is "practice skins" you use in every video but there are no skins on the link you put, only the full page about the course and step by step guide etc. Any chance you can link the skins you use please 👊🏼

[@ameliakelly659]

Yesss they skins are super thin this machine does really good when practicing on grapefruits

[@davidreeves8388]

Me.too bro I lost confidence first try lol. The skin was so thin the ink wouldn't take and I wound up tattoo the table lol

[@samspencer8258]

Glad I found this channel before going ahead and buying a cheap af kit!

[@timdare0831]

I'm glad that I seen this and found it to be very helpful. Thank you. The only thing I wish you would have done is use the same gun , needle , and settings but use good ink and show the difference. Thank you again.

[@wiscored88]

Really glad you did this review its the kit i just bought today!! Super stoked to start practicing

[@coopermoss2090]

Hey was planning on purchasing this kit how is it treating u?

[@Luis-zk1ft]

It’s pretty good for practice. I bought it about 2-3 weeks ago and it’s not bad at all

[@WhatsNextFam]

Just bout this last night 🤣🤣 we’ll see how it goes fs 🤣

[@deeeno6867]

I bought a similar kit from this brand on Amazon the other night while I was drunk lol… after watching this review and reading the comments I think I’m gonna go ahead and return it without trying it out. I’d rather save up a bit more and get something that I could actually safely use to tattoo people lol

[@letrface_8596]

My gf got this for me for xmas. I tattooed in jail many many years ago, nice little machine so far.

[@melissawetherington8440]

Loved this review. Honest and straight to the POINT👍🤙

[@teddybonkers337]

I love how all of you guys explain the content. Is very easy to follow even if English is not your native tung. I have a request. Can we have access to the stencils plz. I would love to practice on the same ones you guys use. Thx again.

[@erinjeffrey6021]

Yes do not use the ink !!! Wish we would have seen this prior to my getting a tattoo, but the ink made me have some type of weird bubbling reaction, and my arm got slightly infected. The black was NOT black, more gray than anything.

[@TimBlackyBlack]

Erin Jeffrey, It's unfortunate that you got an infection. I hope that everything worked out in the end. In an odd way, Your Pain, was Our Gain. I'm not trying to be an Ass but I just purchased a Wormhole Kit from A*az"n. I was gonna get inked this week with it but now I'm gonna hold off. I have Cancer, so the LAST THING that I need, is any type of Infection. If I walk into a Tattoo Shop anywhere around where I live, most of them know me. However, they won't touch anyone with Cancer because of the liability. So, if I go into a Tattoo Shop, I gotta keep my mouth shut. If I ever got an infection, I would NEVER try to hold anybody responsible but if I look at it through their eyes. I guess I'd possibly feel the same. Idk? I'm glad I watched this video and gladder that I saw your comment. I hope you're doing okay. ttyl, T. B.

[@jbui97]

Omg I tattooed myself 3 days ago with this kit and in and my tattoo is still red and swollen

[@danielhomyk6935]

I used the same ink and my tattoo healed perfectly within like 5-6 days

[@LoaftAZ]

@@jbui97 any problems just used the ink also seems fine?

[@LoaftAZ]

@@danielhomyk6935 any problems?? Just used it on myself after using video been fine days looks fine?

[@c4chris177]

I'm glad I watched this, I got a more expensive kit but I cannot get any solid lines on the practice skin at all. I really thought I just wasn't understanding something.

[@ithmiths]

Idk what everybody saying about the ink, ive tried all colors and i have a very slight reaction to yellow but im fine with wnything else. Seems to work great

[@bobbywalker2980]

Mines been pretty good and ink too , maybe i got lucky or whatever. But mines been working well and the ink works extremely well.

[@SaraLynnYoko]

Well then... the not using the ink on people thing would've been good to know about a month ago 😅 I bought it off of Amazon tho I haven't had any problems that I know of, I'm a noob so far my issue is learning depth because I apparently need to go deeper but it could also just be the ink maybe lmao

[@BB-hn7pf]

Thanks for doing this review! I had this kit in my amazon cart, i only want it cuz ive literally never used a tattoo gun before so i didnt want to go all in. I think ill get better skin and better ink, but it looks like it will work since im only going to use it on practice skin.

[@clayton1270]

Just a heads up, when you're talking to anyone about tattooing, using the term "tattoo gun" is a big "No-No". Try to get into the habit of saying "tattoo machine". TBH idk what the big deal is but for whatever reason just that one term or word I should say holds an insane amount of power. It's like using the word Nigger. Personally I think it's quite foolish to give a single word so much power. Anyways long story long but yeah just wanted to let you know that just bc I've seen ppl get fired and/or hired over it. I was just with my mate a few days ago and he wanted to check out a new tattoo shop that opened a few blocks from his flat, anyways even though he was just going to get a small and silly tat on his knee cap(a 4"X1" Xanax bar) and the poor artist already had it drawn up and the stencil on me mate's knee and made a small remark about how he loved the new tattoo gun that he'd only been using for a few weeks. Blah blah blah, me mate says "gun" I didn't come here to pay you to shoot me. I thought he was just giving the chap a hard time but no he called off the whole thing and looked to me and said let's go to a proper tattoo parlor. Anyways I felt bad for the artist so I said gun/machine who fkn cares and had him tattoo it on my knee cap lol. And guess what? It actually turned out really well (for what it is) I laughed at me mate and told him to pull the stick out of his rear. ANYWAYS sry about the bloody novel but I just wanted to emphasize to you what I meant about how much power the word holds. Cheers pal!

[@SL33P-WALK3R]

Can you use better quality needles on this machine?

[@Tattooing101]

No problem with that

[@drixx3777]

Hello, I just got a tattoo kit and I'm putting it together but when I put the needle in the gun it does not move the way it should when I press my foot for the power. I'm not sure what the problem is I was hoping you could help. Thanks!

[@Tattooing101]

Kinda hard to tell what the issue is it just not moving? If so you might just need to flick the armature bar to start it or try turning up the volts slightly

[@jamerraroberts2807]

When you put the needle in did you twist it to lock it in place?

[@Tattoosbylefty]

I recently bought this kit, I agree with the ink situation, it sucks and should NOT be used on human skin. My kit had a metal foot pedal good quality. And the cartridges I haven't had an issue with yet, also just might be a newer updated kit. My adjustable handle does click Into place as well. I'm nowhere near a pro. But this definitely serves it purpose as he states in the video 👍

[@cyanidexsunset]

When you’re lining with this machine, I was told to retract the needle back so just until it doesn’t appear past the end of the tip when the pedal isn’t being pressed, is this true? I think I have everything else downpat but needle depth is the only thing I’m not sure about during setup to get it 2mm consistently

[@Tattooing101]

Ideally you want the needle to fully retract into the cart. If it doesn’t then it won’t pull ink from the cart and give patchy lines. That’s why I prefer to use 4mm stroke when lining. It allows me to stick the needle out really far so It doesn’t dump ink all over the stencil when I’m pulling a line

[@jeremiahsawicz420]

I bought a wormhole tattoo from Amazon I love it I don't mind the ink it comes with but I usely buy different ink

[@camilopalomino8319]

Gracias por el review. Tengo el modelo wh117005-A de wormhole. Me parece una maquina pequeña para trabajos tal vez no gigantes. Sin embargo corre hasta 13 vlts y baja hasta 3volts y stroke 3 5mm . Tras varias horas de practica no se recalienta y algo genial es que la fuente hexagonal de mi modelo tiene dos ajustes: Linner /shader y lo hace bastante bien. Los cartuchos están bien. Pero los pieles de practica del kit son un caucho muy duro y muy difícil de trabajar. Alguien que este empezando podría llevarse una mala experiencia y hacerse una mala idea de como es tatuar a alguien. Las tintas del kit están muy por debajo del nivel de practica. Para nada recomiendo usarlas en tattoo. Casi seria mejor que vendieran la pen y los cartuchos únicamente. Saludos para todos los hispano hablantes que siguen el canal. Saludos y que corra la tinta.

[@alanaguilar4434]

Que máquina me recomiendas para empezar?

[@BigJaeNaaasty]

So is the kit itself or the ink not good to use for the skin ?

[@Tattooing101]

The inks are not made to be used on human skin! On practise skin, they're fine.

[@mandyisdandy3046]

@@Tattooing101 lol...tell that to all the tats on me with ink from Wormhole lol. But definitely with ANY ink, you should always do a patch test. No matter where your ink comes from. If you have any skin issues you must really be careful

[@notthebasic2258]

@@Tattooing101 I actually have the ink on my skin😭

[@keithdailey6581]

Great video! How would you recommend cleaning/sanitizing the machine itself?

[@joshpartlow7027]

you have to clean everything with alcohol and your machine and wire should be covers with bags they sell for it replace the bags after and clean everything with alcohol

[@818wolvez]

Any recommendations on good beginner tattoo guns or kits under $100 ??

[@yobeenocreative6984]

I had a go with a hard, rubbery practice skin. It was really demoralising. I have some ReelSkin ordered, and intend to give it another shot when it arrives.

[@EnvyTheJealous]

Same here, definitely had me bummed out and I’m getting some new ones

[@yobeenocreative6984]

@@EnvyTheJealousAn update. That Reel skin is great synthetic skin, a joy to practice on. Takes a stencil and ink very well. It's a bit pricey but well worth it. There's even an offcuts bag which I will grab so I can save the good squares for folio pieces. Good luck 👍☺️

[@cre8chan2]

Just ordered the cartridges from wormhole. A lot of the reviews were bad tho (read them after the fact)... Hopefully I get a good set 😂

[@SlavicCinnamonRollie556]

Update?

[@cre8chan2]

@@SlavicCinnamonRollie556 haven't got to go back to the tattoo shop in a while. Was still using my whip rotary machine also

[@doe6651]

I got this exact kit like a month ago. I just started attempting to tattoo, not on real skin ofc, but it works for me 🤷‍♂️ I don't like the colors it came with tho they're too light, like watery

[@makaiplagmann977]

What’s the cup of water for? How do you know what size needle to use? Obviously bigger ones are for shading but I don’t want thick lines 😂

[@Sweetlilyshow]

Just bought this 👍🏽thank you

[@bjj21]

My machine has a liner and shader setting on it. Same pen. What does this change exactly? I have to switch the cable from one port to the other and press the L/S button to switch from liner to shader... I'm guessing it doesn't change the stroke. And voltage is an up and down. Oh BTW, the rod in my pen is off to one side. It causes the plastic rod of the cartridge to get jammed often. Especially if you bump the cartridge. (I emailed their customer support and they are sending a new one) That was good to hear

[@Queen_Offiicial]

Why shouldn't I use that ink on skin?? Will it Mess me up?

[@FrancDavid-ks8xg]

Where can I buy good ink?

[@boosah4507]

So if i use proper ink would you reckon it would work OK for human skin?

[@Tattooing101]

you could I wouldn't do massive tattoos though, start small

[@martinneri7641]

what about for a blackout I bought this same machine for my entire arm

[@LoaftAZ]

@@Tattooing101 I didn’t see this video before usin, what is the scare of using. This ink? It gets infected it looks fine then side effects

[@SainadSuarez]

thanks for this, great talking points and explanations

[@ameliakelly659]

Why don’t they have this kit on their website. Makes me question the reliability 😭

[@adtg777]

I plan on practicing a few small rune tattoos on my thigh for the first time, would you or anyone recommend getting different needles than the ones provided in the kit?

[@DetroitFettyghost]

Get a reputable brand Ink like mom- The stuff that ships with these cheap eBay and Amazon guns is not FDA approved and contains heavy-metals, lead-and all kinds of crazy stuff

[@LoaftAZ]

@@DetroitFettyghost wish I saw this before?? My tattoo looks fine it’s been 5 days so u think I’m ok?

[@DetroitFettyghost]

@@LoaftAZ yeah you're fine it's just not something you want to keep using all the time though. By some Moms or Starbrite or something name brand it cost a little more but it's way safer

[@kailynvarner6120]

So if I use real ink can I use the kit?

[@kingpete693]

What are the skin brand you recommend info please

[@briannjoroge1903]

Mad respect

[@carstop982]

I can practice on my skin (human skin) with that ink. Not for professional use??

[@lovesanimalshatesrats6339]

I got a wormhole for Xmas and I’m starting to think it’s a fake. It barely works, it cuts in and out. And I know nothing about tattoos...I’m pretty confident it’s put together correctly but it’s possible I’m doing something wrong. Damn, I’m so frustrated.

[@randomthought8147]

I have one it works you have to dip it and get a lot of ink on the needle

[@DetroitFettyghost]

Rumor has it there’s many knock offs going around

[@walterkeeth5060]

I've been tattooing for over 35 years with coil machines but I kinda make my own and they are a lot quieter than most. I wanted to find out about a few of these pens. Got a few of them waiting for them to get here. The one that I did get isn't what I remember ordering but I have it. No nothing upon the machine, adjustments, care of, nothing. Common sense yes I do know enough to be able to do most things correctly. Little trial and error. But I wanted to know if I can take it apart without breaking it. It's plastic. So the question is, putting it in my autoclave and sterilize it is it going to melt ? Autoclave boils water into steam over 270° F or 134° C and that's a lot. Autoclave runs at 273° F under 32 lbs of pressure. Now what is funny. I just bought the same pen about an hour before I saw your video.

[@DetroitFettyghost]

Did you ever put it in the auto clave?

[@user-uz7eg3jv5v]

so i bought this kit cause I want to get into tattooing. The only prob i had was that it put out too much ink. not sure if that was the pen or me

[@glennseno7733]

How high is you power suply when u do lining??

[@hopejackson2202]

Hey I’m trying to set up my tattoo kit but my rca clip cord won’t go in, any tips?

[@anumak007ink]

We can use the ink that come with kit

[@gilliancook249]

What needle do i use for out-lining

[@zigzagyt4372]

I know you posted this video a while back, but can anyone help me with this, i bought a kit off of wormhole, i see a lot of comments and people talking about the ink not being safe to use on human skin, what about the machine and needles.. are those even safe to use on your own skin? Seeing some of the comments and warnings about the ink has me worried about using this machine on myself or my friends at all.

[@davidreeves8388]

And yeah the skin that came with mine .would not take the ink good at all

[@George-ls7dd]

I just bought this for $25 at one of those amazon liquidation 'bins' places. Dirt cheap. Just for practice.

[@LoaftAZ]

Hey guys need some help, I used this ink without seeing this video, it’s been 5 days, everything is fine on it, not red, no infection not swollen, Do u think everything will be okay, please be brutal honest, definitely not going to be using it again, please let me no ASAP thank you

[@brandihunter1855]

My tattoo pen will not hold power, but the machine is on.. what can i do to fix this problem?

[@RVIV_M-gs3lo]

so its not me lol i tried to find a good depth on that practice skin and it wouldnt never take ink properly.

[@stephanieso2881]

looking forward to CHIITEK tattoo kit unboxing

[@dawnmessinese9445]

why do my cartridges keep popping out of my small wormhole tattoo pen?

[@bethhoy5529]

Whts the seal for ?

[@LOONYLETTE]

Question. Why is it that my machine wont run on anything under 5 watts? Arent you supposed to do lines under 5? It seems the power supply doesnt start up under 5?

[@Tattooing101]

I do linework at 8.5v

[@rennezra2287]

what do you guys do with all these kits after reviews? any chance for a giveaway? 😢

[@SwazNasty]

Are you saying don't use the gun on skin or just the ink?

[@avivagros9222]

Inks that come with the tattoo kits are for practicing on fake skin etc and not humans. Amazon sells some hood quality inks for not too expensive

[@larenz157]

You said you need autocloth what’s that’s zv

[@Tattooing101]

An Autoclave! It's a machine that's used for sterilising your grips, etc

[@lou_304drips]

I bought one from Amazon & the needle cartridge shoots out!

[@engelamyburgh8749]

What would be the best starter kit to buy if you are just beginning?

[@arissashimmons9215]

I have this kit! And I think it’s great for beginners!

[@engelamyburgh8749]

Thanks 😁@@arissashimmons9215

[@Tattooing101]

Anything from CNC

[@engelamyburgh8749]

@@Tattooing101 Thank you.

[@hagachamoru]

@@Tattooing101 what is CNC?

[@ashantibrantley5507]

Why didn’t you show the set up and tell me which needle you chose I obviously needed that 😂

[@SwazNasty]

15:08 is this because of the shitty ink or the pen itself?

[@andreleca5043]

hey guys can you do a review on Mast Tour Pro?

[@lattelatte9678]

What do you recommend for good ink ?

[@icdantribe1352]

Mom brand

[@lynnadore5934]

You did not go over how to put the ink in the pen.

[@nickmyers9300]

I got this same EXACT kit of Amazon when I first started tattooing for like 50 bucks and it was absolutely garbage.. it honestly turned me off from rotary machines for a while till I found better but yeah in my opinion wormhole tattoo products are garbage 🗑️

[@savannahkay-bennious8226]

What’s better?

[@nickmyers9300]

@@savannahkay-bennious8226 bang for the buck I absolutely love mast products.. I have a mast tour plus and for lining 7rl and under you really can't beat it

[@arielizabeth1228]

That’s because the one you got off of Amazon is a knock off wormhole machine. Just as they sell dupe designer brands on there, they aren’t legit just as the $50 rotary machine you bought wasn’t 😢

[@clayton1270]

​@@arielizabeth1228I'm not doubting what you're saying, I'm just curious on how you are so confident that his machine was a knock off? Just bc of the price? Cheers!

[@lavonwofford6254]

Got mine for 36.99

[@realreactionn]

I bought me on I have questions how can we contact with u

[@deniseflores8116]

Actually with those fake skins are kind of cheap…which makes it hard to do line work or even hard to go back and touch up. Also ink don’t stay in very good. Unless I’m doing something wrong but that’s my experience with those.

[@Tattooing101]

I haven't found anything better than reelskins for practicing on. If you find something better let me know.

[@SwazNasty]

@@Tattooing101 where can I find this exact practice skin you're talking about? Is it called "reelskins"?

[@SwazNasty]

@@Tattooing101 NVM I found it. Was hoping to find it on Amazon so it would get here quicker but no luck 😅

[@ALiEIIN]

Honey dew melon

[@skylr3]

I wanted to buy the exactly same machine, but i I live in Germany and I don't know if the plugs work here , can someone please help?

[@avivagros9222]

You need to check. If its a machine for the american market youll need an adaptor etc. If its an eu machine youre gine

[@WildStyleWorks]

the dragonhawk silicone skull is also pretty soft and takes ink very well. i made a video about it, if you wanna check out. love your videos, could learn a lot allready 🙂 thanks

[@keyyawoods7226]

126? 😂 I payed 30 just a second ago

[@bjohns3961]

That view

[@kimberly25christinesmith72]

I got 2 cheaper wormhole machines and they both lasted only a couple of months

[@umayangifernando4580]

This one model no plz ???

[@86pyros]

I got the same kit and mines didnt come with any of that except the voltage machine the gun and the cartridges and it came with termites and maggots all inside the box

[@SlavicCinnamonRollie556]

Wtf for real?

[@trillwood2227]

No way lol wtff

[@86pyros]

@@SlavicCinnamonRollie556 yupps

[@86pyros]

@@trillwood2227 yupp we had to take pictures and send it back to the company then they shipped another one same exact thing happened termites all inside the box some in side the cartridge packs

[@86pyros]

@@trillwood2227 i think thats why they call it worm hole 😂

[@tehMaloWalo]

$126?? this kit is $40 on amazon right now

[@kulajeje9016]

can i use this on 220v?

[@freehugs9223]

Nice. Thanks before I fucked myself up 👍

[@gabrielquintana6011]

is the fake skin you use available in the U.S

[@Tattooing101]

Yes reel skin is available in the US

[@Timeshifter32]

Used chineseum ink once when i was begining, nope.

[@shanemartin2063]

I got mine for $ 45

[@keandrerobinson8303]

Can you use this pen on a human?

[@radio76]

$126! dont you mean $26 on Amazon. Wtf.

[@rachelday5622]

I got mine for 40 bucks 🤣

[@monkey505boy]

Said the word "cool" fifteen times. Nothing about this machine seems "cool".

[@richardellis2393]

I have the wormhole rotary machine- pure trash 🗑️

[@xycho351]

Real skin? What? Is someone peeling skin from humans and selling it😬

[@Tattooing101]

Times are tough, gotta make money 😂

[@MAFIABULL1]

Lol negative Nancy

[@mattivirta]

very expensive first training tattoo machine, lot better buy less than 100$ gun if want training and test have this you hobby or not. newer not buy ower 100$ first gun. have many good, maybe little better machine and lot less 100$ other stuff can buy later many other brand, skin, colours, sanitet stuff, etc. important buy first cheap and good gun only. example, dragonhawk, inkin, T-rex, neebol, etc many good brand machines and lot less 100$

[@TimBlackyBlack]

@Tattooing 101, Brother, Ya gotta be careful with that Tattoo Pen if you're gonna travel. I assume that the people working at the Airports would open up the Black Bag ( Protective Case ). If they don't, they could easily get the wrong idea and possibly mistake what's inside that Black Protective Case for something that Women use to pleasure themselves. lol On another note, I just bought a cheaper version of this kit. The Tattoo Pen is 100 % Identical. The rest of the kit I bought has lesser amounts of everything else except for the ink, but I only paid $34.00 US. I'm not quite sure why yours was so expensive. Especially with the way things are here in the US right now. As I'm sure you know already, the Clown we got running our country is an absolute IDIOT who is making life for the Average American quite hard with the Highest Inflation Rates in our country's recorded history. He also Blames Putin for the Fuel Prices, he's a Freaking Idiot that needs to be Impeached. Sry, back to the Tattoo Kit. As far as your video goes, it was great and I'm actually going to return mine, back to Amazon. I'm going to grab a different one. If you have any ideas on a better one. Please hit me up on Gmail. Thx, Tim B.