Colour Packing Techniques For Beginners

[@TheUpsetter]

I've not tattooed for a while but I was 25 years in the business this is good advice I wish we had practice skin all them years ago but all we had woz alcoholics lol

[@paolotelevision7604]

What are you talking about alcoholics back then. We still have them now to practice on. If you dont wanna buy a nice fat pork but or belly skin on. BUT ALCOHOLICS ARE BEST TO LEARN YOU GET MORE CHALLENGED AND MORE MISTAKES AND CHALLENGE THE MORE YOU LEARN

[@sandochello]

I had punk rockers in the 90’s when I started. I still suck so maybe I’ll go back and try practice skin

[@lilskullstattoos9372]

Crispy fried alcoholic skin... shudder

[@josephjohns9764]

🤣

[@exposingthetruth3821]

Not me, I tattoo on outlaw bikers. Much more entertaining.

[@donnalakin4777]

Fantastic tutorial, no annoying music, nice pace , very easy to concentrate and learn . Thanks

[@michellegifford91]

I just started tattooing about a year and a half ago and color packing has been my biggest challenge. I don't want to overwork the skin so I end up having to do touch ups .this has helped me so much . Thanks for your videos man !

[@sarahdedrick79]

I'm hoping this video has helped you out too! But my motto will always be "better to go too light and do touch ups, then overwork or blowout bc there's no fixing scars" but it gets a bit expensive doing all those free touch ups ☺

[@michellegifford91]

@@sarahdedrick79 absolutely I totally agree

[@paopiercer]

I do 3D tattooing in oncology and this has helped me to better understand the injection of color, especially gradients, in these extremely delicate skins, thank you!!!!

[@earthwormjim1823]

This is hands down the best down to grit TECHNICAL video on KZbin. Very good

[@laluhuizi29]

Practicing along to these videos is the most heartwarming thing I swear thank you for making this

[@thaier007]

This was the best meditation session I’ve ever done

[@RevenueTattooStudio]

I'm a tattoo artist from Indonesia, I can learn a lot from your channel, your videos are easy to understand. Thank you very much

[@levitaylor395]

That foundation flesh made it sooooo much more of a solidified tattoo. Gonna have to get me some of that stuff.

[@markwilson1790]

I started for about 3 month last year using the gun tattoo machines but I’ve just decided to start again but I’m ready to get into it properly now I’ve sat on it for a bit. I decided to invest in the rotary pens as it’s 100% quicker not having to take it all apart etc… I’ve not tried it yet but I am tonight. I’m going to try doing and mixing colours like you’ve shown today. Thankyou I’ll let you know how it went. 😊

[@HeyWhatsNewToday]

a lot of tutorials out there but your tutorial is the best, simple and you are teaching us while actually doing it.thanks

[@JackBQuick79]

Today i laid it all on the table. I chose to have faith in my rookie ability and i gave my hand the official first tattoo by me. Nerves told me that this could go either way. I gambled on myself having faith in my ability( so new it barley exist) tbh i surprised myself and realized we often cut ourselves shorter than we should. My expectations were on prepare for disappointment level. All said and done i am beyond satisfied and from here on out ill believe in myself responsibly lined with what i know as facts. Im not one to brag but just like when you're child first finds out they can ride without training wheels i now know that it is worth betting on yourself sometimes because you may just learn some things that lead to more passion for the craft and maybe a bit of eagerness to see what you do next time. Its sad that i waited until i was 43 to ballz up and do it. But from here on out i cant think of anything else i want to do with myself. Better late than never.

[@infamouspineapple2175]

I throw this on when I'm drawing occasionally and still jot down new tips

[@sebastianarguellognzlz5068]

I was tuning my guitar while watching and you machine is like tuned on E, also great vids

[@pinchukartblog]

thank you so much! tomorrow ill try to do my best at my first color tattoo!

[@hhottlipzz1]

I just found your tutorials and i absolutely love what you're doing! You're truly a fantastic mentor! Very easy to follow along with and i appreciate you explaining your techniques. We learn something new every day and i am going to give the foundation transitioning a go, Thanks again for the video!

[@Truckingforbs]

Thanks so much bro I have a full apprenticeship now and my mentor does black and grey realism I want to try other things like new school American traditional and neon knowing how colors work and how to blend them is what you just helped me with thanks again and great work love your tattoos 🎉💯💯💯

[@bradger]

Excellent natural teaching ability paired with use of the proper nomenclature. Really useful lean and muscular narrative.

[@johngriffon2118]

im researching to learn to tattoo myself. the fear, cringe, and relief i felt when you mentioned slicing the skin by going side to side 😅 i never would have considered that despite how obvious it is in retrospect and it would have been very uncomfortable figuring it out. This is why you always do your due diligence before hand.

[@AshleysActivism]

Me regretting letting my phone die before I could read this pre tattoo last night lmao

[@inkyynikki]

Hey, Nathan! I for the life of me can't colour pack... my mentor is getting frustrated and I am also. I do too much skin damage for the amount of saturation I'm getting. I've been told figure 8 motions and go reaaallly slow. It works well for me when packing black. I just need something new to try I suppose 😅 thanks! I learned a lot through your videos

[@Tattooing101]

Color is harder than black and gray. It might be worth sticking to black and gray for a while then when you get super comfortable with it transition to color. You will be much more comfortable with the machine by then and it will be easier. Also use practice skin (reel skin) it enables you to tattoo every day and you will pick it faster. Consistency is the key to success

[@sethstrohm5085]

Can’t wait to try this technique I’ve been having problems with shading an getting a smooth transition I’ve only done 5 or 6 tattoos now an the black has been the hardest to get solid an smooth with no patchy ares. An the cross hatch I’m goin to try. Don’t know why I didn’t think of that jus like sanding body work to get a smooth even panel. Lol. Thks a lot I was thinking it didn’t want to take bc skin was a bit irritated from line work an having to go over a few times but. Have to try that. I’ve learned a lot from ur tutorials thanks a lot for ur time an explanation on everything

[@Strawbearah]

Love this tutorial! I wasn't sure if I missed it but how much did you change your voltage when switching from shading with black to packing the green?

[@AlicePeters18]

Good job and great job teaching Ty

[@judichang5934]

the foundation flesh color being used with normal color is genius! but i guess it’ll be more trickier when tattooing asian :/ our skin color varies more than white person, we got different kinds of yellow haha

[@HeatherMontoya-xv3kn]

Your work is very beautiful. I have been an artist for many yrs but working with on tattoo art only a few months . I am wanting to know what angle you are using for your shading ?

[@Longstreet720]

This man does a good job, I donated 10 bucks to you guys I have been watching 👀 your videos lately for tips. I started tattooing about a month ago, and your information is great, thank you

[@Lcory17]

Hey Nathan…..tips for darker skin tones and shading? Does the flesh tone ink technique work with darker skin or are there adjustments needed to fit darker skin?

[@broodmotherx3]

I also was curious about this as well :)

[@Tattooing101]

Yeah it will. But it won’t look as bright when healed. The pigment in the clients skin will over power the foundation flesh. Still works but you won’t get as much contrast as you do on someone who has pale skin

[@esportshighlights3175]

What voltage you use when color packing, shadong and lining?

[@pain.in2purpose]

Love love love your videos Would love to follow along but I don’t see the links below to follow along

[@Youknowwatitis224]

Thanks for this video I learned so much…

[@camilopalomino8319]

Genial. Muchas gracias por tu explicación. Me sirvió mucho.

[@aaronwoods167]

thank you for creating a clear no fuss video

[@Tattooing101]

You’re welcome

[@paulgrainger9820]

Surely doing this on skin would really overwork it would you do the blackwork first then colour on a next session?

[@rachelmiller8365]

Wow! I’m just starting and I am learning so much watching your videos. Your awesome!

[@lekagjoka7152]

Youre the best man! So helpfull! Truly appreciate it man!

[@Tattooing101]

Happy to help!

[@campcrazy9471]

Great Lesson my friend. What liner did you use?

[@jimclarke2867]

Love Your work in explanation and this Tutorial i would say is the Best...

[@Tattooing101]

Thank you so much 😀

[@BreAnne.Arlene]

Beautiful. 💕💚💕 Thank you for sharing.

[@bonniescotland2293]

Great video! Better off watching this than neighbours any day!

[@antoniocalo4213]

A thousand thanks! I am really grateful for this video! ❤🧡💛 Just one question: but if I use a blue or light blue and I blend it with the "Foundation Flesh" or similar, does it become a green? How can I fix this problem? What can I use to keep a bright and vibrant blue without changing its hue?

[@y-adouradou446]

Thanks a lot Nathan for the video. I must say, im not really convinced by the look of the skin foundation color, i really much prefer the traditionnal look of fading but it's definitely just a person preference rather than whats good what's not. Awesome channel that you've got, gonna go more through it! Thanks again for all of that

[@-Araina-]

I agree, I don't like that technique at all lol. I have tattoos that have a regular whip shading gradient into my skin tone and it looks smooth and totally normal. Why would you use a "skin" toned ink when everyone's skin tones are completely different?? Seems like a bizarre choice

[@ILikeTattoos69]

@@-Araina- right I’ve thought the same thing but I could see how foundation could be used in tattoos like how sometimes women get a permanent natural lip tattoos so they don’t need lipstick and what not

[@judichang5934]

very good n useful tips! love ur video! it’s very clear! but i have one question, when i do color packing, does it matter if i do it in clockwise or counterclockwise? i heard it matters but i’m not quite sure :/

[@Lisa_Zapata]

This video has helped me so much thank you. A new subscriber here.

[@misscid]

thank you so much for this video!!!

[@Tattooing101]

You’re welcome

[@tudandr]

Thank you! Great video

[@Khercules]

Awesome video!! What kind of fake skin do you use?

[@ColonelJellybean]

Is there an equivalent to foundation flesh for darker skin tones? Great video

[@jashergrey6503]

Dude this is so amazing thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and making these videos they’re amazing!

[@Tattooing101]

You’re welcome

[@andreag3561]

Thank you❤️❤️

[@PollywogTheDog]

Presumably you'd use flesh ink the color of the person you're working on? Or does this technique only work with the specific foundation flesh color you're using here?

[@huwwackman]

Nice work

[@trishhoyt684]

New to the art... can you use reverse osmosis water or just distilled for rinsing?

[@katiehookenson9940]

So do you use flesh tones to fade out all colors like you did with that rose. Lik if I wanted to do a blue rose would I use the same method.

[@trelisestewart1681]

What was the golden stuff in the bottle he put on the towel to change the colours?

[@manosvenieris8982]

Great stuff

[@tonydavey9084]

did u use 3,5 cam nathan good work

[@CFLavertu]

No hate, you forgot a line in the arrow strap before the feathers Can’t wait to get started and apply all the tips 🔥

[@maggiedevos9545]

Thanks a million

[@michaelscott8896]

I’m struggling with pink. A lady wanted a small flamingo in all pink with a black beak. I scarred the pink because I couldn’t tell if it was going in solid or if her skin was just red from the tattooing.

[@broodmotherx3]

Hello - what shade/brand of red ink are you using?

[@Tattooing101]

Intense ink with foundation flesh from fusion. I use that color to blend to skin tone

[@ConservativePrincess]

Instead of the cream for blending into the skin color.. if you're tatting someone darker skin like a dark tan or even darker skin brown would you just use a color tint to match their skin color or would that be best to use the cross hatch fade and leave it kinda like the leaves in this tat for most of the tat? I mean it looks nice either way just wonder the technique on tatting someone with darker skin that wants a smooth blended out look like that, because flesh tone I think may look dramatic and unnatural if added to darker pigmentation but wasn't sure if it'd blend out into the skin all the same using like a tan or darker color matching their skin. Or would you tattoo the matching skin color 1st especially using a light color like lavender or light pinks Sorry if its a stupid question super beginner here and fasinated by this.

[@moxapunk1]

Hey mate, what brand inks are you using?

[@TrippyDayzz]

Which yellow ink did you use on that one , i love it need to name :D

[@Tattooing101]

I think it was banana cream by intenze

[@kuyamichaelstattoochannel284]

Surprised... It didn't become orange

[@tonydavey9084]

witch tension bar did u use please great tatt

[@garethjones7611]

Really good 👍

[@Tattooing101]

Thank you, I'm glad it's helped you!

[@robertmajer8785]

Great film

[@agatabanaszak20]

Hi! Will The World famous ink- light flesh be as good as Fusion for colour blending?

[@artwithme2x587]

Great video have just subscribed 👍

[@Dark_night8729]

What was the voltage for the colour packing?

[@robertthomas476]

Hi nathan, is it true that u need to be able to do watercolour painting before u use colours in tattooing. Looking at this, it doesn't look like. Ur mint fair dos.

[@misssketchalot]

thanks a lot🙌

[@sethstrohm5085]

Do u always shade on 10v or it just bc fake skin

[@chrismacleod305]

Do you still need stretch skin while packing? Love your work technically best on KZbin for beginners 👌🏻

[@Tattooing101]

Yes still need to stetch for packing

[@chrismacleod305]

@@Tattooing101 thanks

[@truckdrivermm]

Nathan what brand gloves u use they look thicker and sturdier than most brands and what power supply you use.

[@Tattooing101]

I use black rocket nitrile gloves size medium. Got them off amazon. Brand doesnt matter too much just make sure they are nitrile, way tougher than laytex

[@truckdrivermm]

@@Tattooing101 cool thx

[@jayreinoso3104]

Nice video sir. Watching from philppines🕵️🕵️

[@leanimalism]

Hi quick question! Are you using a curved mag or flat mag? Love this video!

[@NorthSideNorm]

Use a flat mag if you're an amateur. Curved mag will cause damage if you don't know what you're doing

[@Mommamia_ink]

Absolutely not use a curve mag always straight mags you can absolutely chew up skin and make it look like hamburger meat

[@high3rthannasa979]

I believe he's using a flat.. But I used curved. Softer shading IMO.

[@beylamir6102]

AMAZING CHANNEL

[@byronevans6702]

Thank you

[@truckdrivermm]

Was wondering Nathan with a continuous 5amp power supply do u still want to line at 9-10 volts shade and pack color at 8-9.5 volts. On your shading video the flash designs wasn't down below I looked at all the links and couldn't find them.

[@Tattooing101]

I'll get that sorted, I used a critical power supply and have done so my entire career I'm not familiar with the settings for other power supplys

[@truckdrivermm]

@@Tattooing101 ok thx

[@laliuf]

Do you have to change your meddle for every color?

[@mylfygamer]

Can foundation flesh work with AA skin?

[@vicmarz]

what kind of stand for the phone r u using

[@MrJuuddss]

TS35:26 you mention a link in description for the patterns to follow along but i cant see them?

[@RODirodriguez]

Bro thanks for your videos.🙏🏽 May i know what needdle did you used for the lining in the Rose? 😯

[@ToshiSalvino]

why are you using a flesh tone instead of white? simply style preference?? would using white make this style of shading pop more on darker skin tones? been super interested in learning tattooing. . . you make it easy to pay attention lol 😍

[@Tattooing101]

Foundation flesh lighten the colour without changing vibrancy and it ages better. Yes you can use white but it will make the colour muted (this can look great for neo traditional) and it will fade faster

[@sinav.3138]

Nice video! What Disposebal cart grip is it you are using? It looks very comfy and quality...

[@nettattooart]

I have question.. You say at 12:10 you can make light fades by lightly brushing the top of the skin, doesnt that "heal away" in a healing prosess, if the ink is in epidermis -skin layer?

[@MrCjbjcb]

see now thats a good question because i was thinking the same like if its light brushing then isnt it gunna fall out i thought depth is key 🤔

[@deklansteier9747]

what torsion bar /tension do you use for color packing?

[@KatieLenore-m7y]

What voltage do you pack color at?

[@terraturner3772]

Could you list what ink companies you have used and which ones have less heavy materials

[@Tattooing101]

fusion, intenze, radiant, solid ink, eternal, Dynamic (lining black only) none of these should have heavy metals in them as they are made in USA

[@Rob_0_Pierce]

Every time I dab it the way you do after working a small area, mine smudges and looks like crap… what are you using to wipe it smooth like that?

[@Tattooing101]

Green glide or vaseline works

[@adrianrivera5612]

Is that just black ink or is it grey wash?? Because it looks so clean

[@Tattooing101]

Just black

[@RemySoAndCie]

hey! any voltage indication? high, low? medium? and hand pressure?

[@high3rthannasa979]

He said 10.

[@truckdrivermm]

Nathan when you use the 3 points of contact on hand placement when tattooing real skin how do you do the stretch at same time ??

[@Tattooing101]

hey mike. I stretch with my left hand then use the palm of my tattooing hand to pull across before I pant it on the skin. Once you have hte stretch you can slide along the skin and it will stay tight. It sounds weird but you get used to it. Also dont strech to hard, it doesn't take much. Also start tattooing on peoples legs first. skins tighter and your stretch doesn't have to be perfect to get a solid line.

[@truckdrivermm]

Ok will try that. Thx again.

[@fluke808state4]

Hi mate what size needle would be best to do a large area,black out tattoo? I'm thinking a 17 curved mag? Just started watching this, it's great so far!

[@truckdrivermm]

@@fluke808state4 17 curved mag or a 23 mag. I would use a 17 mag standard bc you'll get better saturation and will not have to go over it so many times.

[@fluke808state4]

@@truckdrivermm thanks!I'll play around on fake skin first. Ok will try standard mag,of course more saturation than curved. I was told curved wont chew up skin,I'm no way ready for real skin yet altho have worked in a shop but didn't learn much.

[@cantwait5836]

wat size needle do u us to pack

[@albertomata99]

In what cases is it good to dilute the color?

[@Tattooing101]

Usually when you're trying to achieve a lighter shade or blending transitions smoothly. But it all depends on what you're trying to achieve

[@lostfound7275]

Is that fusion ink? What color red is that ?

[@DazzleInk_Tattoo_Studio]

Can you use foundation flesh for all colours or just red as I don't want the colour to change to a diferent colour.

[@Tattooing101]

Yeah man works for most colors except for really light pastel colors, foundation flesh can make them look darker, those ones I just whip out

[@DazzleInk_Tattoo_Studio]

@@Tattooing101 cool I just thought adding this to a colour would make brown mixed with green

[@DazzleInk_Tattoo_Studio]

@@Tattooing101 would you be able to do a video of this on human skin 🤔

[@MightyZeusXo]

Does one need to be good at drawing to do tattooing

[@Tattooing101]

It definitely helps

[@beccasparrow4490]

I may have missed it but what voltage to you run your inkjecta for color packing?

[@high3rthannasa979]

He said 10. Even though I think that's high, the results speak for themselves. Plus, I use coil machines so the differences are night and day.