Hand Speed And Voltage For Perfect Tattoo Lines-Tattooing 101

[@drewpearce7773]

Wow I have been tattooing a long while now.i wish when I started someone like you was about so clear and presice explanation. I had a guy with a beard shout at me lol and grunt. Awesome work keep it up

[@DanielYuck]

Haha That means a lot to me Drew! Thank you very much for your time, kind words and for your support. I appreciate you. I feel like I would remember the shouting and grunting far more than anything I was taught. How is your tattooing journey going as of today?

[@gofukurself1575]

Always that 1 bearded A hole.

[@dads_diy]

This dude is really good at talking with his hands. I feel like I could mute it and still know what’s going on lmao

[@meaganmiller102]

I was extremely distracted with all the hand movement

[@gofukurself1575]

Fr. 😂

[@memecarter6697]

@@meaganmiller102mm 😮

[@Theehundrethmonkey]

Straight up got me migraining from the hand movements

[@InFamous_Asylum6]

@DanielYuck What are you using to clean up your tattoo between lines? I know that a thin layer of Vaseline is applied before the tattoo for a cleaner smoother line run, is that what your using? Or are you using something else? When I do a tattoo I use the blue soap and water and spray it on or use a foaming dispenser and it’s a real pain to use between every run to clean the ink. What your using looks very easy and more effective.

[@JohnGraham-s3f]

Well spoken and informative!

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you very much for the kind feedback and support John! I appreciate you.

[@justinocon5597]

Hey bro I bought your V1 book love it! I am already working on fake skin but I am struggling with when I wipe off ink it is really messing up both my fake skin and my stencil. So stupid question but is the petroleum gelly that is applied throughout meant to stop the ink from smearing on the skin? I feel dumb but I keep having this issue any advice would be awesome. Also thank you for making your books they are amazing and the beginners book is really helping me!

[@Mo8507]

hey so every time you lifted the pen. did you have to apply any A&D cream? i noticed it was a lil glossy and want to know when i apply it do i need to wipe it off before going to the next line? you didnt touch base on using the A&D. so thats what i need to know

[@osvaldosuarez5928]

Dang I think I’m just hungry! I thought that was a piece of cheese

[@justicemurray3075]

Lmao

[@ArvJohn]

You saved me! Thanks

[@coolzworldd]

Great video thank you again :3

[@gofukurself1575]

Telling a whole story just with his hands alone.

[@DanielYuck]

😂😂 I gotta make sure I get my points across for those in the back.

[@jameslandman2626]

I'm just starting out any tips on how to do good lines

[@akustikMannheim]

Nice video. Can you tell me what exact needle cartridge you are using when tattooing the rose? (Sorry if you said it in the video and I missed it :D)

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you for your feedback and support! I appreciate you. If I remember correctly I was using an Emalla 12-14RS for the bold outline. I will link you below so you can check out the needle on our end. Emalla 12-14RS Tattoo Needle emallaofficial.com/products/emalla-eliot-tattoo-cartridge-needles-round-shader-20pcs-per-box?ref=fkcxsZzd&variant=42914207727815

[@the_anxious_autistic]

What spend do you typically use?

[@descentgoofy6302]

Why line with a RS and not a RL i might have missed when you said that

[@ChrisYvonne05]

Great information vid thanks #Danielyuck

[@PsykotikTattoo_ACUS]

I can 100% say this is the most important bacisc when it comes to tattooing, thanks for creating contents like these, idk how many people have learned how to tattoo on a fake and real skin from you, but I know you can't count with your fingers alone, you're a blessing to the tattoo world and pray you have a healthy and prosperous life ahead of you to remain to be a blessing to all, old and new🤘🏻 #DanielYuck #welovelyla #supportlili

[@wildlyufos]

Brotha' brotha' brotha'... This was the video that I really needed to see. As a beginner, I came on her to get some tips and this is the first vid that I came across and let me tell yah', this was the only one I needed to see atm. Perfectly detailed instructions, pros, and con. Awesome job explaining things to me bud. Thanks 👍

[@timg.532]

I feel like when I tattoo fake skin it is harder to get the ink in than into human skin. But that might just be the kind of fake skin I am using

[@sophieprice7621]

does it feel like rubber or silicone? and does the ink/stencil ink stain? if it feels like rubber and it does stain most likely that’s the reason why, it is 100% the skin. try something with a more silicone feel, this guy speaks a lot about it through his videos! but a good skin i recommend is reel skin :)

[@timg.532]

@@sophieprice7621 I use reel skin

[@rumour9809]

Nah that's just how it is, reelskin is top tier stuff, I've got some trueskin I'm going to play around with at the studio today

[@jessicabenson9017]

Same... right there with ya my guy Doesn't set in as well into the silicone, I've tried several different types so it's pretty much all Some better than others but overall same results

[@TeezyTattoos]

Yo I have the same problem & I’m using pound of flesh I’m trying to pull big fat 14rl lines tho. If y’all find out lmk and I’ll do the same🫡

[@johnclarksamorano]

Now I realize why I use 9V my hand speed is quite fast because that's where I find my line Accuracy

[@Michael-of8gg]

Hats off to all the single needle artists. All my tats are from prison in the 90's. Just started to learn and wow there is so much more than i would have imagined. Thanks for all the tips

[@dylangwinn-8371]

The talking with your hands for some reason has me livid lol just putting that out there but no hate lol

[@abyfuller]

Oh man me too! Like no hate at all but either show us ya face talking or get on with it

[@elidiaz9980]

Fr I feel the same

[@jamiealcala1972]

I have an issue where my liners are not making a single bold line, but rather several thin lines where each individual needle is. Is it an issue with my fake skin, or is it me?

[@jalisapettitt4231]

I’m having that same problem too!!!

[@rebuckkayla]

I have that issue too. I found out I have to go slower on fake skin

[@vladimiravalkova7]

Sometimes, the needle choice could be the problem, or the direction of the needle movement. I feel like this video is sharing the basics and proposing information, which as long as you are using a different machine or needles, is not a rule anymore but a choice. I use Kwadron liners and am more than happy with them. Also I do not work in traditional style, and I rarely make a line as consistent in only one movement, I feel like this is damaging the skin. I feel like I’m your situation you are probably not going deep enough with your needle, which is ok, you should go through it one more time with the same depth. It might need a couple of lines like this until you are grooved on.

[@eddiereacts2u71]

What needle are you using could be several issues one I found out myself along time ago is adjusting the needle back in the plastic tip so when you put your needle in adjust it back to where it barely pokes out then like he said up the rpm to around 7 and move slower but not to slow gotta kinda find the in between

[@SoUnholy]

Just got my kit today and this is a problem i have been running into. This video couldnt have been any better timed.

[@natewalker6887]

I am really digging these long form videos man. Gives us so much to soak in. Keep ‘em comin boss #DanielYuck

[@Bearsabeastt]

This was incredibly informative and helpful!! Thank you for putting it in a comprehensive and digestible way

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you very very much for the kind feedback and for your support! I greatly appreciate you.

[@aliviathompson894]

Since high school I have been wanting to become a tattoo Artist and I love how he explains things, I just got a tattoo machine and I was trying to get familiar of the machine but it had been difficult, with this video it has helped me tremendously and I have taken notes of it. Thank you soo much.

[@single_use_planet_]

I think the ink I was using was a bit low on pigmentation, but also since I had been drawing for a long time on paper I do strokes pretty fast and it's so hard for me to break that for tattooing so I need to work on that haha, I thought using a higher rpm might make up for my speed but the results are always kinda shite, just gotta practice to do it slower and be steady with it

[@keasiadaempress]

I’m just learning the basics of tatting so I may be wrong (hopefully he corrects me if I am), but would your faster hand speed be beneficial when it comes to shading? Or would it be better to have similar consistency like doing line work?

[@single_use_planet_]

@@keasiadaempress I mea it all depends on the type of shading I guess, it's all a difficult play with the voltage and handspeed that need to play together well, I got some pretty expensive ink that had some really good reviews and it's working some better but what makes an even bigger difference is the lower voltage, I think it just wasn't even really able to penetrate the skin because it was going too fast before. As for shading I have personally only ever done whip shading which is a very low vtage woth quick hand movements which gives a very faint dot result and a crosshatching technique which is my fav so far, never done greywash tho or smooth shading with a mag before just cause it's not really my style. So yeah, technically a fast hand movement is beneficial when shading but the voktage I was using was still just too high and it's working so much better now that I cut it like in half ☺️

[@babyyoda2219]

You appreciate me? Lol

[@DanielYuck]

I really do! I mean it when I say that 🖤

[@SabrinaHayes1989tomanykids]

My husband keeps complaining how I have a heavy hand. I keep practicing to avoid that. He says I still have one. Idk if he's being a whimp or if I'm actually doing something wrong. ADVICE!?!

[@DanielYuck]

This is a great question!!!! A heavy hand is never a good thing and can really impact our work, experience and healed tattoo tremendously. From lines that bleed together to tattoos that have textures from the scarring underneath. I actually made a video on how we can go about avoiding a heavy hand or potentially reversing a heavy hand. In the video I will link you below you will be shown an exercise that you can use to immediately start reversing the heavy hand habit. How To Avoid A Heavy Tattoo Hand kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqTOl2Ohl7SEZrssi=zYVhHCqvP9VXsW7I

[@marieplestan7019]

Thank you very much for your videos, it helps a lot!! I’d like to ask you if you have any tips how to keep your lines perfect when you’re tattooing on chest (how to control your lines while your client’s chest is moving due to breathing…) Thank you so much! Have a nice day

[@lucillestamile9245]

it really helps that he is doing it and explaining

[@idledogtunes]

Question for you, when you wipe are you using a shop towel with water on it? Then wiping with Vaseline? Or is it dry?

[@Willr47]

So far the biggest problem i have is with hand speed/volt settings definitely needed thjs video #danielyuck

[@KellyfromMemphis]

I have hypopigmentation from acne scaring, I plan to save some money and tattoo skin tone back on my skin at home. Thank you for these beginner 101 videos 🤗

[@QueenDarknessVR]

Aye man, thanks so much, I just got a new tattoo machine and I’ve been struggling to get used to it since It’s a pen with a battery and watt controller, my lines are coming out way more smoothly now and saturated

[@sorbidxrenan]

Really nice video, on point discussion of line works. "point A to point B" was really helpful

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you for taking the time to leave some feedback and thank you for the time you put into watching my videos. I greatly appreciate you, your time and your support. I am grateful that I've been able to help you in a better direction. Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to let me know.

[@dot4tat2]

You are using reel skin, right? I do. Having the problem, that I cut every time I try, playing with speed on the machine or my handspeed. I really don’t know what am I doing wrong.

[@BF-fj1gn]

maybe try adjusting your angle

[@danielbijil75]

Love how you explain everything when you do these videos. #DanielYuck

[@luiswagner8610]

Daniel I'm having a problem where when I use a 3rl on my fake skin it's leaving behind three lines side by side instead of one solid line would you know how I can correct this? Edit: just figured out why. I'm using a 1205rm to line and not a 3rl 🤦‍♂️ I'm so glad I now know the importance of different needles!

[@taylorjohnson8720]

Thank you so much for sharing such detailed information with us!! You are a natural born teacher. #DanielYuck

[@zapdosmoltres2874]

Very demur very cutsie

[@Akhazmat907]

Its like welding. I have welded for over 20 years picked up a tattoo gun in a day and now I have amazing line work.

[@bloomMajor]

You have the best tattoo channel that i have seen by far.

[@brandontran1293]

idk why but i tat with a 5.7v and i feel like it’s just fine with clear saturation but i can’t help but feel that 5.7 is too slow

[@brownpride4866]

Thanks for the videos..they help alot,can u make some of wat needles to use in wat area.thanks

[@DanielYuck]

You’re welcome! Thank you for the feedback and support. I appreciate you. I can definitely do something like this. Allow me to get this going and uploaded for you. Thanks for the recommendation 🤝

[@imjskyler]

i run 12v for my line work i find lower voltage lines fade a lot more then higher voltage

[@klausineliebtpeter]

damn, i have like waay higher voltages and feel all wrong now. like i start at 7, for a 13rl i have like 9 volts.

[@darrennaafinestoto]

thank you my friend I like the way you explain in great detail making lines and shadows on fake skin

[@BeeRumblin13]

Is he going sideways with a mag talking about solid lines ? I can't tell if its a big round

[@jonathansherman7290]

I honestly love rocking at about 6.5

[@renatolagare6323]

Good day master! Thank you for the ideas and techniques in your videos #danielyuck

[@ladyluck92]

Love the vid thank you! The "adversities along the way" part took me out lmao

[@issaknife8342]

Guess I'm in my canon rebel phase cuz I bought a tattoo machine kit and just been going at on my poor arm😂😂

[@antonjanssen5977]

The hand movements are giving me motion sickness lmao. Great info tho!!

[@iblisbintang2714]

KZbin anda membuat saya lebih belajar lebih lagi, kembangkan terus tentang informasi-informasi yg bisa mengembangkan orang lain.. #DanielYuck

[@meJABF]

I’ve heard it referred to as “Cycles Per Second” Bronc power supplies will tell you your CPS. 120-135 is good for lining, 110 to 120 is good for shading. So on my CNCQ2 I shade at 8.5v and around 9.6v for lining.

[@DanielYuck]

Thats awesome info! Thank you for sharing. I appreciate it.

[@meJABF]

@@DanielYuck yours is def better than mind with way more knowledge than me. Thanks for the learning videos .

[@vasasimic5825]

Can you please take a video four shading with voltage ,❤❤

[@MtHighMtHigh]

This is great, learning a lot from watching you work. Maybe next you can do a video on stretching skin? That would be informative and useful for practice. #DanielYuck 🤘🏽🍻🖤

[@philipnage4275]

11:50 Bb I.

[@philipnage4275]

13:12

[@philipnage4275]

🎉 15:23 16:21 🎉. !!

[@racheltracy2117]

I havent tattooed anything yet, trying to get all of my suppies together now. I need a battery pack, ink and all the small sanitary things. I want ball pint pen carts after watching your video on them. So my question, where should i truly start? Im so excited and want to tattoo my first real person, myself, by summer. Think this is a real goal? Any and all advice is welcome, im just so ready!! Im older, 30's, and finally feel like this is something im going to just flow with but i want to do this right!

[@patientgrace]

Same... I'm 49 and want to think about changing careers due to burnout, and want to do restoration / medical tattooing, because I can't draw but can color like a boss!!! 🤣

[@dshanbutler3066]

thank's for tip no one never told me that.

[@DanielYuck]

You're welcome! Thank you for your time, feedback and support. I appreciate you.

[@zackneely3616]

would you recommend putting the fake skin on a paper towel ?

[@DanielYuck]

Yea that’s a good way to go when we are practicing! Try to place it on a silicone limb if you get one, it helps to tattoo on curved surfaces over flat as you advance.

[@formaomarcenariaartesanal7945]

Fantastica a aula! Mto empolgado pras proximas.

[@tehMaloWalo]

all the audio is coming from the left side. can you try and even them out for the next videos? super hard to listen to

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you for the feedback! I will definitely do better in all of my future videos. I apologize for the inconvenience. Rest assured I will do my best to get this resolved.

[@SosaInk]

Hey Daniel love the video I’m practicing on a 1 round liner on a 7.5 volts I tend to have a faster hand speed than you. Since my background of graffiti art. Would you recommend this voltage or something higher?

[@arijolie415]

I did graff before too when I was a teen for many years and it's nothing like Graff so u just want to unlearn what u know about Graff while your doing tattooing because tattooing is something u do at a much much slower rate. That's why tattoos take so long. I've been tattooing for 10 years now and I would never think of it anywhere even remotely similar to graffiti. So just tattoo slow and steady and don't think of it like graffiti. Think of it much more like a detailed painting with a paintbrush. Slow smooth strokes and yes if u have a quicker hand I would do somewhere around a 7 for line work.

[@SosaInk]

@@arijolie415 it most definitely ain’t the same. Im doing 8.5 volts on a 3.5 mm stroke.

[@georgegayen6536]

@@SosaInk You will end up rapturing the skin.

[@SosaInk]

@@georgegayen6536 with this voltage ?

[@Barbaraska]

@@georgegayen6536rupturing! Rapturing is a totally different thing 😂

[@JulioCardenas956]

Im transitioning from a prison gun to a freeworld gun....i did a tattoo the ink fell off.....i was scared of scaring....any tips...i saw ur video i migth not have gone to deep

[@patientgrace]

I've also heard that tattoo ink goes weird (green or blue?) on the face. Can you make a video speaking to this, explaining why, advising on which inks /brands tend to stay true to color, what brands that you'd recommend that offer skin tones, and any caveats, techniques, etc for tattooing over already scarred skin?

[@JamesAllan-fe7is]

I just wrote a little story about my situation then my dog hits the laptop and erased ,,, need help ,Thanx for providing such help. Glad you R here. the depth of the needle is what im still a little rough on. alot of my work on myself has been to deep and scab up and byebye... to the ink ofcourse. One more little tidBiT. i used the machine on myself and not very much ink at all. when i Shtick and Poke the same area the better my skin sucks up the ink .... Slower i GO? Maybe ..... thanx for reading this far. Peace

[@takoyaki3940]

Hello 🙏🏻 can I ask something ? 🥹 What happens if I use 4.3 volts or 4.5 volts ? It ok for do tattoo or 5 volts or more is better ? Thank you 🙏🏻

[@keremgoldagi2830]

thank you for this video very informative and insightful i love you so much

[@sof_d]

What’s the Vaseline for please? How often should you use while tattooing ?

[@brandonl1052]

The machine at 34 minutes is so quiet. The sound of the needles going into the rubber is louder than the machine

[@JoelPool-t4r]

How do you pack white eternal ink

[@DanielYuck]

I have a video on my channel where I explain how I go about packing white. I will link you below kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6ScYZKgo7eIjpYsi=k3tdS5DHo3vfkZ7v

[@mcastaneda6428]

Thank for a indepth handspeed video#DanielYuck

[@DanielYuck]

You’re welcome! Thank you for your time and support as well, I appreciate you 🤝

[@karlenedaynes117]

3RL and 5RL would be better at a lower voltage? How low do you think?

[@Bert_ErnieCockatiels]

Thanks

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you so much for the super thanks and support! I appreciate you. Should you ever have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to me and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction 🤝 Also I love Dayz, it’s an awesome game! Haha

[@TeezyTattoos]

Good ass vids

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you Teezy! I appreciate your feedback and support.

[@kawi5880]

is it bad if my flow/speed is at 9.5V?

[@Pearlmenagerie]

This was great. Thank you.

[@johnstanson3479]

Love the talking hands at the beginning 😂 🤙

[@DanielYuck]

Haha thank you! They talk back so if you ever have any questions along your way don’t hesitate to drop a comment. They will do their best to assist you in the best possible direction 😄

[@dshanbutler3066]

7.5

[@LActivistGvq]

Hello , its RS ligne or RL ? Tension ?

[@alejandrosoto564]

Thanks for the knowledge man ❤

[@damianmartinez7904]

I don’t get the idea

[@galaxyeater_7390]

Good man 🫡

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you for the feedback Galaxy!

[@galaxyeater_7390]

@@DanielYuck keep up the good work I subbed 🙏

[@galaxyeater_7390]

@@DanielYuck yes sir

[@ivantamayo673]

Awesome bro!🤙🤙🤙

[@shaniwuttunee5562]

This is one of the videos I enjoy watching every now and then to keep myself aware of my hand speed and voltages thanks again #danielyuck

[@gwareb8842]

How many lines can you do with one dip of the needle in ink.

[@DanielYuck]

Thats a great question! Although there wouldn't be 1 sum answer to this question as every needle I have ever used is different. Depending on the needle design itself I feel would have a lot of impact in terms of how long of a line we can pull with 1 dip. Sometimes the artist only dips just to pull in a little bit of ink to work a smaller area. It truly all depends but a good practice is to always be mindful of how much ink we have to ensure we can make the line before we commit.

[@NeonFiend]

Hey Daniel I am aspiring tattoo artist (hopefully getting my first machine with some reelskin & ink for christmas) I was wondering if doing line work like this is the same as doing line work on traditional art with pencils ? as light pressure & sharpness of the pencil will create either light or dark lines (If I am completely wrong I do apologize but like I said I'm just starting out)

[@Vectorechanel]

It's not, you want consistent speed that will differ between shading and lining. Also consistent pressure, if you push too much you will go to deep easily. Shades are made by diluting ink or getting grey inks

[@NeonFiend]

@@Vectorechanel ahh ok thank you for replying :)

[@ishmezayy-4072]

I like 6.5 but I feel like 6.0 is a steady speed It’s not super fast but it’s not super slow either

[@deano8265]

Questions.... Why are you using a shader to line ? Also when you let your needle catch , how to you prevent blow outs , wouldn't that overload the "catch" zone with ink?

[@DanielYuck]

These are great questions! So for me I like to use round shaders for lining because I am able to get clean bold lines that I would not get using round liners. For the catch zone question. If we go in directly to the catch zone I feel yes we can blow out the skin for sure. When we enter the line we want to use a taper like motion which not only gives the needle time to catch into the skin but it also prevents a blow out as well. This would also depend on one's experience as blow outs can happen to any artist of any caliber.

[@deano8265]

@@DanielYuck awesome man thanks for the reply. IV been tattooing for around 7 years but learnt alot from your videos. Your doing well man keep it up! The guy who taught me uses to get a liner , heat it slightly with a flame then poke it thru his tshirt to "splay " the needles effectively turning a liner into a shader but have never tried to use a shader as a liner .... Going to give this a whirl

[@konstantinmeshuggah1519]

Thanks bro for information...this video is really useful for everyone

[@DanielYuck]

You’re welcome! Thank you as well for your time and support! I appreciate you 🤝