How I Shade A Rose Tattoo

Have you ever asked yourself Where does the shading go?
In this video I walk you through my approach and thought in which I take to achieve a desired result.
In this video we will be going over the entire process from start to finish from applying the stencil, outlining the rose, and where I apply the shading and why.
I want to point out that this is not a tutorial on how to properly shade a rose tattoo, or how to shade, or the correct way to go about shading. This video is sharing my approach and thought process behind shading and why I put the shading where I do. This is not by any means the only way to approach shading, so take what you want and leave what you don't.
For this tattoo I used my trusty CNC WE Tattoo Machine along with 3 stigma needle cartridges. The sizes of the needles I used were #10 11 & 09RL for the outline and a #10 03RL for the shading.
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[@DanielYuck]

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[@carlosgucci8689]

I appreciate the time you take to really show every DETAIL and how to pay attention to the form of the peddles . . . .

[@mammennes1977]

El mejor tutorial que he visto hasta ahora. Enhorabuena ❤️

[@martindatko6606]

Thank you so much for these videos. Especially all the talk around it. Like how to apply stencil and needle widths. You're amazing 😊

[@rossrowell7147]

awsum vidio . opened up my eyes on shading . stippling works . thanks for sharing your amazing talent. cheers

[@GrimReaper369.]

Thanks Sensei ! Your lessons are highly appreciated! God bless you.

[@jeremylocklear9118]

Great video brother, I like how you break it down and explain the process, I think this is the hardest thing for people who are starting to draw/tattoo to comprehend.

[@jillkang8895]

Thank you seriously for this video!!!!! Super informative 🙏🏻

[@subcool1762]

Your right about having patience.. the more you have the better your tat comes out

[@damianwadsworth7603]

Good timing, was just plotting about shading👏🏻

[@DanielYuck]

Haha very nice ! I’m glad I can possibly help you out bro! Should you have any questions along your way don’t hesitate to reach out to me and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction🤝

[@alexanderizzard1254]

Awesome stuff bro eventually ill get a like on all your videos im sure!

[@silverrae2486]

Ima get this printed and try to follow along...I really like how u explain everything...I love how it coming out...now I want to put it on my tigh😊

[@DanielYuck]

I appreciate your support and feedback! It’s genuinely means a lot to me. Feel free to email me a pic on how it all turns out! I would love to see it. Don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions along your way! 🤝

[@silverrae2486]

@@DanielYuck Oouuu yayy...I will...just waiting on my tubes to come in...and I'll be ready

[@charlescook2367]

Literally was my next step

[@RobDavisGuitar]

Amazing explanation, Daniel!

[@allanternent8862]

Thank U Daniel this has helped as I struggle to were to shade a rose

[@natalieaygustyniak5304]

You forgot to say that your machine’s volds are very low thats why u get that way of shading..3,4, 5 volds with quick movements :)

[@elenistromstad4107]

Do you know how high the volts are when hes lining?

[@uhhmyya8964]

@@elenistromstad4107 i usually line wit like 6.8-7.1 personally. but i feel like since he’s using such a large needle to line and make it thick that it should be a little higher maybe like 7.1 somewhere around there. but i’m just an apprentice so i could be wrong.

[@edithmarin992]

@@elenistromstad4107 it does depend on your hand speed tbh

[@rlouie8669]

Thanks a lot for this precious sharing technique

[@franscarnbul9655]

I'm a BEGINNER, I'm practicing, this VID help sir. Thankyou so much from. I'm from Philippines CEBU CITY!

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you for your kind feedback and continued support Frans Carnbul! I appreciate you! If you have any questions feel free to drop it in the comment section below and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction.

[@kjp2314]

Anyone else just find out they did something so simple as shading a rose completely different than this? 😂 Thanks for the great video!!!

[@epicneedlefactory2463]

Hi, artist Epic who works on tattoos in Korea. You are such a great tattoo artist. It's a very helpful video for me. I'll come here often and watch videos. Please post a lot of good videos. I always wish you the best of luck. 안녕^^

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you very much for your kind feedback and continued support my friend! I appreciate you! Should you have any questions feel free to drop it in the comment section below and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction.

[@artinaangel2364]

How much voltage you use for this rose?

[@cannolibear6831]

You're a good teacher

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you for the kind feedback I appreciate you 🤝

[@Hidyzworld1]

Please do more EXACTLY LIKE THIS 🙏🏽 PLEASE 🙏🏽 AND TY 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯

[@mariuscandello1991]

Thank you so much for this tutorial

[@korixoxo2842]

Welcome back to negative space 🤣❤️ love the video very helpful

[@wahidnazari3678]

WELL DONE DANIEL. 🤟🇦🇲🇺🇸

[@MattMcallister-iu4py]

All ur videos arr E amazing

[@silverrae2486]

Great job man. I hope to get as good as u one day😊

[@DanielYuck]

Ahhh thank you very much for the kind feedback and support! It means a lot to me. I have a ways to go but every time I’m under the needle I know I improve little by little. Should you have any questions at all please don’t hesitate to let me know and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction🤝

[@silverrae2486]

@@DanielYuck I really appreciate that. Thank you😊

[@keshakageekiyanage2656]

Nice work 👌

[@lukedorrington7455]

If anybody doesn't use speed stick and uses stencil stuff/dettol etc, apply a thin layer of baby powder to your reelskin before applying the stencil stuff this will allow it to go tacky (which it doesn't do without powder) so you get a decent stencil

[@DanielYuck]

I’ve heard a few people mention this but I personally have no knowledge about this specific. I have never tried it, I enjoy using the speed stick as its kind of ole faithful now. Haha I can depend on that speed stick for practicing. I personally love stencil stuff on human skin, it works very well!

[@lukedorrington7455]

@@DanielYuck I bought stencil stuff recently after so many people recommended it. I personally just use neat dettol purely because I can buy 500ml for just a few pounds here in UK, I have liked stencil stuff so far but compared to dettol it's very expensive and not so much better that I will be swayed to use it permanently.

[@pauls11B4]

Try using the gel doctors use for sonograms it’s just tacky enough and not very expensive.

[@yorgeacostahernandez5010]

Hi, I really like your videos and I would like to know what good quality synthetic leather do you use and where do you buy it?

[@naomii8537]

Doing my first rose tat today 😭😋wish me luck

[@corneliusruiters164]

Thanks Daniel. Question. Can you créate more depth by adding a 2nd shade color. For instante 25/75 or 75/25? Water/ink?

[@Hidyzworld1]

Great video thank you does this apply to statute tattoos 2

[@errormatrix404]

Hello Daniel, im starting to apply shade to my tattoos and your videos are helping me out so much, im so thankfull with you, i have a doubt...How you alternate into the only black cape ink and the half and half, how it works in the shade.? First a layer with the half n half and then to darker some parts you use the full black? or you pass the half n half until it gets the desire darker?...thats my doubt...Greetings Master

[@christianjordan6129]

There’s different intensities of grey wash. I’m pretty sure he has a video explaining pre mixed grey wash sets

[@lovesaves3238]

were you using the water ink mix with the 3rl for the shading?

[@mikeymaillet6362]

Hey bro when should I use gray wash ink vs solid black ink when shading ?

[@Etrious]

(still learning so these might be a dumb questions) Would you be able to achieve a similar effect with a curved mag? if so is there a reason you chose to use the 3rl over it? PS: Great content keep it up!

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you for your support. I appreciate you! That’s a question I’ve asked as well! For me the reason I use a 3RL is because I can put the black in with precision because I’m typically doing small mini tattoos or tattoos with a lot of details that would make it for me personally more difficult to do with a Mag. Let’s say it’s a big like back sized piece or certain area were more open with less details that required shading I would use a round mag for that approach. I think it’s also a personal preference thing where 1 may feel more comfortable with this approach while another feels more comfortable with this approach.

[@Etrious]

@@DanielYuck that makes complete sense, thanks for the insights it's appreciated ❤️👍

[@philgambeck]

U can do it with a cm and smoothely fill out the outlines with a white color to make it pop out. I like this method alot because don‘t have this hella thick outlines on it. But that's personal preference :D

[@jataprince2713]

I’m a beginner year of drawing and just started to tattooing fake skin but now I’m really wanting to do a tattoo on myself before I start doing some other people, friends and family members.

[@hygge_art]

i hope i have a machine like that

[@thomaswitpas4964]

Is it possible to do stippling with 50% black, 50% destil water? Just the way like layering shading, with ligher tones

[@jataprince2713]

Yes I would like to be mentor by you before I can move forward in the process.

[@christurner7380]

boss moves. i hear the needle almost...catching? for lack of knowledge and more experience (im just a lowly shitty scratcher) would that have a similar effect on human skin? would it catch and drag or would it turn out as smooth? your explanation and walk through of shading and use of skin color and negative spacing is university grade knowledge.. appreciate it

[@A.CAL96]

you should a potrait or clown girl next so we can see how to shade eyes noses an lips

[@eliejabbour8447]

make a more video for shading please bro. and thank you so much

[@DanielYuck]

I will definitely keep doing my best ! I appreciate your support and feedback! Thank you very much. Should you ever have any questions at all don’t hesitate to reach out to me and I will do my best to assist you in the best possible direction🤝

[@rjbernal24]

What voltage did you use when u were outlining with the 11 round?

[@marynamarais5333]

How do u get ur lines coming out so smooth?

[@soicey5213]

What’s the voltage you was using during the shading ?

[@KARRYEE]

nice!!!❤❤

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you very much SOTICA! I appreciate you, your time and support! Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions, I will assist you in the best possible direction.

[@KARRYEE]

@@DanielYuck You're welcome, and I look forward to your new work!🙌

[@minlin2874]

Good

[@_Kay__]

any tips for someone who is about to start tattoo school?

[@ALiEIIN]

What’s the best liner to use on fruit

[@stephanievasquez145]

Is there anyway you can show us how you drew your rose please and thank u

[@johndiaz3892]

What voltage you use for the lines ?

[@falopez7213]

That's one way it's called traditional but if u doing realism u don't want any of those dark hard lines

[@jewelstuck2773]

Please tell me what you use to wipe your ink off the skins?? Thank you in advance for reply!!

[@exploredecimitry3557]

Vaseline works great, I think he uses that too but let's wait

[@loganpalmer4313]

I use Vaseline lots of it b4 I tat and when I go to wipe keeps skins real clean

[@michaelaventer940]

On what volts are your machine

[@DJsaintpaulstudios]

How many colts when u started shading

[@HoodooAngler]

Thank you for showing us your methods, brother! #danielyuck

[@frankkuza6785]

Hi which name tattoo machine? Thank you

[@barneyshow2142]

You said one strsight black and the other 15 drops of black and the rest distilled water ?

[@DanielYuck]

Thats a great question! When I shaded this rose I think I was using a greywash system that I developed. Over my time I learned I can have more consistency if I get premade greywash sets such as the current one I am using which is the Dynamic premade greywash. I can not fully remember the exact drop system that I was using on my end and for that I apologize. Dynamic Premade Greywash. amzn.to/3NwWuJN

[@edsgallery]

The speedstick you use to transfer the stencil on the fake skin, is it possible to use it in real skin?

[@pauls11B4]

Try sonogram gel.

[@meami5806]

Can you make a video Thai subtitles. #I'm from THAILAND.

[@trinamarsh8109]

Most confusing place to figure out shading/coloring is in gem pieces

[@DanielYuck]

I would have to agree! It’s a beautiful style as well!

[@bgirlspecialk]

Brilliant! #DanielYuck

[@silverrae2486]

Hiii...I new here....and I'm a new beginner as well...with a power supply with no digital screen, how will I know if I'm at a decent voltage.? Not being to high or anything

[@lukedorrington7455]

Run a line and clean it off if it's solid and crisp you have the right voltage for your individual handspeed provided you were at the right depth, shadings the same drag your 3rl if the dots you leave behind are equally spaced your voltage is correct for that technique and your individual handspeed

[@DanielYuck]

That’s a great question! I remember when I used a coil machine with a cheap power supply where the voltage was kind of accurate. So knowing that I couldn’t trust the voltage or even see a voltage I would use my ears. If the machine was running smoothly and pushing at a healthy sounding voltage I would kind of just leave it there and adjust my hand speed to that voltage. The machine in my opinion shouldn’t be screaming or anything like that, that would also depend on the machine itself. Some maybe more loud over others but overall the sound and vibration from the machine will guide you in a healthy direction.

[@silverrae2486]

@Luke Thank u so much...I will try that.

[@silverrae2486]

@Daniel Yuck thank you very much..I will try work it out today....I enjoy your videos and they help me alot...I literally decided to start tattooing 2 weeks ago... once I get the machine going properly...then I'll be able to follow along with u😊 thank u for being here.. keep up the good work you're doing...Much love all the way from England 💖💖💖

[@christurner7380]

@@DanielYuck great answer my dude. been watching ur stuff and have picked up somethings u put down. appreciate ur style and expo

[@litboy7212]

are you using 0.25 needle for lining or what?

[@DanielYuck]

I am using 3 needles for this tattoo. I am using all stigma needles and all #10 and the sizes were 03RL,09RL & 11RL. At 6:32 I breakdown my logic and thought process behind why I picked these 3 needles and what I am going to use them for. I did line the outline with the #10 11RL and the #10 09RL. I will drop a link for you below so you can check them out on your end. Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any further questions. Stigma Tattoo Needles amzn.to/3MF3J25

[@litboy7212]

@@DanielYuck Thanks for you reply we really appreciate your efforts keep it up man

[@dustin-ef3th]

What voltage do you use for stimple shading

[@DanielYuck]

I like to keep my voltage low in the 5-6 volt range depending on the setup I am running.

[@silverrae2486]

Back again here..can I use a 120 9RL for this rose...dont got an 11 rl as yet🙈 Also can I have your email..to send u pics of my follow along work please 😊

[@DanielYuck]

Thats another great question! Yes! You can use whatever needle sizes you have on your end. That would work fine. A good valid email that you can submit your work to would be [e-mail]

[@TibbertsWorld]

What about needle depth

[@jordanolivia1243]

What voltage?

[@georgegayen6536]

Please do some colored rose tattoo with real time

[@DanielYuck]

I have this in development and I will be bringing multiple videos with colored tattoo ink my friend! I will make certain I keep it all realtime for you all as well. Thank you very much for the feedback and recommendation. You are appreciated.

[@stephenstephen1318]

Stephen

[@kennynyc1555]

😊😊😊

[@DanielYuck]

Thank you for your continued support my bro! 🤝

[@kennynyc1555]

@@DanielYuck Always Man and I dont know if you did new videos of checking other peoples work yet but I wll send you some photos of mine this week :)

[@raynathansanchez1969]

what voltage?

[@DanielYuck]

Great question my friend! For the lining I ran at about 7 volts and for the stipple shading I ran at about 5.5 volts. I feel it’ll be different for everyone and no one will perform the same way. I would mess with different voltages in my first days to see what was too much what was too little etc. This is how I was able to get a bit more comfortable and find what voltages worked for me.

[@richardespejon873]

What needle for shading?

[@elenistromstad4107]

3RL

[@rikonedeep]

So this is how you stipple shade and how long did u practice on fake skin before you tattooed a real person

[@tripmototv15]

How manny volt?s

[@DanielYuck]

Great question! Lining was done at 7.5 volts, shading was done at 5 volts even.

[@leoruiz6857]

Yuck ,I follow you so I can see the relation of learning from when I started for quite some time ....the best advice I can give that has helped me a bunch when stipple shading, that will set you apart from the rest is try to keep the same hand speed & when darker areas need to be darkened try to keep same hand speed with cross hair shading technique instead of going faster ...tattoo will come out nice and cause less stress on the wrist ....your great though 👌 keep up the videos I watch them at night after preparing my skins for the next day

[@avengedsevenfold998]

needs solid black for contrast and definition. if that was on real skin, it will look hella blurry down the road.

[@adriancorona2323]

You know how to tattoo?

[@avengedsevenfold998]

​@@adriancorona2323 yup! still fairly new to it, about 3 years in. learning how to tattoo from online videos works, but its very limited knowledge.

[@shdeeweed5566]

3 years is a very short amount of time.

[@avengedsevenfold998]

@@shdeeweed5566 so? im still doing better work then this guy....

[@kalmaxfreitas]

show

[@brunocpcat8631]

Not a fan of dot shading at all! But good work tho! A trick not to whait 8h to your stencil ti dry! Use an hair dryer😉 its done in 2 minuts!

[@brandonbullock8641]

Doing it that way you’re loosing all kinds of ink! It’s way different tattooing on fake skin than real!

[@DanielYuck]

May you explain for me a bit further on what you mean please ?