How To Hold Your Tattoo Machine The RIGHT Way | Tattooing For Beginners

[@cjthejedi5377]

You’re a blessing bro truly, pls don’t stop helping young new artist like me. You can easily charge but you’re doing it from the kindness of your heart. Appreciate you dude.💪🏽

[@Tattooing101]

Appreciate the love! Check out our Artist Accelerator Program link in the description, it's a course that'll be perfect for beginners to jump into and learn everything there is to know about tattooing

[@xokoy.]

Mind blowing how you just show us these tips & trick for FREE. Some of us don't have the funds to pay for apprenticeship much less an IN-STUDIO session with our local tattoo artists. Times have definitively changed for upcoming artists with videos like these. Thank you, on behalf of everyone, for what YOU do. I'd like this video a million times if I could. ❤ Keep doing you.

[@shawnnguyen9538]

i use an inkjecta machine as well, and recently i started holding the machine spun around so the weight of battery and motor is pressing straight down instead of wanting to fall towards forearm. way easier on wrist after hours of tattooing. cant imagine im only one who does this, can't think of any negatives either. love your channel, its helped alot. keep it up

[@macymancillas7]

Best tattoo channel out there

[@abbieduchon1877]

I'm in a traditional apprenticeship and when I asked my teacher, who has been doing this for 37 years, his answer was- Anyway you want! Thanks for this!

[@llamaschilling5876]

Your teachers not really wrong. I've been tattooing 15yrs and hold machine way different than this. No issues with my work so why do something different.

[@justinlaurendine1]

Hey man I started tattooing a few years back man I really do appreciate your videos. So many ppl keep this like its a damn secret and I get it to some degree. But anyways I appreciate the fact that you take the time to help ppl to learn. I started souly bc I thought it would be easy bc I can draw great....oh how wrong I was the it became the pursuit of overcoming the problems that I encountered. But anyways again. Thank you I know how hard it can be after 13 years of tattoong to answer the questions like how deep to go....lol...keep it up man I watch you even now for you option on things and you've helped me with stupid problems I've had before in the past.

[@destinylewis9373]

THANK YOU!!!!! the elbow tucked and not using my wrist to pull out a line helped a ton!!

[@DELGA.TATTOO]

Great video!! Could you make a video about the positions that clients should have during the tattoo process showing the different areas of the body. It'll be very helpful!

[@BossMovesOfficial]

It seems a lot of vets don't want to share their knowledge with new artist, especially this new wave of artist who pick up machines off Amazon with zero respect or knowledge of the tattoo craft or its history. So thank you very much Brandon, I believe you're doing your part for the tattoo community by making sure that new artists are at very least, doing things properly and safely, because if a person wants to tattoo this day in age, they simply will, because everything is readily available for them online. But also thank you for sharing your wisdom and the knowledge you've gained over your years of dedication to the craft. You're giving new tattoo artist a real shot at learning the right way 🙏 all respect man 💯💯 thank you

[@MrAndresDiego]

Bro thanks for every video you make, they are full of amazing knowledge that helps every tattoo artist grow

[@Tattooing101]

I'm glad that it's been helping you out so far!

[@Wakapalypze]

Gosh I’ve watched so many videos and this topic isn’t covered in enough detail. Thanks for all your advice. I currently use a really weird technique that sorta just felt natural but I noticed it’s nothing like what everyone else does, looks like I’ll need to break the habit sooner rather than later.

[@sieteseiszerozero8970]

As always my boy with another great vid! 💪🏽💪🏽

[@SI-xj5tq]

Hey could you show how to properly wrap the inkjecta flite with a machine bag + power supply cord? Im sorry if its a little niche, ive tried a few ways but they all seem not to be proper. Any advice/resources?

[@sinexotics3864]

just tried this and it helped me do lines a lot better thanks!

[@marwinpadernal890]

thanks for the tip, sometimes when im practicing on fake skin i try not to move around the practice skin as if it was a person, coz there are angles that i dont feel comportable, and if i force my self in that angle my line work just blowsout

[@bi_weekly8400]

Practicing rn been wanting an apprenticeship since I first started high school never thought to tucking my elbow holy shit does it make the lines easier to achieve thanks brother

[@abhishekchamlingrai9445]

That was very helpful.. we should learn this

[@lifebykai22]

Took a lot of advice from your videos when my husband and I decided to get a tattoo machine to tattoo each other. Although I'm the only one tattooing rn I did a really nice piece on my thigh and it's all thanks to vids like yours, mahalo fr sharing your knowledge

[@Tattooing101]

That is awesome! glad it helped

[@live2die583]

I love how you are constantly putting out new videos and showing us how to do things you might have touched on in past videos💯 recommendations we tarnished would like to see more videos about good ink companies and where to get good ink a lot of newbies don’t understand how important it is to use good ink and save that crappy bundle box ink for the fake skin / practice probably has something to do with the fact that those tattoo kits / bundles aren’t specifying that ink is for practice skins not human skin

[@Tattooing101]

We've done a couple of tattoo ink review videos before, but we could probably make a more comprehensive video on this topic in the future for sure!

[@Rauta.tattoo]

Thank you 🙏🏻 it’s been very helpful to learn from your videos 💖

[@Crazy.Akshay7]

You are helping always all time 🙃

[@Drawhackit]

I form India 🇮🇳 I love your art work and tacnic ♥️

[@dexsonfuentes2729]

thank you idol.. i inspire this lesson really appreciate. hope more videos to come

[@PsykotikTattoo_ACUS]

You explained so accurately yet simple, your grip looks gelatin-ish/disposable, and thick about 35-45mm from my personal calculation not like the other grips you used, is it a new grip from Injecta or another company?

[@Tattooing101]

I use a few different brands because I buy disposables in bulk

[@jannedenner1871]

I was wondering about this grip too! Haven't seen anything like it and I am currently on the hunt for a grip that dosen't kill my hands.

[@teddybonkers337]

That inkjecta looks so nice.

[@antoniocalo4213]

Awesome video!!! Thank you so much mate!

[@Muel_doy]

thanks you for all that you 've done !

[@Mysterybabylon696]

This is very helpful.

[@loloasian]

When u hold your machine is it better to hold it straight up or a angle. Cause i am new and trying to experience ways that work for me.

[@Cashka1986]

Thanks for the great info!

[@Purpl3Ba3]

Love these videos!❤

[@JerAndBillyBoughtAHouse]

Love your content! Thank you for everything! I am just starting out (a bit later in life than most) and there isn't a way that I would be able to get this knowledge from a mentor when also working a 9-5, there just isn't enough time in the day! I plan to take your classes hopefully soon! Side note, I cannot get your link to your practice skins to work. Keeps telling me that the payment link is no longer active.

[@Tattooing101]

We're working on getting our link back up online!

[@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Brilliant advice 👍

[@Klementtiini24]

I have just started tattooing and practicing for fake skin. I have this simple pen machine. One thing i have been struggling with is how often should i add ink? I haven't found any videos where they show exactly how you dip your needle in the ink and how often u should add it. Can you help?

[@patrickmacnab6440]

Great stuff ty

[@Tattooing101]

Thanks for watching

[@freakfactor7244]

So using minimal lube I have issues still stretching the skin tight enough or holding it tight enough. I’m an older dude and my hands have gotten weak over the last 2 years. Is this a strength issue or a technique issue? Thank y’all for your time .

[@stuartryan1989]

Does this apply to left handers aswell 🤷👍

[@amandalitke6179]

I'm new to tattooing and I can't for the life of me feel comfortable holding the "right" way. The only way it feels comfortable is basically holding it more like a pen with my thumb and pointer way closer to the tip. My lines are way more straighter doing it this way. I also have really small hands, not sure if that makes a difference or not. Can someone let me know if I should be trying to do it the other way or just do whatever works for me?? Thanks in advance for any help :)

[@Kodesterrr]

I love this video. It's full of nice things to keep in mind. Do you think you'd ever be able to do a live demonstration of pulling and pushing lines as well as hand positioning on a person rather than on fake skin?

[@Tattooing101]

I can do that for sure

[@Kodesterrr]

@@Tattooing101 it would be greatly appreciated. So many tutorials on KZbin but they're almost always on fake skin and Ive been tattooing for almost 6 years and personally feel like it's two entirely different things.

[@PsykotikTattoo_ACUS]

Have you guys seen his videos where he sacrificed his leg for the sake of educational purpose of tattooing on a real human skin/1st trying out on yourself before you put ink onto another person's body? that's a banger of a video, yeah the live session, he has incredibly fast hand speed with the voltage set just right, i wouldn't for the sake of me miss it, but i think if you're starting out, fake skin's the best, the real skin part will come naturally

[@PsykotikTattoo_ACUS]

@@Kodesterrr Right on, other KZbins just tattoo, music on the background, no explanation whatsoever on where the dermis is on different parts of the body

[@AshleyHinger]

Helpful thank you!

[@Hillbillymafia]

Do you hold the gun straight up and down or at an angle when tattoing

[@gameforlife1422]

I've just finished my HSC exams and I've been interested in tattooing for a long time, I've done art as my main subject and currently waiting for my Cambridge exam results, what should I do to get into tattooing? Should I wait for my results or should I make a portfolio and start going into tattoo studios and apply for an apprenticeship? I need help to start.

[@Tattooing101]

It's good that you have a background in art, the first thing I would recommend is for you to start drawing tattoo flash designs. Look up some tattoo artists whose style you like and try to start drawing your designs in that manner for practice. You'll quickly find out that drawing for tattoos is a different thing altogether. Once you've practiced enough and feel like you're ready to begin with your own flash designs, start to create a portfolio with all your completed designs. Most tattoo studios will only want to see finished designs and not works in progress. Most studios for the first 2 years of your apprenticeship will have you doing menial tasks like working the reception counter, taking down appointments, cleaning the shop, buying supplies, etc. If you feel like you can't wait that long to start actually learning how to tattoo, I recommend you check out our Artist Accelerator Program which is a fully online course that'll teach you everything a traditional apprenticeship would, and more! You can find out more about this here: learn.tattooing101.com/10-day-seminar-salespage

[@RobertHill-fg8cy]

HUGE help.

[@kdelatorre-j2f]

I’m taking your advice on getting the flite nano but lite version. Is there a way to allow it to run on a battery instead of using an rca?

[@Tattooing101]

Yes! you can use a battery pack no problem

[@bennygonzales9403]

Always watching 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@charlessims9160]

Thanks!!

[@solvated_photon]

Thank you!

[@lalahartwell1234]

Hell yea , thanks man

[@senemo9560]

I have a question, if anyone can help me out i really appreciate it. When I sterilize my machine, should I put vaseline inside the grip? I saw a video and he did that said it was necessary

[@konmey06]

thank you 😃🙂

[@jengarcia5416]

This is going to help a lot! I’ve been practicing on fake skin and my lines were coming out so shaky!

[@Dessymkk]

Thank you

[@Caldwell722]

Where’s the link?

[@Michael-cb3dz]

Great info my brother thank you for what your doing

[@psnscreamokujo6230]

So...im curious about being a tattoo artist but I cant draw worth shit. Do I need to know how to draw? Can I just stencil it out mostly? What do I need to know to have my tattoos look great especially if I want to be proficient in anime type?? Im so sorry dude ive got so many questions😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@karlojuratic]

What machine is this

[@curtiscarlson8958]

HA! I remember how I tried holding it at first, I wish someone would have showed me something (Anything) because I am sure I looked and worked like a fool!

[@juanborja71]

Hey Brandon how you doing I order those reel skin for $28 got charged for it but never received anything what's up with that can you tell what's going on

[@Tattooing101]

Hey Juan, could you drop us an email about this at [e-mail] and we'll try to get this sorted for you

[@juanborja71]

Hey Brandon once this problem is resolved I have a couple questions for you I'm trying to get my reel skin that order still

[@tylersabel93]

What brand of cartridges have those silicone grip portion on them

[@dominicgonzales9057]

I’ve seen Inkin have some as well as Ez V2 Carts I believe.

[@jeremydennis9782]

I use my 3rd finger under the cartridge. Guess I don't know what I'm doing if I'm not using my middle finger 🙃

[@corydmcneil8611]

Ur middle finger is the 3rd finger

[@jeremydennis9782]

@@corydmcneil8611 you use your 2nd finger to flip someone off , giving the middle finger..

[@corydmcneil8611]

I get what you're saying, but anatomically the middle finger is the 3rd finger

[@AnD2LPU]

He said at the beginning: do whatever feels natural to you, unless you don't know how to hold it... If that's the case, follow these instructions, if you're already set you're good

[@nathanielbryant6223]

Your thumb is not a finger. Therefore, you are using your second finger which is your middle finger🖕🏻

[@Drawhackit]

Sir ❤ thank u

[@lindseyrhine3026]

But how do you stretch the skin with the hand that’s holding the machine and move it to pull a line at the same time without losing your stretch 👀 I thought you were about to touch base on that and then you went on to the next tip haha

[@jaydee8697]

❤

[@olegbarth928]

Not having a pinky, is also Verry useful. 😅 Sometimes I want to cut it of, so it's not disturbing me any more. 😅🙈

[@ayemonaung5333]

bro myanmar spk

[@bigoldoober3229]

I hold my machine FIRMLY between the cheeks.

[@DancemovementSpace]

Thank you 😊