How To Tattoo Clean Lines

How To Tattoo Clean Lines
In this video we explore what are the factors that stop you from having perfect linework and how to overcome them. From hand speed, to needle depth, to the voltage on your machine, we'll teach you how to tattoo clean lines.
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[@MoseleyAriana94]

Been trying to figure out exactly why my lining wasn't 110% perfect. This video explained every aspect of producing quality basic line work. I finally have gotten consistent lines. Thank u! Keep promoting this channel. It's really helpful for people that are learning. Was starting to feel a little hopeless. This definitely made all the difference. Definitely made me more confident in my work

[@Tattooing101]

That's great to hear! Thank you for your support and we're glad that this video has helped you out

[@Dmcdonald0019]

You would never work in these shops with bad info like you put out

[@user-ni7ui7hs8c]

So what was wrong with your lines?

[@markevanfesalbon1710]

This is a better explanation of how you can damage the skin if you are not aware of your hand speed and voltage. Great job!

[@mrdeadmedics]

Dude you’re the best and the fact all this easily understandable and comprehensive content is free and accessible to anyone has helped me progress faster than I could’ve imagined over the past couple of months, thanks man you are a true artist and gentleman and I appreciate your page endlessly

[@daniellebrownn0101]

I tattooed myself yesterday and I had to go over the same lines like 5-6 times and I couldn’t figure out why but now I know it was definitely because I was too scared

[@CognizantApe]

stretch that skin and commit! lol✌👊

[@Opsnews365]

Lol I'm doing my first tat tonight Ive practiced quite but but first time on a person I'm excited 😆 but I can see me not going deep enough

[@whodis4531]

SAME

[@fluke808state4]

My first switch from coils to pen style didn't go so well. The cartridges were cheap and ink wasn't flowing correctly. Thanks for the informative videos, enjoying watching and learning. I'm using fake skin only. Wow this is cool! 👌

[@bringbackthe80s61]

your videos and the way you explain things is awesome!! thank you so much for taking the time to help us out :D

[@antman2.0]

THANKS MAN. I APPRECIATE THIS KNOWLEDGE.

[@laurencameron7453]

My favorite thing about giving myself my first tattoo was to figure out what skin felt like first hand. I genuinely wasn’t even In pain I was more so anxious that I wasnt getting deep enough (which I didn’t, it’s super light like a faded pen, I could’ve went deeper) my ones following that one though have been looking better :)

[@whodis4531]

Exactly!!

[@HumblePupp]

i got a machine the other day and did the same, a lil star on my leg and because it didnt hurt i did another one and went out of my way to make it hurt and learned what a blow out was lol. the beauty of it is even though they look awful, they were my first tattoos and i did them :D

[@vapestar3705]

Another great video!glad I was looking around and found this channel.keep them comen man.im sure your helping out alot of beginners and even some older artists.you can always learn new tricks in tattooing.

[@Fleckels28]

I am addicted to watching your videos. They are so informative. Nice always learn something new. Thank you!

[@Thearcherfl]

Awesome video. Thank you! I only plan on playing with fake skins and leaving the real work up to the artists and tradesman out there. But you help a lot and for that I am really grateful. Thanks!!

[@malaikiap3813]

THANKS FOR THE TIPS. Will definitely follow them

[@user-iv9qo5tc6c]

Y’all’s videos are so helpful!

[@bartuwayne1946]

Thanks a lot! It helps me so much

[@studioameliabg]

You are doing great job, I have learnt many things from your videos, thank you and keep going! Great tutorials, regards from Poland!

[@sarahross1601]

Thankyou man, I'll try this ...right now.

[@daniellebrownn0101]

I’m really glad I found your account 🖤

[@evaderknives]

Thanks for making these videos, I know the time it takes, especially editing, etc. I started a few months ago with the reelskin, I noticed on the site it said both sides could be used, but when I turned it over there was always bleed through. The more I practiced, the more I could use both sides. Then when I started on myself it seemed like the right depth. I also use things like rolled up cardboard & made a shaky stand to mount skins. It kinda gets me use to moving parts. Stretching is my biggest issue, especially with my messed up arm. Thanks again, hope all is well, take it easy.

[@Tattooing101]

That's awesome man, love how dedicated you are to DIY for the sake of practising. Thanks for your support Dave!

[@evaderknives]

@@Tattooing101 Haha, I have no choice, it's my OCD. It's why I know about editing, I use 3 cameras for 1 shot...

[@poundingcivic2.0teamd2p5]

What cartridges do you use again??? Or can I get the names of most used cartridges that are efficient please thanks 🙏

[@sarahukkanen938]

Thanks for this video,,helped a lot!

[@elbassaraghii5744]

That is a materful skill when you find a good artist and skilled tattoo er who is clean and sterile ,is a god send love yall and thanks 😎👍🏾

[@fluke808state4]

Addictive watching your videos!

[@alyssamartinez7422]

Thank you for the informative video 👍

[@user-mn2sg7qb2g]

i always enjoy your video's. i hope you keep on doing these. besides do you consider the pro-hawk needles as good. and which would you recommend for realism tattoos.

[@noahgonzalez5343]

Bro so helpful thank you fam

[@rayadragomirova5345]

Thanks for sharing!

[@outlawphil]

Your practice skin reminds me of how Peter Han tells people to practice pen sketching, and dropping a line on top of a line with precision is going to determine your skill.

[@mozhgansalehi4177]

Thank you so much for sharing this vidio. Well done.

[@88Doug]

Very interesting! Thank you! I have been painting with acrylic and found this interesting! I can tell you have real passion in what you do!

[@iangarnerlerose]

Question, if we use the example of your third line (the correct one) what would happen if you kept that same needle depth and voltage but slowed your hand speed way down. Would you “cut” the skin again like the second line? Thanks.

[@roxanaponce7068]

This reminded me that I need to slow down.. good video thank u

[@allanternent8862]

Just starting to learn about tattoo on fake skin my lines weren’t that good this video will help

[@dogg9977]

Thank you man I want to know more about tattoing

[@whodis4531]

I tried doing a large snake tattoo on my forearm and I just couldn't get the lines completely like I wanted but now I know my errors and its working wonders!! Thanks alot man this helped me so much!

[@johnreyes9523]

I'm from the Philippines but you help me a lot❤️

[@erinspencer1495]

Thanks for the video! You mentioned that the needle must be completely pulled inside the catrigde when the machine is off. My needles are always hanging out a little (~2mm) when off. Is this a problem with the machine or the cartridge? Do you know how to fix it? I'm using a mast fold pro pen style machine with adjustable stroke. Even when I adjust to the lowest stroke, the needle hangs out when machine is off. Please help!

[@michaelrodriguez7651]

What machine should I get for blackoyts aor just line's?

[@michaelwarden6775]

"i like to push my lines" instantly goes to pull a line

[@roxanaponce7068]

I was going to comment that 😂😂

[@The1Toccara]

Amazing video 👍

[@untoldofficialyoutube8563]

Thanks man

[@sheeshcapone1410]

Thank you

[@ezmibezmi1392]

I follow on tik tok ! Thank you for a great informational Video ✨

[@jacktg64]

Awesome thanks for the tips

[@charlesthomas8894]

Im a beginner what cartridge would you recommend for lining letters

[@PsychzTox]

I subscribed to listen to you only you make sense thank you

[@rosearruda8401]

Hey bud what needles are the best to use and by the way your videos are very helpful thanks

[@DearneBrettschneider]

What configuration needles do you use.

[@markcole883]

I have a “ Michael Myers “ tat on my forearm, this makes me feel that I can touch up areas about it that I don’t like. Add shading. Thanks , very helpful.

[@user-wo3gm9js8x]

Hi Bro, thanks for sharing. what's the combination here - needle size and speed? thanks!

[@bramrobichez6211]

Good stuff! Thanks! You say you prefer pushing your lines, but the first thing you when starting the demo is … pulling them in stead 😊

[@xt0net0nex66]

i love all this dudes videos

[@michaelmichael7958]

This dude sounds both Australian and American in one it’s trippin me out 🤣

[@the_hammy88]

NGL, thinking the same thing bro

[@trevorsolomon9718]

It's so slight or maybe not, shit tripping me out too.

[@kodywalker3063]

I thought I was the only one

[@dattracta]

Maybe from Scandinavia and just has a great grasp on English???

[@rubyruby5095]

TRIPPY 🍭💭

[@awmirdgr1893]

Thank u

[@mr_d3adw873]

So I didn’t realize, but as a beginner I tend to run slow. And everyone on YT is running at like 9-10 volts so that’s what I set my machine to, but I didn’t know how fast to move. Recently I swapped to a lower voltage around 8-8.5 and I found that I still get clean lines and they don’t look as traumatized as when I was on a higher voltage. Also with that in mind I dropped my shader voltage to 7.5 and my god I love it. Definitely if you’re starting out start low and work up. You don’t realize how fast that needle is at first lol

[@gilliancook249]

Fabulous ❤😊❤😊❤

[@winzlofttv8108]

nice one sir

[@JoseGutierrez-jj2rv]

So when your going over your stencil lines, do you keep your hand posture to where you can always see your stencil oor are there times when you can't see it and you wing it hoping you got it good?

[@adamhanson841]

Just got a dragonhawk basic from amazon i have got comfy but are they any good on skin

[@IronTortoise4256]

Dude, you are fuckin awesome! Love all your videos and what y”all are doing for people that want to learn how to tattoo.

[@Patch3z666]

i use coil machine, but going to get one of those pen style machines, was wondering can u dip the tip of the needle in water to clean it off when switching colors ect.. like when using coil machines.? just asking cause i dont wanna be shorting the pen out or anything like that, lol..

[@Nate-dr5xe]

Hello what Is the best to use to transfer stencil from paper to skin

[@audreannemaille5245]

Thank you for the video ! I did my fourth tattoo on human skin yesterday and I was pissed because some of my thin lines were shaky. My drawings/paintings/stencils are super good (I’ve been drawing since the age of two years old) but it makes me sad to draw a really good tattoo but the outcome is 80% correct compared to the drawing. 😔

[@luciusd]

How's it going, now? I'm going through the same thing

[@truckdrivermm]

Brandon what power supply you use. I know every power supply has different output voltage. I got the MusoToku and was wondering what voltage you would recommend for lining, shading ,color packing. I'm using rotary and pen style machines. All with adjustable stroke lengths 3 to 4. This video helped me out alot my biggest issues are comfortable hand placement, incorrect voltage. I'm going to try the hand placement that you shown in the video and if you have any suggestions on voltage with my type of power supply that'll help out alot. Thx again for the videos and tips.

[@Tattooing101]

hello mike that's a great question. For lining I run my critical power supply around 10 for the normal liners that I use for a smaller needle like a 5 or a 3rl will turn it down to 8. how for shading I like to stick to about a 8-9 for smooth shading and having a smaller stroke will help as well. and last when I am working on a color tattoo for the style that I tattoo I run my machine at a 10, the same as I do for my lining.

[@truckdrivermm]

@@Tattooing101 Thx Brandon.

[@jonathancooper326]

what sized needle are you using ? thanks!

[@Zpayne]

another banger

[@grajales86]

Hi men, thanks for sharing your knowledge. A question.. where I cab find the skins you use for practicing??

[@Tattooing101]

Reel skins direct from there website

[@TheOnlyWanderer]

Hey dude great video, my question is. What is the thickness of the fake skin you are using??

[@sroel06]

Recommendations for machines that are inexpensive?

[@LucyFair_33]

What needle size do you used sir??..

[@siixx18]

does it matter where i grip the machine? i usually hold it farther down like a pencil should i bring my grip up higher like in this video ??

[@audreypasher2345]

Can you tattoo lines doing small circles ,what would happen? Thanke

[@darth6814]

Thanks new subsciber 🇵🇭

[@serenitywoodham9083]

What cartridges do you recommend

[@reecelove9479]

Is the needle supposed to be out in the cartridges or not

[@devilinsidezozowwg1wga..702]

Awesome thank you for this video..helps

[@joe6796]

What's the name of the tattoo machine u r using pls ?

[@vapestar3705]

What is your actual style?do you mainly do traditional?new school?Realism?I know alot of tattoo artist do it all but what is your preferred type of work Brandon?

[@Tattooing101]

Great questions so I’ve worked almost my whole career in a walk in street shop so I’ve had to get proficient at all styles but if I’m drawing something it’s traditional or neotraditional.

[@vapestar3705]

@@Tattooing101 I was gonna say I've seen the traditional stuff you do on here and it's da** good man.i started at a local shop in Midwest indiana and all I did was clean the shop and trace his stencils.so once I noticed he wasn't teaching me anything I happened to move and get into a great shop a couple years later and started learning alot and I mean ALOT!but then the pandemic hit :( so after about a solid 6 or 7 months of every day tattooing pig skin,fruit,reel skin,and a couple friends I ended up having to get a job to pay my bills.so I ended up working for Amazon while this pandemic is going on and just tattoo in my free time until this is over and I can actually go back tattooing full time at a shop or the same shop possibly.but watching your videos has really got me back in the groove of tattooing every weekend and when I'm not tattooing friends and family I draw and or paint "graffiti" still in my 30s.so just wanted to let ya know your traditional style is absolutely great from what I've seen and that and black and gray is what my main focus is on now.ive been doing alot of newschool stuff lately but wanna get back to the traditional and graywash.so just wanted to say thanks and keep these tips,tricks,hints,and review on budget machine videos comen man cause your channel is growing more and more each and every day!

[@jbabebeauty]

For micro and fine line tats, what machine and needle do you recommend?

[@janamatrix8387]

You don't switch between machines for tattoos. The only thing that changes is needle type/arrangement and size. If you wanted to do fine lines, you'd just use a smaller needle grouping.

[@joelhernandez4347]

Nice

[@samspencer8258]

So I would assume it’s better to be too light than too heavy with the needle as you can go over it? Obviously you MUST get it right as much as possible but, you get what I’m saying?

[@StambaughDesignsBellingham]

Just general drawing advice - push your lines for straight lines and pull for curved lines.

[@antoinefoster8879]

"Thank you. This is what I needed to know."

[@All_seeing_graphics]

Im tattooing a hand I tend to float the need but in the flexible areas such as webbing the ink tries not to take everywhere my lines take smooth just not the hand am I not pushing the needle deep enough. I feel I push pretty deep but the skin is flexing with the needle. Single needle. Is that a voltage problem?

[@Subkribeorugae]

Stretch the skin so it’s tight blood

[@marceloignacioaounmerino7641]

can you add spanish subtitles to your course please!?

[@kairewatattoo4473]

What machine you using??

[@christinaaddison7052]

So under ur description I clicked a link that took me to a list of things to get for beginners. And I was wondering what the cups are for? Ty!

[@Tattooing101]

It is used for a Rinse cup for cleaning out your tube when doing color

[@christinaaddison7052]

@@Tattooing101 what abt the eye loop?

[@christinaaddison7052]

@@Tattooing101 and ty btw!

[@gjerre81]

Hi, loved this video. My main problem is that i always have shakey lines. How can I fix this? I’m using Cheyenne hawk and kwartfinale cartridges

[@gabrieladeotero3883]

hi! i don't know if this is all for you, but taking a deeeep breath and then holding it in as i pull (or push) the lines always makes my hands steadier!

[@patricksimmons9985]

How much are your needles you buy? Like the good ones what’s a price range

[@rosievitale6329]

What type of needle?

[@goodjujuchannel4492]

Not only are you very educational your also very handsome 🤩 can’t wait to start tattooing!! Thank you 💫

[@Tattooing101]

😊 thank you

[@randymack1782]

only starting to learn, but riding tip, vs needle, and hand speed, voltage, just reminds me of controlling welding speed, and weld puddle, I been welding off & on 40 years, working tip for welding art projects, wire diameter, depending on what I am welding, thickness of metal? never touched a tattoo gun yet, but trying to learn & get understanding

[@enriqueorozco5858]

Hey man randy Mack fuck it up brother tattooing is an art just like welding you got this. Start small until your cool with bigger. I grew in a heavy gang area where tattoos where pretty mutch daily I Ben tattoo on and off sins I could pick up a pencil I love too see more ppl trying this art you got more in you than you think peace man and fuck it up! By the way you don't have to know how to draw just learn how to duplicate

[@randymack1782]

I cut my teeth building Harleys at a "club" shop in my youth. Former boss now president of club. I once was a decent artist, just ordered quill pens to practice drawing with. Slow, and deliberate steps. But I have to start somewhere

[@mobill93]

what do you do when the stencil fades off ?

[@ryanh8078]

What is the most viscous lining ink? I've tried Dynamic, eternal lining black and solid ink lining black. Sometimes I find myself wanting one a little less runny.

[@Tattooing101]

I use dynamic for lining but if I want a dark area shaded I used triple black or solids matte black. these are meant for packing and shading not for lining they are to thick

[@adk5980]

Panthera tribal black is amazing. The only one i use.

[@junadekoning736]

Kuro sumi black is a bit thicker :)

[@arieswildchild]

Is it necessary to wrap the machine?

[@crystalsolow4519]

What kind of needle are you using?

[@TT.MARKado]

hey man, when tattooing on a practice skin, does it need to be streched like tattooing on a real skin, or no?!? thank you for this video...

[@Tattooing101]

Yes, it's good practice to stretch even on practice skins!

[@glueball9511]

is it normal to always have your pinky down on the tattooing surface? I tend to fuck up my stencils this way and it seems like it happens to him here a little bit too

[@Yourmom69sme]

Every really clean tattoo I see. The artist was using a coil. Can you get a really clean tat with a rotary? What are good cartridges?

[@CognizantApe]

amazing artists use both no doubt

[@DG-ww8ky]

Hi I'm trying to take your course online does this course fulfill both the Practical and theoretical requirements I'm trying to get my license in Alaska I have my business license from California but they require a thousand hours here in Alaska

[@clay_Thomas]

Thanks this video helped alot I'm just a bigginer and bought my first tattoo gun my lines are getting better. Do you recommend the single needle for out lining or a triple needle?

[@YoDnAdDiVaD]

It’s a Tattoo machine not gun. May seem like a small thing but it will say a lot around professionals. Also single needles should rarely if ever be used. Chances of damaging the skin is much higher. A 3rlbp is about the smallest you should go and the size depends on design and style. And I’m sure you’ve heard this before but doing an apprenticeship is the best way to learn and grow your skill. Not that there are not some amazing self taught artists in the industry but even a majority of self taught artists would agree an apprenticeship is the best route to go. That also depends on how much you actually respect the industry and history of tattooing.

[@dattracta]

@@YoDnAdDiVaD very well said!!

[@tylerantczak4825]

What are you putting on the skin before you start the line? Is it just small amounts of Vaseline?

[@Leafy_901]

Vaseline

[@tat2steve2010]

Could you please let me know what machine you use.

[@Tattooing101]

I'm using an Inkjecta Flite Nano here.

[@illegalinfluence]

Anyone know what machine he said?