✅ HOW TO TATTOO FAKE SKIN!! FOR BEGINNERS 👀

[@ArtSomething]

✅Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/daveinks.88/ ✅Art-Something Tattoo Podcast!: artsomethingtattoopodcast.buzzsprout.com ✅ PATREON FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: www.patreon.com/ArtSomething All the videos will still be free on KZbin I will just be offering early access and a little behind the scenes in the future. ✅Also I have added some links to "some" of the equipment and supplies I use that are obtainable from Amazon. I will keep updating the list as I try new things. Not all the equipment I use is available on amazon but I will do my best to link you guys with new equipment and supplies as time goes on. Thanks again everyone for watching!! You guys and gals are amazing!! 🤘

[@venessaallaby-thompson8352]

Art-Something hey man I have two questions, one actually pertaining to tattooing lol, so when you are switching between your needle sizes do you use a new needle every time, throwing out the one you just used, or do you have three different machines all set up with a specific needle that you can pick up when you need it? Ive never seen an artist switch needles so often before, at least on me personally, Question #2 is simply where did you get your shirt because it’s badass!

[@ArtSomething]

@@venessaallaby-thompson8352 I use the same 3 needles throughout the entire lining of the tattoo. I used 3, 5 and 9 round liners. I did not open a new needle every time I switched. I just popped one cartridge out and another in as I needed them. I hope this helps man. I Honestly dont know where I got this shirt lol. Thanks for watching brother and stay safe!! 🤘🤘

[@Chan-mq7hp]

Your Awesome dude!!! Not only do you do great work!! But your very informative , as well as easy to watch!! Keep doing ya thing!! 🤓

[@ArtSomething]

@@Chan-mq7hp Wow thanks Chandler really appreciate that man!! Keep Rocking brother!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@marcellusfrancescoescobar911]

Podrías poner subtitulos a tus videos

[@reppinLP]

You literally take time off from tattoing and making money to make this content. Not to mention how time consuming it is to deal with cameras and video editing. You rock brotha, you were a gem to find.

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Efrain as this does take time but I feel committed at this point to help those who are trying to help themselves and learn this awesome skill. And I am grateful for people like you that enjoy and appreciate the vids. I wish you the best of luck as you continue down this awesome journey and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@anyasogames]

@@ArtSomething We are so grateful! I just got my first gun and fake skin, its amazing to find such through and in depth vids... lucky to have your how tos! ♥️

[@ColdBrewsNBBQs]

Same here. I just got my first rotary gun and messed around with an orange and it came out great thanks to you and one other channel. Much appreciated brotha!

[@pullupbow]

@@ArtSomething amazing human. Thanks for being you brother. 🖤

[@tommyz1463]

@@ArtSomething this is an amazing reply. You seem like a great dude. I wish we were friends. 🤣

[@RockRizzy]

Even with an uncle and brother who are both professional artists, your videos have been a big help in the beginning of my journey.

[@ArtSomething]

That’s awesome to hear man!! And I’m really glad I could help out👍👍 keep rockin brother🤘🤘

[@martinriveter605]

Same here. I'm trying to work on my portfolio to present next fall. I have big name family who create art at levels I can only dream of. It's nice to have solid videos to study and learn from in my case because the knowledge with them is only going to be gained by getting in a shop with the right stuff to begin with. This channels great shit. Got a stack of fake skins I can't wait to start!

[@nighthawk306]

Holy shit. - cool ass guy - great advice - willing to share knowledge - good music - details that no other videos talk about - no dragging on about pointless shit I have found the unicorn creator of tattoo tutorial videos. Tonight god has blessed me. If I could hit subscribe 100 times I’d probably still only hit it once but holy fuck I’m glad I found your channel.

[@sabianlippard2762]

You’re probably the most informative tattoo artist on KZbin. You really nail it, and anytime I need a refresher I watch your in-depth descriptions that could even a blind person could grasp the concept

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you so much Sabina!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@dtrip6196]

I love how you don’t judge people and actually demonstrate and help people unlike other people💯👌🏾thanks for the advice

[@nawalheart3071]

I only watched german tutorials and never found a explanation on how to get the ink from the fake skin off. I tried everything but not vaseline. I will stick to your channel. Much better than every german channel. Thanks that helped me a lot

[@lonelyadventurer670]

The best part about this channel, is that explaining is short, nice and clean, no time wasting, all information gets delivered fast and clear , easy to understand, exactly what am looking for !!

[@amandahooper4293]

YES!! The Vaseline to clean it!!! That is seriously the best, finally was able to get my smears off

[@ArtSomething]

Thats awesome to hear the Vaseline was able to help you out! Thanks for watching Amanda and thank you for the support! 🤘🙏

[@acidnwonderland]

Who else just stops breathing when he's lining 🤣

[@ArtSomething]

I do sometimes when I’m lining, I have to remind myself to breathe LOL. Thank you and appreciate you watching!! 🤘🤘

[@genvilleneuve6843]

Sometimes I catch myself doing it, but I tend to take a deep breath and breath out slowly as I work.

[@leviburns89]

Taking control of your breathing will single handedly make you a better artist. It all starts with a calm and controlled breathe. If you can focus on that, you wont shake, you wont be nearly as nervous, and you will be able to clearly think your way towards solutions

[@acidnwonderland]

Thanks guys. I'm only 17 but i have this great interest in tattooing and hopefully i could learn how to do it well in the following years.

[@austinspruill6685]

@@acidnwonderland start young, become great!

[@roninone8245]

Hi man ... U taught me so much .... Nowadays tattoo artists demands thousands of dollars for their courses... But u bro.... Ur awesome... Keep doing the good work ❤️ By the way could u do a tutorial on soft black and grey shading..... Thanks 👍

[@Memory_ahole]

What tattooers are charging? That’s absurd

[@AmandaSmith-fw9ir]

I'm totally digging your videos

[@niquoleegan2649]

When switching back and forth between needles can you use the same ones or do you need to use a new one every time?

[@studiokandelabr]

Oh, you are a LIFESAVER! I am a book-conservator-turned-office-rat who quit the office job i hated in February and wanted to join the professional workshop to learn tattooing and get licenced but covid pretty much scraped that. So at the moment i am self-learner and your videos are gold! I fought with the fake skin so much and this cleared it up very nicely. Literaly, because I ended up with the ink everywhere 🤦Thank you for all the tips!

[@ArtSomething]

Thats awesome to see you make the leap into tattooing!! If you just keep at it and keep working on your skill then doors will open for you. The road can be long but I promise its worth it!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@anabolical6521]

Nice video brother! For what it's worth, when one of my apprentices want to practice on "fake skin" the one thing I tell them is to approach it like real skin. What I mean by this is USE your 3 point stretch as though it's real skin and always keep cross-contamination in mind. I see so many fake skin videos where they don't mimic these very important techniques and practices. I understand you don't have to stretch the fake stuff, but to instill good tattooing techniques and practices imo one should still act as though they are tattooing the real deal! This will hopefully not lend itself to picking up "bad" habits and carrying them over to real people. Btw, your line work is clean and crisp my friend:) Keep on keeping on!! Cheers

[@cipher4137]

I just want you to know how much your content is appreciated brother. Lots of people like me had apprenticeships with mentors that were not really great at teaching, and this helps us fill in some of those gaps in technique 💜

[@TraceursMonkey]

Hey , I`v been practicing on synthethic for a while now . Personally I use wet tissue to clean the skin , even after I am finished with my linework . I apply petrolium gel before I tattoo and after because it makes the cleaning process much better . For synthethic skin the best I`v used are the ones that are a bit thick , 3mm < because they are more dense and higher quality . They are more expensive but the hole experience it`s worth it . I love your videos man , very informative !

[@ArtSomething]

Thanks for sharing that Traceurs!! I appreciate the tips brother!! And you are right the thicker fake skin is far better for practicing. Thanks again man appreciate the support!! 🤘🤘

[@surpriseme84]

Never thought to use wet wipes!

[@genvilleneuve6843]

@@surpriseme84 I hope you're not mistaking what he said for travel wipes.

[@ilonahaanstra4360]

Do you have any tips on how to not wipe away your whole stencil after the first wipe?

[@TraceursMonkey]

@@ilonahaanstra4360 First you start tattooing from bottom . Second thing you must let the stencil completley dry so when you whipe there is no chance that it comse off . A well dry stencil usually resistes even if you wash the area. If you tattoo on practice skin use the hair dryer to speed up the process . When whipeing simply and gently dab the are where you tattooed and not the hole design you your stencil dose not come off.

[@gabrielarevalo2128]

Thanks a lot for this! Bought my machine yesterday and been practicing my lines, your channel is the more helpful in KZbin I swear. Greetings from Costa Rica 🤘🏻

[@ArtSomething]

Welcome Gabriel from Costa Rica!!! 👍👍 So happy to hear the videos are helping you out man!!! And congrats on the new equipment!! I wish you nothing but the best as you start down this new journey!!! 🤘🤘

[@lowes1388]

I ordered my tattoo kit on May 28th and it’s running late , I’m ok with it becuz I’m over here educating myself with your “Easy to understand” videos . Your straight to the point , informative , honest and laid back . Your different from the rest , subscribed & that bells turned on ! Keep it up brother ✊🏾✊🏻 & thank you

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Brother!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@christopherhegler8512]

HOL'UP

[@christopherhegler8512]

I'm calling your manager. Playing on the company co.puter

[@samarastuckey42]

i’m only 15 and i just got a whole tattoo machine and all your videos help me soooo much:)

[@sabs_ink]

Thank you for adding all of the needles that you were using when you were switching over, so many tattoo videos but hardly any of them do this!!!!!

[@madieosorio1113]

When switching the needles do we use same one's ? Or new ones ?

[@knewconfusion]

Thank you! Your videos rule! Great service to those just starting out and playing around with our equipment

[@thiskiddkelly]

I know this video is a year old but i deciced to pick up learning how to tattoo as a hobby or soon maybe even a full time career but watching this made me feel so confident and excited! Thank you

[@ArtSomething]

Thats awesome to hear Kelly really glad this video gave you the confidence to give it a go! Best of luck and Keep Rocking!🤘🤘

[@xxluchianxx]

“Alright guys now that our tattoo machine is ready” Me: “but w...where...where are the wires?” It was at this time I realized I was behind in tattoo tech 😂

[@ArtSomething]

HAHAH yeah a lot has changes lol!! SO much more freedom when tattooing now a days!! I love it and couldnt see myself going back to cables ever again. 🤘🤘

[@genvilleneuve6843]

@@ArtSomething Really!?! I can't stand using cartridges at all. The amount of wrap I use to increase the sharpness of my lines and to keep my hand from cramping alone has kept me away from tattoo pens. I also like to fiddle around with machine setups depending on the driving force to speed ratio. Something I don't quite grasp about rotary setups. I get that adjusting the voltage can increase or decrease speed, but how do you control the driving pressure behind those needles? To me, each machine having it's own job and set up is like choosing the right paintbrush. The gauge being the grouping and the coils being the bristle density. (Kind of...) If the world could give me the freedom of wireless and let me stick to coils, maybe then I'd be able to say the same thing. I know it's a matter of preference, yet my OCD will keep me wired to anything I understand in full mathematical conception.

[@mousediscord2803]

Wait what they got wireless?

[@moxyyeena5581]

I have so much respect for you dude! Ive had so many artists discourage me and tell me not to get a machine for practice on false skin. I want to go in for a real apprenticeship someday soon, but even simply asking questions i get shut down. Your videos have taught me a lot, im glad i found your channel! And based on what ive seen from your responses to comments, its a great thing to see an artist who is willing to support the fancying of the art in others! You honestly remind me of the man who got me into tattoo work, i just hope he would be proud of me for deciding to follow through with my lifetime aspiration 💖

[@Carlie_flower]

I JUST did my first practice bit on some fake skin and I had to come back here and comment 🤘🏻 you and another KZbinr Jono have helped me so much. I obviously have a lot to learn and I'm going to practice much more before I go ham on myself but I just wanna say a big THANK YOU so much for posting this kind of content. This is amazing.

[@CJ_Laufeyson]

I’m only 13 and I wana be a tattoo artist I have everything just not the knowledge and ink also don’t have ink these videos are really helping thanks

[@cianvdw2435]

By far the best channel in the way of tattoos on KZbin. Not all BS of many of the other channel.

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you SO much Cian that really means a lot!! And I thank you for your support its much appreciated!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@noelgonzalez3676]

Can’t wait for the shading bro , I bought the Q2 machine and man I love it thank yu for all the videos

[@ArtSomething]

No problem Noel happy I could help and glad to hear you’re enjoying the machine!! 🤘👍

[@joes1920]

Do you throw out the needle everytime you switch needles? Or if it's the same surface you switch back to your same needle you were using?

[@clarencehernandez8976]

corpsman in the house! thanks brother. love the video. In the middle of a career change and you are helping tons! Keep up the strong work.

[@MrLordjordan]

Man you the goat ! I'm 23 tryna get a foot into tattooing and dude these videos are really helpful in the way you breakdown the terminology ! Much thanks and peace to you dude

[@SalemRose503]

Old vid, I know, but thank you... It's intimidating to try learning in a culture that largely shuns beginners. I've heard so much against learning on fake skin, not having a traditional apprenticeship, etc. but then not enough of them can or want to teach! Many tattooists don't like my social, chatty nature (I'm autistic) so it's a tough industry to get my foot in the door with... So thank you for helping me learn.

[@zayy.son_]

Hey,I have a question... is the dynamic black ink only used for practice or can it be used for both?

[@IndeedIAm]

just invested in my first setup. spent about 250 on everything with fake skin. I don't intend to work on real skin (other than my own lol) anytime soon so this really helps me.

[@Tyndaal604]

This is amazing, I might get into tattooing fake skin just as a hobbie, drawing and painting has always been a passion of mine and I've got my fair share of tattoos, but seeing the art side of tattooing has intrigued me! Thanks for this man it's been a pleasure to watch the craft.

[@ArtSomething]

Thanks Tee I appreciate the support my friend and best of luck you!🤘

[@judgepage6605]

My question: When running a line etc, do you apply pressure i.e bare down while running the line, or aim for run the line with as minimal pressure as possible?

[@missyrose2154]

nah i still occasionally color out of the lines when i am enjoying my adult coloring books lol i would never trust myself to tattoo something permanent on someone’s skin. Mad props to you and anyone else who can do this !

[@bethbrown3426]

Just recently bought a tattoo gun & stocking up on all the supplies for tattooing. Even bought practice skin. I still have a few missing items to buy before I start practicing. But I cannot wait to dig in & try. I love to draw. I was the krazy, stupid kid in school with gel pens drawing all over my friends during class. So I can't wait to try out my stuff as tattoos. Thanks for the awesome tutorial videos.

[@scottshanholtz9332]

big fan of your videos and how to's. i know this video is older but you spoke of ways to remove the extra ink from the fake skin. I found the a Mr.Clean Magic Eraser worked very well and no wait time to see finished work. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@tmurdah3524]

These videos help out a lot as I just am starting my tattooing career

[@larkereed9810]

Someone on TikTok suggested wd40 for the left over stencil. I had to quit an apprenticeship that I was in due to management. Your videos have been helping me so much. They’ve helped me realize that it’s more about taking you’re time then rushing into it. My last mentor had me in the skin 1-2 months after learning, even after I told him I wasn’t ready. Thank you for helping me realize that these things take time and there’s so need to rush. If you ever do zoom apprenticeships I would love to be a part of them. Thank you, you’re the man

[@Flopcore]

Great Video. Would love to see the stencil process on how you made this one, and tips on stenciling

[@kevensmith3964]

Hey man! I've been tattoing on fake skin for about a month now. I watched plenty of your videos and first of all thank you for everything! I must be one of millions, but im having a hard time getting my ink to penetrate the fake skin. The place where i buy my stuff told me to sponge out the excess ink with a dry towel ( which i tried) but it seems that it doesnt work, and there is still excess ink spreading out of my lines. I tried putting vaseline before/after the sponging, still not looking good. At first i was lining a too much big part of my tattoo before wiping out which caused the ink from the beginning of the lining To be dry already. Now ive just lost hope and i just wipe it ( not sponging anymore) after every single line. So i have to do the same line over and over for like 10 times to have a decent grey/black line. It seems so easy for everybody ( especially you) to do a clean line, sponge it, and go To the next line. I'm using a coil machine with 1013 RL and sometimes a 5 RL. Running my power supply at 7,8 to 8,4. Im not having the same issues with shading, oddly. A couple whip and it looks good. Is my fake skin clean enough? Do i put too much vaseline? Thank you if your read this! Keep up the good advices and videos!

[@puccipower]

I’m thinking about tattooing as a medium just because it’s 2022 and I can. I don’t really know if I want to tattoo people but I like it as an art medium for my type of drawings. Love the fake skin.

[@ambersartshop]

I love this channel so much dude. I've wanted to be a tattoo artist since 7th grade. I'm 21 and I've made an art portfolio and I've shown a few shops.they told me I was a good artist but they weren't willing to Apprentice me. I got a tattoo kit this past Christmas. I think I'm gonna start just practicing on my own. This channel has been teaching me a lot. Thanks man! Keep it up!

[@ArtSomething]

Thats really cool to hear that you made a portfolio and went around showing it to a few shops!! Also cool to hear they liked your work, congrats on that Amber!! It can be tough as some shops just arent ready to take on an apprentice or they already have one. I would say go for it and just start practicing and see where it takes you. I wish you the best of luck as you start down this amazing journey!! Keep your head up and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ivywatson409]

So I just bought the kit off my sis today . N this helps me be confident. My kit came with the fake skin n I didn't know how or why it was so thin....no ik bc u not supposed to press as hard as I thought

[@johnrockland18]

Thank for taking the time ! I started yesterday on fake skin, recording on Twitch live and it was just hilarious. Ended up with ink all over my face 🤣 Tattooing is an art and I respect tattoo artist even more after trying !!

[@tristanpeters6539]

Great channel really helpful. Any tips for getting neat lines? And cutting down on machine vibrations?

[@anthonygorman9286]

Did my fist attempts at fake skin yesterday and today. 9round worked better. Anything smaller “cut” the skin and didn’t take ink that well. Also need to invest in better quality skins lol. My attempts looked ok, just have to continue practicing. Cleaning as best I could too but it just seems to wash everything gray no matter how much Vaseline I use.

[@ArtSomething]

Great to hear the 9 worked out good for you. And yes the quality of the skin make a big difference thats for sure. Sounds like you are on the right path, just keep practicing and honing those skills. Keep at it and Keep Rocking!!! 🤘🤘

[@ballistakat]

I was wondering how to remove the stencil, so didn't see suggestions that help. Haven't tried bleach yet, but I've tried green soap, sanitizer, nail polish remover, and just plain scrubbing with soap and water

[@ArtSomething]

Best thing to do is leave the skin in bleach overnight. It will take the old stencil off the best of anything I have tried.

[@ballistakat]

@@ArtSomething thank you so much!

[@vxd8604]

Thank you for sharing actual information and tips instead of gatekeeping like other artists

[@gustavocasalesrapimrez3144]

thanks your videos are great help. What machine are you using in this video? and what ink I have to use to make tribals?

[@teresamckie802]

Just starting up your channel has helped to make sense of error I made today I purchase a rotary pen machine can’t alter needle depth etc which with my semi permanent make up machine for tattooing I could 🙏🙏🙏😬 really upset me as been tattooing for 5yts brow eyeliner and lips now watching your channel made perfect sense of why it went so badly

[@ArtSomething]

Sorry to hear you got a machine that you can’t adjust anything on. But I am glad to hear that your permanent make up machine will work just fine for tattooing. I’m glad the videos are helping you out as you make the move from just permanent makeup to tattooing. 🤘🤘

[@teresamckie802]

Art-Something they really are many thanks again they are straight to point and easy to understand with out too much jargon ,,, l learnt so much from watching 5 tutorials ,,,, brilliant

[@pacmanfree]

By far my go to for tips on self learning and tattooing

[@dylankadow8428]

When you are switching needles on "real" people do you use completely new needles or use the one u previously used? If you reuse, should I be doing anything in particular with them so the ink doesn't dry on the needle or something? I feel like I used the word "use" too many times. Use. Thank you for these awesome videos!

[@Agrillot6]

Good question!

[@rszn4u]

I would use completely new needles for every session on new people, and different needles for different colours. Stay sanitary and clean and buy in bulk I'd recommend

[@rszn4u]

I'm also not a professional but I'm a germ freak

[@Johnyisevil]

Always, always use fresh needles, no matter what

[@Ramblingrose90]

To use a needle of a different color or when it is dry, you can clean it in sterile water (You can buy such water in a pharmacy or in stores with tattoo supplies) On real people, you only use new needles from sterile packaging, never the "previous". If you used a needle on fake skin, you can keep it but only to use it again on fake skin :)

[@marcusandrew1047]

So happy to see your channel growing so rapidly you deserve it with all the phenomenal information you put out and all the careers and dreams you are helping accomplish. Stay safe, all love 🤟🏼

[@ArtSomething]

That really means a lot Marcus 🙏 Thank you brother!!! It Means more to me knowing that we are helping make careers and dreams come true!!!! Spread the love and Keep Rocking brother!!! 🤘🤘

[@mossy393]

Hey, really cool how you used this opportunity to also reflect on your work tendencies. Great advice btw

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Mossy im glad you appreciate that!! And thank you for the support. Keep Rocking Mossy!!! 🤘🤘

[@gabigrace9136]

What's an alternative you'd recommend for A&D? ((Possibly something easier to find in Australia) Also, love the videos, they're super helpful!!!)

[@cwil3598]

One of the best teachers I've had...

[@ArtSomething]

Wow thank you SOO much really does mean a lot my friend!! And thank you for watching and supporting the channel! 🤘🤘

[@tattoosbysaoirsewells5204]

Thank you so much!! I just purchased my first machine and fake skin and can’t wait to get started ❤️

[@ArtSomething]

You are very welcome!! And congrats on the new equipment, I wish you the best of luck and keep rocking you got this!! 🤘🤘

[@bobbypowell7472]

Instead of wiping the ink away as your tattooing try dabbing the ink away, I found that it leaves less of a mess at the end for the final wipe down. Also straight vasoline seems to work better then A&D on fake skin idk why it just does. Hopefully this tip helps you and everyone else.

[@anonymousprepper1463]

Man Dave, I'm truly glad I came across your channel a while back, great way to network and learn from so many of you all. ready to drop some new Work to get checked by yall! have a great transition in the relocation brother!

[@lilysmith8437]

instead of using a and d ointment can you use vaseline while doing it ?

[@ArtSomething]

Yes you can use vaseline as well.

[@raymartin7408]

What a wonderful attitude towards helping people develop a skill correctly thank you so much for your time i have been tattooing over 20 years and there is always room for improvement and learning thank you again

[@patty_rish]

Ive done 5 tattoos so far. Lol & getting ready to do more. Im so thankful i found your channel bro! Im hoping to get good enough i can tattoo myself in a mirror. Lol

[@heavyklaw]

Do u have a Chanel ?

[@patty_rish]

@@heavyklaw no i dont.

[@patty_rish]

Update tho i did tattoo my eyebrows on in the mirror 😂🤣🤷🏼‍♀️

[@renzmaxellventenilla2147]

Best tattoo tutorial in youtube. Really helpful kudos

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you so much Renz!! Really appreciate that support!!! 🤘🤘🙏🤘🤘

[@MrDance50]

hey , love your stuff , if the ink goes through to the other side of fake skin does that mean im going to deep with the needle ?

[@ArtSomething]

Yes if its cutting through then its to deep. They make very thin fake skin, if you are using that stuff it can be a bit harder not to go all the way through. But either way if its going though then its to far.

[@MrDance50]

yeah it is very thin I measured it and its only 1mm thick , but thank you I will try to adjust the depth of needle.

[@mikerodriguez5935]

I’m not sure if you were looking for a specific audience... I’m a PMU artist and this is so helpful! Thank you

[@ArtSomething]

No particular audience at all. Im just sharing what little info I have in an effort to help anyone out there who is trying to learn. And im happy to hear these videos are helping you out!! Keep at it and Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Noozi666]

Its such an amazing work! Can we get the stencil for it please? For practice purpose of course

[@sync9999]

Hey man, just found your channel and your by far my favorite ink channel. I about a year ago got into art and had the idea of pursuing it as a career. I have been doing stick and pokes, decent ones using my own skin as my canvas. I have given one tattoo to a close friend and it turned out great. Finally making the jump to a coil machine should be here soon. Cant wait, thanks for the awesome videos will be following your lead, you have already answered so many questions of mine. Keep it up!

[@ArtSomething]

Congrats Sync on the new equipment you ordered!! Waiting for the equipment to show up is the hardest lol. THank you Sync I really appreciate the support brother!! I wish nothing but the best as you take the dive into machine tattooing. I still have yet to try stick and pock but when I do its good to know people who have done it before. So thank you again!! And Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@dermadeepink1924]

Thanks again bro your channel has helped me and many others so much. WE DO APPRECIATE IT brother

[@ArtSomething]

Your very welcome my friend and im happy to hear the channel has been able to help you and many others out there chasing this dream I wish you all the best and truly appreciate the support!🤘🙏🤘

[@utubefan461]

Dude I've been hooked on you're videos you're very informative!

[@ArtSomething]

Thanks man Im glad to hear your enjoying them!!! Appreciate the support and keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘

[@themilfysandwichmaker]

Love your energy!!! Thanks for being you 🙏

[@ArtSomething]

I appreciate that!

[@3cdesignz152]

Good morning. What needle sizes do you suggest that a beginner have and keep in stock?

[@ArtSomething]

3,5,7,9, round liners 8,14 round shaders 7, 9,14,23 curved bugpin mags. These are a few of the needles that I use somewhat regularly. 👍👍

[@aasirifatunde7381]

I’m very interested to start tattooing and your videos are very helpful fam 💪🏾

[@ArtSomething]

Happy to hear that!

[@deidramcdonald8691]

Can you use the same needles over again for only tattoo skin?

[@ArtSomething]

You can if you want but the needles will start to become dull the more you use them so I get in the habit of using new needles every time I practice.

[@patricktimm4004]

I just tattooed my first fake skin tonight and man it's harder than I thought doing lining it didn't come out great but i did start to understand setting the needle depth and to slow down but I will keep at it until i can look at the fake skin tattoo and be like i would tattoo that on me plus my daughter had fun drawing stars on the fake skin with the machine

[@andrzejduda2706]

What do you use for wiping the additional ink? I use a mirror cleaner and it doesnt work that well ofc only on fake skin

[@ArtSomething]

I use A&D or Vaseline. You rub that into the ink then wipe it off, Works great!!

[@ezraallmond2026]

is it better to push or pull? or is it just preference?

[@jaxtrade5715]

Bro. I’ve been tattooing fake skin for a few months now and I continually come back to your videos. I’ve officially given one tattoo and the client (my friend) was super happy. I’m super grateful for your videos as they’ve helped me learn so much from needle sizes to workflow. Keep up the videos man!

[@PhantasmQuest]

Im guessing that is a rotary machine. What is a good brand to buy? I have 2 old school guns but looking to get a rotary as they are quieter and i like the quick change needle cartridges. Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

[@ArtSomething]

Yeah I just put out a video called everything you need to tattoo in 2021. In that video I talk about what machine I would go with and what not. If you look that up it should help you out. And thanks for watching always appreciate the support. 🤘

[@bojojojo9491]

Always helpful and your so clear when you speak appreciate it 😊

[@Archeagle]

thank you. I'm a new subscriber. I learned a lot. I just bought my beginner kit. I will receive it in a week. keep doing new videos. I want to learn everything :)

[@deniserendon7872]

When switching between needles are you using new ones each time ?? Really passionate about learning and I hope this question isn’t too dumb of a question >.

[@ArtSomething]

when working on a client I change needles often, but i am not getting a new needle every time I change needles. I rinse the needles in between color, or between different needles. Once the tattoo is over I dispose of all the needles used during that session. I hope this makes sense and thanks for watching! 🤘🤘

[@deniserendon7872]

@@ArtSomething dude yes it made sense. Thanks for responding! And btw you got a great channel going! I’m a new sub 🔥👍🏻

[@raeshawatson7870]

What did you first use as templates as your beginner tattoos on fake skin? Or did you go straight for the transfer printer?

[@CylkW3rm]

AWESOME video.. I just bought my FIRST tattoo kit and im super stoaked to try this practice skin now... Ive been drawing all my life and have always been suggested to tattoo... Obviously i was scared and intimidated.. This video just gave me the confidence to go draw something up and try it on the practice skin! Thanks dude!

[@karlarowan2601]

Amazing and so well taught. Great explanation. Thank you... From a beginner

[@michaelross5674]

I have a cnc also with battery pack. Do you run that at a higher voltage because i dont like the way it was lining on skin but didn't want to turn up to high

[@ArtSomething]

For the most part I run the CNC around 8 volts or so for lining and for shading.

[@rickotheone]

to remove the stencil. put the synthetic skin in a recipient. put paper towels (essuie-tout) on it soaked in bleach and let it work for several hours. It works really well

[@ArtSomething]

Oh wow ok that sounds awesome. That is the second time ive heard of using bleach. SO with that said I will be using your techniques. THank you brother I appreciate your help and your support!! Keep ROcking!!! 🤘🤘

[@jaypc25]

Thanks I'm just getting into tattoo game and was wondering if it's better to start off with a traditional machine or something like your set up?

[@vivionvixen]

You’re teaching style is so helpful! You’ve truly made practicing and learning so easy! Thank you!

[@ArtSomething]

You are so welcome Summer!! And im glad to hear your enjoying the vids and that they are helping you out!! Keep at it and Keep Rocking!!! 🤘🤘

[@tashawolfe9172]

Hey just out of curiosity, could you possibly do a video wrapping a coil machine? Or the difference in wrapping a coil vs pen machine!

[@healthwealthharmony4113]

honestly the most informative tattoo videos Ive seen!

[@ArtSomething]

Wow thank you so much Loni I really appreciate that and thank you for watching and supporting the channel!! Keep Rocking!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@conniepatterson5142]

Could use some help please. Around 12:16 you mention purple stencil ink on the fake skin and how it's different from real skin. I've watched several other of your vids and one I remember says to leave the stencil on 15 to 30 mins. Is my purple stencil going to make my tattoo ink look purple when I begin tattooing on real skin? I didn't understand. I don't personally have an issue with purple staying on my fake skins, but I really want my tattoo work to be on point. What's up with real skin and stencils? Maybe you have a video on this that would answer my questions, could you point me in the right direction please? Thank you very much for your time and I have been learning so much already from your videos. Excellent work and thanks for keeping the language clean and you do your vids!!

[@gabrielledean2658]

Hay man I just got me a tattooing kit n I just started watching your videos please do more lessons Sensai 💯💙

[@quangdanh5993]

hi there. may I ask you a question about stencil, how do you keep the stencil stick on the fake skin so good, I tried on my fake skin work, and the stencil easy to fade. it is really hard to flow on the line or details. Any tip from you to keep the stencil stick hard on the fake skin. and thank you so much!!!!!!

[@ArtSomething]

I use to let them set overnight to dry before I tattoo the fake skin. Or another thing you can do that others told me about was to use a heat gun or blow drier to help it dry faster. Hope this helps and keep rocking!! 👍👍

[@allie4457]

I use a blow drier and alternate between the cold and hot setting for 5-6 mins (sometimes less if I’m lazy) and then let it sit for about 5 mins and it’s usually good to go from there :) on silicone and rubber fake skins!

[@maryannmay7105]

Thank you for another great video.can you draw something with a pencil then tattoo over the top on fake skin

[@bluewolf8611]

How do you get the needle to stop getting stuck in the fake skin? Because when I try to do a curve it gets stuck and sometimes just making a small line

[@peterjohnporrata4866]

You are definitely an excellent instructor