HOW TO TATTOO: STIPPLING SHADING TECHNIQUE

[@OLIVERAYRE]

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[@chrisjordancwb4lyfe126]

I've been tattooing for years. Really i believe your videos are very well put together. Very informative, and the fact that you show the techniques as you explain them is probably very helpful to those watching. It's very relieving to see someone make these videos with others in mind. Most artists are very secretive and rude about showing people things. Even through my apprenticeship I myself honestly never gained any true knowledge or understanding of the right ways to do things. Mostly learned by observing others, and trial and error. So i very much appreciate you dedicating your time to help those with the same interest!!!

[@fbi2016]

Hey man do you have any tips for a sleeve tattoo

[@OLIVERAYRE]

Chris Jordan CWB 4 LYFE thank you so much for the support and kind words bro!

[@raelouise7619]

I watch your videos with my morning coffee on the daily. You are so incredibly talented and informative. I’ve worked in shops for years prior to opening my own and it’s mind blowing how secretive tattoo artists are! You have created such a positive platform for us tattoo artists working towards perfecting our craft, I appreciate you so much! ⚡️🤍

[@miele3824]

ive been tattooing for 2 years now, starting to work on sleeves and large pieces myself and I appreciate the small tips, good video

[@OLIVERAYRE]

Miele thanks for the love 🙏🏽

[@newday2310]

Most informative tattoo videos I’ve seen to date. These are similar techniques to what I learned in the pen. Came home 8 years ago and never fully adjusted to coils. Tatted all over the world, including England, btwn RAF Lakenheath and Mildenhall. After watching your vids, I junked the coils and went back to my roots. Feels just like old times. No longer trippin over my gradients or stressing over portraits. Keep doin the damn thang homie. So many artists are stuck up and stingy w information. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Your craftsmanship is superb.👌

[@ogTrilling]

I'm a apprentice and videos like these really do help me and I appreciate it! Thank you so much

[@getinthevanihavecandy]

Honestly had no idea you could shade on skin pretty much how you do on paper.. I thought it was all circles. Thanks for the enlightening tips. This opens up a whole world of tattooing for me! Maybe the best tutorial Ive seen really

[@OLIVERAYRE]

Smally Bells thanks my man! 🖤🖤🖤

[@haos5046]

Same! Nevet seen this done before and honestly it seems like a friendlier technique

[@snakeeyes471]

Thank you so much, for your vids....WE are basically your students..l9l....pls keep em coming.....

[@ChiefWill2000]

I’m a tattoo apprentice atm so still learning, found this video simplistic and really easy to understand!

[@beerntattoo]

Brilliant video , interesting about the grey shades I've just been using black , I'll try this out tomorrow !

[@frankagu2956]

Really impressed with the tips . I’ve been tattooing for a while, but never had a proper tutorial. But your videos teach a lot just like learning from school . 🙂 Thank you Oliver.

[@gavinmorris5525]

People really love commenting before they even watch the video lol, so many good tips

[@RestorationObsession]

Nice work and great video! at about 8:50 you mentioned using a liner with quick motions for stipple-type shading instead of using mags. I think that's a great idea for smaller areas and I'd take that up one notch by suggesting what I do, which is use a 9RS for that. It works great and helps to keep hamburgering to a minimum. Love your work!

[@rodriguezfamily8877]

Oliver first off thank I for pouring into us all your patience and and skills I appreciate u 💯Bless u... quick question what speed was ur power supply set on for that shadeing

[@marvinbalasadas5583]

I always run to your channel bro every time i need to know or learn something new keep up the good work bro support your works and channel

[@TheVBKK]

Hello Oliver,Which stroke you use for stippling?

[@ValZlatev]

Hello brother, do you run on a lower voltage, when you stappling shading, while using the RL ,or is the same as you doing the lanes.

[@forty7k]

slow down the voltage or increase hand speed. both would result the same

[@flowww88]

Really love the explanation - lot better than the others here. + your voice/speed is amazing for narration!

[@nadster76]

Thanks for this video, I've been looking at this style of shading for a while and I really want to change to it completely rather than mags. This was super informative and I'm on it tomorrow !!! 😎

[@taylorMFilms]

So very interesting, at 8:44 you suggest not using Mags if you really don’t have to. Is there ever a time you do choose to Magnums ?

[@francesrielcobain4783]

I’ve learned a lot from your video sir, now I’m stoked to tattoo someone with lighter skin. I’ll better try this awesome techniques and knowledge you teach great clip anyway

[@amberhoward1948]

Did you post a video on how to rinse your tip for colors?

[@carpecink248]

Awesome video bro ive been using this technique and the results are amazing thanks for all u do bro your really appreciated i know i learn alot

[@nickbotello2171]

What voltage you run your machine ? Are you going in lighter then lining for this technique? Thanks man love the videos.

[@NICKTYRRELL]

Hey great video, nice to see someone in the UK Stippling, did you say your needle depth voltage and stroke is the same for stippling as when you line please? I whip and dotwork but I'd love to add stippling to my portfolio, respect 👍

[@jagodica1825]

Hey Oliver, thank you so much for all the videos, I watch them every day. It is very helpful, but I have one question and if you can answer me it would be great, if you have time of course, So I am a beginner, and sometimes (not all the time) when I do tattoos ( line or something black ) there are not black and bold enough. It falls off when it heals. I told my friends to come back for corection, but I want to be better. is it hand speed or smth, that I should work on more?

[@JazzyBo-s4s]

I'm getting some dark and lighter dots when doing the method any tips of how to improve whether it be hand movement, voltage?

[@pernilladirkx8784]

Can't thank you enough for sharing everything you share. Very informative, well explained and helpfull, thank you so much!

[@maxfeasey2151]

Hey Oliver thanks for taking the time to share this information Question : Do you change the voltage on the machine when switching from lines to stippling shade ?

[@manjanemariju5848]

did anybody watch whole video, you guys asking him a stupid question,he explaine everyting from voltage for stppling to stroke. watch then ask. Thank yoU OLIVER

[@JOKE485]

Do you use a greywash when stippling or just stack dots with pure black?

[@bobbyking1491]

That slowmo effect your camera is making is caused by a combination of a fast shutter speed and the frame rate, if you slow down the shutter speed it will give the motion blur effect that our eyes see and make the video look real

[@OLIVERAYRE]

Bobby King ahhh awesome man! Thanks for the info on that! I didn’t know what was going on 😂

[@ellieanderson3251]

Hi Oliver absolutely eternally grateful for your videos and sharing your secrets What needle do you use for packing when you're not shading? 🙏✨

[@sunner222]

How do you clean up the ink from the needle, to dip into a lighter shade? You just have a cup of water?

[@thoma55]

Me personally I take distilled water for safety and cleanness and run the needle through the water until all the ink is gone and dip or use different needles which ever is better for you.

[@carrieannmayer1720]

thank you so much for this amazing video the question that I have is I have been a scratcher quote for the last three years and I've never done any on real skin fake skin the foam but I've been practicing for 3 years and it doesn't seem like I'm getting any better it seems like I'm stuck please help any kind of advice would help and you have an amazing voice. Thank you.

[@thelightunder566]

Thanks for this! Question. When you’re doing the stippling, how much needle is going into the skin? Is it the same as if you were lining? I’m having trouble registering solid looking dots.

[@24cimbo]

Looks amazing!Thank you for all the tips you sharing with us. I am a beginner tattoist and would like to know what you use during the tatto to wash it with..is it like some sort of cleaning solution ?

[@Qubitmyst]

Hello brother, Nice video btw! What about is you stappling using a curve magnum it is less damage on the skin???

[@droida9751]

Thank You so much Oliver for that videos! You are awesome! I have a few questions: How do you clean the needle so there isn't any water? What to do when cartridge splashes? Do you use always same voltage for lining and shading? or you change it? Do you change voltage when you use other colors? Do you use dettol to reflect the pattern? I've heard some tatuators put their elbows on their knees to gain better stability, Do you think it's a good idea? What do you use for the pattern so it won't go down? Thank you so much again!

[@Silentghos]

Hey great videos man, can I ask if you lower the vaults when you stipple or keep them the same as when you line? Regards

[@henrymartinez9802]

What neddle you recoment I used a 3rl but thinking tryn bigger sixe

[@GetRichOrWorkTrying]

Hope all is well...big fan of your work...when your stippling in a light area and dark area, can you go over it with a mag without overworking the skin?

[@DazzleInk_Tattoo_Studio]

You dont get ink pooling when lining can you explain why you dont get pooling on your first insertion thanks

[@mrsubjective8859]

Do you maintain the same stretch for this? The same as you would lining? Great video

[@Reigan2468Farber]

what are you using to keep your stencil down? it's so vibrant and sticks crazy good!!!

[@diornde9704]

Reigan Farber Make sure you use alcohol before you apply. Use A1 transfer gel. And the transfer machines work better with sticking on skin, rather than making them manually with your hand.

[@Reigan2468Farber]

@@diornde9704 okay thank you! I usually use stencil stuff for application and I already use a thermal printer the lines are always much more vibrant and less work to try and make a stencil

[@paradigmshift7811]

Hi Oliver, is it up and down strokes you use or just one way strokes , thanks for your amazing videos

[@carrieannmayer1720]

Hi this is Carrie again I just left you a question but I've been watching videos and practicing and practicing for the last three years this is the first time I ever seen what this technique that you're doing right now is this the first time I seen it so last night after watching this video I went upstairs in my tattoo studio which makes me mad to unbelievable terms that a prisoner can do this tattooing with a staple pee water should from a pencil and a deck of playing cards I have a whole studio a whole complete Studio inside my house I have three different kinds of rotary five to six different kinds of eight coils I have about 10 to 15 different kinds of 10 coil machines but after watching your video last night my artwork has improved tenfold thank you so much I didn't think that you could shade with a smaller needle like that I've been using a 7 flat 13 flat or a 15 flat trying to get my shading so much smoother I ain't going to use them no more I'm going to use your Technique and thank you so much I appreciate it. so I answered my own damn question thank you.

[@OLIVERAYRE]

CarrieAnn Mayer 🔥🔥 Thankyou so much for this comment! I love hearing stories like these, glad I could help 🖤🖤

[@DezWonda]

Woow I feel so dumb 😅😂🤦 I've always been trying to do this type of shade work with a mag but it's so much harder^^ can't wait for my next client 💉✌🏾🙏🏾 Thanks soooo much for this tip 🙏🏾💯💪 you're amazing 😎🙏🏾💯

[@jonathona7930]

What do you use now

[@artbynick3252]

New to tattooing , so do you actually prefer to use a grey washing kit ? Or do you just use one shading ink ?

[@cesargutierrez6623]

Oliver what voltage do you used in that lines? And tanks for share your art, sorry for my english

[@clementbruge1210]

do you keep the same intensity for stippling than for linning ? (10 or 12v)

[@guineanord]

It seems like no matter what technique I use, or how much volts I use, or whether I use round or magnum shaders I still need to go over the area about 20 times or more in order to get a full dark shade. I'm using Dragonhawk two coil shadding and colour packing machines with Starbright Ink. I've seen so many professional and even beginner artist get a full dark shade with much less. Do you know what I might be doing wrong, or have any ideas that might help me?.

[@bambambiwang2701]

thank you so much! its very useful for me ,and i want ask how much power dose the power supply have to drive when you shading like that?

[@3stattoo]

great work ... i got a question about the grip, what wrapped around it?

[@OLIVERAYRE]

Badong Ardez hey man! Thanks for your comment, the black stuff wrapped around my grip is disposable grip tape

[@lizdu3271]

When it comes to switching needle sizes during a tattoo how do you go about it? Do you use the same gun and just switch the tube and needle ? Sorry if my question is not so clear.

[@OLIVERAYRE]

xlizzieduu yes man! I use the same machine, but there’s no stopping you using more :)

[@JoshuaSmith-sb6wk]

The tubes he uses are for cartridges. Switching needle is as easy as changing the tip on the grip they twist right off and you can twist another one in. It doesnt have a single bar running from the needles to the machine like traditional needles. Look it up pretty nice bit of technology for the industry.

[@lizdu3271]

Awesome thanks guys!!

[@touchmoss]

you mean a semi automatic tattoo rifle?

[@bomikone8546]

Like on the rose, youre using a light grey shade only or more?

[@lapisballpen6119]

your amazing bro.. you share your technique .. Wishing more clients to come to your shop.. Thank you very much..

[@whappppa]

do you still use the same voltage when strippling

[@crazypahadi.]

❤️❤️❤️ best teacher on KZbin

[@duncankent1330]

Can i ask..I thought needle should stick out only about 2mm. I'm trying to teach myself by watching videos like yours. I'm from East Midlands derby so I know a pound coin is way more than 2mm I'm only asking cuz I'm hungry for knowledge many thanks.

[@koitsu101]

Hey brother good video and information. Could you share what type of machine you use and i caught the needles just not the ink you use. Maybe where you get them as well if its not a huge hassle.

[@OLIVERAYRE]

James Paul hey man in my other videos I have all those details :) thanks for the support bro! 🙏🏽

[@koitsu101]

@@OLIVERAYRE anytime thank you . mad love from Albuquerque New Mexico

[@edzis2k996]

What is the needle size on the rose when you shade ? Rs5? Or RL5

[@anwarcromekhan6049]

Great info on techniques which is the style going on seems Eastern European and didn’t think to use different shades in stilpling shading but on other pieces that look like you actually have to staple dot by dot ?Have you ever used the actual dot by dot technique before ?

[@crazycraftraft]

What if you start from the top and wipe going up so it doesn't mess the stencil up?.I'm still new and early in the game but been liking starting from the top lol

[@alexd5090]

Again thank you for all this informations. It's really clear and very interesting.

[@josephbrown4144]

Love yr videos bro!!! Please keep them coming i look forward to each one....id like to see a longer video on black and grey....

[@naovand]

I've been wanting to tat myself for far too long, I'm itching...I love your videos...I'm doing it. I only want my art, I want it done my way. I have been hunting for machines, honestly I really want no wires, no petals, a pen, is this a big no no?

[@dustinspann2977]

The camera thing is called the shutter effect. It's kinda like the wagon wheels on old Westerns looking like they're going backwards.

[@andyhowden7655]

Voltage information ? Unless I missed that part. Thanks mate.

[@tylercoates2999]

you have such soft shading, if you had a consistent light source, your tattoo's would be amazing!

[@cristian1267]

Hi Oliver, how deep you go with the liner when you shading ? The same as when you're lining but moving the hand faster? Thank you

[@OLIVERAYRE]

Cristian Ionut Cisma I just touch the skin, lightly

[@samueldade709]

Very smooth and unstressed Work for skin👍

[@hifi8844]

I was always told best to shade with round shaders on small parts like the gun details part you done. Nice work though i struggle with smooth shading is it all to do with hand motions and practice? I can do it no problem with pencil. I use curved mags and the right technique. I must just need to practice more.

[@OLIVERAYRE]

hifi 88 yeah man, I used to use round shaders when I first started but just always found myself chewing skin up while trying to cover the area I was in

[@OLIVERAYRE]

hifi 88 and for smooth shading try slowing your hand speed down

[@hifi8844]

@@OLIVERAYRE Cheers yeah and machine to hand speed has to match. Been using the cheyenne pen at about 7.5 to 8.0 because my hand speed ain't as fast yet. I reckon it's all practice though I don't tattoo enough as need more clients currently. I think the Chewing up with round shaders must be needing to move hand faster but I know everyone has there own way.

[@vanzneb6073]

@@OLIVERAYRE can i ask what needle are you using for corner shading and small part shading...newbie here your fans from philippines.

[@commonsense8867]

Love your vids! I learned how to ink prison style and I'm just recently getting into using(non homemade) equipment. I do decent work, but its messy cleanup during because I get a lot of spilling ink out the tip. Is this because I have to use the exact match to the needle? I try to get as close as possible but how do I tell which ones are for each type of needle?

[@touchmoss]

wtf are you using bro damn

[@commonsense8867]

@@touchmoss I use a coil machine. Idk if it got a name to it or not I bought it from someone off Facebook market lmao. But I answered my own question it was because the tips I was using was a size or 2 too large😂I'm still uneducated on the equipment. Which is ironic because the work I do has really good linework and (decent) shading.

[@touchmoss]

how are you buying tubes??

[@thenarrowdoor7]

thanks i love your videos , i have a question , yesterday i tattooed a friend and the ink didnt always get in the skin ( with lining / and shading ) the machine was on 9 volts , ( welker coil machine shader ) i dont understand why this happens , also with the whip shading , i dont get the look i want 🤔

[@lienchandlerofficial7395]

Hey. It could be a needle problem or the depth. Which needles you use? 0,25,0,30 or 0,35mm? Long taper? Greetz from germany

[@CDMaccles]

If its not needle depth, make sure you're moving your hand very slowly at 9volts 11.5 volts works better for lining with my hand speed

[@zacharytownsend3369]

what would be the best tattoo equipment for a beginner to purchase

[@simongray3908]

How far out would you say your needle is when the machine is at full stroke and puncturing the skin?

[@andretti-s2w]

wow...thank you for sharing the knowledge...

[@ryanh8078]

Maybe I missed it, but what voltage are you using to shade and what is the easiest needle for it? 5RL?

[@OLIVERAYRE]

Ryan H hey man, my voltage is between 10-12 volts but it will vary from machine to machine, depends what the motor inside the machine is rated at, and 5rl bugpin, so more like a 3rl

[@aldavila3213]

@@OLIVERAYRE does it have to be bugpin?

[@marcorosadox]

Do you just dip from ther darkest black to the lighter one and no problem? i dont get it.. or do i just switch needle for every tone of black? '-'

[@jenniferthor1397]

You rinse your needle in a cup of water until the color comes out

[@fr33.energy]

Oliver, thank you. I appreciate your videos. Learning a lot.

[@Brassknucklestattoomachines]

Thank you so much. I learn a lot with you. Merci 👍🤜🤛

[@marrionderickbenavidez7077]

Sir oliver...im from philippines..what brand of ink is a good for tatooing...i have a cousin in australia..i said him to buy me a tattoo set...what brand of tattoo set is a good to buy...thanks in advanced...oliver ayre...

[@menacingdevineentertainmen9939]

How do you get the tranfer ink to stay without it disappearing when you touch it? Also do you wipe the skin with a dry paper towel or wet paper towel after doing a line or shading

[@jenniferthor1397]

You usually use a stencil primer and let it try very well, but depending on the body part or the skin of the person it might smear or dissappear quiet easy

[@swervv2957]

@@jenniferthor1397 what is stencil primer and what brands do you get

[@valentinaramos7302]

Great tutorials everything explained right to the point god bless brother and thanks for sharing your knowledge you got a subscriber 🤝

[@OLIVERAYRE]

Valentina Ramos thanks Valentina! If there’s anything you want me to make a video on. Let me know

[@courtneyhouse7754]

What level do you set your power supply on when shading with the liner

[@OLIVERAYRE]

Courtney House it depends on how much your machine can take, I use a flight nano elite machine from Inkjecta and I use it on around 10 volts

[@jorgemancuso1315]

Great technique an very well explained!Thank you very much,Oliver!

[@allie8779]

So when ur shading r u using a 5 mag or a liner

[@seang8086]

Great work very informal

[@gulenklckaya2949]

Sorry, I can not understande clearly 🙄 Do you diluate black ink for shading with small needle?

[@921o]

where can i shop all the supplies and material needed , can you do a video of what equipment needed for tattooing , i'll be grateful

[@michellegraf2585]

When you do this Stiple Shading, How Fluid should you keep your ink? I mean, there are some inks that are "Thicker" or "More Pigmented" than others. So I would think the more Fluid your ink it. The better. Also, Are you using "Liners" to create this effect of "Round Shaders"? You mentioned "Using A Magnum To Smooth and Balance Out The Shading In The End"; Standard 12 Gauge Or Bugpins? And, Do You Ever Use "Textured Needles" And If So, When Do You Feel It Appropriate To Use Them? Thank 4 Any Info You Care To Share. And, By The Way, Your Work Is BeaDone. Really Nice Work Man.👍👍👍

[@user-gu3ie]

Stipple shading..or "whip shading" will almost always be created with tight round liners..preferably tight 3 round liners.. if you use round shaders you dont really get the definition of the dot effect... the ink is just whatever you prefer...some use straight black for all shades of dots..some use different grey shades from dark to black...the thickness of the ink just depends on what brand you use...for example...zuperblack from intense is very thick.. and all blacks from worldfamous are very thin...both work..but zuperblack is a bitch to water down... If you do whip shading..slowing the machine done to half speed and feather in the dots.. is preferred to use a thin pigment that flows better And yes.. I'm pretty sure he uses bugins to balance his shading within the dots.. because because bugpins have a pitchfork styled needlegrouping it creates a much softer shade over the already darker dot pattern:)

[@michellegraf2585]

@@user-gu3ie Points well taken. I prefer Zuper for Solid Black Fill-In work like Tribal and World Famous Lining Black 4 My Line Work. Grey Wash, Just kinda varies on the design on doing. Sometimes I'll even use a Cherry Wash. I know with Stiple Shading, I've tried it with bigger sized needle grouping and never got the effect i was looking for so perhaps I'll stick with 3's.. No more than a 5 Rd. Liner. Thanks 4 The Response And Ur Input. Much Appreciated.✌✌✌✊✊✊

[@crushingization]

do you ever use a round shader

[@hewhoc8664]

Awesome stuff! Subbed!

[@devinanderson1926]

You should do a video on how to rinse your needle out tbh I struggle with it lol

[@christiansimonguevara5189]

This is very helpful🔥🔥. Thankyou Sir!!

[@khouriedwards1896]

In terms of millimeters, how would you say hangs out from your cartridge ? Great video

[@OLIVERAYRE]

khouri Edwards thanks for the question! Errrrm maybe like 5mm?

[@anwarcromekhan6049]

What’s it matter it’s about how much pressure you apply at the end of the day it could stick out 20mm or 5mm only difference is it wouldn’t be supported meaning shaky if it’s out further from the tube

[@anwarcromekhan6049]

I think that’s what there saying Oliver because how far you put it out doesn’t matter to you only the support and you don’t bog down to the tube?

[@pookienumnums]

at 7:20 or so where you can see the skin throbbing looks so weird since its not capturing all of the movement due to frames and such. im not grossed out by gore and stuff usually, but for some reason the skin moving like that gives me the queezies.

[@adrianadrian3837]

Is stippling slower than normal shading?

[@OLIVERAYRE]

Adrian Ho what do you mean mate? I guess it takes a little longer due to using a smaller needle

[@nohway8925]

You mention the mag needles in a lot of videos. That stands for magnum eh and what makes using them more difficult than other needles?

[@user-gu3ie]

Magnums are grouped differently then the normal flat or curved shaders.. the needle dont lay next to each other but somewhat like a pitchfork with space between the front and back row of needles...with the magnum needles you can create more definition in the shading..its much softer...but you also need to be careful that you dont angle the needle to much..because it can create darker needlemarks.. but overall magnums are amazing for soft shading