How To Tattoo Choosing The Correct Needles For Lining & Shading! + Do Not Make This Mistake!!!

[@Kaotixx76]

It still amazes me that even though I’ve been tattooing for over 15 years, I can still learn stuff from others. Great videos my man.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@alonetillicanfunctionramsr7392]

I have questions does this make you a good living because I’m trying to Start up on tattooing but I want it to benefit me in the long run

[@zoecathmoir9574]

@@JonoSmithTattoo u

[@BECKER_CORE]

@@alonetillicanfunctionramsr7392 you can make over 100,000$ a year if you stay busy

[@ShelbU373]

@@alonetillicanfunctionramsr7392 tattooing is a very good paying job you just have to be good at it. lots and lots and even more practice.

[@AlexAlex-co5bv]

Fantastic work man I watched your videos for 2 hours and the second day my tattooing just changed..clean one pass lines..knew how to tune it right..hit the right depth at first try..treasure for beginner who wants to start tattooing on the next level please keep going!! More on needles and tehnique for packing shading etc!! Big thanks

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Alex Alex thanks for the awesome comment! I’m glad it’s helped you out. Got loads of videos coming soon.

[@lukedorrington7455]

My "go to" needles are 5,7,9RL for thin, standard and thick lines 3RL for tiny details 7,11CM shading and color packing large areas and 9,13RS for shading and colour packing tight corners

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Sounds like a decent selection for every job.

[@Gatsugatenshuuu]

Thanks Bro! Now i got my reference

[@yungbabi]

tysmmm

[@ZEFFENWULF]

What gauge?

[@lukedorrington7455]

@@ZEFFENWULF I just use standard 12 guage I don't tend to use bugpins

[@geraldinegrace6202]

not only is your explaining on point for someone who is a beginner but the effort in this video to make sure we understand is a breath of fresh air, thank you so much!!!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@Iamthetwig]

The more I keep watching, this is literally just reminding me of all of my paintbrushes, as a professional artist feel like understand all of these needle shapes and pressure points

[@terrencecrook5772]

That's wass I appreciate this I been drawing for a 17 years now I'm 28 made up a tattoo gun at 13 tried n gave up now picking it up now needed this video for all these new types of guns I gotta stigma that takes these needles

[@jconke]

I'm apprenticing right now and I can honestly say I learned a shit ton of information from this video (and actually retained it)! Thank you so, so much!!!

[@GoodVato]

I always knew how to draw but never tattooed. Which is why I’m here. Staying down till I come up

[@loveytooniice2322]

Big facts. Me too! Just waiting on my Amazon orders atp.

[@farrahfrench8135]

Just bought the dragonhawk atom. Never tattooed. Just draw. So easy being a pen machine

[@ajadvinson]

Facts... I’m a pmu artist wanting to move into tats...

[@jonahniumata8173]

💯💯💯

[@cashhnataliee6600]

same here

[@matt-g-recovers]

I was a tattoo artist for 10 years but in 2012 I went back to school and got into software engineering, still doing a tattoo here and there on family or friends. I need some extra cash after a recent divorce so part time firing the machine back up, My kit is old and needles now expired so am re-upping my stock and found all sorts of terminology I hadn't heard before, plus wanted to see what guys are doing nowadays. Not as much has changed as I thought but still I learned quite a bit here. Great video man thank you!

[@edzis2k996]

You’re like the ultimate tattoo teacher id love to have hahahah very nice and simple thanks mate

[@melanatedcyster2927]

This videos was very informative, the most informative I’ve come across. By far the video that helped me exactly how I needed to be

[@michaeldelguidice3944]

Thanks jono. My portrait work improved after watching this video and give me a few new ideas or reminder of old ideas that worked in the past

[@MrKush815]

I love the tip use the needles as a paint brush cause when I first started all I had was 3RLs and I wanted to do a thicker lines and started from the start using 9RS for line work so thank you for reinforcing that you can use different needles for different things and by the way great videos

[@anthropic-misanthropy]

This single video cleared up so much confusion for me, thank you!

[@LAmata-ok6hf]

Thanks for you help!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you so much! You've been added to the next upload for a shout out!

[@chuies1314]

Third time coming back to this video lol big help on them liners and how big to go

[@psybergames7327]

I self taught tattooist learned from practicing on my self never really seen videos like this never been in a studio. Although on little quiz at the end was glad to know your selection of needles were very similar to my style minus the script where I would have used 03, 07 and the 09 rl mainly just because that is what worked for me over the years awesome man video was dope. I took a long break from tatto when went back to graduate software development which was career change but since graduation and find jobs are not as available as was once made out I returning to my tattooing because I was good at my tattooing and really just wanted a career change. Tho with that not working out and being left looking for work for so long now I have ultimately decided that I should have just continued my tattooing passion perhaps I should just went and done an art degree lol.

[@Rob_0_Pierce]

Dude… 10 min video and you answered a plethora of questions I’ve had since I purchased my first machine. Thank you! #subscribed

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel!

[@donttrythisathome2690]

love you dude, you explained so well! the visuals helped me understand WWAAAAYYYYYY better even with the whole exercise illuminati tattoo design thing and quizzes, need more fo those

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback! I’ll bear this in mind for future videos.

[@lynellwesley5520]

Love this video it actually let me know that I'm doing the right thing but it seems like I understand this video only because of my experience in tattooing off and on love the way you broke down the needle groups and how you compared them to paint brushes boy I made a bunch of mistakes using the wrong needles at times but now I know I'm ready

[@lovelonewolfs20]

I appreciate this video so much as I still need practice on needle sizes and what there used for and how to use them so your help has helped me out a huge amount so thank you

[@littlezfigueroa5400]

I been looking up videos for a few hours and you just covered what I needed to know in one video 🙏🏽

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@beggars_and_sons]

True story! And at such a simple way! Amazing video!

[@sovraighntheend8206]

Just got my first set linervand shader and started practicing on myself Getting better

[@reoscorpio]

Very good work.. concise, filled with info.. short.. and you took the time to make illustrations to translate things.. like when explaining the make up of the needles. you gave all the clues needed. in 11 minutes (others take 30 minutes plus).. Thanks .. i liked and subscribed u da man.!!!!

[@igorotaraki9928]

doing spmu and stumbled upon this learning needles. might be the only instructional video i didnt make 2x speed. lol.packed and informative. subscribing!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Welcome to the channel! 😀

[@damianbiroc9116]

Two minutes in and this is already the most thorough and informative video on this subject ive seen . thank you so much

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@jamielynn1210]

straight to the point, thank you! So simple when you know it

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@dittehelskovnielsen5260]

Finally i understand the needels. Thank you so much for your usefull video!!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@tattootrainingchannel-inkp3878]

Awesome as always. 👍🏼 Would love it if you could make a video about hygiene. How to clean the tattoo grip after tattooing, use of different chemicals for the right job etc.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

lense rider I’ll put the suggestion on my list. Thanks for watching!

[@Troncat80]

I never leave comments but this video was phenomenal!! Thanks man 🙏🏻

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@sabinejonsson199]

So much more informative in an example way than anything ive found on you tube so far... Thank you!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment and thanks for watching!

[@nixadventures3938]

Love the descriptions, I’ll definitely watch this a few more times to really help all the info sink in to better understand. Thank you!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@tambourinewoman]

seeing unus annus in the background of the intro almost made me cry :') also good video! i learned stuff good!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Haha well spotted! My daughter is still in mourning for them ☠️

[@normalladreviewingnormalst6670]

Jesus it’s Keith Lemon the tattooist from Yorkshire!!!! Loved the video, thanks mate. From 🇨🇦

[@LilJang0naBeat]

Finally somebody explaining which needles to use🔥🔥🔥

[@turkishkangal617]

Learned to silver solder my own needle groupings when I started but like the ease of sealed sterilised needles... canvases can be assured of safety and clean eq

[@emmaedwards165]

Really needed this! Currently apprenticing but my mentor isn't really the greatest teacher. Definitely all self taught and looking to learn more

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I’m glad the channel is helping you out. Thanks for watching!

[@timigold3909]

11:13 I got it ! You just a great mentor to me ! 😍🙏🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@beggars_and_sons]

I am never ending amateur and my tattoos are sh*t. Most of times cause I using wrong needle or technique, my ink doesn’t stay and so on and so on. I found this video tutorial excellent! It’s really nice explained. Thanks for video! Keep up a good job!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment and thanks for watching!

[@wunwun0611]

On bro

[@kaedenstever2996]

Most straight forward and informative needle choice video I’ve seen. Good job!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@matetarjanyi8168]

This is the only video on this topic that matters. Honestly, nobody else explained it like this.

[@H.Testimony]

Right 💯

[@timigold3909]

10:44 to me for the portrait art ! I’ll be using 5rl for some lining ! 9rl for SHOW TIME thick shading , 7CM hair stroke . While 11CM for the highlight shading details !

[@krisztinab.4958]

What an awesome, informative video. Nice energy too. Really there to help. It makes me think. How lucky we are, who starting into tattooing nowadays comparing to those way before.... We just have to come here to watch few videos & practice. I'm so grateful for it. Keep up the good work. Blessings Brother.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@Azgriff]

Great video thanks , just starting to get into tattooing, done a few but don't know much 😬

[@mr_d3adw873]

On the 1st question I was thinking 1203 liner and the 1007 so glad to see I was somewhere close 😂 just got my equipment about a month ago and it’s been a learning curve but it helps a lot to think of it like painting. My problem I’ve been having is parts of lines fading and just being superficial rather than staying in the skin. Which I believe is a result of me not stretching the skin in those areas or moving too fast and too shallow. (Btw I only tattoo myself so the tats I’m referring to are my own, wouldn’t go putting my craziness onto somebody for life, at least not at my current level.)

[@johnnybrunk3041]

Thank you for the info ...love all your video s helped take my tattoos to the next level could u do a vide about defrents between inks

[@luistrigueros3076]

I know this video is old, but man you helped me clear up some stuff! Thank you so much!! Now I know my work wil get so much better!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!!

[@gorgeousgardens7960]

Thank you, you are a really helpful and informative teacher! Much appreciated Jono :)

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@southtools5498]

Love this! types of needle for different jobs.

[@Overnighttattooist]

Just found your channel I’m a artist but I want to be a tattooist so I came to you. I’m in uk also

[@טוניבלוסטון]

Thanks for this, really clear and easy to understand. Any chance you could explain the benefits of different sizes of the gages?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Different size gauges are all down to personal preference. Generally speaking the smaller gauges give a more solid saturation but when they get too small they can actually have the opposite effect so it’s just a matter of finding what works for you. Thanks for watching!

[@66g66g66g66g]

Hey, on killer ink you have the option of your standard round liners, then you have "super tight", I guess you get a crisper line with the tight grouping but does the line come out noticeably thiner and are there any downsides

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Personally i don't like super tight liners as I think they restrict the ink flow.

[@DivineBearOutoors]

I was totally pickin up what you were puttin down J! 👍😎👍

[@Bonitachaz]

hi.good job explaining the needles,when should u use long or short tapers?

[@forshetrial]

This literally my Tattoo Needle Bible ❤

[@texture650]

I’ve begun practicing and this video was very helpful, thank you!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@wolfman5181]

@@JonoSmithTattoo what tattoo cartridge brands would you recommend?

[@ryanm2525]

Thank you mate, just started to practice the art on fake skin, appreciate it

[@anicajansenvanvuuren9016]

This is such a brilliant video! Thank you!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@agustinvidal5745]

Thank you Mr. Jono for all the information. I always learn something when I watch your videos. Happy new year.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching and happy new year to you too!

[@jimmyboomsemtex9735]

there is a real science to this thanx for educating me

[@abeltapia620]

Do the different sizes on the needle bar plunger matter for rotary machines

[@Dies-12]

I'm trying to figure out what needles to use for bold solid lines 9rl Just aren't quite bold enough for my likeing

[@cezar1g]

simple question please, does small RL needles work for coil machines that uses tall RL needles? i have machine that uses tall needles not sure if small or short RL will work to? im new, thanks

[@carlissasalas8834]

Thank you so much that was an absolute massive help for me. Im an upcoming tattoo artist and your videos have helped me alot

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@runnitupbae]

@@JonoSmithTattoo ymmm

[@Illuminate_792]

Love all your videos dude!!! Very well explained. Keep up the great work!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@zainabal-zeheri3463]

Amazing video. I learned so much in just 10 minutes. Thank you.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@rehdart1730]

My got to for the rose I did was 7RL and 11RML

[@janinewoodworth7246]

Thank you! I do PMU and started doing some simple tattoos and I’m not liking how much I’m going over the same lines multiple times. This helps.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@pinkdoll3578]

Are you using your PMU machine?

[@babyzelda1621]

So you can use any one for anything basically it won’t hurt them?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Pretty much yes. Use the right size for the right design. Thanks for watching!

[@MrJuuddss]

amazingly helpful without any confusion thankyou for sharing , worth the sub great content

[@TonyMontana-zs1qx]

This was a lot of help I’m glad there are videos on KZbin to help beginners who are learning how to tattoos understand the basics

[@johnsharkey2948]

Great video..Thanks..i was close on the quiz..I was suprised...

[@iasminrios2377]

This is actually very educational. Thaaaaanksss!!

[@brittnirubio9437]

What are o rings needed for in kit?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

They’re to aid raising the front spring.

[@They.Call.Me.Nicole34]

Thank you! This was actually really informative! 🤗

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@AquaGoddess_25]

This was very informative . I love the little test at the end ! I got the em all right 🤎

[@markowakeup]

holy shit this is one hell of an eye opener!

[@nitinpatil9971]

Can we do solid colour packing with round mag ? Or stacked mag is better? Sir

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

You can use either. Personally I prefer a round or sometimes called ‘curved’ mag as these are less traumatic to the skin.

[@jean-patrickgrunewald8730]

Thanks for the video. It's helps alot. Lots of friends want tattoos from me because I do graphic design. I have the equipment for tattoos but I just don't want to mess up on this medium. Being it's someone's skin. Thinking of the needles as brushes helps my anxiety..👍

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

That’s a great attitude to have towards tattooing. Good luck with it all!

[@chai5427]

Let me tell ya- I bought a tattoo pen and tattooed myself for the first time- looked like it was done well but a few weeks later my skin starts to heal and its getting itchy and scabby; turns out I didn’t go deep enough so the ink is coming off with my peeling skin. I can see my mistake now- the 12 standard isn’t doing me justice so I guess I’ll save up for 10s! Thanks so much for this video, so glad I subscribed!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I prefer double zeros because they give a much bolder line. Thanks for watching!

[@elizabethwest2022]

In your opinion, what are some of the best pain numbing creams?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Vasicane is probably the best I’ve ever used. Though this can only be used on broken skin (already tattooed skin) so it’s great towards the end of a session. Other than that, anything with a high lidocaine percentage will work well for pre numbing the skin.

[@brittnirubio9437]

Just wondering what o rings are for that come included in kit

[@ericbelanger3448]

Very helpful and well explain, thank U

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@zauzydumpling9942]

On the first example with triangle and eye, why the 10 and not 12 to outline?

[@natewhite2440]

Thanks bro. Good info!

[@troytrick3325]

Ive used flat shaders for fast whip shading and it worked good everytime

[@nerdsslappinggeeksguesswha4742]

I'm just getting into tattooing and coming here has helped lots and also finding out I've been lied to alot by someone I thought was a down ass artist don't get me wrong there very good just don't get why they would lie to me about stuff but thank you a lot

[@madeleineleidy4734]

I've met people that don't know at all how to draw become one of the best tattoo artists , you don't always need to know how to draw to be one , I am good , and I'm not a copy artist , I prefer someone give me a idea and I work off it , and typically end up being proud , I have a severe mental disease from head trauma , but with all my issues this is something I'm good at I'd art thankfully, but even when Iey my bf his arm tattoo it's not that it's bad , but the person was not using the right cartridges at all , he used round when he needed a taper , and especially for his lettering it's as if he used a shader , but this person didn't use right anything I feel , but I think a lot of people should learn this I think it's def important

[@Bar_beer]

Thank you so much brother I have started my journey and now it's easy for me to chose a correct needle ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@Sterilite101]

Do u have 3 different pens set up with the different cartridges set up ready for each tattoo or do u switch out the needles during the procedure?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Personally I usually use the same machine and switch between cartridges and volts accordingly.

[@Sterilite101]

@@JonoSmithTattoo ic, thank you for your response.🙏

[@gilliancook249]

1209RS is this a shader ?? Just as i bought a tattoo rotory pen kit machine few week ago of amazon its called rayyl !!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Yes this is a Standard gauged 9 round shader. You can actually line with this.

[@gilliancook249]

@@JonoSmithTattoo cool nice one its confusing me with all different size needles im new to this thinkong of tattooing myself soon why not lol

[@JamesBrown-ei8wc]

With a round mag, aren't the edge needles too high to get an even skin depth?

[@drj8994]

hey thanx bruh,. u a great teacher n I've been learnin' a lot. really felt like i was back in school. much bruh

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@LydiansDayDream]

Thanks so much for this I just bought a tattoo pen and need this info!! I have e the 1009RL but they gave me 1205M1'S for shaders. I need to find good place to order needles any tips I'm in Canada 🇨🇦

[@martinviz7511]

You know, there are people professionally tattooing that don’t even know this. That’s why I always tell younger tattoo artist coming in to the shop to ask how they can get in a shop, I always tell them that’s they can learn a lot from people on KZbin, and at least hone in on their skills and knowledge. Thank you. Even I learn something today. 🙏🏼

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment and thanks for watching!

[@ashleehopper6910]

So I got a kit from Amazon and I'm wondering about the ink that comes with it. Is it worth using?

[@arkaneworkshop5913]

Thank you for all this informations, learned a lot to get better practicing for myself. Greetings from France

[@gadigadigadigadi]

can you please explain me what are these cartridges for or how to read them? thank you. 1207MG2L, 1209-TS1, 1209MG2L, 1209-TS2, 1213-MG1L, 1213-TS1, 1213-DC2L. I cant understand them. what is TS ,DC2L etc. would help a lot if u could explain how to read it.

[@chloewright1]

Brilliant! You made everything so easy to understand. Thank you! I have a question that I can't find an answer to anywhere. I have just bought a charmant premium tattoo pen machine that uses cartridges. They have the usual 1rl, 3rl, etc, but there's also a 1d blunt needle cartridge and I'd like to know what those sized cartridges are used for.

[@jaysondronaarts]

hope you can make a tutorial or tips on how to tattoo using single needle