Skull With Laurel, Full Single-Needle Tattoo Session

[@HazyInk]

I’m grateful I stumbled upon your channel, I’m gaining so much knowledge from your experience. I am a new tattoo artist in love with fine line. I bought my first machine 8 months ago and fresh to this field, now that I can learn from you I feel more confident in my capabilities. Thank you for sharing and teaching from honesty. You are helping so many artists by sharing your experiences, thank you!

[@jjjaylud]

I'm glad my videos help. I don't ask for anything for these tattoos so all I ask is for you to practice tattooing responsibly! Give me a clear conscience through you. Practice hard so you can produce clean work and happy customers. Seek an apprenticeship if you can too. the rate of learning is so much more if your mind is right. Thank you!

[@Станислав-т6щ]

How to make such a high-quality transfer? What printer would you recommend?

[@benvenegas8708]

Such beautiful work

[@rachelpetitenature1150]

Amazing work.. do you think it’s possible to achieve something similar with a 3RL ? And how do you prevent the skin to become red and swollen after so much time working on it ? :) thank you so much.

[@jjjaylud]

I think so, but you will notice it isn't as "sharp". It's a tiny difference though. If you look at Pawel Indulski or his brother Piotr, you can see he can also get extremely precise with a 3 and smooth too. I don't know if they uses greywash or mags too but the result is great regardless. Swollen depends on the persons skin, area, voltage, machine type, cartridge quality, and most importantly the tattooer's handiwork. It's a lot of factors so I can't tell you exactly..

[@rachelpetitenature1150]

@@jjjaylud thank you so much, you’re answers and expérience are providing a super rich enlightenment for tattoo artists like me who don’t have any microrealism specialists around. ✨👍

[@hannafeofanov1572]

Hi! Could I ask if maybe you know if pavel and piotr also use 3.5 stroke using 3rl or would it be more suitable to use 4.0 to achieve similar results? Thank you in advance 🙏🏻

[@jjjaylud]

@@hannafeofanov1572 I don't know unfortunately. All I know is they use the 3RL. They use it extremely well to be able to do what they do.

[@ibeatmygoldfish]

Does the stencil slowly fading everytime your finger rubs against it? Also, what's that glossy stuff on your right hand?

[@manoneisene-gad8819]

are you just using pure black and building up slowly or are you using grey wash?

[@jjjaylud]

Pure black. It's possible because the single needle makes small "pixels" so from far away it looks light. And shallower too(but not too shallow where it will fade). I'm not as experienced with greywash but I know it can be done too ofc, just heals differently.

[@krisjoy5069]

hi hiii! so lately my stipple shading had been better, but i notice i still have a hard time building up the much darker areas with stippling, especially when i want to make a nice gradient between areas. i worry about going over an area with stippling too much, but maybe that’s necessary? i also had someone recommend to me actually speeding up my machine more for shading instead of slowing it way down because they said i might be moving my hand too fast woth the voltage too low so its not making significant dots. would love to hear your input on this! i mostly use an 0803rl for shading, but sometimes use a standard single or an 0801rl. oh also my machine stroke is 3.5! would it be better to have 4?

[@jjjaylud]

- Yeah its pretty hard to build the darker tones with stippling whether you are moving your entire pen to dot it or whipping the pen to whip shade. Whip shading is faster ofc but still takes a while to build. I'll have to add many layers to get to the darker tones. I mix this in with my tight "scribbling" technique. You'll notice it in my vids when I'm hitting the dark areas. But Even then it is still hard n requires a lot of patience but that's the best way for me and afaik. - Using a 3rl is easier to build darker tones ofc and yes using a stronger machine and/or higher stroke will speed it up too. And going a bit deeper and slowing down may help yes. But all that mentioned may risk overworking the skin so proceed with caution. - And to answer you, whether you want 3.5/4 stroke or soft/hard machine, it all has pros and cons. I use 3.5 but put up with the cons. I feel like 4 has more cons but maybe that's just based on my style technique perspective. There are other styles and combinations of all these machines, settings and needles and needle types so I can't speak anything beyond what I do and know. - This is just the drawback of using a single. Mags might be a good option for you to mix in when you need to speed things up. - I say this often but I urge you to seek apprenticeships if you haven't already. Too many do this on their own and although talented, there are gaps and blindspots in their game. I see it but I don't say much because it comes off like "who asked you?". Imagine how they would do if they took the time with an apprenticeship and are more well rounded.

[@krisjoy5069]

@@jjjaylud wow what a thorough reply, thank you so much! i’ve commented on a few of your other vids and always gotten a detailed reply, and just want to say i really appreciate it because i know you must be busy! :) i actually already did an apprenticeship and everything and am a licensed artist now (got my license in september so i’m still very new to the game), but it was kinda shit and the guy didnt know much about fine line specifically which is what i am doing. there seems to be such a lack of info on fine line tattoo techniques out there unless you get a good apprenticeship with an artist in that style unfortunately, but they arent that common in my area. you’re feedback is super helpful, especially since you don’t know the specifics of my situation but still try to help out, really thank you a bunch

[@jjjaylud]

@@krisjoy5069 My pleasure! I'm glad to hear you already got one and yeah thats true.. this style and kind of info is scarce. When I'm ready I'll be happy to host some workshops and mentor people in the future. Keep going and getting better! I will too ofc.

[@mfz6618]

1 rl 35 mm looks same in lines that a 3 rl 25mm? I used a 3 rl 30 mm and looks so thick:( wich one do you recommend? Thanks 🙏💙

[@jjjaylud]

Yeah they kind of look the same but to me they look different(if you are experienced enough). And feels very different to use too. I recommend you use 3RL, try both 30 and 25mm, if single needle is too hard. The tattoos will look better if you just use 3 because not being able to control the 1RL will leave many many mistakes easily.

[@mfz6618]

@@jjjaylud okay if there is a difference in the thickness of the line between 30 and 25mm I will use 25. thank you very much for your help🙏😊

[@sfeca9972]

Hello. I’m practicing being tattooist. So I’m practicing doing shading these days. When I’m shading, the color and shade are not consistent. I’m trying to focusing and try to keep the depth and speed constant, but I continue to show different light and shade. It’s so difficult and stressful. 😭😭Please help me. There’s any tip. Please teach me the way

[@jjjaylud]

You may have to find an apprenticeship. You are too eager to learn shading but it takes years to be good at it.. You cannot only watch KZbin videos. You need a teacher

[@bostjanloncaric]

Very nice work,keep going. by

[@richivane8594]

nice!!! the voltage?

[@jjjaylud]

Thanks, 7V on my 3.5 stroke sol nova unlimited. Keep in mind a 7V on this machine may work different than another machine type. For example a higher stroke machine, or a packer, or a coil machine etc.

[@richivane8594]

@@jjjaylud THANKS MAN U ARE AWESOMEEE

[@ahgaashm]

Nice work🎉 how do u mix your colour? and which Needle Size is it?

[@jjjaylud]

No mix, 100% black from dynamic and Kwadron 1RL #35

[@ahgaashm]

Thanks for the quick response. Why r u using the PMU and not the normal one? 😅

[@jjjaylud]

@@ahgaashm They're actually the same. Same taper, gauge, needle grouping. One is just pink and 1-2 dollars more LOL. The normal ones were just out of stock at the moment so I grabbed these.

[@Ixey2605]

@@jjjaylud would u get the same results with the dynamic triple black?

[@jjjaylud]

@@Ixey2605 I used it one time by mistake because I borrowed a coworker's black ink and realized after it was triple black. It looked the same to me to be honest but I can't say sure sure. I may be wrong.

[@teerayuthvabanplub471]

How many volt you run you machine and did you use 3rl ?🙏🏻

[@jjjaylud]

Kwadron 12-01RL LT on a Sol Nova Unlimited 3.5 at 7 volts

[@teerayuthvabanplub471]

Thank man and what for ink set did you use can you please tell us

[@teerayuthvabanplub471]

And when I tattoo with singer needels just got red on the skin very easy doe you many heb a tip for me please

[@jjjaylud]

@@teerayuthvabanplub471 use 3rl. single is very very hard. you will only damage skin and compromise the tattoo quality. Master the 3RL first because it is easier. Then try 1RL in the future. I did it this way too!

[@jjjaylud]

@@teerayuthvabanplub471 All black dynamic ink. It is very hard to use only black ink so I recommend using greywash if you want lighter tones. You will ruin many tattoos by going too dark if you cannot control using only black ink.. Please be safe!

[@paulbaczynski2681]

Curious why you're going through to large shaded area with a 1rl and not a mag? Is there a reason for this?

[@jjjaylud]

no reason. I'm just very stubborn and I don't want to change. When I'm tattooing I really hate stopping for anything. sometimes even for a break. I think I should just get used to switching to a mag to save time? I will consider it.

[@paulbaczynski2681]

@@jjjayludI see, whatever feels more efficient. Can you maybe do a video in the future on how to do 'box shading'? You mentioned in one of your videos you're a fan on Pawel Indulski, and he shades near perfect rectangles, haha. Trying to understand how!

[@jjjaylud]

@@paulbaczynski2681 I'll try to keep this in mind. I wish I had more motivation to make videos more often but it only comes every now and then. There's so many things to talk about.

[@imSpookyaction]

Where are you located??

[@jjjaylud]

Flushing Queens NYC

[@sb-qw9mb]

what voltage are you running your machine @

[@jjjaylud]

7V on my 3.5 stroke sol nova unlimited. Keep in mind a 7V on this machine may work different than another machine type. For example a higher stroke machine, or a packer, or a coil machine etc.

[@ahgaashm]

What voltage would u recommend on a cheyenne 4.0 stroke?

[@jjjaylud]

@@ahgaashm I never used it so I can't tell you exactly. I would go lower volts because the higher stroke? I don't know if its better to just get the lower stroke machine altogether. Maybe find a coworker or peer and ask to try their 3.5 sol nova and compare for yourself?

[@lucarri3931]

Do you tattoo lightly throughout the whole tattoo process?

[@jjjaylud]

yeah, unless its the darker darks then I kinda loosen up since it doesn't matter if I go "too dark" in areas thats already supposed to be dark. Otherwise I'm very careful with controlling the lighter grey tones.. You can't go back if its too dark.

[@MakuRandamu]

is this the real audio?

[@jjjaylud]

no it is not. The real audio is a full conversation with my client lol. Also, I have the Loft girl playing in the back and I'm not sure its copyright picks it up.

[@MakuRandamu]

@@jjjaylud great that you have these awesome clients who would really sit hours just to get your single needle art. neat work brother, continue making videos , i am learning

[@jjjaylud]

@@MakuRandamu Yes I absolutely love my clients for sitting so well. Can't thank them enough because I get in the zone and I don't want to stop hahaha. We will both keep learning. no stopping!

[@araaenyc]

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[@jjjaylud]