Tattooing Yourself For Beginners

Tattooing Yourself For Beginners
Whether it's practice for beginners, or a rite of passage; for any tattoo artist starting out, tattooing yourself is almost a normality in the industry. In this video, we show you a live tattoo demonstration on Tattooing Yourself For Beginners and what body parts are the most ideal for self tattooing.
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[@right-behind-you]

I love tattooing myself. Teaches me how to focus while having other things going on. Learning how to ignore the pain so I can give myself the best possible outcome.

[@themicdfiles1865]

Bro, I have the entire cast of Family Guy across the top of both legs. I started with one character and built up. Now I have an underwater scene on both legs. And have worked down to my feet. I’m out of real estate. I’ve tattooed myself with the use of mirrors and cameras, and even learned to tattoo ambidextrously. I’m not an artist, but I can draw if I have an image. It’s very rewarding and I love it when people come up and compliment my work. The look on their face is priceless when they ask where I got my work done and I say, “me.” I’ve done both arms, both legs, and now it’s just a matter of doing fill in, touch up, and putting it all together. Maybe some day I’ll take on some clients.

[@caiterosemusicofficial]

@@zchhrrs4590It absolutely IS! Well done fella. Do me!!! 😂

[@matmachina]

This is some legit content mate 👌🏻 Mad props for doing this on camera. I've tattooed myself 3 times now and I must admit that despite the pain I actually really enjoyed the process, because I could learn so much from it.

[@yamilrodriguez257]

Yes I'm about to tattoo myself my 7th time . I'm looking for a good reference photo. I love seeing my progress. It's crazy how much you learn from one tattoo to the next

[@KingGodFromTheNo]

@@yamilrodriguez257 you still doing tattoos ? if so can i ask you some questions you have any social media ?

[@yamilrodriguez257]

@@KingGodFromTheNo nah brother I injured myself all I can do now is lay In bed and look up at the ceiling my friend

[@KingGodFromTheNo]

@@yamilrodriguez257 oh shit i got this notification was it ment for me just sat down to do my 3rd little tattoo my mom just died and wanted to tatt MOM but what happened to you..i have major health probs to with back and neck now heart..is it ur back..and i have no idea how to use this dam stencil papper do you know? if anyone dose please tell

[@Danny-eh8us]

Same lad done 2 myself

[@corneliousseuss8948]

What a cool dude! Peace and love be with you, most tattoo artists are heavily against tattooing at home as a hobby. There is not a single ounce of judgement from you. Super rad! Gonna tattoo myself all over once I get comfortable with this machine, it might not be perfect but it’ll be my own hands. Thank you!

[@yuriakahumanity]

Youve met most tattoo artists?

[@adtg777]

@@yuriakahumanity think they mean just the stigma around home tattoos by people who work in a shop

[@shejbsbrheh7562]

My first tattoo was a stick and poke I thought was gonna last a few months but it’s been 4 years and it’s still my favorite out of 19

[@understanding77]

Same, five years and its still there lol

[@itsragz2847]

I did my first tattoo on myself yesterday after a little fake skin practice only been tattooing a few days, hours and hours of content consumed, I’m happy with the outcome 👌

[@jakebriscoe]

id love to see

[@sheeshcapone1410]

Mines Last month and my knee rn is on fire 🔥 😩

[@flysteppa8828]

What machine did you start w ?

[@kathyhackney7950]

@@sheeshcapone1410 its on fire after a month??

[@therealblickem52]

@@kathyhackney7950 infected ? 😳

[@bry7487]

I did a cicada on myself after only doing stick and pokes and I’m so surprised how it came out. Sure, my lines aren’t perfect but they’re actually pretty solid and not super shaky. Beyond proud of myself.

[@Tattooing101]

thats awsome to hear!

[@amychavez8512]

Show a pic of the tattoo?!!

[@MarkGarciay7431a666]

Gotta start somewhere!

[@nrgfreddie]

After tattooing Booth thighs and lett shin, I’ve comeback to the conclusion that the only pain worse than getting a tattoo, is not getting one.

[@xdonaaavan]

facts im 18 an am 3 tats in to a sleeve got a long ways to go but have no plans in stopping haha

[@WSFMontana]

Been tatting myself since I was 19, I’m 30 now. Just came across your vids & I can say you got talent bro ✊🏾 much love to you.

[@BekyNjeri-qs3py]

Hallow there I would want to see ur tatoos

[@maskmaker5720]

I tattooed a little executioner on my thigh last night and I am really happy with it. I packed color good and had clean shading and line work. It didn’t hurt that bad most of the time but there were times when I was screaming on the inside. I also feel like it has helped me a lot with understanding what different things feel like. Not the smartest decision as a 14 year old but it is definitely going to help me in the future.

[@ttl3440]

Where did you get your ink

[@honeymunch1273]

where'd you get your stuff from

[@maskmaker5720]

@@ttl3440 eternal

[@maskmaker5720]

@@honeymunch1273 I got a lot of it off Amazon other than I got eternal ink and my cartridges off somewhere else I forget

[@mikerivers90]

The 🐐, I’m only 2months into tattooing and you have helped a lot just off by being humble and getting your craft better never rush. Step by step really is the key until that time comes when u know you got it

[@Artrin441]

I’m getting into tattooing after my parents told me to try it since I like to draw so I bought a kit for practice on fake skin, wish me luck and I’ll be referring to your vids for when I need guidance

[@_yoruwu]

If it was a kit DO RESEARCH before u think about using it on urself!!! I used a kit my brother got off Amazon for cheap and we tattooed each other years ago, and recently I looked into it and it was NOT MEANT FOR HUMANS!!! make sure your equipment is safe first!

[@skater8573]

Just finished filling in my 5th self done tattoo, granted 3 were pick and poke and the other 2 were done with a coil machine I was not comfortable with. Got my atomus pen and finger ledge cartridges, cleaned up the outline some and filled in thanks to your videos it went alot better, found out the hard way that cheap skins don't translate well

[@cloudalmighty-97]

which model and specs do you have of the Atomus? how’s it been working? i’m looking for an upgraded pen for my real skin after i practice on fake skins w the Wormhole i got from amazon yesterday (may 5)

[@SaintMuerte2013_]

you did a GREAT JOB with the placement of your camera thank you so much for letting us see everything so well !

[@kennethself-tr3oc]

My wife and I have purchased all of the items and equipment that we need to tattoo each other and your video has made us feel more comfortable now. We need to get some more info on the speed of our gun and then we'll be tattooing each other! Thanks man, you are awesome!

[@ThatgirlfromDaygo]

It has been a few years since I have tattooed, but all your videos are perfect for a quick refresher course. Thanks for the videos :)

[@Imkrema]

Funny he said don’t do your fingers first and that’s exactly what I did, but I think I did really really good without any practice on fake skin. Watching your videos definitely definitely helps a lot you definitely hit ever important information on all your videos

[@caiterosemusicofficial]

You honestly still should have practised on fake skin. That is a rookie mistake as people will all say-BUT-glad it went well. THIS time. Please don't just jump straight in or that is when you are going to make a serious mistake and if you weren't aware; tattoos are permanent my dude, -you can't just grab an eraser and remove the screw ups 😂 Mistakes will cost you. Either in a bruised ego when you have to explain to your mates wtf you did to yourself or in $$$£££ to correct them! Anyway, glad it went well. Best of luck in the future.

[@supershenron9162]

I'm pro numbing sprays or creams. However I'm a firm believer when your doing your own first tattoo it should be done without numbing anything. So you know exactly how it feels and as a right of passage

[@loen2629]

I saw this video too late! Didn't practice much on fake skin and then jumped straight to tattooing my own arm lol so I basically made all the mistakes But I don't regret it, they turned out ok. Watching this, I'm glad that tattooing doesn't feel painful to me, that certainly makes practicing easier

[@raerose5349]

This

[@donsmalls8903]

What a great vid, refreshing to hear I'm not the only one who shakes while tattooing myself, when it first happened I tried to press through it and the lines were jagged as hell but now I know to pause and wait till it stops 👍😁👍💉

[@estherpowerxl12]

what kind of stuff do you use what is on your glove what ointment

[@pnew2099]

Did my first tattoo on my left forearm. Slightly difficult on the side but I’m fairly happy with it! I’ve been challenging myself and this tattoo is mainly linework with minor shading. I found a way to position my arm while also stretching it with the hand I was tattooing with. Again mildly challenging and uncomfortable, but overall happy with the result. This channel has been my go to on my tattooing journey and can say that I’ve learned a lot!

[@arthursopinions150]

I straight up just went straight for practicing on my self, my right leg is gonna be a doodle sleeve. I felt the bet way to learn would to be just stick the middle into myself. I practice good sterile work ethic, I prep my workspace and self as if I were tattooing professionally in store. I'm not a tattoo artist. But it's better to remain in practice than out of it.

[@vnsaquarium1533]

Just started learning only 2weeks I'm on paper n pencil,it's really Helpful to see and I'm excited for the day when I'll try on my skin

[@lewiitoons4227]

honestly i needed to hear the advice of starting with traditional simple pieces, i think already being an artist has low key sabotaged my experience tattooing in thinking i can blindly transfer skills no problems leading me to start to doubt if this is even the path for me. on i go to start from the start jajaja thanks un monton

[@deedendee8148]

I am a big fan, i want to start tattooing and about to buy all my stuff. I am looking up all your content and its helping me a lot to understand everything. Big thank you! I dont have any problem with pain when getting a tattoo but i think it hurts more doing it yourself because you know the pain is comming and inflicting it yourself. Pls keep putting up this great content for the noobies among us

[@mtbregardless3602]

Good advice and all, but as for myself, I started on myself with no practice ever, and now my whole body is covered except for my right arm. The progress is obvious, but they turned out pretty decent.

[@alieninsociety8856]

tattoos are such a damn cool thing.

[@bargemouvier]

this dude is cool. i think being able to do this is badass

[@Atzi.gstudio]

That ouch reaction took me back. The thigh hurts more than people admit. I literally started a design I did on my left thigh and stopped 😅 my right thigh is blasted though. I’ve come to the conclusion that only someone else can do my thighs lol thanks for the video, appreciate the honesty!

[@colorfulhumor4724]

I'm kind of a masochist. I enjoy the pain - feels pretty good

[@juliagreen423]

I really appreciate you mentioning the shakiness; I have a very steady hand unless I am tattooing myself😭

[@seanstropicalvlogs6663]

Just tattooed my upper knee last night, I had to blast some metal and bite a tongue depressor but it was a success! This’ll definitely teach you to be more gentle with you clientes 😅

[@ELLINKZ]

Just bought my first expensive machine and looking forward to learning :)

[@Tattooing101]

Cool, what machine did you get?

[@ELLINKZ]

@@Tattooing101 I got the rotary works apprentice package :) recommended by tattooer. He didn’t really recommend tattoo pens as he said they don’t tend to last as long? I am enjoying the rotary machine tho :)

[@kvitravn666]

That Sauron is sick!

[@duvalle59]

You are the best!!!

[@traviscaro5903]

I started with lettering and doing negative shading on myself now I do grey wash and free hand on myself

[@1Creativecat]

Huge fan, love your content. It’s been so helpful over the years

[@richardrobinson9505]

Great work. You made it look very easy. Top tips.

[@Tattooing101]

Glad you liked it!

[@niklaswhaler447]

Did a couple practice pieces on fake skin then I did one on my thigh, started out small like you said and eventually covered my shin and the side of my calf with a couple of good size pieces and now few years later I have one leg almost covered and a couple of tatts on my other leg I need to add too🤣🤣

[@travistownsend3254]

i love that it hurts you too. now i dont feel so bad because i was doing my first tattoo on myself and of course i picked the back of my left hand and didnt know about stretching skin and i have jumped right in clueless and i quit and spent a lot of time tuning

[@kNINER-tj6mq]

i tattooed a skeleton hand on my hand and it turned out great. minimal pain too.

[@christianbjargo7621]

Awesome channel:) What I find interesting about tattooing myself (been doing it for +10 years) was that it hardly hurts anything at all! I get so focused so I kind of just channel out the pain... But I do shake, especially when tattooing harder to reach areas! (Though the side of the ribs are quite the pain when I think about it haha)

[@legallyrequired]

I want to practice on my thighs but unfortunately they’re nearly completely covered in scars from some struggles as a teenager. Im hoping I’ll be able to tattoo over them since they’ve been healed for years, it just sucks to be practicing on such a bumpy area.

[@jeramiealvarez8171]

Great tattoo also. The shading was awesome. I just bought my machine product. About to start this tattoo journey with your videos

[@maggieh7916]

I just ordered a machine and supplies, should be here today and i cant wait to start (on fake skin first)

[@samlewis2062]

can’t beat a stick man tattoo 👌

[@SWR-Motorsports]

Simple but very clean little tattoo! I enjoy tattooing myself. I've done several large tattoos on my left arm. Slowly filling it into a sleeve. Plan on doing a large skull on my shin tonight if I can get away from work early enough.

[@hburkman7178]

Were you able to get around to it?

[@helpmeget1ksubs681]

I can have a big respect you for tattooing yourself just so you can teach us like you're applying something that'll stuck with your life forever just for our education.

[@brendajohnson5975]

Definitely hard to control the depth on my inner ankle. Should have done my first self tattoo on my thigh

[@המימונים]

Loved the "Ouch" :) thanks so much for your tutorials

[@matthewwick710]

Wow I feel A LOT better about my first tattoo now 😅

[@miro_yo]

I have tattooed myself many times, it`s kinda pleasntly :D

[@epicsqueese1257]

I'm fresh, beginner stages fr so I'm learning.

[@SATURNBAE1111]

You made it look super easy

[@House_of_Zodd]

I tattooed an orange yesterday. I know I need to practice for a few months probably before tattooing myself but damn it's hard not to

[@streetsweepsonic1360]

I actually feel like it almost doesn’t hurt at all tattooing myself. Idk if it’s my brain knowing what I’m doing to myself to it relaxes or what. But when I do myself it hurts of course, but not nearly as much as someone not feeling it doing it

[@Chloverr]

What did you use for lubricant (idk if that’s what it is) while tattooing? Would A&D or just regular Vaseline work the same?

[@FRANK45CASTLE]

Depth was what i was wondering. Im definitely following through with this. Luckily im a decent artist so i have that going for me at least.

[@jennifermyers6481]

May I ask, what is the lubricant on the glove that you are using and why?

[@yanagiferrer4055]

This content is very helpful for me because i want to learn tattooing.

[@gilliancook249]

Excellent quality 👌 👏 👍 🙌 😎 😀 👌 👏 👍 loving watching this xxxxxx

[@mjbooch369]

Awesome you're definitely one of the best out there your work is so smooth and clean

[@Tattooing101]

Thank you so much 😀

[@frankbrander5638]

Thanks for the video

[@Tattooing101]

No problem!

[@moonrunnerredline327]

yea man , you're my dude for this, big ups Bra. love from New zealand

[@RainCoat95]

And then there’s me practices once on fake skin goes straight to the hand and arm now I have six tattoos. I’m going to listen to what you say now. But I am proud of myself for mine Turning out the way they did. Just some line work patchwork. But turned out pretty sweet.

[@xxplosivegaming8051]

Sauron lol freaking Nice didnt see that one yet hell yeah 🤟

[@ostrichcum9369]

I pracited on my forearm and then progressed to a full sleeve, a throat piece, half leg sleeve and now im practicing tattooing with my other hand. Surprisingly, the lines are coming out crisp even though I dont have much practice with my other arm

[@brendanwhelton]

Thank for making this video, I just ordered a kit from Amaxon, and this is helpful !

[@JB-bt4kk]

Well how’d it go???

[@siiqaeda]

i did my own first tattoo on my hands years ago and moved my way up my arms, if i’m being honest i didn’t even touch the fake skin but had a legit tattoo artist with his own shop compliment my line work. definitely wouldn’t recommend this for others though cause i definitely could’ve messed myself up 🤣🤣🤣

[@deandredupree4042]

When you change colors during the session what suggestions do you have to make sure you don't accidentally mix a little bit of black with your next color ?

[@eriklemons5209]

Dip your needle in a cup of distilled water and then touch the needle to a clean paper towel to get the water out. Repeat that until the ink chamber is clear. Or just use a different needle. The black and colored ink won't mix once it's in your skin. Black covers everything.

[@AragornAnimations]

Niiiice, that turned put really well.

[@champagnecobain8500]

Great job, well done. I have full tattooed leg sleeves made by myself. It looks awesome

[@stevecuth3321]

Great video love the sound of the machine 👍👍

[@IvyJade8]

What’s the gel you’re using?

[@koolaevah]

Love the video mate! Very helpful and you are super talented! Thanks for sharing!

[@rocco3377]

Wow, tattoo looks great! Whipped it right out too, noice! o7

[@LindsayClark-hh3qk]

I have done a few on my arm. Wanna do a sleeve. But i can definately see why it is not recommended to start on thr arm i ahvent messed anything up yet, but i am now getting to hard spots that im not sure how to do alone. Guess i better move to the leg 😅

[@michaelbowlin4713]

Been tattooing for 14 years never did I start with fake skin but I recommend fake skin to start with for beginners

[@davidkliewer8647]

Happy to come across this because I’m nervous as I’ve yet to even start practicing but I wanted to jump in head first, now I know better and I appreciated seeing your video it stopped me from most likely making a huge lifelong error lol!!

[@Tattooing101]

Another soul saved! 😂 But really I'm glad that this video helped you. I always recommend to start out on fake skins first to practice your techniques and build your skills before jumping onto live skin

[@Chadmichael12]

What is on your glove that you keep rubbing on your skin. Also what kind of soap do you use and when do you use it.

[@futurenamiko4903]

Looks awesome! Gonna keep practicing before I get here!!

[@Tattooing101]

You got this!

[@jaegerolfa]

Got me one of them wireless guns! Been practicing on fake skin for a while and decided to do some touch up lines on an old tat on my forearm. Came out looking good. The original lines were never good anyway. I don’t think the artist went far enough.

[@monicaosinsao1913]

Frome Philippines

[@Lu-pf1tt]

It's so satisfying to just watch you tattooing. Hahaha

[@evolonyx]

BRO TOOK 1 4 THE TEAM YESSSS SOLIDER! SALUTE

[@imbecca8100]

I am training on fake skin for over a year and 5 months and decided to do it on myself. I choose my leg and mannnn the shakiness hit me hard, it’s very difficult to make it stop It’s healing very well!

[@ryandunkerley]

Great video. What machine are you using? Also do you use any specific product (like a tattoo balm)

[@travistownsend3254]

dude your awesome !!! ... i usually dont say things like that so its a pretty good compliment

[@Tattooing101]

Thank you so much

[@fluke808state4]

Nice clean tattoo, thanks for the video. It's so hard to ink your own skin properly.

[@Tattooing101]

Thanks man! Tattooing yourself is definitely not a very fun experience

[@doracollins7080]

Thank you for all the advice. Just started and am not to the point I’d do it on myself yet. But feel like I’d be more ready now when I am.

[@zauzydumpling9942]

i was giggling nervously throughout because i have been practicing on fake skin for about a year now and i want to graduate to real skin but on myself first......i know i will be doing it this week so im trying to mentally prepare myself.

[@emperornero5178]

I have a disorder that severely impairs my impulse control so I gave myself 3 tattoos after less than ~3 total hours of practice. At least half of that 3 hours was spent just trying to figure out how to set up the machine lol

[@InfiniteSnake]

Halfway through I realized I have those same boots in tan and black.

[@annagutkin]

Can you make a video on making stencils at home and what kind of equipment you need to do that?

[@userNotE333]

Love nerds...n like your videos easy to understand

[@sydneynina3429]

needed this video! i have an assignment to tat myself before i can start on other people coming up and im terrified

[@thematrixmix3648]

i tattoo my self to, but i make sure to put the stencil the right way, and not up side down=)=) but nice work=)

[@amandab6403]

thank you for such an informative video! i noticed that i happen to have the same machine as you, i was wondering if you could share the voltages you had the machine set to for each step of this process? i attempted my first tattoo on myself since getting this machine recently and i had to double line the whole thing because the end result was a bit scratchy.

[@rolandomota8108]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💪🏽

[@GHOSTsq]

True that get high end needles and know. Your time make sure u have solid 1000hours of practice first

[@nobletruthshealingandascen183]

Thanks! question: when you said "moving on to the six drops of black" is that they gray you mentioned?