Tips and Tricks for Tattoo Beginners

[@lamandr1237]

I've been homeless for almost 2yrs et got into tattooing after a homie show me how to build a diy tattoo machine, I trained on fruits n scratch some shit on my legs I don't even regret now but I bought a DragonHawk coil kit n started working with them recently on pig skin, fruits n fake skin whenever I get some Love your channel n all the good vibes toward this wonderful craft

[@customtattoosbyrobby2064]

i worked at a shop of supposed artists , i brought up the "thump" of the right depth of lining and nobody knew about it. rock on.

[@leah8112]

Great video. I’m an apprentice. I remember buying shitty tattoo kits from amazon when I first set out before my apprenticeship. Then I bought myself a bishop rotary wand. I’m so in love with it. Helps learning with a great machine. I’ve learned soooo much from being at the studio and having a mentor. Please guys don’t learn from KZbin! It helps but alongside an actual apprenticeship. Good luck

[@cashee5260]

Subscribed to your page. Self teaching myself! Father is a professional Tattoo Artist but he only taught me sanitation for your setup. That's it! Still learning and growing. Love the chill vibe of your channel and not scripted talk. I like feeling like you're talking straight at me. Keep posting so I can keep learning and being inspired!

[@britnyflanagan2926]

Thanks guys! For pretty much being real and not real assholes. You guys were helpful.

[@TattooShopTalk]

It's always a pleasure not to be that hole

[@sammi_1979]

you guys showed me some tricks haven't found them any where else. THANKZ

[@patrickdurka6188]

great videos! i am from germany and i really love tattoos till i can remember. i started tattooing this year and i really get better and better, the internet is really full of tons of informatins since a few years, its really great. a apprenticeship whould be great, but at my city all the good studios want much money for an apprenticeship. and i think to learn it myself can be more effective than going to work and going to the studio where i only can look other artists working, and then practice at home. i have 80% of my left arm tattooed, my whole neck outlined and a few smaller things on my fingers. i really love tattoos and know how they have to look. i have made about 25 tattoos yet, my outlines are good but not perfect yet, but shading and colouring goes in great, and i keep lerning after every tattoo. i love traditional and neotraditional tattoos, but whould love to master all kinds of tattoos styles before choosing one forever. your videos are really helpful, and you are really funny guys haha your making the way easier. one small question: most people use 0.35 mags for colourwork and 0.30 for realistic shading, but i really like 0.30 because its really smooth and i got used to is, is it wrong to use 0.30 for traditional tattoo colouring? maybe dont getting the thicker ink packed in so easy with 0.30 instead of 0.35, or is it just preference without big differences in packing or healing? thanks

[@snakeeyes1662]

Patrick Durka don’t worry about it if it works.you can do awesome work with guitar string

[@JessBlanche]

Hearing that you didn't have a background in art is super inspiring. Tattooing has always been my dream job, and I never pursued it until now because I told myself I couldn't draw. I've been teaching myself to draw since August and am improving daily. :) Just need an apprenticeship now!

[@TattooShopTalk]

Check out "Drawing on the right side of the brain" by Betty Edwards... Changed a lot for me in perception

[@faybianroyal682]

Y'all dope Y'all give me a lot of ideas to be a better artist in the tattooing field 💯

[@IncurZeAwperator]

I started tattooing with a homemade machine, then my mom walked in on me tattooing myself with it, was supportive (to my surprise) then bought me a coil liner and shader power supply kit off amazon (it wasnt great and i bought new ink and needles and tubes) and eventually bought another nicer machine. now ive been doing it for a year. I guess im a shitty scratcher but id say im not awful and people keep asking me for work.

[@TattooShopTalk]

Hopefully you don't want to be scratcher all your life. And please look into cross contamination control because the stuff you're doing might be unsafe

[@IncurZeAwperator]

Tattoo Shop Talk i use all disposables and bag everything. And yeah no i dont wanna be a scratcher forever. Theres not many good shops in my area so possibly when i move out ill find an area with some better shops.

[@HairByAriiianna]

You guys seem awesome. First video I've seen, i think I'm done getting tattoos at least for this part of my life since I'm not happy with really any of the ones I have. Anyways now I'm gonna go binge on all your other videos!

[@sirwanksalot247]

If you guys could do a advanced tips n tricks that would be awesome!! I know many shop artists who can use improvement, but some of them still tattooing the same way as when they started, tips on tattooing off the tip of the needle vs riding the tube would be great, smooth black and grey tips, for coils machines and rotary....Side note, I just picked up a critical cx2 power supply today and all my machines now run beautifully on it, have been using off brand hurricane for last 3 years and always had to retune my machines, now I know it was the cheap power supply, not my machines, on the hurricane I always had erratic stl readings, on new critical cx2 they all read 0 stl, less skips, they run smoother and have a wider voltage range i can run my machines at without them sputtering, have not done a tattoo with new power supply yet just hooked up machines n so far am impressed, just goes to show you gotta spend good money to get quality stuff if you want your stuff to work right..sorry for rant

[@TattooShopTalk]

+James Johnson on such a specific instruction videos you can find videos tattooists doing them. Our idea is to show basics to avoid major errors and all the technical learning should be under supervision of someone who knows what they are doing. There are too many things that everything depends on like - your style of tattooing, your setup, what are you comfortable with, what your skill level is etc. About Critical power supply - congrats... it's a very good piece of gear

[@brockwiles4700]

Man im looking into tattooing. I cant draw worth a shit but the tracing paper is see through makes it better seen the dragon fly slip rotary gun

[@angelskinner9891]

I'm thinking about becoming a tattoo artist. I was thinking of practicing on fruit for a while and getting an apprenticeship. It might be safer to buy from a reputable company, rather than ebay, and check reviews from different sources. However I heard that professionally handmade ones have more care put into them.

[@TattooShopTalk]

Why don't you start with apprenticeship before investing time and money into something that might not even work you. And then with proper guidance choose what's best for you.

[@angelskinner9891]

@@TattooShopTalk Well I'm not sure about the skill level of some of the local artists but I do think that your suggestion is smart.

[@isadorakjerstad85]

Can you do a video when u explain how tubes and which needle fit together?

[@TattooShopTalk]

It's kind of self explanatory when it comes to sizes with few little variables. And then again- there's a bit more than just numbers... interesting suggestion. Thank you

[@dayone269]

Hello friends, love how y'all get down and the chemistry you share, was wondering if you guys could do a segment on some good stretching techniques and how to combat the stretch vs ointment making the hand slip when stretching thus weakening stretch hopefully y'all can make it happen, thanks for all the knowledge and Input ✊💯

[@TattooShopTalk]

That's a great topic and fun as well because not always theory applies in practice

[@geoffreypark2247]

My uncle started tattooing in 1993 and ran a couple shops, every time I ask for his advice on a design no matter what it is he keeps telling me just "get in the skin ... its the only way to get better"

[@jonathanvazquez8573]

i really enjoyed your video and your story into the world of tattooing, i feel i took a lot of information in thank you !!!

[@paramvinder]

First thing brother what u guys used first and then what u used after , the machines i mean. The other thing the brother on the right please keep your look like this , other videos u look a bit older sorry dont wanna discourage just saying, u look great here my man. U guys are my fav ❤️💯🙏 please start a tattoo online certification shissshhhh 🔥❤️❤️

[@TattooShopTalk]

This youtube thing makes people age faster

[@belahomes6894]

Lol my 1st two tattoos are pretty funny stories 😅 learn as you go.

[@TattooShopTalk]

😃

[@bssquad7613]

What books do you recommend to improve drawing?

[@TattooShopTalk]

+PlayaQ ThreePlaya we will do video about books soon. As for book that helped a lot for so called academic drawing was Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards Affiliate link: goo.gl/dgyXM3 It also depends on how good you are at the moment. That booked helped me a lot to understand basics. If you know basics then you need something to step up your game and practice a lot

[@tomik6537]

what do you think of layering tattoos as a new tattoor? color is still something i dont feel ready to tackle but I have done 5 on myself, including with my non dominant hand. The pain is a little distracting when using a rotary 9RL so all I can focus on is completing the line. So for when the skin heals 2 weeks later I can hand poke in and fix lines, and add shading. Am I a gigantic pu**y for not learning coils, or how to shade with a wand machine? No art background, just used to doodle as a teen.

[@TattooShopTalk]

I'm not sure what do you mean by layering but blastover is a thing. Are just tattooing yourself or you use practice skin as well?

[@DarkoINK]

this video helped me alot thank you guys :D

[@johnnyoutlaw5717]

Hey guys thank you for the videos. You mentioned that one of the artists told you to get a book on drawing and you used it and learned from it. Can you tell me the name of the book you used thank you.

[@TattooShopTalk]

We have a video about useful books for tattooing and there are links for books in description. The one you are asking about was one Betty Edwards

[@johnnyoutlaw5717]

Tattoo Shop Talk you rock ! Thank you guys very much !! Cheers from Portland Oregon USA

[@sofiaflores3356]

Which draws do you recommend to practice?

[@HIBOB-wl9dz]

Yeah I agree with apprenticeships! I always asked questions when getting tattoos, gained knowledge every time I left a tattoo session. One guy helped and gave so much advice and tips. When I reached out again, he was telling me apprenticeship was $15,000! And he lived in a nearby state, 2hrs away, and he'd mentor me when he comes to my state to tattoo. I declined. How am I gonna pay $15k for a part-time apprenticeship. Haha no thanks. He ghosted me and never messaged back. All about the money for him.

[@MrNed09]

I have a question, if doing a tattoo apprenticeship is so important, who taught the first tattooist?

[@JurisDaugulis]

Probably some sort of god

[@wongalwin]

Good question. I thought about it too Lol

[@inkzombie6]

Perhaps trial and error :)

[@mashaxroot]

prison

[@duzzytrivia]

Ask the Indigenous people.....

[@godschildjose4931]

Lol I love you guys energy bros !

[@TattooShopTalk]

Thanks

[@BrandonKing702]

Very informative. Thank you sirs.

[@TattooShopTalk]

Thank you

[@brittanyabegg3633]

Loved this. And you’re nice to look at ;P

[@rreddragon]

this is a great video, when the guy talks about being comfortable hahahaha relate

[@strxtr3981]

after watching this video i became a pro

[@TattooShopTalk]

Strange. It was supposed to make you a beginner.

[@igorigosta]

looks like beavis and butthead talking :))

[@TattooShopTalk]

He he he... cooooool.. yeah

[@iganciomunoz5684]

you talked about some books at some point , what books would that be ? or would you recomend ? thanks :D

[@TattooShopTalk]

We have a video on channel about useful books for tattooing- check it

[@iganciomunoz5684]

@@TattooShopTalk oh ok, thanks!

[@TreeOfRogue]

honestly most of this video was me agreeing with stuff you guys said xD I havent even baught my first gun yet :')

[@FosteroHD]

Rogue X-Rated Don’t, go get an apprenticeship then buy a machine when your ready.

[@nunpho]

1. It's not called a gun 2. Study and practice tattoo art on paper first 3. Get an apprentice

[@CHRISandSHAN]

Guns fire bullets. It's a machine.

[@joannaherrick2215]

You guys plan on doing any tutorials, shading, lining ect? Time lapses are okkkk, but it's nice to have people who do on camera tutorials while tattooing or voice overs with it. I haven't found shit for channels who do anything but time lapses 😣

[@TattooShopTalk]

+Joanna Herrick we would love to but it's so specific that you can't really learn it from a video. You have to try different techniques and set ups to find what works for the way you work and what you want to achieve

[@__SunFlower___]

Trying to decide what tattoo machines to get to start out so i can practice. If anyone knows a good brand to buy please let me know. Im trying to learn all i can.

[@TattooShopTalk]

There are also a bunch of videos on how to choose first tattoo machine on this channel and probably on others as well

[@__SunFlower___]

@@TattooShopTalk thanxs im idiot for not lookin lmao

[@user-us4ws9px2s]

I really love you accents.

[@TattooShopTalk]

Thanks. Much love from nord east of Europe

[@snakeeyes1662]

USSR.

[@johelchyville9786]

I gained something....thank you...but u guys are hilarious.

[@TattooShopTalk]

+Johel Chyville thanks

[@evanpetelle9744]

You guys crack me up . you comfortable??

[@Zara_edits12]

Great tips

[@kaptainkody3967]

I tattoo myself. Any tips for that?

[@kaptainkody3967]

If there is a reply from anyone I'd like to state that I don't have the privilege of an artist also I won't give up on something I believe in

[@TattooShopTalk]

Be careful, get all the info you can. Maybe get a tattoo from someone professional to get a closer look.

[@jackierule2871]

Thank you

[@TattooShopTalk]

Thanks for watching

[@RhiannonWilemon]

Tip: It's important to be approachable. Sometimes the more an artist knows, the more cockey they tend to get.. (which in turn makes you less "approachable"). Ya feel me??? Don't get me wrong, I love learning from you guys. Your both wonderful artists... But, sometimes it's hard to stomach the personality you tend to portray.. Not everyone knows what you Now know, so when teaching them, if I were you, I'd lose the laughter... If anything. I'm just saying guys... No disrespect intended.

[@TattooShopTalk]

Yes. Being approachable is a big thing. And cockey is also a lot out there.

[@LiveMasterXxX]

Ahah es skatos vidiku un tie akcenti kautkadi Latviski izklausās, tad es pamanu cepuri. Nu jūsu video var daudzko iemācīties ,definetly subscribe.

[@TattooShopTalk]

Paldies draudziņ

[@santopecado6606]

You guys make such a great couple, who is who?? Have you two thought of adopting a pet or pets

[@TattooShopTalk]

+Sinful Lifestyle heeeey thanks. If you want to know who is who - guy on the left is Carlos and one on the right is Jurcis. As for pets we are thinking to get one of them little dogs that you can dress up in fancy clothes and maybe that little piggy thing that doesn't grow too big. Very good questions

[@TheEverlast1617]

Tattoo Shop Talk maybe u guys should get a hairless cat or dog and give him some fake tatts ahaa

[@samforshee2390]

are the Wormhole tattoo machines any good. anybody

[@TattooShopTalk]

I have never heard of them. Any input? Anyone?

[@moonrraayyll]

thanks guys

[@kunukcles]

Lmao !! What!? Were you guys stoned too??? I liked this I've been learning on my own bought a kit. Tattooing my own leg been intense lol

[@TattooShopTalk]

+kunukcles duuuuuuude ;)

[@lunar.nepneus]

kunukcles Tatting my thigh today, any tips?

[@StatesMusic]

Lunar Nepneus did u end up doing it? howd it go? any tips for me? :)

[@paramvinder]

The other thing is u guys should cheers with the public while having drinks, so mean just sipping from that corono by yourself 😅😅✌️✌️

great, thanks xx

[@TattooShopTalk]

:)

[@richardstone2025]

Tattoo Shop Talk yes

[@javierfernandez1565]

great work and very helpfull!! I´m thinking to start tattoo with stuff like ignorant style or simple blackwork... but I´m not pretty sure, I don´t know how to draw figures or academic draw like you.. only do letters (i love graffiti) and caricatures... Any tip to start? What can be and easy tattoo for start? how much money should I spend in my first machine? Gretings (sry for my english ;p)

[@TattooShopTalk]

+Javier Fernández To start I would recommend to go around tattoo shops and get apprenticeship. Start with drawing build portfolio see how that goes. As a tattoo ignorant style would work to understand what is going on but blackwork is not easy in any size if you want to look solid. I would still recommend to also copy some oldschool classics or something where you can backtrack what you are doing and how because in ignorant style if you mess up line or collor over a line it still looks alright. Letters are good - there are some artists doing mostly lettering tattoos and you can clearly see if there is anything wrong. We have another video on how to choose tattoo machines - check that.

[@trevorwall87]

how to learn 1 buy cheap kit 2 buy pork belly 3 watch tutorials 4 have at it

[@grasstricks8871]

great video

[@TattooShopTalk]

+Grasstricks thanks

[@rudycueto6171]

ty.

[@slickmove3]

I really enjoyed watching. Thenks

[@N-Keyy]

Norm Mcdonald

[@didzisancans8516]

Viss būtu labi,bet varējāt ar latviski parunāt par šīm pašām lietiņām

[@TattooShopTalk]

Tāda doma jau kādu laiku briest.

[@edzis2k996]

@@TattooShopTalk kur jus tetuve ? Kada valsti esat? Un jaa latviski butu Ari laba doma. 😉

[@TheEluviums]

Tas ir Latvijas akcents?

[@TattooShopTalk]

Latvia un Saldus

[@clintbeastwood6149]

Go get a tattoo machine do a lot of research and practice get good enough and learn fundamentals and then practice on yourself wait until you get good to tattoo yourself it takes time get quality equipment too you can by good machine for 5 or 600 bucks and do thousands of dollars of tats on yourself.

[@snakeeyes1662]

You would get hands smashed with hammer for revealing those once upon a time

[@TattooShopTalk]

Have you ever met anyone who have actually experienced that? I love those stories and I'm sure there are some real time examples yet we have not have any first (broken) hand experience. On top of that - we are not teaching anyone... it's more like sharing experiences so some enthusiast don't mess up too bad.

[@snakeeyes1662]

Tattoo Shop Talk yes here in Australia shops are burnt down every year bikers

[@snakeeyes1662]

I’m joking too 😂😂

[@TattooShopTalk]

I heard a story from Australia many years ago that some biker burned police car randomly parked outside his shop so people don't start to think that he's snitching

[@belahomes6894]

Hahaaa "drawing shit for the rest of ur life"😂

[@TattooShopTalk]

It is what it is

[@snakeeyes1662]

Buy any tattoo magazine it’s full of adverts on what machines ink to buy lots of suppliers will sell to anyone with credit card

[@TattooShopTalk]

+Max Power it's all about $$$ And then there are always ways around it even if they are strickt about who do they sell to

[@jordanbunibarevski8074]

SAD BUT TRUTH

[@TattooShopTalk]

it is what it is

[@edzis2k996]

Daudz ko no jums uzinaju ko Vel lidz sim nezinaju plds.. un turpinat.!!

[@TattooShopTalk]

Pricks ka var palīdzēt

[@brandongentry8510]

Drawing is not a requirement but is a major plus. Machines are easy to build if you know how and you don’t need a warehouse but kits are inexpensive now... These stoners are probably great tattoo artist because they suck at making videos.

[@TattooShopTalk]

Thanks for input

[@BqqBaqonBurqer]

Drawing is not a requirement if you want to make really shit tats

[@izokush5268]

u guys so funny :d

[@taitheguy85]

These are the foreigners from family guy?

[@TattooShopTalk]

People who wear Teslik shoes

[@taitheguy85]

Tattoo Shop Talk kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZvUYWiFjbmhjJo

[@christobth]

FRUITCAKES...

[@TattooShopTalk]

That is the cutest thing anyone have ever commented on this channel. EVER

[@thrifteddrip7442]

Once again watching and commenting on an old as hell video. But he mentioned Miami Ink lol. What is your guys professional opinion on these “Tattoo” shows. Like stupid ass Ink Master and all those “Ink” shows. And like that terrible ass tattoo MTV show where the people pick out other peoples stupid horrible tattoos and shit. Me personally I hate all these shows. I feel like it’s making a mockery of the culture. Like ink master actually does have super good reputable artist on there, but then they make them into these ridiculous characters and have them act just ridiculous. I rather watch like a legit tattooers vlog or something like this.

[@luvaleece5069]

What in the actual fuck

[@TattooShopTalk]

+Luv Aleece could you be more specific

[@luvaleece5069]

Tattoo Shop Talk I could... Correct

[@carlosuman3634]

Luv Aleece I can also correct that's why people here talk about their experience and what helped them out in their times!

[@luvaleece5069]

Lol. i was meaning that I could go into detail you are right. (correct) not saying that I could correct you.. I not a bitch💁 I just felt that this video dragged out a bit and I couldnt sit through it out because I feel like your contet required alot of on the spot talking that may have been hindered a bit by a substance.. Lol if I must illabarate

[@carlosuman3634]

Luv Aleece that's nice of you then

[@nicolettasteen5434]

cringe