Stretching the skin when I first started was definitely one of the most challenging things. It's so crazy how much a difference a good stretch makes!
@TattooShopTalk5 жыл бұрын
It's also one of things that pop out of head often when you're just starting
@Spiritual_9515 Жыл бұрын
As a apprentice this one of the most challenging things I’m having but I’m get better for sure
@babyrob0t8 күн бұрын
It’s funny I thought I had stretching figured out but today i had to tattoo wrapping around an arm and it was such hard work. I’m glad I found this video and also the one on positioning. If only that it reminds me that it’s never so straight forward. Thanks so much 🙏
@TattooShopTalk8 күн бұрын
Glad it helps
@zacharyhorvath36155 жыл бұрын
Having just started to do tattoos I've found that the most difficult things generally have to do with my setup. I realized that I'd taken things like moving around the chair and positioning myself in an optimal position for granted. Luckily my mentor pointed this out when he found me tattoing my friends shoulder in a contorted position, and the other artist showed me how to pull lines better. Great show as always!
@TattooShopTalk5 жыл бұрын
Great comment and yet another proof that good mentor is best help ever.
@theemaneartmane69793 жыл бұрын
That exact situation just happened to me. I still struggle with pulling lines 🥲
@BEARWALKEN875 жыл бұрын
I like it that you continue with this videos, priceless infos!!! Keep up!
@tomriddle42974 жыл бұрын
It’d be so cool to watch you guys tattoo as you explain this
@kiarapollnitz37602 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this talk. It definitely makes me feel more at ease when dealing with different body parts and the fat/muscles
@ayleslove47102 жыл бұрын
In general for straight lines you want to pull & strecth the skin in the opposite direction you are moving your machine. If you pull your lines in an upward motion, you pull the skin down to stretch.
@33customsautobodyshop712 жыл бұрын
Glad I got you. Would love to join someday. Will begin posting videos soon
@Babydudetatts Жыл бұрын
Very insightful! Great video!!
@TattooShopTalk Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@xiudyll4202 жыл бұрын
i love these talks!!! hope you guys got many more in 2022!!! respect homies!!!
@linglingpho3 жыл бұрын
You guys just blew my mind subd
@jurgen88krawinkel5 жыл бұрын
Love your shop talk keep it coming 👌🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@curtiscarlson89582 жыл бұрын
i knew a sigh painter (painted signs with paint and brush, not electronic or vinyl) He would talk about old timey tricks to saving the body and body parts so one could work into old age. His favorite was to hold the brush with the dominant hand and then putting the other hand palm of the second hand to the heal of the dominant hand with the second thumb in the palm of the dominant hand. Imagine holding the an imaginary pistol and then putting the second hand palm against the butt of the handle, abit the same but one is holding a brush or a tattoo machine. One can do anything with the elbows and sholders, they can go anywhere as long as the hands can work together. It makes it difficult in tattooing to strech the skin, but if you have someone to stretch while you work, we would call that person an apprentice.
@TattooShopTalk2 жыл бұрын
That instruction is confusing. If you could DM or email a picture of hand position you are talking about that would be awesome
@jaonhdnres5 жыл бұрын
Really like these videos, you guys hit a lot of great points and things I've been dealing with. Keep it up!
@TattooShopTalk5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@invin72152 жыл бұрын
Great, great tips. For some reason I always thought the goal was to do the whole tattoo without asking the client to move or adjust, and that having to ask was a shortcoming on my part. I don't know why I got that idea in my head, but I'm going to be less shy about asking them to change positions until we find the sweet spot for each part of the tattoo.
@TattooShopTalk2 жыл бұрын
I usually start with positioning client and explain that this way area will be nice and stretched with makes it easier for both of us and then it is also makes more sense when we need reposition
@curtiscarlson89582 жыл бұрын
I find that if you completely remove the skin from the person, it is much easier to stretch it....uh...we are taling about the same thing right?
@vintagenerd64895 жыл бұрын
Love all these tips man keep it going ! Starting to tattoo again and this helps so much!
@Mementomomotaro1113 жыл бұрын
finally i found this video give me helpful thanks
@TattooShopTalk3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@__ink__5 жыл бұрын
Carlis my man, you might just have a ganglion cyst lingering around in your hand between the bones. The swelling comes and goes and is painful to work with... Have it checked immediately when it comes back again and have it removed! (Had the same thing with my hand and also a similar old accident to my hand before working). Stay safe y’all 😉 and love the vidz!
@thedope_amineeffect97193 жыл бұрын
Not really strong with the English but I can understand everything you guys are saying, also, am learning alooot! Great job guys.
@TattooShopTalk3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to - not native language being English club
@dayone2695 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys I appreciate it!
@vendysmets49135 жыл бұрын
Well thank you again and keep it coming! Love to all!!!
@paramvinder4 жыл бұрын
Great points guys 🤙🤙🤙
@eirinipantoula39244 жыл бұрын
Your viedo is really helpful and stretching is by far the most imortant thing for a good tattoo, at least 30-60% on my opinion. Can you make a video about the comparison of linework with round shader and liner needles? I use both and always depends on the desing and position, but your opinion will be really valuable on that topic as well :)
@kaydendon18894 жыл бұрын
Really liked the video!
@bjj212 жыл бұрын
Is stretching by bending a joint, (after your stencil of course) a good idea? Say you're doing a thigh near the knee. Would bending the knee give you a "free stretch" lets say, for the lines going in the direction??
@TattooShopTalk2 жыл бұрын
Sure. Bending knee for placements you mentioned or bend arm for elbow and above it tattoos
@justinrhinehart54554 жыл бұрын
He said do that weird stuff lmmaaaoooo I couldn't hold it in HAHAHAHAHHAA LOL
@SpearfishingW0rld2 жыл бұрын
Great video guys!!! Thank you!
@TattooShopTalk2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TattooShopTalk2 жыл бұрын
Check there's new video on channel on this topic out since last week
@SpearfishingW0rld2 жыл бұрын
@@TattooShopTalk thank you. Will do
@mjinktattoos84923 жыл бұрын
Choking customer 🤣😂that one got me 👌🏾 nice tips
@nicolebunny0074 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! ❤
@TattooShopTalk4 ай бұрын
Glad it helps
@mswrongside35205 жыл бұрын
Great content🔥 thanks for sharing
@Daniel-yb9wo5 жыл бұрын
Great video again ✌🏼
@TattooShopTalk5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@curtiscarlson89582 жыл бұрын
Oh, one more thing, the artist needs to strech thier skin too. Stand up reach for the sky, touch your toes, twist at the waste walk around. The more limber you are the more apt you will not tend to get repetitive injuries or blown out spinal vertebre. Go trade a tattoo to that cute little yoga teacher for some yoga classes. The better you feel the better your body works the better your work will be. Take care of yourselves, your partners will appreciate it.
@TattooShopTalk2 жыл бұрын
Stretching for yourself is one thing that many including myself forget
@frankmontoya88385 жыл бұрын
You guys are fun an interesting would love a shot in your shop could honestly learn a grip from you guys stretching is important to much can cut and to little the needle doesn't go to proper depth
@TattooShopTalk5 жыл бұрын
Simple things are often most important
@PaulBlaney5 жыл бұрын
Great tips thanks
@dailyshine35734 жыл бұрын
I have a lot of stretchy skin on my arms and thighs and I’m super afraid of getting it tattooed Because I’m afraid it won’t turn out right...
@TattooShopTalk4 жыл бұрын
It would be great idea to visit couple of artists that you trust and have consultation in person
@TimeTravelinHendrix5 жыл бұрын
thank you fellas!
@chestercopperpot89124 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Ty.
@jessejames15083 жыл бұрын
I can’t seem to figure out a good stretch for the back of the upper arm just before where the arm meets the back above the arm pit
@TattooShopTalk2 жыл бұрын
Episode on skin stretching is now on channel
@jessejames15082 жыл бұрын
@@TattooShopTalk sweeeeeeet
@jessejames15082 жыл бұрын
@@TattooShopTalk appreciate you!
@rayjohnson69124 жыл бұрын
Dig the Down shirt man!!
@midas50963 жыл бұрын
My forearm started cramping after I finished the sessions . I was wondering what I did for my forearm to be sore . Then realized it was me stretching and holding the skin with my thumb and middle finger
@TattooShopTalk3 жыл бұрын
That's something you want to take care of with some stretching and exercise. It's not nice feeling and in long term might cause some issues if you don't work on it.
@markames61354 жыл бұрын
You guys are fuckin cool love listening to your experiences and knowledge keep going