Stretching Skin while Tattooing

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

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!

[@TattooShopTalk]

It's also one of things that pop out of head often when you're just starting

[@Spiritual_9515]

As a apprentice this one of the most challenging things I’m having but I’m get better for sure

[@babyrob0t]

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 🙏

[@TattooShopTalk]

Glad it helps

[@zacharyhorvath3615]

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!

[@TattooShopTalk]

Great comment and yet another proof that good mentor is best help ever.

[@theemaneartmane6979]

That exact situation just happened to me. I still struggle with pulling lines 🥲

[@BEARWALKEN87]

I like it that you continue with this videos, priceless infos!!! Keep up!

[@tomriddle4297]

It’d be so cool to watch you guys tattoo as you explain this

[@kiarapollnitz3760]

I really appreciate this talk. It definitely makes me feel more at ease when dealing with different body parts and the fat/muscles

[@ayleslove4710]

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.

[@33customsautobodyshop71]

Glad I got you. Would love to join someday. Will begin posting videos soon

[@Babydudetatts]

Very insightful! Great video!!

[@TattooShopTalk]

Thanks

[@xiudyll420]

i love these talks!!! hope you guys got many more in 2022!!! respect homies!!!

[@linglingpho]

You guys just blew my mind subd

[@jurgen88krawinkel]

Love your shop talk keep it coming 👌🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@curtiscarlson8958]

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.

[@TattooShopTalk]

That instruction is confusing. If you could DM or email a picture of hand position you are talking about that would be awesome

[@jaonhdnres]

Really like these videos, you guys hit a lot of great points and things I've been dealing with. Keep it up!

[@TattooShopTalk]

Thank you

[@invin7215]

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.

[@TattooShopTalk]

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

[@curtiscarlson8958]

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?

[@vintagenerd6489]

Love all these tips man keep it going ! Starting to tattoo again and this helps so much!

[@Mementomomotaro111]

finally i found this video give me helpful thanks

[@TattooShopTalk]

Thanks for watching

[@__ink__]

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_amineeffect9719]

Not really strong with the English but I can understand everything you guys are saying, also, am learning alooot! Great job guys.

[@TattooShopTalk]

Welcome to - not native language being English club

[@dayone269]

Thanks guys I appreciate it!

[@vendysmets4913]

Well thank you again and keep it coming! Love to all!!!

[@paramvinder]

Great points guys 🤙🤙🤙

[@eirinipantoula3924]

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 :)

[@kaydendon1889]

Really liked the video!

[@bjj21]

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??

[@TattooShopTalk]

Sure. Bending knee for placements you mentioned or bend arm for elbow and above it tattoos

[@justinrhinehart5455]

He said do that weird stuff lmmaaaoooo I couldn't hold it in HAHAHAHAHHAA LOL

[@SpearfishingW0rld]

Great video guys!!! Thank you!

[@TattooShopTalk]

Thanks

[@TattooShopTalk]

Check there's new video on channel on this topic out since last week

[@SpearfishingW0rld]

@@TattooShopTalk thank you. Will do

[@mjinktattoos8492]

Choking customer 🤣😂that one got me 👌🏾 nice tips

[@nicolebunny007]

Thank you!!! ❤

[@TattooShopTalk]

Glad it helps

[@mswrongside3520]

Great content🔥 thanks for sharing

[@Daniel-yb9wo]

Great video again ✌🏼

[@TattooShopTalk]

Thank you very much

[@curtiscarlson8958]

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.

[@TattooShopTalk]

Stretching for yourself is one thing that many including myself forget

[@frankmontoya8838]

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

[@TattooShopTalk]

Simple things are often most important

[@PaulBlaney]

Great tips thanks

[@dailyshine3573]

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...

[@TattooShopTalk]

It would be great idea to visit couple of artists that you trust and have consultation in person

[@TimeTravelinHendrix]

thank you fellas!

[@chestercopperpot8912]

Excellent. Ty.

[@jessejames1508]

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

[@TattooShopTalk]

Episode on skin stretching is now on channel

[@jessejames1508]

@@TattooShopTalk sweeeeeeet

[@jessejames1508]

@@TattooShopTalk appreciate you!

[@rayjohnson6912]

Dig the Down shirt man!!

[@midas5096]

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

[@TattooShopTalk]

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.

[@markames6135]

You guys are fuckin cool love listening to your experiences and knowledge keep going

[@Growpueblo]

Y is it important to stretch the skin