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Beginning tattoo equipment.This is a discussion thread · 6 replies I am going to start tattooing. I have an extensive artistic background that ive always wanted to take into a tattooing career. There isnt anywhere in my area available for an apprenticeship so im just gonna go it on my own. I realise that this is not the ideal situation, but whatever, thats not the point of this post. Im wondering if anyone could recommend what sort of equipment i should buy to start out with. Im looking for something reasonably priced but good quality. Im willing to pay slightly more for a better quality machine. Could anyone please recommend a particular brand of equipment? Also a good brand of ink to start with? And if its not too much trouble, if someone could compile me a list of everything i should get to start out. Quantity, all that. I have a general idea what im doing (my best friend was an apprentice before being untimely incarcerated) and intend to ask around and find any books i can on the subject. I know sterile technique and all that jazz and am schedualed to take a bloodborn pathogens course at the local community college. Thanks tons who anyone willing to help me out with this! -Lady No offense, Lady....But there's got be somebody, somewhere in your area or semi-close to it that would take you on as an apprentice "IF" you're as good artistically as you say you are...There is honestly no substitute for a genuine professional apprenticeship. You may even have to move to another city or state to get next to the people you would want to learn from. And if you do find someone, then pester the fuck out of them until they give you a chance to prove yourself. Throw your ego and all arrogance out the window. Really, do yourself a favor and do it the right way. Otherwise you'll just be another scratcher asshole out there giving the real deal professionals a bad name. And we've come a long way and had to work very hard to overcome the social stigmas attached to this profession and make it into the mainstream art world. So...Hope thats helpful...Good luck....Blane hi it may not be ideal situation but nothing wrong with you learning to do it by yourself takes sum ugh to just try and for the record thats how i started but anyway would recommend to just hit up tattoo supply webistes i usually buy from superior tattoo they got good combos on there they have kits for beginners id reccomend a diamond bak tat machine or just a raven their good to start out with and practice with just member make sure ou go deep enough when you start tattooing Material: SteelWeight: 220gSize: 104mm 88mm 46mmJapanese wrap coils1. The tattoo machine with 10 wrap coil, enough stable and enough powerful 2. Work as both liner and shader, 29000rpm3. Low vibration frame 4. Great weight front balance5. Work powerful at quite low volt (we test it at 2-7 volt a whole day), it means a lower heat emission and a longer life6. Coils made by insulated copper wire, which make it more powerful and lower heat generation.7. The material of contact screw is red copper. Sorry lady, but I don't think anyone with experience in the subject will answer your question. The tattoo career is based on apprenticeship, and this is a strong pilar in every professional tattooist. This is why, nobody will give you hints if you're trying to do it yourself. You will only find those cheap unprofessional tattoo kits made up for the sale by unprofessional people. You may want to reconsider apprenticeship. Good luck... Anonymous: Hi Lady! I'm a 20 year old girl who is in the same position as you are, and knows exactly how you feel. Like you, the nearest tattoo shop to me was over 100km away, and they were basically 'scratcher's' with a liscenced business. I have been drawing/painting/devilling in other forms of creativity and art since I could hold a pencil, and decided I wanted to be a tattooist when I was 16. As soon as I finished school, I got a liscence and travelled 200km a day for an apprentaship. After 6 months, and not being satisfied there I quit (for ALOT of reasons..). After that, I kept tattooing and studying by myself. I say stick with your guns, i recieved alot of negative views from internet forums when I asked for help. I can understand where Tattooists are coming from, because there are some bad 'tattooers' out there, which have given us tattoo enthusiests a bad name. Unlike them, we actually want to know what ink is the best, we study every book and insiteful information about the amazing art of tattooing. And it is hard to get started in this industry, it's not all peachy. Lucky I found an AMAZING Tattooist who has helped me so much, Good Luck to you Young lady xoxox  USJewellery and Tattoo is a most unique studio, catering exclusively to your custom tattooing needs in Bangalore. US Tattoo firmly believes that with an open mind and a vivid imagination, it is possible to turn the tattoo of your dreams into a reality.for more details visit http://www.usjewelleryandtattoo.com/contact.html | Have a question? People are waiting to help. Interesting stuff |
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