Tattoo Studios

How to Bend your Tattoo Machine's Springs is just one of may things you need to know about your tattoo machine and its functions. This lesson offers some of those "Tricks of the Trade of Tattooing".

With this particular tattoo lesson I will discuss the importance of knowing your tattoo machine and the mechanics so you may better understand its operation. Maintenance and repair are two main points of this tattoo lesson. Learning how to...

If you are looking for a tattoo artist in your area, you can start your search by asking local people whom they recommend, connecting with artists via social media, and visiting tattoo parlors.

Before you get inked, it's never a bad idea to investigate your chosen artists sanitation techniques and safety tools. This protects you and them, so don't hold back!

In this lesson we will discuss what type of equipment you should have, and try to explain some of the photograph's I have provided. This is the first tattoo lesson, so if this your first time learning about tattooing, pay attention because it is...

Video and photos of "Sailor Eddie" Ed Denny, owner of Bonnie & Clyde's Tattoo of Philadelphia,PA. Sailor Eddie has over 42 years of experience in the field of tattoo art.

The first step in becoming a tattoo artist, even before the apprenticeship is learning how to draw specifically for the human body... and being able to show you know how to do so. This Hub covers just that.

Not all tattoo artists can do amazing tattoos. Learn how to tell a good tattoo artist from a not so good one and how to get a good tattoo

In a recent hub I explained how to go about getting a tattoo for the first time, discussed the decision-making process and reviewed how to be assertive with your ideas. But I only touched briefly on tattoo shop etiquette, and it is certainly a...

The 3-point stretch. In this article, I will be talking about the various ways to stretch skin while tattooing and useful ways that will help you improve upon that necessary skill set. People come in different shape and forms, and the skin types...

There are thousands of shops in the U.S. with tattooist’s performing the ancient old art of tattooing. Each state typically has specific sterilization procedures that need to be adhered to. The shop also needs to be maintaining proper records of...

One of the most common questions is, "How much is my tattoo going to cost?" The short answer is: It depends! Here's how to accurately estimate the cost of your tattoo.

That's me tattooing. Here's a rundown of some things that we've covered for your basic tattoo machine liner settings: You should have a gap of about a dime’s width between the machine contact screw and front spring. Check all points on your...

Guys and gals I am not going to beat around the bush when it comes to your tattoo machine. If the tattoo machine is not set correctly, or the points are not maintained for good connection, then you are going to have a hell of a stressful time if you...

Having a tattoo shop name that is truly unique and stands out, can mean the difference between a customer walking into your doors, or passing you up for the next shop!

If you want to be seen as serious about becoming a tattooist by a potential mentor, you have to show you have the artistic ability and the basic know how on what is involved in designing appropriately-sized and drawn artwork for your friends. Who knows, you may get to tattoo your designs once you land the apprenticeship, so do it right starting right before you start.